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Cubs' Marcus Stroman shows why he earned the right to lead this rotation - The Athletic
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Cubs' Marcus Stroman shows why he earned the right to lead this rotation - The Athletic
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Stroman pitches 1-hitter as Cubs beat major league-leading Rays 1-0
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Chicago Cubs sign right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman
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Is Marcus Stroman the harbinger for a new Cubs era? Or just a guy willing to take their money? - The Athletic
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Marcus Stroman: Chicago Cubs pitcher values athleticism
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Cubs' Marcus Stroman reaches 1,000-strikeout milestone - Chicago Sun-Times
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Cubs' Marcus Stroman sharp in last start before Opening Day - Chicago Sun-Times
Cubs put Marcus Stroman on 15-day IL as rotation weathers wave of injuries - Chicago Sun-Times
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Chicago Cubs sign RHP Marcus Stroman to three-year contract - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Cubs Reportedly Among Teams Interested in Marcus Stroman, Though Better Fits Exist in Market - Cubs Insider
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Cubs' Marcus Stroman records first quality start in loss to Braves - Chicago Sun-Times
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Cubs: Marcus Stroman fires back at fans claiming defense is reason for his big year
Marcus Stroman has right rib cage fracture
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Marcus Stroman returns to the Cubs' rotation in a loss to the Diamondbacks