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Bryce Harper and Manny Machado: why two of MLB's best players don't have teams, MLB
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Padres Sign Manny Machado - MLB Trade Rumors
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Manny Machado, Dodgers finish off Braves in NLDS with win in Game 4 – The Denver Post
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Report: Orioles, Dodgers agree upon Machado deal
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Padres star has no concerns following sweep by Dodgers: 'I'm f---ing Manny Machado
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Bryce Harper, Manny Machado: How taxes could decide destinations - Sports Illustrated
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Unwritten rules of baseball - Wikipedia
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MLB Transaction Watch: 76 players including Bryce Harper and Manny Machado remain unsigned - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Padres Rebound, Tie NLCS at 1-1 Thanks to 5-Run Rally, 3 Homers - Times of San Diego
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MLB free agency: Bad teams should sign Bryce Harper, Manny Machado