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Chris Bassitt will start for Oakland A's on Thursday - Athletics
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A's right-hander Chris Bassitt struck on head by line drive
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Mets' Chris Bassitt on his pitching not being normal, dad's tough love
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Chris Bassitt ready to put 'best foot forward' with Mets
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Oakland A's Chris Bassitt has successful facial surgery
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Chris Bassitt wants to return in 2021 despite injuries
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A's right-hander Chris Bassitt struck on head by line drive
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Photos: A's Bassitt returns to mound weeks after being hit in face