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What recasting Willson Contreras at DH, outfield reveals about Cardinals' pitching woes
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Pushing buttons: How the Cubs customized, embraced PitchCom - Chicago Sun- Times
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Cubs' Willson Contreras shares field with younger brother William - Chicago Sun-Times
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Willson Contreras - Wikipedia
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Cubs turn to Gomes, Barnhart to replace Contreras at catcher
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Column: Willson Contreras does his part for Chicago Cubs
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Cubs rookie sensation Christopher Morel will follow Willson Contreras' lead for however long this lasts - The Athletic
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Willson Contreras's framing is no longer awful - Beyond the Box Score
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Jake Arrieta given unconditional release; Willson Contreras to IL Chicago Cubs - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Chicago Cubs Replace Willson Contreras with 2x Gold Glove Catcher - Fastball
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With his Cubs days numbered, Willson Contreras reflects on road to All-Star Game - The Athletic
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Chicago Cubs The Baseball Codes
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Brewers fall to Cubs 2-1 as Willson Contreras homers in 15th inning
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Orioles free agent target: Willson Contreras - Camden Chat
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2018 MLB team preview: The Chicago Cubs are gearing up for another deep playoff run - Bless You Boys