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Cubs' Schwindel trying to dodge pressure of sustaining his gaudy stats
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Cubs' comeback falls short in extra-innings loss to Brewers
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Ginkel falters as Diamondbacks blow 3 leads in 6-4 loss to Yankees
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Where the Cubs stand in the playoff race after extra-inning loss
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Cubs go from playoff bound to eliminated after disastrous
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Marcus Stroman: Chicago Cubs RHP has no answer for rib injury
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Cubs' comeback falls short in extra-innings loss to Brewers
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A disastrous road trip has the Cubs on the verge of missing the
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Acuña becomes first 40-70 player as Braves beat Cubs 6-5 in 10
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Cubs' comeback falls short in extra-innings loss to Brewers
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Cubs enter final week of regular season in playoff position
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Cubs' off-season plans focused on free agent Bellinger