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    JulioFranco

    • First Baseman
    • Birthdate
      8/23/1958
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .298
    • HR
      173
    • RBI
      1194
    • OPS
      .782
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      40 OVER 40

      NHL star Jaromir Jagr just turned 44 but remains an impact player, following the path of these 40 age-defying men and women who showed that 40 doesn't have to mean the end.
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        Former All-Star Franco, 56, signs in Japan

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          Franco, 55, hopes playing stint opens door

          • 12Y
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          Schmitt homers on game's first pitch, Haase hit slam and Giants beat Brewers 12-9

          Schmitt homers on game's first pitch, Haase hit slam and Giants beat Brewers 12-9

          — Casey Schmitt homered on the game's first pitch, Eric Haase hit the Giants' fifth grand slam in a 17-game span as they opened a nine-run lead, and San Francisco beat the Milwaukee Brewers 12-9 Thursday for a a four-game split.
          Manny Machado says Padres 'frustrated' amid offensive woes

          Manny Machado says Padres 'frustrated' amid offensive woes

          As the losses continue to mount, Padres star Manny Machado admits to being frustrated as the offense just can't seem to put any runs on the board.
          Twins' Bailey Ober blames elbow woes on slick baseballs at Fenway

          Twins' Bailey Ober blames elbow woes on slick baseballs at Fenway

          Twins right-hander Bailey Ober said he believes an elbow injury that currently has him on the 15-day injured list is the result of the baseballs used in his May 24 start against the Red Sox in Boston.
          MLB home run leaders for each MLB team

          MLB home run leaders for each MLB team

          Check out each team's all-time home run leaders.
          Diamondbacks option Brandon Pfaadt after shaky bullpen stint

          Diamondbacks option Brandon Pfaadt after shaky bullpen stint

          The Diamondbacks optioned right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno to get him stretched back out as a starter following an inconsistent stint as a reliever.
          Phillies sweep Padres with 6-4 win

          Phillies sweep Padres with 6-4 win

          Phillies sweep Padres with 6-4 win
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