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D-backs OF Alek Thomas making early case for NL Rookie of the Year
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The Road to The Show: Alek Thomas
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Youngster Alek Thomas in Elite Club in
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Fantasy Baseball Today: Corey Seager goes down, Sal Frelick comes
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Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas working through hitting slump
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Arizona Diamondbacks Organization All-Stars 2022
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2023 Positional Power Rankings: First Base
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Alek Thomas' game-tying home run, 10/20/2023
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Alek Thomas on insane ninth-inning catch that helped Diamondbacks
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