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ForbesNews report · Nov 7, 12:00 PM
Dodgers’ $102 Million Castoff Trevor Bauer Claims MLB Blocked Postseason Return
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ polarizing former pitcher sent a message about reunion interest from MLB teams.
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Dodgers’ $102 Million Castoff Trevor Bauer Claims MLB Blocked Postseason Return
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What happened The Los Angeles Dodgers’ polarizing former pitcher sent a message about reunion interest from MLB teams.
The headline split The center frames it as "Dodgers’ $102 Million Castoff Trevor Bauer Claims MLB Blocked Postseason Return". The right frames it as "Trevor Bauer Says MLB Blocked His Postseason Return".
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The Political InsiderNews report · Nov 7, 12:15 PM
Trevor Bauer Says MLB Blocked His Postseason Return
Former Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer claims Major League Baseball prevented him from returning to the postseason. Bauer, who the Dodgers once paid roughly $102 million to sign, has been out...
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