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Jeff Samardzija is All-Star in name only: MLB All-Star game
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Notre Dame's Pat Connaughton on the Jeff Samardzija career path
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Trade keeps pitcher out of baseball's All-Star Game
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Jeff Samardzija: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Chicago Cubs catcher Steve Clevenger, left, steadies starting
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MLB rumors: Jeff Samardzija 'makes sense' for Yankees? What to
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A's Samardzija finally brings his fire to a pennant race – The
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Two-sport stars: 'Way more money in baseball
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Giants' Jeff Samardzija relishes role in top rotation
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MLB rundown: Jeter's All-Star farewell, Home Run Derby reaction
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Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija brings football mentality to mound - ESPN
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Giants pitcher Jeff Samardzija injured
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Marlins get away
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Jeff Samardzija on baseball's hottest 2 teams — in Chicago?