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How Cubs' Seiya Suzuki proving nice guys can finish first in WAR – NBC Sports Chicago
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Cubs Opening Day: Seiya Suzuki makes strong first impression in win over Brewers - Chicago Sun-Times
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2023 Cubs player profiles: Seiya Suzuki - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Seiya Suzuki has homer, 4 hits as Cubs pour it on late to rout Nationals 17-3
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Cubs star Seiya Suzuki bursts onto MLB scene with special honor amid blistering start
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Another Japanese star on Sox radar? Outfielder Yoshida may be latest to make MLB jump, Sports
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A bulked-up Seiya Suzuki hopes to provide the power the Chicago Cubs need — and stay healthy — in Year 2 in the majors
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MLB Rumors: Seiya Suzuki Suitors Include Red Sox, Dodgers, Cubs, Giants, More, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki facing transition on and off the field: 'He's really going to flourish' - Chicago Sun-Times
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Cubs Rumors: Japanese Star Seiya Suzuki Agrees to 5-Year, $85M Free-Agent Contract, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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A bulked-up Seiya Suzuki hopes to provide the power the Chicago Cubs need — and stay healthy — in Year 2 in the majors
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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki Announces He'll Play for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Suzuki officially out of World Baseball Classic, and could miss opening day
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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki will make his Cactus League debut Friday