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Cubs activate Marcus Stroman off IL ahead of pivotal series in Arizona – NBC Sports Chicago
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Free-agent pitcher Marcus Stroman reaches 3-year deal with Chicago Cubs; contract for $71 million, sources say - ESPN
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Chicago Cubs Activate Marcus Stroman From Injured List - Sports Illustrated Inside The Cubs
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Cubs' Marcus Stroman sharp in last start before Opening Day - Chicago Sun-Times
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Chicago Cubs 2023 Season Preview: Starting pitcher Marcus Stroman
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Cubs reinstate Marcus Stroman from 15-day IL – NBC Sports Chicago
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Cubs to activate pitcher Marcus Stroman to start Thursday vs. Diamondbacks
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Marcus Stroman struggles in rehab start with Triple-A Iowa Cubs
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Cubs activate Marcus Stroman, plan bullpen use for playoff push - ESPN
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Chicago Cubs Send Injured Pitcher Marcus Stroman to Arizona For Rehab Work - Sports Illustrated Inside The Cubs