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DETROIT, MI - APRIL 7: Marian Ilitch (2nd to right) and five children celebrate the life of former Detroit Tigers owner Michael Ilitch prior to the start of the opening day game against the Boston Red Sox on April 7, 2017 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

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ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 7: A general view of the pitcher's mound at Ameriquest Field in Arlington on May 7, 2004 in Arlington, Texas. The Texas Rangers and Ameriquest Mortgage Company announced a 30-year agreement naming the former Ballpark in Arlington to Ameriquest Field in Arlington. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: A view of the Yankee Stadium at sunset prior to the start of the last game at Yankee Stadium between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees on September 21, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Yankee Stadium held it's inaugural game on April 18, 1923 against the Boston Red Sox and tonight's match will be the final game to be played at the historic stadium. During it's 85 years as 'The Home of Champions,' the stadium has also been known as 'The House that Ruth Built' and 'The Cathedral.' The stadium has been host to 33 World Series, three Papal visits and has been visited by legends such as Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Bera, Mickey Mantle and boxing great Muhummad Ali. In 2009 the Yankees will move across the street to a newly constructed stadium estimated to cost $1.3 billion. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Remembering Bill Skowron

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 19: A general view of fans before game five of the National League Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on October 19, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 31: The New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers look on as West Point Cadets unfurl the American Flag during the opening ceremonies on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on March 31, 2011 in Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

New York Yankees Mount Rushmore

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 18: Paws, the mascot for the Detroit Tigers waves a flag as he stands on the dugout in support of the Tigers against the New York Yankees during game four of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on October 18, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers Mount Rushmore

KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 10: A general view as a Stealth bomber performs a flyover as Melissa Etheridge sings the National Anthem ahead of the Royals 2017 home opener between the Oakland Athletics and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on April 10, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals Mount Rushmore

DENVER, CO - APRIL 09: The statue of 'The Player' stands watch outside the stadium as the San Francisco Giants face the Colorado Rockies on Opening Day at Coors Field on April 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies Mount Rushmore

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 14: A view of the grandstand during the seventh inning at Fenway Park on September 14, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox Mount Rushmore

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - MAY 5: A general view shows the Tampa Bay Devil Rays game against the Oakland Athletics at Tropicana Field on May 5, 2007 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Devil Rays won 3-2 in 12 innings. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays Mount Rushmore

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 08: A view as the Texas Rangers take on the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on July 8, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Texas Rangers Mount Rushmore

PITTSBURGH - JUNE 03: A statue of Honus Wagner stands outside PNC Park before the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies on June 3, 2011 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates Mount Rushmore

SAN DIEGO, CA - MAY 20: General view of Petco Park before the game between the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 20, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres Mount Rushmore

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 19: A general view of the field before the start of the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 19, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles Mount Rushmore

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 26: A general view during the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs game at Nationals Park on June 26, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals Mount Rushmore

CHICAGO - 1988: Right fielder Darryl Strawberry

New York Mets Mount Rushmore

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Flowers, a hat and the number of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez is shown on the pitching mound at Marlins Park on September 25, 2016 in Miami, Florida. Fernandez died in a boating accident. (Photo by Joe Skipper/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins Mount Rushmore

SEATTLE - APRIL 02: General view of Safeco Field during the opening day game between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics on April 2, 2007 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners defeated the A's 4-0. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners Mount Rushmore

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 01: A general view as Jason Kipnis

Cleveland Indians Mount Rushmore

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 21: A general view during the San Francisco Giants game against the Milwaukee Brewers at AT

San Francisco Giants Mount Rushmore

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 09: A general view during player introductions before game one of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on October 9, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers Mount Rushmore

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 01: General view of action as Chris Young

Arizona Diamondbacks Mount Rushmore

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 18: A general view of the 'W' flag flying after the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 in game four of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 18, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs Mount Rushmore

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 08: St. Louis Cardinals legend Stan Musial is remembered in a pregame ceremony before the Opening Day game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds on April 8, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals Mount Rushmore

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 18: Ryan Braun

Milwaukee Brewers Mount Rushmore