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May 6, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA;Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (14) works out prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Does a Canadian infestation in Seattle have any impact on expansion?

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Jun 13, 2017
Mar 8, 2017; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; Mexico first baseman Adrian Gonzalez against the Arizona Diamondbacks during a 2017 World Baseball Classic exhibition game at Salt River Fields. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Expansion Options: Team #32

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Mar 31, 2017
Mar 1, 2017; Sarasota, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado (13) at bat against the Boston Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Two 26-Year-Old Superstars – Who Would You Rather Have?

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Mar 20, 2017
Jun 14, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller looks on prior to the game against the Miami Marlins at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres and the Worst Rotation in Baseball

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Mar 20, 2017
Sep 26, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun (8) during the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Milwaukee Brewers: Tiny Violins – Poor Ryan Braun Wants Hourly Wage

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Mar 17, 2017
Mar 11, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Dominican Republic outfielder Nelson Cruz (23) reacts after hitting a home run in the eighth inning against the USA during the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Marlins Park. Dominican Republic wins 7-5. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

World Baseball Classic 2017: Who Cares? Everyone Else.

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Mar 14, 2017
Mar 3, 2017; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) runs to third after tagging on a sacrifice fly during the first inning of an MLB spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox: Benintendi to bat third in 2017 lineup

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Mar 10, 2017
Mar 2, 2017; Dunedin, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays Jose Bautista (center) celebrates with teammates after he hit a three homer in the fifth inning of a baseball game during spring training at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays: 2017 Team Preview

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Mar 4, 2017
Jan 16, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein waves to the audience at a ceremony honoring the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs in the East Room at the White House. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

MLB and the Six-Tool Player: A Growing Trend for Evaluating Baseball Players

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Mar 2, 2017

Miami Marlins: Rumored Handshake Agreement to Sell The Team

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Feb 10, 2017
Jul 28, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins left fielder Christian Yelich (21) is being interviewed in the dugout before a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Marlins: Same Outfielders, New Outfield

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Feb 1, 2017
Sep 23, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Wil Myers (C) and third baseman Carlos Asuaje (background) are congratulated after scoring on a single by left fielder Alex Dickerson (not pictured) at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres: Helping Chargers Fans Move On (In Padres Gear)

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Jan 28, 2017
Apr 11, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox former players Pedro Martínez and Jason Varitek and Tim Wakefield take the field before the Red Sox home opener against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Hall of Fame: Using the ‘Morality Clause’ for Good?

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Jan 26, 2017
Apr 1, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Former Montreal Expos player Tim Raines salutes the crowd during a ceremony before the game between teh Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Hall of Fame: Memory Is a Funny Thing – Voting Results for Childhood Favorites

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Jan 23, 2017

Hall of Fame 2018: Here’s Who Will Get In

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Jan 19, 2017
Mar 15, 2016; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics special instructor Rickey Henderson talks with fans prior to the game against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: The Evolution of the Lead-off Hitter

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Jan 18, 2017
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