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  "id": 9651445,
  "title": "On a milestone afternoon for Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs earned second straight playoffs trip",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/on-a-milestone-afternoon-for-pete-crow-armstrong-cubs-earned-second-9651445",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T23:30:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/24/on-a-milestone-afternoon-for-pete-crow-armstrong-cubs-earned-second-straight-playoffs-trip"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On a milestone afternoon for Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Chicago Cubs secured their second consecutive playoff berth. Prior to this achievement, the Cubs had clinched their NL wild card spot earlier in the season. Crow-Armstrong, a key player for the team, hit his 40th home run and 40th steal in a single season, joining a select group of players with such statistics. These accomplishments came during a challenging period for the Cubs, who experienced a tough 2-14 stretch following a 20-3 run. Despite the ups and downs, the team remained resilient, as evidenced by their strong finish and the enthusiastic support they received from fans at Wrigley Field.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Pete Crow-Armstrong joins 40-40 club when he swipes base for Cubs in 1st inning vs. Marlins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/pete-crow-armstrong-joins-40-40-club-when-he-swipes-base-for-cubs-in",
        "published": "2026-09-24T18:43:45.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Photos: Chicago Cubs beat Miami Marlins 2-1 to clinch playoff berth at Wrigley Field",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/photos-chicago-cubs-beat-miami-marlins-2-1-to-clinch-playoff-berth-at",
        "published": "2026-09-24T22:50:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}