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MLB rumors: Rays hopes take hit, Red Sox controversy, Orioles-Kevin Brown update

By Scott Rogust

Jun 30, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) walks to the dugout following the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 30, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) walks to the dugout following the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 7, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Pablo Reyes (19) hits a home run with the bases loaded to end the game against the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

MLB rumors: Red Sox trade deadline acquisition part of walk-off win controversy

The Boston Red Sox were one of the big losers of the MLB trade deadline. Why’s that? Well, the team didn’t make a move that significantly increased their playoff chances. Their addition was former Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias.

While Urias wasn’t expected to play much of a role on the Red Sox roster, he did help contribute to a team victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.

Urias stepped into the batter’s box with the game tied 2-2 with two outs on the board, with Rafael Devers and Carlos Hernandez on base. On a 3-2 count, Urias looked to have swung at a pitch that would have sent the game to extras. Instead, home plate umpire Nick Mahrley looked to first base umpire Vic Carapazza, who declared Urias actually checked his swing.

You be the judge on whether the call was right or wrong.

This call was substantial, as the very next batter was Pablo Reyes, who crushed a walk-off grand slam to left field to give Boston the 6-2 win.

Royals fans who aren’t already numb to the disastrous season had to be livid over the call. But for the Red Sox, a win is a win, and it only helped them stay alive in the postseason picture.

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