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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.
By Nischay Rathore
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Jeff Passan Floats Byron Buxton Trade Scenario if Twins Tear Down
Passan said Buxton’s future depends on “how much” the Twins want to tear down and whether he prioritizes chasing a World Series at 32. He mentioned the Phillies and Braves as possible fits, but put trade odds around “15 to 25 percent.” Until Buxton shows openness, Passan said a deal remains “moot” despite major interest.
By Tanish Chachra




