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Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
All four teams were in contention for a playoff spot last season with the Guardians winning the division and both the Royals and Tigers earning Wild Card spots.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2025
Russell Henley wasted no time putting himself in contention, posting an 8-under 64 to grab the first-round lead.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
With so many big names in contention, at least one is almost guaranteed to go home empty-handed.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025
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Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
All four teams were in contention for a playoff spot last season with the Guardians winning the division and both the Royals and Tigers earning Wild Card spots.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2025
Russell Henley wasted no time putting himself in contention, posting an 8-under 64 to grab the first-round lead.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
With so many big names in contention, at least one is almost guaranteed to go home empty-handed.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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