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Jun 3, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edinson Volquez (36) throws in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

What made baseball fun this week: Miami Marlins like no-no’s and breaking fish tanks

John McCain blames the Arizona Diamondbacks for his strange performance

Flying helmet slams Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera in face

The rich get richer, Astros promote top prospect to the majors

Jun 3, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) celebrates the win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Power Rankings: It’s Houston’s world and we’re just living in it

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 01: Addison Russell

Report: MLB to investigate Addison Russell on domestic abuse allegations

May 8, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays catcher Derek Norris (33) at Tropicana Field. Kansas City Royals defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3. Kansas City Royals defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Derek Norris reportedly being investigated for abuse

May 18, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura (2) hits a three-run-homer against the Chicago White Sox during the fifth inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Mariners sign Jean Segura to $70 million extension

May 23, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts (50) runs to third base during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Mookie Betts shines, Dallas Keuchel is King, MLB power rankings and more

Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

MLB trade rumors: Each team’s best trade chip

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 28: Bartolo Colon

Bartolo Colon hits DL with strained oblique

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 24: A Philadelphia Phillies baseball hat sits in the dugout during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 24, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Mike Schmidt says dumb thing about Odubel Herrera

Aug 14, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) smiles after a single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox rumors: David Ortiz could be hired

Mar 10, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Team USA celebrates after beating Colombia in extra innings during the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Marlins Park. USA wins 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

World Baseball Classic’s Team USA represented on All-Star ballot

May 30, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) pitches against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Verlander injury update: MRI results come back

Jun 4, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward (22) catches a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Carpenter (13) in the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Wild Card Standings: Cubs make a move

Jun 3, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) and center fielder George Springer (4) celebrate the win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Standings: Astros show complete dominance

Mar 20, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) during a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Top MLB prospect for each team

2001 World Series savior Luis Gonzalez plays real-life hero

Oct 12, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Mr. Met and Mrs. Met during the seventh inning between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals in game three of the NLDS at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Mr. Met returns, and the fans welcome him back

Mar 13, 2016; Melbourne, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Carlos Peguero (38) signals a peace sign during the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Space Coast Stadium. The Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals tied 4-4. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Carlos Peguero hits home run almost 500 feet in Japanese League

May 28, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) asked for timeout from MLB umpire Ron Kulpa (left) after Trout injured his hand after sliding into second base in the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

MLB News and Notes: Best from around the FanSided network

May 24, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) looks on from the dugout against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

What made baseball fun this week: Bryce Harper hates participation trophies and Hunter Strickland

Apr 30, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets manager Terry Collins stands in the dugout against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets’ Terry Collins gets ejected over bat boy

May 31, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (7) goes to first base after a walk in the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Eric Thames gets another drug test

Apr 15, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of a baseball on the field prior to a game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

MLB TV ratings for national broadcasts up, but local TV uneven

May 29, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) at bat against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

MLB awards watch: Bryce Harper rolls toward MVP

May 29, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Houston Astros center fielder Jake Marisnick (6) congratulates third baseman Alex Bregman (2) on his home run which also scored first baseman Marwin Gonzalez (9) during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Power Rankings: Can anyone stop the Astros?