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Joe Piazza

Since I can only go about 5 minutes before my mind takes me to baseball, I figured this was better than going insane. Used to write for Game of Redemption and That Ball's Outta Here. Give me a holler on Twitter if you want to talk baseball!

Jun 5, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) is removed from the mound by manager Brian Snitker (43) in the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves: Bartolo “Big Sexy” Colon designated for assignment

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Jun 20, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Aaron Altherr (23) hits a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: Can Aaron Altherr’s success at the plate last?

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Nov 5, 2016; Surprise, AZ, USA; East infielder Scott Kingery of the Philadelphia Phillies during the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars game at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: Double-A second baseman Scott Kingery is crushing

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Jun 6, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Pat Neshek (17) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

MLB trade candidate: Philadelphia Phillies reliever Pat Neshek

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Apr 6, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Randal Grichuk (15) hits a RBI single against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals: OF Randal Grichuk Optioned to High-A Ball

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Apr 20, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (right) and shortstop Carlos Correa against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Best Double Play Combos in Baseball

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May 14, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter looks on during a pregame ceremony retiring his number 2 in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kathy Willens/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports

MLB Weekly Roundup: Yankees Retire Derek Jeter’s Number

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Apr 26, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen (54) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Marlins: Wei-Yin Chen out indefinitely with elbow discomfort

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May 10, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (27) reacts after allowing four runs in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Mets closer Jeurys Familia diagnosed with arterial clot in shoulder

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Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; MLB former player Alex Rodriguez looks on from the sidelines before Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Marlins: Dave Stewart reportedly joins Romney group; A-Rod declined offer

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Apr 29, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) hits an RBI single against the New York Mets during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Weekly Roundup

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Apr 28, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals center fielder Adam Eaton (2) is looked at by a trainer after suffering an apparent leg injury during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Adam Eaton Out for Season with Torn ACL

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Apr 25, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (7) hits a two-run homer in the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Brewers: Eric Thames Not Concerned About Drug Testing

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Apr 11, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Clay Buchholz (21) pitches during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Clay Buchholz Apologizes to Phillies For Getting Injured

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Apr 17, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a two run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Trio of Junior Circuit Rookies Flashing Early-Season Power

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June 15, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (1) third baseman Jurickson Profar (19) celebate second baseman Rougned Odor (12) two run home run in the sixth inning of their MLB baseball game with the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

Rockies Fall to Rangers 6-5: A Party of K’s, Game Notes and Scouting Takeaways

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