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'It's grind time:' Cubs facing a stretch of 23 games without a day off

Manager Joe Maddon's annual American Legion Week can't last long enough for the Cubs after they embark Tuesday on an ominous stretch of 23 games without a scheduled day off.

"The body never feels the same every day," said reliever Pedro Strop. "Just take the rest when you need it."

The Cubs' Legion Week, in which players are encouraged to arrive to Wrigley Field as late as they want before home games in

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