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Baseball’s Got A Rule For That

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during a game at Marlins Park on July 27, 2017 in Miami, Florida.

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Joe West, Protagonist Of Baseball, Celebrates Looming Retirement By Ruining Game

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Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers is held back by Quintin Berry #23 of the Milwaukee Brewers after being ejected from the game by umpire John Libka #84 during the sixth inning at American Family Field on July 10, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Christian Yelich Was Furious, But John Libka’s Call Was Justified

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Dan McQuade

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Here’s Yet Another Baffling, Unreviewable Call From An Umpire

League Championship Series – Boston Red Sox v Houston Astros – Game Four

Watch What You Say About Joe West

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Barry Petchesky

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets celebrates after being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on April 08, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

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