LA Awaits First-Place Cubs

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LA Awaits First-Place Cubs

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Jun 23, 2021

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Adbert Alzolay's return from IL

Kyle Hendricks increased changeup usage

Javy Báez's benching

Backup catcher situation

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Jun 23, 2021

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