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April 11, 2023, TORONTO, ON, CANADA: Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (6) throws the first pitch of the home opener to Detroit Tigers left fielder Akil Baddoo (60) during first
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Mother of Blue Jays top pitching prospect Alek Manoah can't contain excitement during his debut
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Mother of Blue Jays top pitching prospect Alek Manoah can't contain excitement during his debut
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Alex Verdugo Addresses Potential Beaning From Alek Manoah
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Manoah's demotion a drastic step, but shows Blue Jays have his best interest at heart
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Alek Manoah's mom overcome with emotion after first MLB strikeout
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Manoah shines but bullpen struggles in defeat
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2023 Topps Series 1 1988 Topps #8 Alek Manoah Blue Jays
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Alek Manoah Statcast, Visuals & Advanced Metrics, MLB.com