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2022 World Series favorites, drafted
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Eight tiers of MLB contenders headed into 2022
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Kyle Schwarber declines Boston Red Sox $11.5M mutual option
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Kyle Schwarber closes on 'goal' of playing first with initial Red
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Kyle Schwarber looking forward to the challenge of playing first base
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Kyle Schwarber's struggles continue as Phillies fall to Red Sox
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Heyman: Red Sox a favorite to sign Kyle Schwarber along with other
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David Murphy
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Red Sox leaving the door open for Kyle Schwarber to return - The
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Red Sox notebook: Schwarber ready to play first base for Red Sox
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Previewing Jays-Rays and the rest of the MLB playoffs
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Bobby Dalbec « The Baseball Draft Report
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David Murphy