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The Cubs take an unsung hero into Wednesday's wild-card game
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After 40-70 season, Acuña gets chance to shine in playoffs
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Cubs earn a comeback victory, cling to a playoff spot as 2 more heroes emerge - The Athletic
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San Francisco Giants Move On, Chicago Cubs Up Next
Chris Taylor hits 3 homers in Dodgers' Game 5 win over Braves - Los Angeles Times
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Let's go Cubbies! – Cutlass
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Cubs now tied for wild-card spot after Sunday's win over Braves
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Robert Gsellman struggles in loss to Cubs that guarantees Mets won't finish over .500 – New York Daily News
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Chicago Cubs: Rumors still churning, Mr. Cub's Birthday
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The Cubs take an unsung hero into Wednesday's wild-card game: their backup catcher, the .176-hitting David Ross - ESPN
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The Rundown: Offensive Onslaught Continues, Historic Start for Candelario, Stroman to IL, Robust Winter Trade Market Expected - Cubs Insider
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Braves return home for a division matchup against the Mets - Battery Power