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Oct 15, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Hunter Gaddis (33) reacts after giving up a three run home run to New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) during the seventh inning in game two of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar (10) catches a ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) in the first inning during game two of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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Jun 20, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (41) delivers against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 22, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) returns to the dugout following the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

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Super Agent Scott Boras, far right, is getting some payback for his high demands on top free agents this winter. He is pictured here on the far right as the San Francisco Giants Introduce Jung Hoo Lee.

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Jun 4, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox third base Lenyn Sosa (50) hits a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

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Oct 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9), outfielder Tommy Pham (22) and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) watch play from the dugout during the seventh inning against the New York Yankees during game four of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Oct 8, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (8) reacts in the eighth inning against the New York Mets during game three of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Oct 8, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea (59) reacts in the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during game three of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Oct 5, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) talks with umpire Adam Hamari (78) after striking out during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees during game one of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Sep 27, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Royals outfielder Dairon Blanco (44) and third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) celebrates after clinching a wild card playoff birth after a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Oct 2, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Members of the Detroit Tigers celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in game two of the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Jun 9, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) walks off the field during a pitching change in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

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May 29, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; A fan wears a bag over his head during the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets in the eighth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

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May 21, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) celebrates scoring a run in the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

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May 11, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) celebrates

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