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Thursday, September 22

• 22 bonkers stats from the ’22 season

• Severino’s return could be huge boon for Yankees

• McKenzie (13 K’s) deals as Cleveland creeps closer to title

• ‘We really needed that’: Vierling halts Phils’ skid with walk-off 1B

• Snell’s 13-K no-hit bid extends Padres’ dominant stretch

• Mets’ 106th hit batsman breaks (and leaves) a mark

• Yanks’ historic slams 1 inning (and 21 hours) apart

• Crew ‘catalyst’ Adames sparks much-needed win

• Lyles goes distance to keep Orioles in hunt

• Czech-in time: World Baseball Classic berth secured

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Joey from Cincy: Votto just one of the fans

As his teammates were playing on the field against the Red Sox on Wednesday, injured Reds first baseman Joey Votto was a man of the people at Great American Ball Park.

During the first three innings, Votto made his way around the seating area and concourses at the stadium. Wearing a classic Reds No. 11 jersey of Hall of Famer Barry Larkin, Votto started in the upper deck behind home plate sitting with a fan and chatting in the first inning.

Soon, Votto was making his way along the upper deck aisle — stopping repeatedly for numerous selfie photos, talking to kids and shaking hands with fans.

Eventually, Votto popped up around other spots inside the seating bowl.

Here’s what Rich Aurilia thinks about Judge calling him his idol

Aaron Judge grew up in the Bay Area rooting for the Barry Bonds-era Giants, but the slugger wasn’t his favorite player. It was a 6-foot, 170-pound shortstop.

Where do Cy races stand with time running out?

There is still time for the other contenders to make a late-season push, but right now Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara are both looking like they’ll be taking home the hardware.

Judge maintains slim batting average lead

With two doubles in four at-bats on Wednesday, Aaron Judge holds a slim lead over a division rival in the race for the AL batting crown.

Prospects who will benefit most from Arizona action

MLB Pipeline’s latest Inbox looks at which prospects can use the Arizona Fall League as a springboard, including Henry Davis and Heston Kjerstad.

Postseason watch: NL Wild Card race heats up

The Padres are getting hot at the right time, so it’s a good thing the Phillies snapped their slide — especially with the Brewers also winning.

La Vida Más Fina: Soler

Jorge Soler “throws them bones” as he talks about family, culture, competition and living his finest life, all over a friendly game of dominoes.

Today’s Trivia Question

Which player holds the Modern Era single-season AL/NL record for most times hit by a pitch in a season?

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