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The Chicago Cubs have a loaded prospect pool that can be used to acquire talent for a deep playoff run, but one of their best weapons is now injured.
Cubs take series and open up a 6½-game lead with a thunderous shutout, the Cardinals’ fourth shutout loss in their past six games.
The Chicago Cubs will need to make a big roster decision when injured catcher Miguel Amaya returns from the injured list.
Initial X-rays were negative, but the injury takes place five days before Buxton's scheduled to compete in the Home Run Derby.