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Tom Ricketts used Red Sox's model for the Cubs
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MLB Power Rankings: The NL West battle up top continues and the Motivation Index makes its debut - The Athletic
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2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 159 - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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The Rundown: Ross Catching Heat for Strategic Decisions, Hosmer Raking, Ohtani Sweeping, O's Funneling - Cubs Insider
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Hunter Greene will benefit from adversity like in Reds win over Cubs
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Cub Tracks' words of wisdom - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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The Rundown: 10 Dynamic Changes Cubs Can Make, 'Stros in on Stro & Belli, Ohtani Sweepstakes Heating Up - Cubs Insider
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Cubs keep grinding, make it two in a row over Padres
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Patrick Wisdom - Wikipedia
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Alex Rodriguez, Mike Trout among top 10 early-season trends in MLB - Sports Illustrated
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Patrick Wisdom Injured His Hand on a Play at the Plate (UPDATE: X-rays Negative) - Bleacher Nation