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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols (L) is calmed down by manager Tony La Russa after striking out against Arizona Diamondbacks starter Randy Johnson in the sixth inning during game two of the National League western division playoffs 10 October 2001 in Phoenix. The Cardinals won 4-1. AFP Photo/Scott ROVAK (Photo by SCOTT ROVAK / AFP) (Photo credit should read SCOTT ROVAK/AFP via Getty Images)

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Finally, San Diego Padres Have Series Win to Build on

Arizona Diamondbacks: Put Madison Bumgarner in record books

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets pitches against the Washington Nationals during game 1 of a double header at Nationals Park on September 26, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

MLB: Notable Nuggets from the Weekend

Cleveland Indians catcher Sandt Alomar (R) watches Florida Marlins player Gary Sheffield's (L) home run during the first inning of game three of the World Series at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, OH. The best-of-seven series is tied at 1-1. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY (Photo by Timothy A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

Former MLB star Gary Sheffield not a fan of today’s game

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France (23) is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

Real or surreal: Seven early season MLB surprises

Apr 17, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; First base umpire Joe West (22) at the end of the sixth inning of the game between the Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The five worst MLB umpires in the game today

Sep 8, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) reacts after getting a strikeout during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Strikeouts are killing the game

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 14: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred looks on during the continuation of the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on November 14, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

MLB: Moving Pitching Mound Back Would Be Major Mistake

Apr 12, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Grayson Greiner (17) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

MLB anti-trust exemption under fire again

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 10: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during the 2019 Major League Baseball Winter Meetings on December 10, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

MLB: 3 Radical Rule Changes To Solve NL DH Problem

MLB Week 1: teams already in trouble in 2021

TORONTO, ON - MAY 21: Bench coach Dave Hudgens #39 of the Toronto Blue Jays and manager Charlie Montoyo #25 and pitching coach Pete Walker #40 look on from the dugout during MLB game action against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre on May 21, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

MLB roster moves: The vanishing bench player

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jake Woodford (40) and St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) charge Cincinnati Reds right fielder Nick Castellanos (2) as Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) holds them back in the fourth inning of the MLB baseball game between Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

MLB: Five Most Disappointing Teams To Start The Season

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 21: Randy Arozarena #56 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after drawing a walk against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in Game Two of the 2020 MLB World Series at Globe Life Field on October 21, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

MLB’s three true outcomes problem: Tampa visits Miami

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 21: A detailed view of the All-Star Game sign during the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on August 21, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

MLB: Three New Homes For 2021 MLB All-Star Game To Be Played

Apr 2, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; General view of a cat running onto the infield of Coors Field during the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Colorado Rockies. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Watch video of this adorable cat running amuck at Coors Field

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 08: Atlanta Braves fans enter Truist Park to watch Game Three of the National League Division Series between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on October 8, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

MLB Pulls 2021 All-Star Game From Atlanta Over Voting Law

Apr 1, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (57) pitches in the snow during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers on Opening Day at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Drought alert: MLB teams that could end long ones

Tom Brady invokes Montreal Expos in April Fool’s Day tweet

Mar 28, 2021; Clearwater, Florida, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks (31) walks to the dugout during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Despite pandemic, MLB franchises gained value in 2020

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 02: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on September 2, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Three American League Players to Watch in 2021

Mar 25, 2021; Peoria, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres designated hitter Fernando Tatis Jr blows a bubble against the Texas Rangers during a Spring Training game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Restrictions relaxed for MLB teams with 85% of players vaccinated

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 16: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers bats against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of the MLB game on March 16, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

2021 MLB predictions: Previewing the NL West

JUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Nolan Arenado #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals in action against the Houston Astros during a Grapefruit League spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on March 20, 2021 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

2021 MLB predictions: Previewing the NL Central

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 18: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after flying out to Mookie Betts (not pictured) of the Los Angeles Dodgersduring the fifth inning in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on October 18, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

2021 MLB predictions: Previewing the NL East

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 23: Truist Park honors Hank Aaron the baseball player and beloved community member on January 23, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Hank Played for the Atlanta Braves and was known as the Home-Run King. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images)

MLB: Did Atlanta Just Lose 2021 MLB All-Star Game?