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Former AL MVP Josh Donaldson released by Yankees after playing just 33 games
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Yankees will keep trying to spin Josh Donaldson debacle
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Brewers call up former MVP Josh Donaldson
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Cut by Yankees, Josh Donaldson in MLB playoffs with Brewers 5 weeks later, Sports
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Josh Donaldson predictably announces Brewers presence with home run, bat drop
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Brewers clinch playoff spot, close in on NL Central title with 12-run 2nd in 16-1 rout of Marlins
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Yankees' Donaldson to start rehab assignment Thursday, Stanton not far behind
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Brewers clinch playoff spot, close in on NL Central title with 12-run 2nd in 16-1 rout of Marlins
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Propelled by Yelich, Brewers pound Marlins for 12 second-inning runs
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