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Oct 2, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (59) reacts after giving up two runs during the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Money mattered in MLB in 2021, but only a little

Bill Felber
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NL teams seeking answers to the leadoff spot

A quiz: MLB stars’ real first names

Finding the next breakout star of the MLB postseason

Aug 6, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Umpire crew chief Angel Hernandez confirms that it was a crew chief review of the home run hit by New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) to the Philadelphia Phillies bench during the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

MLB umpire Angel Hernandez has brutal night even by his standards

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Jun 26, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Baseball sits on the mound prior to the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

MLB playoff team could be without manager due to vaccine protocols

David Hill
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Pete Rose in June 2017.061717 REDS

MLB hypocrisy on Pete Rose shines through with betting windows

David Hill
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Jun 16, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) throws the ball in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

MLB stars that will impact playoff hunt from Injured List

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 22: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds walks onto the field in the game against the Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park on August 22, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

5 MLB players who would be great pro wrestling heroes

Kevin Henry
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Aug 15, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) flips his bat after flying out in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

5 MLB players who would be great wrestling villains

Kevin Henry
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Aug 7, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo (25) speaks to umpire Mike Muchlinski (76) during the sixth inning after challenging a call on the field against Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports

Three MLB managers who may be fired in the coming weeks

David Hill
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Jul 11, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) slides into home plate to score a run against the Houston Astros during the third inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: No way MLBPA will approve owners’ preposterous salary proposal

Kevin Henry
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 09: WWE Championship Belt presented during the Beyond Sport United 2016 at Barclays Center on August 9, 2016 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

MLB bling and chains likely to take a back seat with WWE deal

Kevin Henry
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Aug 12, 2021; Dyersville, Iowa, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning to defeat the New York Yankees at Field of Dreams. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Field of Dreams telecast: A critique

Bill Felber
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VERO BEACH, FL - CIRCA 1992: Pitcher Pedro Martinez #37 of the Montreal Expos pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a Major League Baseball spring training game circa 1992 at Holman Stadium in Vero Beach, Florida. Pedro played for the Expos from 1994-97. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Montreal Expos: Building a team to keep the franchise in town

James Simmons
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Aug 11, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) point to the stands after hitting his 499th career home run in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Who will be next player to reach 500 home runs after Miguel Cabrera?

Bill Felber
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LAKELAND, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Coach Omar Vizquel #13 of the Detroit Tigers looks on during Spring Training workouts at the TigerTown complex on February 16, 2017 in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Disturbing Omar Vizquel allegations affect his future in MLB

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Apr 7, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano (21) reacts after striking out against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Three prospects that can impact playoff hunt

David Hill
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Jul 30, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) looks on from the dugout during the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Three teams that failed at the MLB Trade Deadline

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Jun 13, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (27) reacts as he talks to New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) on the mound during the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Fatal flaw: Every MLB contender has a weak spot

Bill Felber
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MLB Trade Deadline: 20 wackiest trade stories in league history

Hans Themistode
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ST LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 24: Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals acknowledges his teammates in the dugout after recording his 2,000th career hit with a single against the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh inning at Busch Stadium on September 24, 2020 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

One Team Players – The Best In The Era of MLB Free Agency

Tim Ponisciak
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 06: A detail of a Los Angeles Dodgers hat during batting practice prior to the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on July 06, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

New Era keeps making ridiculous MLB hats no one wants

Steven Kubitza
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DENVER, COLORADO - JULY 12: Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred Jr. speaks during a press conference announcing a partnership with the Players Alliance during the Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Coors Field on July 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

MLB potentially modifying extra-inning runner rule in 2022

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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 03: Kiwwom Heros fans cheer during the KBO League game between Sumsung Lions and Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome on April 03, 2021 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images)

KBO suspends play due to COVID cases

David Hill
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Jun 30, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (left) takes relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (right) out of the game against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Trade Deadline: One move every team should make

Hans Themistode
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New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard delivers a pitch during the first inning of a rehab assignment start for the St. Lucie Mets against Daytona Tortugas on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie. According to a statement from the Mets, Syndergaard was removed after one inning due to right elbow soreness.Tcn Syndergaard

New York Mets hope to have Noah Syndergaard back for September

David Hill
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 04: The All-Star Game logo is covered up on the right sleeve of Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 4, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Atlanta was scheduled to be the host city of this year's All-Star Game, but MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that due to Georgia's new voting laws, the league would be moving the game elsewhere. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

The Supreme Court brushes back MLB’s All Star move rationale

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