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Don't believe the gruesome rumors about this MLB pitcher's death
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Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura dies in car crash in Dominican Republic
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Yordano Ventura, Kansas City Royals pitcher, dies at age 25 in vehicle crash in Dominican Republic
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Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura killed in crash
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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura walks to the dugout before starting against the San Francisco Giants wearing a Rest in Peace message for St. Louis Cardinals Oscar Taveras who died
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Family, fans mourn for Dominican pitcher Yordano Ventura
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Royals' 'Ace' Ventura killed in Dominican car crash
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Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura dies in Dominican Republic wreck
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Video: Fans Pay Respects at Vigil for Yordano Ventura
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Royals right-hander Yordano Ventura, 25, killed in car crash - ABC7 Los Angeles
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Yordano Ventura Among Many MLB Players Lost Too Soon
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Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura killed in Dominican Republic car crash