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Contreras hits 1st-inning slam, Cubs beat Pirates 9-0
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Cubs now tied for wild-card spot after Sunday's win over Braves
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Cubs now tied for wild-card spot after Sunday's win over Braves
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E.J. Liddell Waiting For Next Year
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Dansby Swanson's heads-up play sparks Cubs
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Video: Mike Napoli nails Cubs player in groin with cup check
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Cubs 1B coach Mike Napoli cup checks C Yan Gomes
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Contreras hits 1st-inning slam, Cubs beat Pirates 9-0
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Bobby Witt Jr. leads Royals past Cubs in series opener