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Ben Koo] Why ESPN & FS1 ignore MLB or other sports on debate studio shows? 8am to 2pm ET, ESPN had zero discussion on MLB playoffs. No debate, discussion, predictions, analysis. Because
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Athletics vs. Dodgers Highlights, 08/03/2023
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Oakland Athletics fan favorite Stephen Vogt retiring after 10 MLB seasons - ESPN
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MLB's Yankees-Red Sox game attracts most viewers on ESPN since 1998
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Oakland A's' Billy Beane talks wheeling and dealing and his team's playoff hopes - ESPN
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Boston Red Sox's Wild Card Game win over Yankees was most-watched MLB game on ESPN since 1998, delivered 19.8 rating in Boston market
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Oakland Athletics Scores, Stats and Highlights - ESPN
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In the Case of Kyler Murray, the A's Bet Big and Lost - The New York Times
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MLB - ESPN NOW! Who you got tonight?
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ESPN's Olney: Could Mariners add after MLB waiver bombshell? - Seattle Sports
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Newman, Mendoza will be ESPN's 1st all-female baseball duo
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ESPN's Mike Petriello disappointed MC Hammer isn't able 'to throw his own age' with first pitch at AL Wild Card Game