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Toronto Blue Jays' Alex Manoah honored for defending Alejandro Kirk after weight barbs - ESPN
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Toronto, Canada. 25th Aug, 2023. Toronto Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk (30) returns safely after rounding first base on a single against the Cleveland Guardians during second inning MLB baseball action, in Toronto
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Frustrated Cole, Boone pound away, shaky Yanks fall to Jays - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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AL East preview: Can the Yankees deliver? Will Jays, Rays break through? What's next for Red Sox, Orioles?
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Kirk's three-run home run (13), 08/31/2022
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Kirk has 3 RBIs, Bassitt pitches 8 innings as Blue Jays blank Nationals 7-0
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What's the Matter With Alejandro Kirk?
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Kirk has 3 RBIs, Bassitt pitches 8 innings as Blue Jays blank Nationals 7-0
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Alejandro Kirk homers in third straight Blue Jays game