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Hall of Fame 2022 class could be shutout: A-Rod, David Ortiz on ballot
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9/11: MLB reporter remembers time with Tony Gwynn, Bonds HR chase
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Roger Maris Jr.: Aaron Judge on verge of becoming 'the actual
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What the stats in an 82-game MLB season could look like - ESPN
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Tony Gwynn did it his way — as a Padre – Sun Sentinel
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Saying so long to Qualcomm Stadium: 'It was such an iconic spot
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Tony Gwynn hits his first postseason homer in Game 1 of the 1998
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17.5K players have Aaron to p1, 1.1K players have Tony Gwynn to P1
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A memorable encounter with Tony Gwynn - ESPN