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The next Shohei Ohtani? Not so fast! Why we haven't seen more two-way stars in MLB
Ohtani was supposed to be a trailblazer. Instead, his unprecedented success has reinforced just how difficult what he's doing really is.

Sanchez over Miz for NL Cy Young? Schlittler for Cy and MVP? Latest on awards races
Last chance for the candidates to make their case for MLB's biggest postseason awards.

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- Dodgers' Snell exits vs. Reds after one inning
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- Marlins' Alcantara earns 1st career save 2 days after throwing 101 pitches

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MLB playoff tracker: Postseason odds, current bracket and who can clinch next

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A heated moment
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Fantasy Baseball
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- Yankees pull Judge vs. Twins due to leg tightness
- PCA launches Nos. 43, 44 as 'grateful' Cubs look on 'in amazement'
- Dodgers' Snell exits vs. Reds after one inning
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- Marlins' Alcantara earns 1st career save 2 days after throwing 101 pitches
- Salas' 2 homers in Padres' win make him youngest catcher with multi-HR game
- Mets RHP Stock (finger numbness) done for year
- Paralyzed A's prospect Lasko released from hospital after two months
- 🏆 Playoff tracker: Who will clinch next and more
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