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Would the Cubs be in playoff hunt had they re-signed Báez?
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Would the Cubs be in playoff hunt had they re-signed Báez?
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Three up, three down: An update on the Cubs, July 27 edition
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Here's where Cubs stand with just 8 games left in regular season
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Would the Cubs be in playoff hunt had they re-signed Báez?
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Cubs not playoff-bound, but three affiliates are - Chicago Sun-Times
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Would the Cubs be in playoff hunt had they re-signed Báez?
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2016 Cubs Victories Revisited, July 16: Cubs 3, Rangers 1 - Bleed
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Will the Cubs make the Playoffs? : r/Cubs
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Tiebreakers could end up keeping the Cubs out of the playoffs
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Cubs historical sleuthing: Dave Owen edition - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Would the Cubs be in playoff hunt had they re-signed Báez?
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Here's where Cubs stand with just 8 games left in regular season
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Tiebreakers could end up keeping the Cubs out of the playoffs