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Photos from the Phillies win over the Athletics
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Bryce Harper is NL MVP, Mike Schmidt says
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Mike Schmidt presenting NL MVP, pointing to selection of Phillies' Bryce Harper
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Why Bryce Harper is NL MVP, in Mike Schmidt's words – NBC Sports Philadelphia
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Phillies' Bryce Harper Wins His Second NL MVP Award - The New York Times
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Bryce Harper is NL MVP, Mike Schmidt says
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The one word Bryce Harper used to describe winning NL MVP
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Bryce Harper pays tribute to Mike Schmidt
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Bryce Harper is NL MVP, Mike Schmidt says
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Bryce Harper is the NL MVP after 'unbelievable' turnaround, Baseball Hall of Famer says
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Joe Girardi says Mike Schmidt's praise of Bryce Harper is 'fantastic' and 'pretty special