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They made a choice. And after the latest reporting from Bradford William Davis at eyeblack, that choice looks even more indefensible.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:09:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_173/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/4/01kpvfy61vqame5mg00b.jpg" caption="Sep 30, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (52) delivers a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. 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The Florida Complex League (FCL) Orioles played their first night game against the (FCL) Pirates at Sarasota&#39;s Ed Smith Stadium on Friday, July 15, 2022. Admission is free and you can bring your own food. 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