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Hollywood largely sat out this year’s edition.
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Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Imaging determined Grisham avoided structural damage, and after sitting out of Thursday night’s 2-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, the center fielder returned to the lineup Friday.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber — who leads the majors with 20 home runs — sat out the second straight game with an illness.
—CBS News, 20 May 2026
Dekkers sat out 2023, played at a junior college in 2024 and signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
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Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Imaging determined Grisham avoided structural damage, and after sitting out of Thursday night’s 2-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, the center fielder returned to the lineup Friday.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber — who leads the majors with 20 home runs — sat out the second straight game with an illness.
—CBS News, 20 May 2026
Dekkers sat out 2023, played at a junior college in 2024 and signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
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“Sit out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20out. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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