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D-backs resting starters in season finale against Astros after clinch
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas ready for first World Baseball Classic
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D-backs vs. Phillies NLCS Game 7 starting lineups and pitching
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The Diamondbacks Have Wilted in the Heat of a Playoff Race
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Diamondbacks' impressive start to season shows 100-loss days are
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DBacks even NLCS with 3-run rally in 8th fueled by Alek Thomas
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Arizona Diamondbacks savoring intensity of MLB playoff race