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Apr 17, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder

Giancarlo Stanton

(27) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 16, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter

Joe Mauer

(7) hits a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field. The Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 17, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher

Sonny Gray

(54) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 19, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros catcher

Jason Castro

(15) gets a single during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 15, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher

Tyler Matzek

throws to the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of their MLB baseball game at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 13, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher

Jacob deGrom

(48) against the Philadelphia Phillies during opening day at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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Jason Burke

Baseball is the sport I enjoy. Pitching and defense are underrated and prospects excite me. In baseball, many things can be debated, and there is a number to prove almost any point, which leads to great debate. It's a beautiful game.