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Newsweek |
Many users have viewed the post as a joke for April Fools' Day, when people try to fool others with tricks and pranks, though Donaldson has not publicly confirmed this.
USA Today |
April Fools' Day has fallen on April 1 every year for hundreds of years.
MLB |
The hidden ball trick is a reminder that baseball truly is a kid’s game.

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