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Today in Oakland A's history (4/25): Tony Phillips and 40-year-old A's - Athletics Nation
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Random posting for the start of the division series
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Cup of Coffee: September 18, 2023 - by Bill Baer
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Mets Afternoon News: Mets lack fireworks in loss to Bassitt, Blue Jays - Amazin' Avenue
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The Daily Sweat: The Angels, mired in 7-game losing streak, look to bounce back vs. Giants
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The Daily Sweat: The Braves and Dodgers are the World Series favorites ahead of the trade deadline
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2015 New York Mets season - Wikipedia
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Bartolo Colon Big Sexy: 2015 NL Champion Mets Pitcher (2014 - 2016)
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Bartolo Colon gets the win as Mets offense finally wakes up in win over Orioles – New York Daily News
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Ichiro Suzuki - Wikipedia
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Bartolo Colon, 47, wants to pitch one more MLB season; and he has a preferred landing spot
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National League East capsules
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Saunders is Angels' ticket to cool – Orange County Register
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After Being Shut Down in Opener, Yankees Find Power in Nightcap - The New York Times