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Garrett Mitchell returns to Milwaukee lineup as the Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0, Sports
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Jackie Robinson, Part I, Episode 1
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1994 strike most embarrassing moment in MLB history
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Acuña becomes first 40-70 player, Albies lifts Braves over Cubs 6-5 in 10 innings, Sports
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Tim Kurkjian's Baseball Fix - On this date in baseball history - ESPN
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LSU baseball player Dylan Crews is the 2022-23 SEC Male Athlete of the Year
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Hall of Fame Eras Committee Vote Preview - Cooperstown Cred
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Remembering Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman, 100 years after his tragic death - The Athletic
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Justice for the Negro Leagues Will Mean More Than Just Stats - The New York Times
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Octopus:' Birmingham's superstar shortstop belongs in the Hall of Fame