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MLB Players Weekend jersey nicknames are the worst
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Sandy Alcantara strikes out nine; Marlins win in 14th inning
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Oakland A's news: MLB proposes new sign-stealing restrictions - Athletics Nation
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Mets walk 3 batters, hit 2 and make 1 error in 8th-inning meltdown and lose 7-6 to Phillies
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The Padres Wanted the World Series. Will They Make the Playoffs? - The New York Times
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Dodgers unveil Players Weekend uniforms - True Blue LA
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MLB players weekend: Best jersey nicknames (full list) - Sports Illustrated
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Tyler Skaggs to be honored by nine players during Players' Weekend - Los Angeles Times
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What we learned in MLB this week: Where does the Dodgers' rotation go from here?