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Who is Garrett Cooper?
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Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (26) in the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski Stock Photo - Alamy
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Miami Marlins' Garrett Cooper (wrist contusion) lands on IL
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Garrett throws 6 strong innings, Marlins beat Nationals 5-2 - Seattle Sports
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Alonso's Homer Not Enough, Mets Lose to Marlins 6-3 – NBC 6 South Florida
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Garrett Cooper has gone from All-Star to automatic out - Fish Stripes
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Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper works during a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky Stock Photo - Alamy
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Auburn alumnus avoids injuries, becomes All-Star
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Garrett Cooper has 3 hits against Mets
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Make-or-Break Year: Garrett Cooper - Fish Stripes
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Marlins cut ties with veteran power-hitting 1B Jesús Aguilar
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MLB roundup: Marlins manager Skip Schumaker gets first win