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Apr 30, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) celebrates with Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (20) and Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) after hitting a three-run home run against the New York Mets in the fourth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Bryce Harper and the participation trophy myth

MLB: 3 players in the midst of breakout campaigns

The 2017 All-Nobody All-Star Team

MLB: NL Sabermetric All-Stars

Apr 28, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) reacts to the fans after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs Preparing for More Draft Day Success

Jun 14, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller looks on prior to the game against the Miami Marlins at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Tanking sounds good in theory, but has some serious flaws

May 17, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jedd Gyorko (3) congratulates center fielder Dexter Fowler (25) after hitting a solo home run off of Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello (not pictured) during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: An updated prediction of the 2017 playoff picture

Apr 19, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Top 5 early season Cy Young Award favorites

Jul 14, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; American League outfielder Brett Gardner (11) of the New York Yankees celebrates with teammates after defeating the National League in the 2015 MLB All Star Game at Great American Ball Park. The American League all stars won 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: AL Sabermetric All-Stars

May 6, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) follows through during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

A look at the MLB debuts in 2017

Apr 20, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (right) and shortstop Carlos Correa against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Best Double Play Combos in Baseball

May 10, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) bats against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Diamondbacks: Paul Goldschmidt Can Make History as a First Baseman

May 21, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) throws the ball against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Power Rankings: Cubs Climbing, Reds Retreating

May 18, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) signs autographs for fans before playing the Washington Nationals at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

MLB and Facebook reach an agreement to broadcast a game every Friday

Apr 21, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets manager Terry Collins (10) on the dugout phone during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets: Death, Taxes, Dealing with Injuries

Apr 20, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (41) delivers a pitch against Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Win-loss record misinterprets success of strong starting pitchers

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; MLB former player Alex Rodriguez looks on from the sidelines before Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Rodriguez to appear on Shark Tank in the fall

May 14, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker (12) reacts in the dugout against the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning at Nationals Park. The Phillies won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Potential trouble spots for MLB contenders

May 14, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter looks on during a pregame ceremony retiring his number 2 in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kathy Willens/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports

MLB Weekly Roundup: Yankees Retire Derek Jeter’s Number

May 8, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (right) reacts with right fielder Aaron Hicks (31) after hitting a home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the eighth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Power Rankings: Movement Abounds During Week Six

Aug 13, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; Former New York Yankees Derek Jeter leaves the field following a ceremony for the reunion of the 1996 World Series Championship Team prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Appreciating the retired single-digit numbers of the New York Yankees

Apr 26, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen (54) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Marlins: Wei-Yin Chen out indefinitely with elbow discomfort

Apr 22, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman Marco Hernandez (40) reacts after being hit by a pitch thrown by Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Donnie Hart (58) in the ninth inning during a game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles defeated the Red Sox 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Patrick McDermott-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox: Marco Hernandez to Likely Have Shoulder Surgery

Mar 18, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; A view of an official Rawlings baseball at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Orioles won 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

The eighth female umpire to ever work in an affiliated league debuts in June

Apr 30, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Rockies: Trevor Story hits disabled list, nothing to fear

iOct 14, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Toronto Blue Jays batter Edwin Encarnacion argues with umpire Laz Diaz after striking out against the Cleveland Indians in the 8th inning in game one of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Laz Diaz strikes again – But the pitch was outside, of course

Apr 13, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames hits a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: The 5 Best Free Agent Signings So Far

Sep 23, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Doug Fister (58) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

MLB free agency: Top 5 landing spots for Doug Fister