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Red Hot: Reds, Cardinals erupt into skirmish as Castellanos flexes, sends Cincy to 9-6 victory
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When baseball skippers get the old heave-ho
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Umpire (baseball) - Wikiwand
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Umpire Plate Coats: Why Veterans Wear Long Sleeve Shirts and Jackets Instead, Blog
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Phillies win Game 5, take 3-2 NLCS lead back home
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Please do not act surprised Phillies, Rangers are winning in playoffs
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The Pursuit of the Elusive Umpire Perfect Game - The Ringer
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Commentary: Nobody likes the umpire in baseball
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MLB warns teams that pitchers caught doctoring balls will get 10-game bans beginning June 21