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LEADING OFF: Rizzo on a roll, Phils drive for 5, Rendon done
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MLB: Minnesota Twins part ways with season on hold
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MLB releases pandemic-shortened schedule amid testing delays – KXAN Austin
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My Offseason Plan for the Twins - Twinkie Town
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Michael Brantley injury update
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Joe Maddon, finally Angels manager, embarks on a season no one saw coming - The Athletic
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Rockies show American patriotism on Fourth by wearing masks
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Door County League: It's Just a Game - Door County Pulse
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For young adults, COVID-19 pandemic has been uniquely disruptive — yet also a chance to reset - The Boston Globe
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The 2022 MLB Preseason Power Rankings - The Ringer