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The 2023 Padres Are an Epic Failure - Sports Illustrated
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MLB playoffs highlights: Diamondbacks sweep Dodgers, reach NLCS
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The top 50 MLB free agents of 2022-23: Carlos Correa, Aaron Judge and more game changers - The Athletic
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The Ryan Howard era is quietly coming to an end in Philadelphia
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Astros-Rangers ALCS a monumental moment in Texas baseball history
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Longshot World Series: Diamondbacks vs Rangers is a Fall Classic few saw coming, Sports
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Best attempts at repeat World Series since 2001
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Melvin, Preller appear to be safe with the big-spending yet underwhelming Padres
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Félix Hernández - Wikipedia
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2006 Futures Game Rosters — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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USA Baseball Issues Statement Following the Passing of Frank Robinson