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Phillies, Giants' benches clear after sequence of close pitches nearly hit Phillies' Bryce Harper

Tempers reached a boiling point during a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants Wednesday. During one plate appearance, Bryce Harper became visibly upset after he was buzzed by a pair of fastballs. Players emerged from their respective dugouts after Giants pitcher Kyle Harrison threw back-to-back fastballs high and inside. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM …

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Mets plan to DFA pitcher who threw glove into stands, called team ‘worst’ in ‘whole f—ing MLB’: report

The frustrations are starting to boil over for the New York Mets. They lost again Wednesday, their 25th loss in their last 35 games after being swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers. LA scored six runs in the eighth inning after entering the frame tied 3-3. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jorge Lopez #52 of the New …

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MLB records set for major shakeup as Negro Leagues stats set to be officially recognized: report

Major League Baseball’s record books will look a lot different later this week. The league is reportedly set to officially recognize statistics from the Negro Leagues and incorporate them into its own data. MLB elevated Negro League stats as “major league” in 2020, a move they said was “a longtime oversight in the game’s history.” Since then, MLB has been …

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On this day in history, May 28, 1888, Jim Thorpe, 'greatest athlete in the world,' is born

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and Pro Football Hall of Fame member James Francis “Jim” Thorpe came into this world on this day in history, May 28, 1888. Born in a one-room cabin in the geographical area that is now Oklahoma, Thorpe was raised by Hiram and Charlotte Vieux Thorpe on the Sac and Fox reservation, according to the Oklahoma Historical …

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Former Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia takes jab at Angel Hernandez following umpire's retirement

One of the more polarizing figures in major league baseball over the past three decades, Angel Hernandez, recently revealed his decision to retire. Hernandez spent the past three decades as an MLB umpire, stirring up some consternation with players along the way. Fans have also taken aim at Hernandez over the years, and the news of his sudden retirement sparked …

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MLB grounds crew member gets trapped under tarp in rain delay

Memorial Day Weekend wasn’t filled with sunshine throughout — thunderstorms ripped through the Midwest on Sunday and into the northeast on Monday. The storms caused some delays, and even postponements, in Major League Baseball, but one delay was a bit scarier than most for a Cincinnati Reds employee. The Reds were hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday when in …

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Red Sox, Brewers clear benches after heated words between pitcher and first base coach

The Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers found themselves in a benches-clearing scuffle at Fenway Park during Sunday’s game. While there were no punches thrown, it got very close to a physical altercation following Red Sox pitcher Chris Martin and Brewers first base coach Quintin Berry having words with each other after the top of the seventh. When the frame …

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Angels player suffers bizarre setback while rehabbing knee injury

Miguel Sano is the leader in the clubhouse for the weirdest injury of 2024. The Los Angeles Angels infielder has been on the injured list since May 1, retroactive to April 28, for left knee inflammation. Last week, the club sent him on a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League, as he was set to gear up for a …

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Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr, out for season with torn ACL, apologizes to fans on social media

The Atlanta Braves’ fear regarding Ronald Acuña Jr.’s knee injury in Sunday’s win over the Pittsburgh Pirates was confirmed. Acuña, the reigning National League MVP, has suffered a torn ACL, which an MRI showed after he had to leave the game early on Sunday. As a result, Acuña is done for the 2024 season – a crushing blow to a …

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Polarizing MLB umpire Angel Hernandez retiring: report

Longtime Major League Baseball umpire Angel Hernandez will reportedly retire on Tuesday. USA Today reports that Hernandez, 62, will hang up his umpiring gear after 34 seasons in the majors. Hernandez joined the MLB ranks in 1991 as a National League umpire and has been throughout the majors since 2000. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Home plate …

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