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Bryce Harper is already one of MLB's best all-around outfielders, but it often seems that we overlook the uniqueness of his rapid rise.

Remember, the Washington Nationals centerpiece hasn't even turned 21 yet!

One of the greatest careers in New York Yankees history is coming to an end.

As first reported by Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Andy Pettitte has announced he will retire at the conclusion of the 2013 Yankees season:

This lady brought her glove to the yard and showed that she knows how to use it! She reaches out and stabs a line drive. Very impressive reaction and celebration. 

Yup, she's a gamer. 

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An era is rapidly coming to an end in New York, as Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte is announcing his retirement effective at the end of the 2013 season, per the team's official Twitter feed: 

Now this is how you haze rookies. Veteran reliever Javier Lopez dressed up San Francisco Giants rookies as Times Square's famous "Naked Cowboy." The results were stunning.

Hat tip to Giants reliever George Kontos for the photos.

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Andy Pettitte has pitched in the major leagues for 18 years, but his career is coming to a close. The veteran pitcher announced that he would retire at the end of the season on Friday, per the Yankees' Twitter feed: 

Andy Pettitte will retire following the 2013 season. #icon

The New York Yankees are in the thick of a playoff race, but that may not stop left-hander Andy Pettitte from announcing his retirement Friday afternoon, tweets Joel Sherman of the New York Post.

What's it like to be a sportscaster? 

Behind the Mic caught up with Ernie Johnson—one of the most distinguished broadcasters in sports—to give us a peek behind the scenes of his process and the production of an MLB broadcast.

Watch now and stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes action on Behind the Mic. 

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The Cincinnati Reds have had their fair share of ups and downs this season. Many sportswriters (including me) had them taking the NL Central for the second-straight year.

However, this season has been nothing short of a dramatic uphill climb. The best part is that there are still nine extremely important games left as the Reds now sit only two games back of the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox clinched the first berths into the 2013 MLB playoffs on Thursday afternoon, and it should only be another few days before the other four teams listed here join them.

But who are these shoe-ins for the postseason hoping to draw as an opponent in October?

Based on the strengths and weaknesses of each team and its potential counterparts, we've nominated one team in the thick of a playoff race that each projected division winner would possibly sweep right out of the playoffs.