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FILE - Former NFL coach and television analyst John Madden rides in his bus from the Baltimore Ravens' football camp to the Washington Redskins' camp Aug. 4, 2010, in Maryland. Hall of Fame football coach Madden is among the most famous for his trepidation with air travel. (AP Photo/Rob Carr, File)

Some athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Tommy Pham, left, watches his home run in front of Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Cincinnati, Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon) **FILE**

Pham suspended three games for slapping Pederson

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San Francisco Giants' Joc Pederson watches his two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) **FILE**

Reds’ Pham slaps Giants’ Pederson over fantasy football beef

By Jeff Wallner - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants' Joc Pederson reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, April 25, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Giants’ Joc Pederson curses out heckling fan after smashing home run

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Atlanta Braves' Eddie Rosario, right, is congratulated by Atlanta Braves' Joc Pederson after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) **FILE**

Fab Four of July acquisitions lead Braves to World Series

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Joc Pederson (22) celebrates his three-run homer in the dugout against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fifth inning of Game 3 of a baseball National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Pederson hits 3-run HR, Braves blank Brewers for 2-1 NLDS lead

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Kyle Schwarber, right, watches his home run off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams with teammate Starlin Castro during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Ian Happ homers twice as Cubs beat Nationals 5-2

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Joc Pederson, left, and Matt Duffy celebrate their win over the Pittsburgh Pirates after a baseball game Friday, May 7, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Davies, Pederson lead Cubs over Pirates 3-2, 4th win in row

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

CORRECTS YEAR TO 2021 NOT 2020 - Fans walk outside Wrigley Field as a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angels Dodgers was postponed due to the forecast of inclement weather, Monday, May 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Cubs activate OF Joc Pederson in time to face Dodgers

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Joc Pederson catches a fly ball hit by Tampa Bay Rays' Joey Wendle during the seventh inning in Game 5 of the baseball World Series Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

In Joctober, Pederson does it all for Dodgers

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

CORRECTS DATE TO MONDAY, OCT. 19, 2020 - The Tampa Bay Rays practice at Globe Life Field as the team prepares for the baseball World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

The Latest: Kershaw beats Rays again, gives LA Series lead

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Joc Pederson is interviewed by reporters during Dodger Stadium FanFest Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Pederson, Stripling back to work with Dodgers after no trade

By NORM FRAUENHEIM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Sunday, July 21, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Buehler strikes out 11 as Dodgers sweep Marlins, 9-0

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

Pete Alonso, of the New York Mets, reacts during the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The MLB baseball All-Star Game will be played Tuesday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Pete Alonso wins Home Run Derby

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger (35) celebrates his two-run home run at home plate with teammate Max Muncy (13) next to San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Correction: Padres-Dodgers story

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Joc Pederson, right, follows though on his two-RBI home run with Colorado Rockies catcher Drew Butera watching during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Dodgers top Rockies 8-2, move back into 1st in NL West

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, left, tags out Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Dodgers back Ryu with 3 HRs in 4-0 win over Nationals

By Tim Liotta - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2017, file photo, Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series in Houston. McCullers headed into Game 6 of the World Series not knowing whether he would be attempting to close out a championship or starting Game 7 on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Several hours later, McCullers learned he will be on the mound for the biggest game in Astros history. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

The Latest: Astros romp past Dodgers for 1st title

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Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Cody Bellinger, left, lands on top of center fielder Joc Pederson as he makes a catch on a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Pederson leaves game after frightening collision with Puig

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Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson (31) wipes his brow during his at bat in the ninth inning of a resumed baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Saturday, July 18, 2015, in Washington. The game was resumed in the top of the sixth inning after it was suspended July 17 due to a problem with the lights. The Nationals won 5-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dodgers rookie Joc Pederson making successful transition to major leagues

By Andrew Walsh - The Washington Times