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Blue Jays cut ties with pitcher Anthony Bass amid backlash over anti
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Reports: Blue Jays land relievers Anthony Bass, Zach Pop from
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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass removed from team roster
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Blue Jays Anthony Bass apologizes for anti-LGBTQ2S+ post
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Anthony Bass speaks on release from Blue Jays
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MLB: Toronto Blue Jays beat Baltimore Orioles 3-1
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Blue Jays designate Anthony Bass for assignment, activate Mitch White
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Former Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass clears waivers, becomes free
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Blue Jays designate Anthony Bass for assignment ahead of Toronto's