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He may soon be Mookie Betts the MVP. But to his family, he's still the same guy - The Athletic
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Mookie Betts caps Boston return with another homer as Dodgers beat Red Sox 7-4
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Red Sox: Mookie Betts ties franchise record for home runs by leadoff hitter
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Mookie Betts's megadeal with the Dodgers magnifies the Red Sox' failure - The Boston Globe
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Joy of a team set, update 18 (putting the '88 Dodgers to bed)
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78 Hats Off To Heroes Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images - Getty Images
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Mookie Betts Hall of Fame case: Dodgers, Red Sox star belongs - Sports Illustrated
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34 photos et images de Hats Off To Heroes - Getty Images
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Mookie Betts not ruling out playing second base in World Series - The Boston Globe
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S4, EP4
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The story of Mookie Betts' rise from Nashville to Boston Red Sox franchise cornerstone
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The power of the mustache
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Mookie Betts of Red Sox: AL MVP winner 10 things to know
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