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The Dodgers shortstop tried to relearn the swing that turned him into an MVP and helped him slug 30 HRs in a season four different times.

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Left-handed pitcher Alex Wood has posted a long message on social media announcing his retirement after 12 major league seasons that included a World Series title with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020.

I’ve given every ounce of myself in pursuit of my lifelong dream of becoming a big leaguer,” Wood said as part of a statement released on Instagram announcing his retirement. “Playing 12 years in the show,