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Players who went directly from the Draft to MLB
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Demoted all-star pitcher Manoah making gains in simulated games at Blue Jays complex
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The best minor leaguers never to enjoy MLB success
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MLB players in need of first championship ring
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Mark Appel: Former No. 1 pick makes MLB debut nine years after being drafted
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Players who went directly from the Draft to MLB
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How Jacob Steinmetz balances baseball and Orthodox Judaism - The Washington Post
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Unpaid minor league baseball players struggle to pay bills - Los Angeles Times
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The 25 best MLB players under 25
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Struggling Jays starter Alek Manoah allows 11 runs in first minor league game - MLB