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Kris Bryant: How Cubs star returned to MVP form in 2021 season - Sports Illustrated
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Chicago Cub's Former Slugger Kris Bryant Gets Standing Ovation in Wrigley Field Return - Sports Illustrated Inside The Cubs
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Kris Bryant: How Cubs star returned to MVP form in 2021 season - Sports Illustrated
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Kris Bryant returns to MVP form as Chicago Cubs make playoff push - ESPN - Chicago Cubs Blog- ESPN
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