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Cole Hamels throws 24-pitch bullpen session
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Cole Hamels to sign minor-league deal with Padres – NBC Sports Philadelphia
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Spotrac on X: SP Cole Hamels retires from MLB having earned over $203M in 15 seasons. He won 163 games with the Phillies, Rangers, Cubs, Braves, & Dodgers, & was the 2008
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Cole Hamels Retires from MLB After 15-Year Career; Attempted Comeback with Padres, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Former World Series MVP Cole Hamels retires after comeback attempt falls short
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This is a 2023 photo of Cole Hamels of the San Diego Padres baseball team. This image reflects the San Diego Padres active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 24, 2023, when this
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Cole Hamels - San Diego Padres Starting Pitcher - ESPN
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Cole Hamels nearing return for Braves
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Luhnow's attention isn't solely on Hamels
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Cole Hamels ends comeback, retires after 15 seasons
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San Diego Padres add to rotation in a big way with former All-Star starter
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Phillies icon Cole Hamels has decided to retire Phillies Nation - Your source for Philadelphia Phillies news, opinion, history, rumors, events, and other fun stuff.
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Cole Hamels signs with Dodgers, adds still-needed rotation depth - Los Angeles Times