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Bryce Harper's dramatic home run spoiled by another rough José
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Philadelphia Phillies fans react to club retaining reliever Jose
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Phillies' José Alvarado is feeling the 'playoff energy' again. His
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Phillies may have struck gold with José Alvarado, who is a major
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Phillies' Jose Alvarado says extra rest not to blame for 'off
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Watch: A peek into dugout shows just how tightly knit this
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Jose Alvarado's turnaround has Phillies dreaming of a World Series
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Philadelphia Phillies' José Alvarado Has Been the Best Reliever in
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Jose Alvarado gives incredible salute to home crowd Phillies
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Philadelphia Phillies Relief Pitcher José Alvarado Moves Forward
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Phillies' Jose Alvarado says extra rest not to blame for 'off
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Phillies get a huge piece back for a huge series
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Jose Alvarado's turnaround has Phillies dreaming of a World Series
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Jose Alvarado's turnaround has Phillies dreaming of a World Series
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José Alvarado secures the win, 09/04/2023