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MLB trade deadline: Chicago Cubs send lefty reliever Andrew Chafin to Oakland A's, per report
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How Craig Kimbrel became one of the greatest closers of all time: 'The hitters never stood a chance' - The Athletic
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Chicago Cubs Rumors: Craig Kimbrel return should be considered
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Chicago Cubs: Closer Craig Kimbrel has rough 1st outing
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Boring? That description fits the Cubs' bats with men on base - ESPN
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Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel goes on IL; Báez late scratch
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Cubs aren't playing blame game (at least not yet) as they keep trying to find solutions - The Athletic
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We Need Him': How Dodgers Closer Craig Kimbrel Is Trying To Clean Up His Mechanics - Los Angeles Times
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Cubs surprising rotation success covers bullpen warts — for now – NBC Sports Chicago
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What is going on with Pedro Strop? - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Chicago Cubs: Craig Kimbrel should never be the closer
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Craig Kimbrel throws bullpen session at Summer Camp
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Chicago Cubs include Craig Kimbrel in trade spree
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Jake Arrieta pitches Chicago Cubs to win over New York Mets