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Matt Chapman is the best defensive player in all of MLB
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Elite third basemen stand out in the Rockies-A's series - Purple Row
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Matt Chapman has high praise for Nolan Arenado
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Nolan Arenado - The Athletic
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Oakland A's Matt Chapman and Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado
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Third base with Matt Chapman
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Nolan Arenado gets upper hand over A's, Chapman, in Rockies' win
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Oakland Athletics' Matt Chapman is chasing greatness at third base
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Is Cardinals' corner-infield combo of Nolan Arenado, Paul
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Athletics' Matt Chapman, team DJ, is revolutionizing third base
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Matt Chapman - The Athletic
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El Toro High grad Chapman is Oakland's No. 1 choice in baseball
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Third base with Matt Chapman
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A's third baseman Matt Chapman takes his craft to playoff stage