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Down With the Designated Hitter in Major League Baseball - WSJ
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ATLANTA, GA – AUGUST 23: New York designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) hits a home run during the MLB game between the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves on August 23rd
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A Brief History of the Arguments About the Designated Hitter - The Ringer
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Comparing the AL East by position: Designated hitter - Pinstripe Alley
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National League DH: A Look at the NL West
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BASEBALL, Shohei Ohtani Selected as American League Designated Hitter for MLB All-Star Game
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MLB rumors: National League destined to embrace the DH Say goodbye to pitchers hitting once and for all
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The designated hitter is coming to the National League. What to expect - True Blue LA
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Mets and Yankees wrap up nightmare New York seasons and head into uncertain winter - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 20: Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Edwin Rios (43) celebrates a home run during a regular season MLB game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta
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The Designated Hitter Made the NL Worse
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The Designated Hitter in the NL East
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Braves clinch 2023 NL East title, beat Phillies 4-1
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Top 15 Designated Hitters for 2023 Fantasy Baseball