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Vaughn Named to USA Baseball Collegiate National Team
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The day an unknown David Ortiz beat Ken Griffey Jr. and A-Rod in a surprise home run derby – KIRO 7 News Seattle
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Mariners extend winning streak to 12 games vs. Rangers behind Julio Rodríguez's first MLB grand slam
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Maybe in 10 years we will look back on 2019 Detroit Tigers and laugh
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The Alex Rodriguez Story: Alex the Great's Yankee Career – New York Daily News
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New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez hits birthday home run (video) - Sports Illustrated
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U.S. Clinches Spot in Gold-Medal Game with 2-0 Win Over Korea
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A-Rod youngest man to 500 HRs
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The day an unknown David Ortiz beat Ken Griffey Jr. and A-Rod in a surprise home run derby – KIRO 7 News Seattle
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MLB Rookies in the 25/20 Club
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In Big Papi's farewell season, Mariners have to wonder 'what if?
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Alex Rodriguez teams up with David Ortiz, Randy Johnson & Ken Griffey Jr. dressed in Ghostbusters overalls for a commercial, legendary group remembers glory days
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USA Baseball Finalizes Premier12 Coaching Staff
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To the Readers: Alex Rodriguez Is Not Going Away. Sorry. - The New York Times