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MLB's oddest moments of 2016: Picking the year's 10 strangest plays

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 12:27 p.m. ET

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Every baseball season has its share of weird moments, from bloopers in the field to antics in the dugout to stuff we've never seen before. The 2016 season was no exception, gifting us with some truly bizarre plays and decisions across the league. From Chicago to San Diego and from rookies to 20-year veterans, let's take a look back at the 10 strangest moments from the year.

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