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Cubs core, no more? Theo Epstein faces a huge offseason - Chicago Sun-Times
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A lot of emotions': Javy Baez faces Cubs for first time since 2021 teardown - Chicago Sun-Times
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Báez homers twice, Cubs stay hot with 8-5 win over Reds
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It's the place I always wanted to be: Cubs, Happ agree to 3-year contract extension
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Error-prone Cubs lose badly in St. Louis
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Cubs' Javier Baez hits third career grand slam
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Will Javy Baez finally rule at second base for Chicago Cubs?
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Javy Baez and the Cubs are better together than they are apart - Chicago Sun -Times
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Who's better than Javy Baez? Right now, the answer is nobody - Chicago Sun- Times
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MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995
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Cubs' Javier Baez-Addison Russell Poised to Join MLB's Defensive Infield Elite, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Column: Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez is a 1-percenter
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Former scouting director's faith in Javier Baez pays off for Chicago Cubs