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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 2, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Justin Crawford (80) signs autographs for fans before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays during spring training at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Ben Rosen, Staff Writer]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jul 2, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (16) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Strei… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Ben Rosen, Staff Writer]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 18, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (54) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 12, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kris Bubic (40) throws a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fifth inning in game two of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at American Family Field. Mandato… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 27, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Michael Soroka (34) delivers during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers designated hitter Kerry Carpenter (30) bats against Athletics during the first inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jun 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brad Keller (40) pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jun 13, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Anthony Bender (37) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 27, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins third baseman Graham Pauley (21) throws the ball during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at loanDepot Park. Jeff Klein-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Andrew Willis, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers players celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers to sweep the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Lewis Masella, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 19, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; The Tampa Bay Rays celebrate on the podium after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in game six of the ALCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Pablo Robles-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Lewis Masella, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Nick Pivetta Padres road]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[MLB: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers]]></image:title>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jul 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing (68) circles the bases after hitting a three-run home run at the bottom of the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium versus the Seattle Mariners. Mandatory … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 6, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe (5) throws to first base for an out against Los Angeles Angels third baseman Vaughn Grissom (not pictured) during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Ma… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[MLB: World Series-Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[MLB: World Series-Arizona Diamondbacks at Texas Rangers]]></image:title>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Apr 15, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; General view of the 2017 and 2022 World Series banners displayed at Minute Maid Park during the game between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Evan Mazza, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 3, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) holds the championship trophy during the World Series championship parade and rally at Houston City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Andrew Willis, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages (44) makes a catch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth inning for game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiar… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Andrew Willis, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 30, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher David Peterson (19) delivers in the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit:… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 30, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman (12) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the San Diego Padres during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 14, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Miami Marlins pitcher Pete Fairbanks (29) throws in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 18, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery (12) hits a three RBI double during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[MLB: Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[May 3, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh (16) speaks with hitting coach Kevin Long (53) before hitting against the Los Angeles Dodgers. during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandat… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Lewis Masella, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 19, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz (2) celebrates after hitting a two run home run with third baseman Junior Caminero (13) during the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians in gam… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Lewis Masella, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 13, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics third baseman Zack Gelof (20) hits a solo home run against Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller (not pictured) during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory C… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 9, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics third baseman Zack Gelof (20) throws the ball to first to record an out against the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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