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SF Giants outfielder Hunter Pence reacts to Buster Posey's
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Citing the Pain of a Demanding Job, Buster Posey Retires at 34
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On deck: Astros at San Francisco Giants
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Phillies' J.T. Realmuto may get to start in the All-Star Game
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Buster Posey healthy for Opening Day
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Buster Posey opts out of 2020 season - Lone Star Ball
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Buster Posey and family take one for the team: Team Us
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Giants catcher Buster Posey will announce retirement - Los Angeles
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SF Giants HQ: A different buzz around Buster Posey, the smooth
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San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey to sit out season over
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Buster Posey injured by foul tip to mask
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Giants catcher Buster Posey likely out for year – The Denver Post
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Giants star catcher Posey out this year over virus concerns
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Leesburg native Buster Posey named National League All-Star
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Buster Posey skipping MLB season for his babies is a huge sacrifice