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With starting pitching depleted, Mets bullpen arms at a premium
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Royals announcer Rex Hudler fond of 40-year bond with Cubs coach Brian Butterfield
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Former Royals, Cubs manager Jim Frey dies at age 88 - ESPN
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Jim Frey: Former Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals manager dies at 88
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Ex-Yankees pitching coach Connors dies at 76
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Roger Craig, legendary Giants manager, passes away at age 93
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Perez enjoys big night as the Royals hammer struggling Wainwright in 12-8 win over the Cardinals - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Bill Buckner, forever known for October error, dies at 69, Sports
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Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura dies
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Daughter of Lance Blanks, Phoenix Suns ex-GM, informs he died by suicide
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Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura dies in car crash in Dominican Republic
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Paul: 108 thoughts on Cubs' first title in 108 years
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Matt Harvey, former Mets pitching ace, retires at 34
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Hochman: Mike Matheny hiring by Royals is curious, but it could bring out new elements of ex-Cardinal skipper
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USA Baseball Mourns the Loss of Jack Stallings