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Bryce Harper #3 of the MLB Philadelphia Phillies celebrates a two run home run in the first inning during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 30, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels pumps his fist as he reacts after striking out Matt Chapman #26 of the Oakland Athletics with the bases loaded to end the eighth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 19, 2021 in Anaheim, California.

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MLB World Reacts To Shohei Ohtani Video Game News

Shohei Ohtani is easily the most unique superstar in all of professional sports. The two-way Los Angeles Angels star can pitch like an ace and hit like a Hall of Famer all in the span of one game. That means he is fighting through MLB's efforts to not market its stars and has ris

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MLB Mets owner Steve Cohen at the opening of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination site at Citi Field on February 10, 2021 in the Queens borough of New York City. The inoculation site will focus on providing vaccinations to Queens residents, food service workers, and taxi drivers.

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The New York Mets went on a shopping spree late last year, before the MLB lockout. They signed star pitcher Max Scherzer to a three-year, $130 million deal to pair with Jacob deGrom. Additionally, they also brought in outfielders Starling Marte and Mark Canha: the former signed a four-

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