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A savvy kid caught Pirates prospect Esmerlyn Valdez's first career home run and drove a tough bargain to return it. After some serious negotiations, the fan agreed to trade the milestone ball for an autographed bat and hat.
Michael Conforto hadn't played in four days, but when the Cubs needed a hero in the ninth inning, he delivered his first home run for Chicago in spectacular fashion. The walk-off shot extended Wrigley Field's winning streak to 12 games and proved that staying ready can create magical moments.
Baseball's third-ranked prospect delivered a career-best performance on Easter Sunday, proving himself against players five years older. The Venezuelan teenager went four-for-five with his first home run of the season in Double-A play.