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The newly acquired Clay Holmes had some rust to shake off. Meanwhile, Colin Rea adjusted immediately to his new (but also old) role.

Holmes' Debut, Happ's Night, Rea's Role, Alcantara's Streak, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher Nation

The Cubs pitching probables for their upcoming series against the Nats are set. The edge leans Chicago.

The Cubs Pitching Probables for Their Next Series (vs. Nationals) Are Set - Bleacher Nation

CUBS LINEUP - Yesterday's loss stinks. But sweeping a team, however bad, on the road is not easy and certainly never guaranteed. Go out there and win today,

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Another Day at DH for Pete Crow-Armstrong? - Bleacher Nation

First, it was the BABIP gods. Then it was the long ball that gave the Cubs a series-clinching win on a hot Sunday afternoon in Kansas City.

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 10, Royals 2 - August 9, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

South Bend blows out Cedar Rapids. The Pelicans blow out Columbia. The Smokies blow one late.

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Ethan Conrad busts out

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Way-Too-Early Free Agency Predictions 🔮

Offseason moves we're expecting after a wild MLB trade deadline ➡️

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Projected MLB Playoff Bracket ♨️

Breaking down potential postseason picture and latest standings 📲

Injured Chicago Cubs relievers Hoby Milner and Shelby Miller continue to progress and both could get key outs for the team down the stretch and into October.

2 key injured Cubs relievers take another step toward rejoining the big-league team

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Happ and Amaya homer to help Boyd improve to 8-1 as the Cubs beat the Royals 10-2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Ian Happ hit a two-run homer, Miguel Amaya added a three-run shot and the Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 10-2 on Sunday. Alex Bregman delivered a pair of RBI singles to help the Cubs win two of three games in the series.

The Cubs played well on all sides of the ball Sunday and won in a blowout.

Cubs 10, Royals 2: The story of Matthew Boyd’s pitching and good RISP hitting

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Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 10-2 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Cubs vs. Royals Sunday 8/9 game threads

The Cubs fall behind early in Kansas City and are unable to dig out in a 6-3 loss.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Ian Happ is the Superhero vs. the Royals

The Cubs once again go for the series win.

Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals preview, Sunday 8/9, 1:10 CT

Longtime Chicago Cubs veteran Ian Happ has been mired in one of the worst slumps of his career - and it has to be a factor when considering his future.

Ian Happ's slump may have finally answered biggest question about Cubs future

The newest Cubs starter had a clunker.

Royals 6, Cubs 3: Clay Holmes struggles in Cubs debut

The Chicago Cubs and Jed Hoyer were willing to do what it took to land Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline - but it wasn't enough to put together a blockbuster.

Leaked Cubs Tarik Skubal trade plans prove Dodgers were always the answer

Kevin Gausman shined in his first start for the Cubs, having allowed just four hits in seven innings, to take the series lead over Kansas City.

Chicago Cubs news — Gausman, PCA, Suzuki, Ramirez

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Jac Caglianone powers the Royals past Chicago 6-3 as Clay Holmes makes a shaky debut for the Cubs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Royals made Clay Holmes' debut with the Chicago Cubs a forgettable affair Saturday night, hammering him for four runs in his return from the injured list, while Jac Calgianone helped to power Kansas City to a 6-3 victory. Caglianone hit two homers, two doubles and finished with four RBIs [...]

Several MLB teams could make changes atop their baseball operations departments this winter and Chicago Cubs GM Carter Hawkins could be a top candidate.

3 teams that could poach Carter Hawkins away from the Cubs during the offseason

Iowa gets embarrassed, but Daniel Palencia has a good outing. The Smokies blow past Chattanooga.

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies stop Lookouts, 9-4

Cubs vs. Royals (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 6-3 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

The Cubs go for their sixth straight win.

Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals preview, Saturday 8/8, 6:10 CT

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Cubs vs. Royals Saturday 8/8 game threads

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Cubs' bullpen crunch could solve itself with Caleb Thielbar fear hiding in plain sight

We're reaching the end of the line.

The Cubs have added Saturday’s starter to the active roster.

Cubs roster move: Clay Holmes added, Braxton Garrett optioned

Voters in the survey gave Jed Hoyer high marks for his deadline deals.

SB Nation Reacts: Here’s your final grade for the Cubs Trade Deadline moves

The Cubs center fielder just keeps making things happen.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Royals

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Cubs bring win streak into game against the Royals

Chicago Cubs (68-49, second in the NL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (48-69, fifth in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Clay Holmes (0-0); Royals: Seth Lugo (4-7, 4.41 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 99 strikeouts) LINE: Cubs -170, Royals +149; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs [...]

The Cubs got exactly what they thought they were getting when they made the deal for the right-hander.

Cubs 6, Royals 4: Welcome to the North Siders, Kevin Gausman

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Clay Holmes was quietly helping Cubs succeed long before getting traded to the team last week

New Chicago Cubs right-hander Clay Holmes worked closely with Ben Brown last offseason, helping him expand an arsenal that's fueled his breakout 2026 campaign.

PCA celebrates his game-winning run Thursday against Toronto, capping a remarkable two games by the MVP candidate.

Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Bregman, Imanaga

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1 Cubs prospect not named Kevin Alcantara who survived the trade deadline, but will be gone by Opening Day 2027

James Triantos recently made his MLB debut, but given the roster construction of the Chicago Cubs, it's hard to envision a path to an everyday role in 2027.

Recapping the Cubs minor league action from Thursday, August 6.

Cubs Prospects Report | August 7, 2026: Iowa Loses Late, Hartshorn Produces, Another Rainout, More - Bleacher Nation

Cubs vs Royals - The Cubs, fresh off a three-game sweep of the Dodgers and a comeback win over the Blue Jays, are headed to Kansas City to face the Royals.

Gausman and Holmes Debut - Cubs vs Royals Series Preview - Bleacher Nation

Reds POBO Nick Krall announced on Friday that Greene will undergo elbow surgery, although we won't know the exact type of surgery until the time of the operation.

BREAKING: Hunter Greene to Undergo Right Elbow Surgery - Bleacher Nation

There should be absolutely no surprise - or debate - on the Ankin Law "Making it Personal" Player of the Game tonight. That honor goes directly and

What a Debut from Kevin Gausman! Cubs 6, Royals 4 - August 7, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Alex Bregman got his moment yesterday, but the stats have been trending back up for a while.

Alex Bregman Is Chasing Less, Attacking More, and the Results Are Finally Following - Bleacher Nation

We'll get to the Cubs madness in a second, but first ... that Red Sox-White Sox game last night was pretty nuts, eh?

Wild Comeback(s), Bregman's Moment, PCA's Impact, Traded Pitchers Debut, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher Nation

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Kevin Gausman shines in his Cubs debut, pitching 7 sharp innings in a 6-4 win over the Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kevin Gausman provided exactly what the Cubs hoped for when they acquired him from the Blue Jays last weekend, pitching seven sharp innings in his Chicago debut in a 6-4 vic…

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Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 6-4 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Gausman's 1st Cubs Strikeout🐻

Newly acquired RHP sits down Carter Jensen 🎥

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Cubs vs. Royals Friday 8/7 game threads

The Cubs open a six-game road trip.

Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals preview, Friday 8/7, 7:10 CT

Jed Hoyer refuses to pay top dollar for big-name relief pitchers, but by assembling an elite defense behind them, he's set the Chicago Cubs up for success.

Unbelievable Cubs stat justifies Jed Hoyer's often-frustrating approach to building a pitching staff

The Cubs visit an AL Central team.

On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Royals series preview

The Cubs third baseman had his greatest moment (to date!) with the team.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman is the Superhero vs. the Blue Jays

It’s a good problem to have.

What will the Cubs do when all their injured pitchers are ready to return?

An update on the Chicago Cubs' farm system following a trade deadline that saw Jefferson Rojas, Moises Ballesteros, and Mason McGwire moved.

Cubs Prospect Update: Post trade deadline rankings, undrafted free agent thrives, Jaxon Wiggins

Plus, a retiree blew away Phillies fans during his stint in the booth.

MLB News: Trade deadline grades, World Series odds, Tarik Skubal, Mike Krukow, Aaron Judge

Braxton Garrett may not help the Chicago Cubs this season, but he could be a valuable piece to the future.

Braxton Garrett became Cubs' quietest trade deadline move and that may be intentional

Happy Birthday, Marc Pisciotta!

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — August 7

Freddy Peralta and Casey Mize were two trade deadline targets connected to the Chicago Cubs, and their respective debuts with their new teams did not end well.

Cubs may have avoided trade deadline nightmare after Freddy Peralta, Casey Mize debuts

The Smokies win. South Bend splits. Iowa loses. Myrtle Beach gets rain.

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies power past Lookouts, 7-3

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Pete Crow-Armstrong scores on error in 11th and Cubs rally for 3-2 win over Blue Jays

Pete Crow-Armstrong scored on a throwing error in the 11th inning after Alex Bregman hit a two-strike, two-out homer in the ninth, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.

Blue Jays vs. Cubs (08/06/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 3-2 win vs. Toronto Blue Jays 🎥

Jed Hoyer just put together the most aggressive trade deadline of his career as the Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations, checking off just about every

One Cubs' trade deadline target they whiffed on, but will chase during the offseason

Two outs. Two strikes. Down two. Bottom of the ninth inning. The crowd is roaring. The game is on the line.

Alex Bregman and PCA Steal a Win! Cubs 3, Blue Jays 2 - August 6, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

We'll miss you, Mo' Baller, but it's his time to shine.

Cubs' stunning decision to trade Moises Ballesteros is a gutsy gamble on their real catcher of the future

How is THAT for an Alex Bregman moment? Easily the biggest swing of his Cubs career.

Alex Bregman Ties the Game with a Two-Out, Two-Run Homer in the Bottom of the Ninth! - Bleacher Nation

Bregman's CLUTCH Homer 💣

Down to their last strike...ties it up with 2-run bomb 🎥

PCA's Speed Wins Game 💨

MVP candidate steals third and forces overthrow for walk-off win 🎥

The Cubs' post-deadline pitching staff is inching ever closer to its final form, with its recently acquired pitchers slowly being activated and some injured

Cubs Officially Add Newly Acquired Pitcher Braxton Garrett, Option Tyler Ferguson - Bleacher Nation

Pete Crow-Armstrong is setting himself apart relative to Cubs franchise history.

By fWAR, Pete Crow-Armstrong Is Having One of the 10 Best Position Player Seasons in Cubs History - Bleacher Nation

The Cubs lineup has dealt with more than their fair share of top-shelf pitching of late (Max Fried, Gerrit Cole, and Tarik Skubal), but they've got another Ace on tap today: Dylan Cease.

Chicago Cubs Lineup: And Now Dylan Cease - Bleacher Nation

The Braxton Garrett era with the Chicago Cubs is off to an early start as the Cubs add a bulk arm to the bullpen.

Cubs signal excitement over Braxton Garrett trade with latest roster move

The Cubs have another lefty reliever.

Cubs roster move: Braxton Garrett added, Tyler Ferguson optioned

The Cubs wrap the homestand with a makeup game for the June 21 rainout.

Chicago Cubs vs. Toronto Blue Jays preview, Thursday 8/6, 1:20 CT

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Cubs vs. Blue Jays Thursday 8/6 game threads

The Chicago Cubs' defense is the best in baseball, and it's not particularly close. It's winning the Cubs a lot of baseball games, and the league is starting to take notice.

The League Is Taking Notice of the Cubs' Stellar Defense - Bleacher Nation

Recapping the Cubs' minor league action from Thursday, August 6.

Cubs Prospects Report | August 6, 2026: Cabrera Looks Great, Knoxville Sweeps, More - Bleacher Nation

I woke up this Thursday morning with "Friday" energy, because the Cubs just swept the Dodgers in three straight games at Wrigley Field, moving to a season-high 17 games over .500.

17 Over Despite it All, Harrison Cramps, Ayers Ascends, Gausman Quotes, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher Nation

Injured Chicago Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera made a rehab start this week and was lights-out, offering a glimpse at what he could offer down the stretch.

Edward Cabrera's dominant rehab outing just made Cubs' post-deadline pitching plans more interesting

The Cubs usual center fielder had himself a day serving as the designated hitter.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs' pitching staff has been decimated with injuries this year, but we're finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Getting Closer: Three Key Cubs Pitchers Made Rehab Appearances in Triple-A Yesterday - Bleacher Nation

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Deadline Trades We Wish Happened 😭

Mason Miller and the players we wanted to move at the trade deadline

Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani put on showcase during the Chicago Cubs' finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

Cubs' finale vs Dodgers featured Pete Crow-Armstrong, Shohei Ohtani defining NL MVP conversation

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MLB Farm System Risers & Fallers 🎭

How the trade deadline shook up the MiLB hierarchy 📲

Dansby Swanson celebrates his solo HR Tuesday as part of his 5-for-7 two-game performance in the Cubs’ first two wins over the Dodgers.

Chicago Cubs news — Swanson, PCA, Hoerner, Suzuki, Kelly, Busch, Assad

Kevin Alcantara hasn't taken the step forward the Chicago Cubs were hoping to see. Is 2026 the end of the road for him?

This Cubs fallen prospect didn't get traded at the deadline, but he'll be gone by 2027

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks what was the greatest deadline trade in Cubs history.

Cubs BCB After Dark: Best deadline ever?

Iowa got good news from major league pitchers. Knoxville dominates Lookouts.

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Cabrera, Milner, Palencia all rehab for Iowa

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Crow-Armstrong goes deep twice as the Cubs sweep Ohtani and the Dodgers with a wild 7-6 win

Pete Crow-Armstrong homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs swept Shohei Ohtani and the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers with a wild 7-6 victory on Wednesday.

Cubs win! Cubs win! Cubs win! That's a sweep!

Thaaaaat's a SWEEP! Cubs 7, Dodgers 6- August 5, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs top prospect Josiah Hartshorn explained his removal from High-A South Bend's game on Sunday, sparking trade deadline speculation.

Cubs No. 1 prospect Josiah Hartshorn finally addressed alarming pre-trade deadline scratch

… but the game got just a bit too exciting in the eighth. The Cubs held on for the sweep.

Cubs 7, Dodgers 6: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s DH day

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PCA on NL MVP Race 😂

Cubs star jokes he's prepared to hit the mound

Dodgers Lose 6th Straight 😯

PCA bolsters NL MVP case with 2 HR game in 7-6 win

Dodgers Lose 6 in a Row 😳

Cubs sweep World Series favorites as PCA, Ohtani both hit 2 HRs each

If it wasn't for a failed trade, the Chicago Cubs wouldn't have landed Clay Holmes from the New York Mets at the trade deadline.

Cubs barely escaped surprise Clay Holmes trade deadline push from fellow NL playoff contender

NL World Series Contenders 📈

Insider Jon Heyman lists squads with best shot at title run

PCA Goes Deep AGAIN! Second Time Today! - Bleacher Nation

PCA ... AGAIN!

In the top of the first inning today, Shohei Ohtani took Shota Imanaga deep out to right field for his 25th home run of the season. Naturally, the NL MVP

MVP BATTLE! PCA Answers Ohtani with a Leadoff Home Run of His Own! - Bleacher Nation

PCA's HR Response to Ohtani 😏

Cubs star crushes leadoff homer of his own to even the game

Although recently acquired starter Kevin Gausman won't make his Chicago Cubs debut until this Friday against the Royals in Kansas City, the Cubs are

Cubs Officially Activate Kevin Gausman, Send Antoine Kelly Back to Triple-A Iowa - Bleacher Nation

Recapping the Cubs' minor league action from Tuesday, August 4.

Cubs Prospects Report | August 5, 2026: Hartshorn Homers, Wiggins Rocked, More - Bleacher Nation

Kevin Gausman is scheduled to start for the Chicago Cubs on Friday against the Kansas City Royals, and he has been added to the roster ahead of the team's final

Cubs finalize Kevin Gausman trade with roster move that signals end of bullpen revolving door

Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers preview, Wednesday 8/5, 1:20 CT

The Cubs go for a sweep!

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Cubs vs. Dodgers Wednesday 8/5 game threads

In case you missed it, the Cubs had a very busy and aggressive deadline. They added two key starters, Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes, who immediately slot into

The Projections Agree: Cubs Were Among Baseball's Biggest Deadline Winners - Bleacher Nation

After the Chicago Cubs' trade deadline, there will be moving parts across the pitching staff in the weeks ahead.

4 Cubs pitchers who could be roster casualties after Jed Hoyer's trade deadline overhaul

A look at the Cubs system in the aftermath of the Trade Deadline.

The state of the Cubs farm system after the Trade Deadline

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Ranking Top Prospects Traded at Deadline 📊

Zyhir Hope, more top minor leaguers to change hands this August 📲

What a week for our Cubbies, eh? A huge trade deadline, guys healing up, other guys debuting successfully, two wins over the Dodgers, and a chance to sweep

Beating and Booing Skubal, Assad is the MAN, Tucker's Raincloud, Nico, Taylor, Happ, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher Nation

It's rare you see top-100 prospects traded, especially for injured rentals, but the Cubs did just that, sending Jefferson Rojas to the Mets for Clay Holmes.

Group of fast-rising Cubs prospects made Jefferson Rojas expendable at the trade deadline

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Sneaky-Good Deadline Pickups 📈

Marcelo Mayer, more potential hidden gems 📲

Solid pitching and timely hitting brought the Cubs another win.

Cubs 5, Dodgers 1: Dansby Swanson’s three hits help defeat Tarik Skubal

The Cubs got solid pitching and timely hitting to win their second straight over the Dodgers.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Javier Assad is the Superhero vs. the Dodgers

The recently acquired (by the Cubs) Kevin Gausman was tentatively expected to make his Cubs debut against his former team, while the recently traded Jameson

You Thought the Cubs Were Getting Jameson Taillon on Thursday? Nope! It's Much Worse - Bleacher Nation

A number of former Chicago Cubs players, including Caleb Kilian, Codi Heuer and Gage Workman, were moved ahead of this week's MLB trade deadline.

5 former Cubs who ended up getting moved at the trade deadline

The Trade Deadline is passed and everyone has an opinion on it. Plus other MLB news.

MLB News Outside The Confines: Trade deadline winners and losers

Happy Birthday, Tim Federowicz!

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — August 5

Clay Holmes and Kevin Gausman, two Chicago Cubs trade deadline prizes, will lead a new-look starting rotation heading into the postseason in October.

Projecting Cubs' playoff rotation after Jed Hoyer's blockbuster trade deadline

That was one of the best wins from this Cubs team in quite some time. The Cubs took game two of the series 5-1, guaranteeing that they can't lose the season

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Dodgers 1 - August 4, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

However, his groove was interrupted in the third inning when Dansby Swanson jumped on a first-pitch fastball, sending it into the left-field bleachers to tie

Dansby Swanson Greets Tarik Skubal With a Solo Home Run - Bleacher Nation

Half of this Cubs roster move was established earlier today, when Craig Counsell told The Score that his newly acquired outfielder, Tyrone Taylor, would be in

Cubs Add Tyrone Taylor, Send Kevin Alcantara Back to Triple-A Iowa - Bleacher Nation

The Cubs have added a new relief weapon for tonight's Game 2 matchup against the Dodgers.

Cubs Officially Add Their New Strikeout Machine, Ryan Zeferjahn - Bleacher Nation

The Cubs payroll is at an all-time high after the trade deadline. Here's what that means for the team.

The Deadline Pushed Cubs Payroll to an All-Time High - Here's What It Costs Them This Winter - Bleacher Nation

In addition to the overall value he provides on defense (and otherwise), the overall shape of Ian Happ's season at the plate has undoubtedly been a

Sounds Like Ian Happ Is Going to Get Some Platoon Protection Against LHP - Bleacher Nation

Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs had what is being widely regarded as a successful trade deadline, something we couldn't say at this time last season.

Recapping and Assessing the Cubs' Aggressive Trade Deadline - Bleacher Nation

Although the Cubs also acquired David Peterson (in June) and Aaron Civale (in mid-July), plus Ryan Zeferjahn, Tyrone Taylor, and Braxton Garrett at the 2026

Mark It Down: The Cubs Debuts of Clay Holmes and Kevin Gausman Are (Tentatively) Set - Bleacher Nation

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Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 10-2 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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