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MLB news: Oakland's Chris Bassitt to undergo surgery after being hit in the face
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He's a fearless cat: A's Chris Bassitt defies all odds in miraculous return to mound
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Free Agent Poll: Chris Bassitt - Bluebird Banter
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Oakland Athletics right-hander Chris Bassitt struck on head by line drive
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Chris Bassitt returns to Coliseum after line drive to face
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Oakland Athletics outline Chris Bassitt's recovery after injury
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A's Chris Bassitt fueled by energy drinks, embracing his role and 'inner weird
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A's Chris Bassitt explains why he returned to mound after scary facial injury: 'We are the green and gold
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Genoa's Bassitt out of hospital after being hit by liner
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Blue Jays finalize $63M deal, Chris Bassitt