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The Triple Play 8/21: The J.D. Martinez Potential Trade Special, by Fitzy Mo Peña
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J.D. Martinez: 'Writers would never allow' DH to win MVP
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Mason: Mike Trout keeping tabs on Mookie Betts, J.D. Martinez, Sports
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He's trying to win the MVP.' Mookie Betts leading Dodgers with renewed joy, consistency., National Sports
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Mike Trout, Mookie Betts lead MVP Award poll
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Dodgers Dugout: The race for MVP, Freddie Freeman vs. Ronald Acuña Jr. vs. Mookie Betts - Los Angeles Times
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A look at the Dodgers designated hitter options with J.D. Martinez out - True Blue LA
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The MLB world was stunned over J.D. Martinez's AL MVP finalist snub
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Shohei Ohtani's MVP case based on WAR
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How J.D. Martinez changed the culture of hitting within the Red Sox clubhouse - The Athletic