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Cubs' bullpen expected to take trade-deadline hit, but relievers have been through this before - Chicago Sun-Times
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Cubs mailbag: Now what? Who's next? It's all about the pitching down the stretch - The Athletic
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Cubs Sign Drew Smyly To Two-Year Deal - MLB Trade Rumors
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Cubs move Smyly to bullpen for short bursts of aggression
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Chicago Cubs sign left-handed swingman Drew Smyly - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Drew Smyly heading back to Cubs' bullpen – NBC Sports Chicago
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Twins' bullpen gives up five runs in loss to Cubs, offense mostly quiet – Twin Cities
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Drew Smyly throws quality start in Cubs win over Twins
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The Cubs are bringing Drew Smyly back for 2023 - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Chicago Cubs Starter Drew Smyly Shares His Thoughts on Dansby Swanson - Sports Illustrated Inside The Cubs
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Dodgers blown out by Cubs, Drew Smyly flirts with perfect game - Los Angeles Times
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How the Cubs are helping Drew Smyly fit in even while he's out - The Athletic
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Chicago Cubs Plan to Move Veteran Pitcher Drew Smyly Into Bullpen Role - Fastball
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Chicago Cubs Move 2021 World Series Champion Out Of Starting Rotation
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Cubs' rotation gets promising news from Marcus Stroman's and Drew Smyly's bullpen sessions - Chicago Sun-Times