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Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. announced today that Major League Baseball will honor New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia at the 2019 All-Star Game in Cleveland, during the final season of his 19-year Major League career. Sabathia will be recognized for his contributions to the game and his longtime service to the community prior to the 90th Midsummer Classic.
Commissioner Manfred said: “We are delighted that CC and his family will join us in Cleveland, where his Major League career began. We look forward to celebrating his many accomplishments during our All-Star Game festivities.”
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