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Joey Votto will play for Canada at World Baseball Classic
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Joey Votto, Nick Senzel likely out for Reds 9-game road trip
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How Votto's absence this season has inadvertently helped spur
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Reds: 1 reason why Sunday is Joey Votto's last home game, 2
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Votto ejected in what could be last game with Reds, apologizes on
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FanFest Highlights: I'm never really ready for any guy to hug me
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How to play fantasy baseball - ESPN
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Los Angeles Times - Vol. 140 No. 303 (02 Oct 2021)
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3 possible destinations for Joey Votto if he doesn't return to the