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By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

Hickey leaving Cubs after 1 season as pitching coach

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FILE- In this Aug. 17, 2018, file photo, Chicago Cubs starter Cole Hamels pitches to a Pittsburgh Pirates batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh. The Cubs face a decision on Hamels' option on Friday, Nov. 2,2018, as baseball teams decide whether to make $17.9 million qualifying offers to their eligible former players (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Cubs exercise option on Hamels, trade Smyly to Texas

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Correction: Cubs Moves story

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Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich scored the game-winning run during the 10th inning of Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Milwaukee. The Brewers won 3-2 to take a 1-0 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Brewers win Game 1 of NLDS on Mike Moustakas’ RBI hit

By Genaro C. Armas - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell fields a ground ball by Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon during the fifth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Washington. Rendon was out at first. Russell has accepted a 40-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the ban in a statement Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. Russell’s unpaid suspension includes the 11 regular-season games he missed after being placed on administrative leave Sept. 21. Russell will be eligible to return on May 3 against St. Louis, barring any postponements. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

MLB gives Russell 40-game ban under domestic violence policy

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Colorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters, rear, and left fielder Gerardo Parra, front, celebrate their win against the Chicago Cubs in the National League wild-card playoff baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Chicago. The Rockies won 2-1. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Rockies top Cubs in 13 innings in epic wild-card game

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez (9) hits a one-run double against the Colorado Rockies during the eighth inning of the National League wild-card playoff baseball game, Tuesday, OCT. 2, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

For Cubs, season ends on sour note with loss to Rockies

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon talks to his team during the 13th inning of the National League wild-card playoff baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, in Chicago. The Rockies won 2-1. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Epstein: Maddon to return for fifth season as Cubs manager

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FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2018, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Addison Russell flips a baseball in the dugout in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Russell was placed on administrative leave Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, following fresh allegations of domestic violence by his ex-wife.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) **FILE**

Manfred: No timetable on finishing Russell investigation

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Brewers fans wait in rain to welcome division champs home

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The Colorado Rockies warm up before a National League wild-card playoff baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Cubs leave Edwards off wild-card roster; Strop active

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Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado yells as he circles the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Denver. The Rockies won 12-0. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

A capsule look at the Rockies-Cubs playoff game

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Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Christian Yelich tips his cap as he is pulled from the game against the Detroit Tigers during the eight inning of an baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)

The Latest: Dodgers take NL West, Rockies to face Cubs in WC

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Milwaukee Brewers players celebrate after defeating the Chicago Cubs 3-1 at the end of a tiebreak baseball game on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Christian Yelich, Brewers beat Cubs for NL Central title

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana (62) delivers during the first inning of a tiebreaker baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Cubs, Rockies meet for NL wild card after losing tiebreakers

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado yells as he circles the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Denver. The Rockies won 12-0. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

One and not done: Brews-Cubs, Rockies-Dodgers in tiebreakers

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant (17) and Willson Contreras, right, high five after they score on Contreras' home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Brewers-Cubs set for NL Central tiebreaker

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (39) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Cubs lose 2-1 to Cards as NL Central race goes to final day

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks delivers against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Hendricks, Bryant lead way as Cubs beat Cardinals 8-4

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press