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Astros’ Josh Reddick wants catcher’s interference to be reviewable after missed call in Game 1
Josh Reddick should have been awarded a base for catcher’s interference in Game 1, but umpires didn’t see his bat hit Kurt Suzuki’s glove.
MLB umpire Joe West suing former All-Star Paul Lo Duca for claiming he took bribes
Lo Duca, a four-time All-Star made comments on a podcast earlier this year alleging that the longtime umpire had taken bribes from a teammate.
Cubs president Theo Epstein involved in dog urine, scorpion lawsuit over rental property
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Reggie Jackson apologizes to Giancarlo Stanton for comments on injury
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Ryan Zimmerman: Stephen Strasburg ‘wouldn’t be the pitcher he is now’ if not for Nationals’ 2012 shutdown
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Astros-Rays Game 5 preview: Tampa Bay looks to complete comeback against Houston
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Joc Pederson hit a ball through the fence for the weirdest double ever
The Dodgers thought they had a home run to lead off Game 5 against the Nationals. Turns
ALDS Game 3: Rays stay alive with power surge in rout of Astros; Justin Verlander to start Game 4
Tampa hit four home runs in a 10-3 win in Game 3 of the ALDS, keeping their season alive for at least one more day.