DHed; DHing
: to play as a designated hitter in a baseball game
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Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., meanwhile, could trade off between third base, first base, and DH.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Hopefully the Cubs’ Slack channel can lead to better decision-making than signing Neris or moving Christopher Morel from DH to third base — two of the more glaring mistakes from 2024.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
Minter is the second addition for the Mets this week, with the club bringing back DH/outfielder Jesse Winker on a one-year deal Thursday.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Blue Jays already have Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at first base, but their DH spot is wide open, and Alonso is the best bat on the market.
—Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., meanwhile, could trade off between third base, first base, and DH.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Hopefully the Cubs’ Slack channel can lead to better decision-making than signing Neris or moving Christopher Morel from DH to third base — two of the more glaring mistakes from 2024.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
Minter is the second addition for the Mets this week, with the club bringing back DH/outfielder Jesse Winker on a one-year deal Thursday.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
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“DH.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DH. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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