As MLB closes in on the halfway point of the season, we take a look at the hottest offenses so far — from what makes them click to their biggest weakness.
Category: Baseball
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Pirates reliever swipes at fan he says crossed line
Pittsburgh’s Dennis Santana was involved in an altercation with a fan he said “crossed the line a few times” Thursday night in Detroit.
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Pirates’ Santana swipes at fan during altercation
Pirates reliever Dennis Santana was involved in an altercation with a fan during the second game of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Tigers.
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Rays’ Bigge hit by foul ball in dugout, carted off
Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was carted off the field in a frightening scene Thursday night after he was struck by a foul ball in the dugout.
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Dodgers ask feds to leave; team delays initiatives
The Dodgers, who denied federal immigration agents access to the stadium’s parking lot, have postponed plans to unveil initiatives to assist immigrant communities.
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Mets’ Hagenman eyes Friday; Montas also close
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Justin Hagenman could make his season debut Friday against the Phillies, either as a starter or in bulk relief behind an opener.
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Dodgers: Denied federal agents from stadium lot
The Dodgers said they asked federal agents to leave after they “requested permission to access the parking lots.”
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Jac jacks: Royals’ Caglianone belts first MLB HRs
Almost two weeks after his debut, Royals rookie Jac Caglianone belted a fastball over the wall for his first career home run. He then hit another in the ninth.
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Wood hits pair of HRs as Nats snap 11-game skid
Nationals outfielder James Wood hit a pair of two-run homers, including a game-winning shot in the 11th inning, helping Washington snap their 11-game losing streak Thursday with a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
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Fan climbs Wrigley netting to retrieve OF’s bat
A fan was removed by security before returning to cheers Thursday after he climbed Wrigley Field’s protective netting near first base to retrieve a bat that slipped through Sal Frelick’s grasp and became lodged there.