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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 7, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) throws a pitch in the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Andrew Willis, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Apr 24, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) hits the ball in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Stanton's chronic injury issues could limit his time with the Yankees beyond … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Matthew Nethercott]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 27, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (21) addresses his team after winning the AL West in the game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 3, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros pitcher AJ Blubaugh (69) and Yainer Diaz (21) celebrate defeating the Chicago White Sox at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 22, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) walks to the dugout after hitting a fly out against the Houston Astros to end the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Imag… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Cole Sulser (71) and catcher Liam Hicks (34) shake hands after a win against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Im… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2026/09/28/judge-injury-outlook/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[MLB: Playoffs-Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees]]></image:title>
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		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2026/09/27/ronny-mauricio-2027-mets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-28T01:47:46+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 24, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets shortstop Ronny Mauricio (10) runs the bases after hitting a two run home run during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: E… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Lewis Masella, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2026/09/28/regular-season-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-28T11:00:38+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aug 31, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable (1) walks on the field during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Andrew Willis, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 13, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2026/09/27/mariners-fire-dan-wilson/</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-28T00:07:02+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[MLB: Seattle Mariners at Detroit Tigers]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jul 13, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson (6) walks off the field in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigersat Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Evan Mazza, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2026/09/27/cardinals-standouts-17/</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-27T23:59:27+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Andrew Willis, Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2026/09/27/trevor-rogers-free-agency/</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-27T21:12:09+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 19, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers (28) throws during the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 25, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) pitches during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 3, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) throws during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2026/09/27/padres-cubs-wild-card-26/</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-27T16:14:07+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aug 12, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Ty France (25) hits a single during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aug 12, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) hits a two run home run, his third of the game, against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Nationals Park. Bregman had another three… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Matthew Nethercott]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2026/09/27/busch-stadium-fences/</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-27T16:00:01+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aug 30, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) doubles against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth inning, scoring St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Bryan Torres (not shown) at Busch Stadium. Mandato… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Andrew Willis, Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2026/09/27/eduardo-valencia-offense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-27T09:00:34+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 2, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Eduardo Valencia (32) hits a double against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers catcher Eduardo Valencia throws towards second base in the sixth inning of a game at Comerica Park in Detroit on Saturday Sept. 12, 2026. Josh Boland / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2026/09/27/rafael-flores-earned/</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-27T09:00:20+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 22, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Gregory Soto (31) and catcher Rafael Flores Jr. (43) shake hands after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[2026-09-20T211517Z_81396258_MT1USATODAY29875653_RTRMADP_3_MLB-KANSAS-CITY-ROYALS-AT-PITTSBURGH-PIRATES]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 20, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Rafael Flores Jr. (43) hits a game winning two run home run against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-I… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2026/09/27/colson-montgomery-slump/</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-27T09:00:26+00:00</lastmod>
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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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		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2026/09/26/casey-mize-il/</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-09-26T22:14:16+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 22, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) celebrates his two run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays with designated hitter Ben Rice (22) during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory C… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aug 28, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2026/09/24/padres-offense-october/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 14, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller (22) pitches in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 28, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop JJ Wetherholt (26) is doused with water by shortstop Masyn Winn (0) and left fielder Nathan Church (27) after hitting a walk-off two run single against the Tampa Bay R… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aug 14, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) and second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) celebrate team's win against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczy… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Augustus Oswald, Site Editor]]></image:caption>
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