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Marcus Stroman's First Year with the Chicago Cubs: A Success
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Cubs' Marcus Stroman suffers setback, no timetable on return
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Stroman pitches 1-hitter as Cubs beat major league-leading Rays 1
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Cubs mailbag: Now what? Who's next? It's all about the pitching
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Chicago Cubs Marcus Stroman may be around in 2024 after all
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Cubs' Marcus Stroman has right rib discomfort; return delayed - ESPN
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Marcus Stroman is unsure if he'll pitch again this season
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Cubs star Marcus Stroman keeps it real on pitching role ahead of
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Stroman delivers 2 shutout innings of relief for Cubs in return
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Cubs activate pitcher Marcus Stroman from COVID-19 list