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Here are the best Players' Weekend nicknames from each team

Players' Weekend is back, which means it is time once again to celebrate the expansive variety of nicknames we have in today's game -- and see them featured on the alternate jerseys worn by the players.
From widely-known classics like The Machine and Thor to more comedic choices such as Corey's Brother and PTBNL, picking a definitive favorite Players' Weekend nickname is an impossible task. But some still stand out as especially wonderful. These are our favorite Players' Weekend nicknames from each team:
D-backs:Brad Boxberger -- BOX HAMBURGER
Braves:Ender Inciarte -- GAME ENDER
Orioles:Paul Fry -- PAPA FRITA
Red Sox:Chris Sale -- THE CONDUCTOR

Cubs: Carl Edwards Jr. -- STRINGBEAN SLINGER
Reds: Raisel Iglesias -- EL CICLON
Indians: Shane Bieber -- NOT JUSTIN

Rockies: Chad Bettis -- LETTUCE
White Sox:José Abreu -- MAL TIEMPO
Tigers: Jacoby Jones -- JUICY J

Astros:Charlie Morton -- GROUND CHUCK
Royals:Danny Duffy -- CHILL SERGEANT
Angels: Shohei Ohtani -- SHOWTIME

Dodgers: Walker Buehler -- FERRIS
Marlins:Jarlin García -- JARLIN THE MARLIN
Brewers:Travis Shaw -- MAYOR-DDC

Twins:Logan Forsythe -- LOGIE BEAR
Mets:Jerry Blevins -- JER-RY JER-RY JER-RY
Yankees:Didi Gregorius -- THE KNIGHT

Athletics:Sean Manaea -- MANAEALATOR
Phillies:Tommy Hunter -- BIGGER FELLA
Pirates:Edgar Santana -- BICEPS

Padres: AJ Ellis -- DAD
Mariners:James Pazos -- PAPA PAZ
Giants:Hunter Pence -- UNDERPANTS

Cardinals:Marcell Ozuna -- THE BIG BEAR 
Rays:Tyler Glasnow -- MINI HORSE
Rangers:Joey Gallo -- PICO DE GALLO
Blue Jays:Marco Estrada -- ESTRATOSPHERE
Nationals:Sammy Solís -- BIG ANGUS

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