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The 9 strangest managerial hirings in MLB history
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Why MLB adopted the save in 1969 because of a Chicago writer - Sports Illustrated
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A few midseason thoughts about David Ross as Cubs manager - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Craig Counsell's true Mets intentions are about to become clear
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In firing Dusty Baker, Nationals' gutless arrogance on display
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A small town where summer baseball still rules the day
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Baseball News
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Bob Melvin is leaving the San Diego Padres to manage the San Francisco Giants, AP sources say
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Cubs History: Andre Dawson and the year of the blank contract
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Best MLB All-Star Games ever: Ranking top All-Star Games in MLB history - DraftKings Network
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Baseball Baselining: How Likely Is a Comeback?
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García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011 with 11-4 rout of Astros in Game 7 of ALCS
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