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Chicago Cubs: 3 takeaways from series win over Pittsburgh Pirates
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Sunday's loss spotlights rough start for Pirates' young building
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Pirates suffer 9th consecutive loss, 3rd straight series sweep in
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Cubs vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today - MLB
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It was once enjoyable being a Cubs fan, I cant believe people
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Cubs' Kyle Hendricks tries to put 2021 behind him, but loss to
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Jake Arrieta makes triumphant return as Chicago Cubs beat
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Canario's grand slam helps Cubs rout Pirates 14-1 to open half
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Cubs 5, Pirates 4: Nothing's ever easy - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Marlins steal playoff spot, eliminating Pirates, Reds, and Cubs
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Cubs make history in 21-0 rout of Pirates - Chicago Sun-Times
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Cubs 11, Pirates 8: Schweep! - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Wicks delivers memorable debut as Cubs beat Pirates
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Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh Pirates in National League wild-card