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Mark Appel Makes MLB Debut Nine Years After Being No. 1 Pick - The New York Times
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Atlanta Braves Rookie Makes Team History By Doing Something Not Seen in More Than 30 Years - Fastball
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Orioles C Adley Rutschman Hits First MLB Home Run - Fastball
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Houston Astros: Kyle Tucker's 2-strike success fuels rally vs. Orioles
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A's adapt to MLB's quicker pace in Cactus League, still play long game
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100 MPH! Round Rock's Travis Sykora challenges batters to hit him
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Kodai Senga Thrives In His Mets Debut, Beating Marlins - The New York Times
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