Manny Machado Fined After Helmet Slam Over Check-Swing Call

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Manny Machado Fined After Helmet Slam Over Check-Swing Call

Machado will be fined after home plate umpire Nic Lentz issued an unsportsmanlike equipment violation during San Diego’s 3-2 loss to St. Louis. Ruled out on a disputed checked swing against Andre Pallante, Machado slammed his helmet instead of being ejected. “It’s a momentum swing,” he said, arguing the call killed a sixth-inning rally with Xander Bogaerts due up.

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Jeff Passan Floats Byron Buxton Trade Scenario if Twins Tear Down

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Wenceel Perez Likely Out After Bizarre Training Room Accident

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Wenceel Perez Likely Out After Bizarre Training Room Accident

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