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Bryce Harper, Craig Kimbrel and a Rare Moment of Weakness
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Bethancourt trying to be pitcher/hitter hybrid
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Fenway_Park
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Cardinals' Dexter Fowler – whose wife is from Iran – says travel ban is 'unfortunate
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MLB's most chaotic offseason moments ahead of Opening Day 2023 - ESPN
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2016 San Diego Padres Opening Day Projections
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Padres catcher Christian Bethancourt pitches
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Catcher-turned-reliever Jose Ruiz is a prospect to watch - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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R.A. Dickey, Toronto Blue Jays deliver completely forgettable effort against San Diego Padres
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B/R MLB 500: Top 500 Players for 2014, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Padres place experimental hitter/pitcher Christian Bethancourt on waivers
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Christian Bethancourt - Wikipedia