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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 08: Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs is congratulated by Willson Contreras #40 after hitting a solo home run in the 1st inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on September 08, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs end up keeping both Contreras and Happ

Chicago Cubs make a last minute trade before the deadline

Chicago Cubs Rumors: Willson Contreras might stay put

Chicago Cubs make their first trade of 2022 deadline day

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Chicago Cubs Rumors: Juan Soto trade is incredible news

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 25: Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs hugs Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs in the dugout after a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on July 25, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs Rumors: This should be it for Contreras and Happ

BOSTON, MA - JULY 24: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on July 24, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs Rumors: Christian Vazquez trade is amazing news

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 22: Scott Effross #57 of the Chicago Cubs in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on July 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs make their second deal of the trade season

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 24: Chris Martin #58 of the Chicago Cubs throws a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

The Chicago Cubs have their first trade of deadline week

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3 Willson Contreras trade packages with Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 08: Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs is congratulated by Willson Contreras #40 after hitting a solo home run in the 1st inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on September 08, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

3 Cubs who should be off the roster after 2022 trade deadline

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Cubs change rebuild path with these 3 wild Juan Soto trades

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 27: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Kansas City Royals hits a single against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium on June 27, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Reed Hoffmann/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: The Andrew Benintendi trade is not good news

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This report on Willson Contreras’ contract negotiations is so bad

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3 Willson Contreras trade packages with the Tampa Bay Rays

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Willson Contreras probably played his last game at Wrigley

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3 shocking trades where the Chicago Cubs land a haul for Willson Contreras

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 04: Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs throws out a runner during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on July 04, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

3 crazy trades that send Willson Contreras to San Diego Padres

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Chicago Cubs may have their first baseman of the future in Matt Mervis

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Chicago Cubs Rumors: San Diego Padres targeting Willson Contreras

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 05: Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs takes off after the swing during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on July 05, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

The Chicago Cubs should start taking trade calls for Seiya Suzuki

Jul 6, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Dominic Smith (2) reacts in the dugout after scoring against the Cincinnati Reds during the tenth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs should take flier on Mets’ first baseman Dominic Smith

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How did the Chicago players represent at the 2022 MLB All Star Game?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 19: Brothers Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs and William Contreras #24 of the Atlanta Braves speak during batting practice ahead of the 92nd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Willson Contreras and Ian Happ on losing side of All-Star Game

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3 possible trade returns for Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras

Jul 18, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) is interviewed as his brother, Atlanta Braves designated hitter William Contreras (24) sneaks up behind him at All Star-Media Day at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Willson Contreras makes bold prediction about Chicago Cubs future

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Chicago Cubs land Juan Soto in one of these bold trades

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Chicago Cubs went pitching heavy on day one of 2022 draft