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Cubs have a chance to prove they’re contenders before trade deadline

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Adbert Alzolay #73 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after the final out against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 9, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

NEW YORK – The Cubs are running out of time to prove to the front office that they’re contenders.

The team made a commendable push right before the All-Star break, playing four close games against their division-rival Brewers and winning the series against the Yankees in New York. But the Cubs (42-47) still come out of the break five games below .500 and seven games back of the NL Central-leading Reds with a little over two weeks until the trade deadline.