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These 5 Breakout Pitchers Are (Probably) For Real
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How David Peralta Went from Cut, Burnt-out Pitcher to Breakout MLB Outfielder, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Julio Rodríguez Was the Breakout Star of MLB's All-Star Week - Sports Illustrated
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2021 breakout players for every MLB team
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Was Nick Gordon's 2022 Breakout Real?
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Twelve MLB prospects who are primed to pop into Jim Bowden's top 50 in 2024 - The Athletic
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MLB Second Half Breakouts: Fact or Fiction
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Dominant in playoffs, Giants' Webb builds on breakout year
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Fantasy baseball: Breakout performances earn 3 a spot in All-Star game - Los Angeles Times
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Players who went directly from the Draft to MLB