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Benno Martens

Joined: Apr 28, 2016

Benno is a baseball junkie since birth and a lifelong fan of Cleveland sports. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and watches more MLB Network than any well-adjusted person probably should.

Aug 24, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) reacts to a strike in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.Los Angeles Angels won 8-2. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: All-Time Greats on All-Time Terrible Teams

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Aug 13, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (41) throws a pitch during the first inning in a game against the Houston Astros at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays Hoping to Avoid “Strasburg Shutdown” with Aaron Sanchez

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Aug 16, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel (39) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: The Five Most Unsung Players in the National League

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Aug 17, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ (33) delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: The Five Most Unsung Players in the American League

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Aug 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) throws against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at Wrigley Field. The Cubs won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Employee Fired Over Controversial Song Choice

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Aug 13, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) watches a solo home run during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees: Youth Movement Gets Off To Historic Start

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Mar 12, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Manny Banuelos (50) throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves: Former Top Prospect Manny Banuelos Designated For Assignment

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Aug 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Colorado Rockies left fielder David Dahl (26) hits a single in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Rockies: David Dahl’s Hitting Streak Comes To An End

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Aug 10, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Travis Jankowski (C) steals home plate as Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Eric Fryer (24) drops the ball during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres Notch Fourth Steal Of Home This Season

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May 16, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of a Cleveland Indians baseball hat and glove during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Indians at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Indians defeated the Rangers 10-8. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: Is It Time To Retire Chief Wahoo?

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Jul 28, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) slides into home plate to score in the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox during at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Angels won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels: Mike Trout Is Closing In On History

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Jul 26, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) celebrates with his after his game winning, RBI single in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Remaining Schedule Plays to the Cleveland Indians’ Strengths

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Jul 26, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Eduardo Nunez (9) slides into third base in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians Reportedly Interested in Steve Pearce and Eduardo Nunez

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Jul 24, 2016; Cooperstown, NY, USA; Hall of Fame Inductee Mike Piazza (L) and Hall of Fame Inductee Ken Griffey Jr. (R) pose with their Hall of Fame plaques during the 2016 MLB baseball hall of fame induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: What Might the 2017 Baseball Hall of Fame Class Look Like?

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Jul 10, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; USA outfielder Clint Frazier hits a RBI double in the third inning during the All Star Game futures baseball game at PetCo Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: Top Prospects Clint Frazier and Bradley Zimmer Promoted to Triple-A

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May 15, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; General view of a Colorado Rockies cap and glove in the fifth inning of the game against the New York Mets at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Rockies Hartford Yard Goats to Finish Year on Road

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