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May 28, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

MLB awards watch: Cy Young races

Top 25 MLB pitching seasons of all time

Dodgers will win World Series, Mike Trout hurt, Bryce Harper brawls, power rankings and more

Cubs dominate (fairly and unfairly) in latest NL All-Star voting update

Jul 5, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski speaks on the phone prior to a game against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

MLB trade rumors: Red Sox getting ready?

Apr 19, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) delivers a pitch in the first inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Madison Bumgarner injury update: Giants’ star plays catch

May 29, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (60) and Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) in a fight after Harper was hit by the pitch of Strickland during the eighth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Bryce Harper suspended four games for fight

Feb 19, 2016; Greenville, SC, USA; Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush speaks to supporters at the Kroc Center. Mandatory Credit: Heidi Heilbrunn/The Greenville News via USA TODAY NETWORK

Jeb Bush’s bid for Miami Marlins is dead

May 7, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (15) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dustin Pedroia goes to DL for Red Sox

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: It’s always good to keep an eye on the basement

May 29, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (60) and Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) in a fight after Harper was hit by the pitch of Strickland during the eighth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

5 MLB players that would terrify pitchers if they charged the mound

May 24, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale (41) prepares to deliver a pitch during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Wild Card Standings: Red Sox, Orioles, Rays in tight AL race

May 25, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) rounds third base to score on a hit by first baseman Mitch Moreland (18) (not pictured) against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Standings: Big week for Red Sox, Dodgers; Orioles, Cubs swept

May 27, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Injury update: Mike Trout diagnosed with left thumb sprain

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

The weirdest strikeout out you’ll ever see

Jul 24, 2016; Cooperstown, NY, USA; Hall of Famer Jim Bunning waves after being introduced during the 2016 MLB baseball hall of fame induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Hall of Famer Jim Bunning dead at 85

May 25, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor (3) makes a diving catch off a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Dexter Fowler (25) in the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

MLB News and Notes: Best from around the FanSided network

May 20, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi (28) covers the home plate with dirt after he gets ejected by umpire Scott Barry (87) during the fifth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

What made baseball fun this week: The Ballad of Joe Dirt…Girardi

May 19, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) reaches third on an error against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Power Rankings: Quarter-pole edition

May 16, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu (9) tags out Minnesota Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario (20) trying to steal second base in the fourth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

World Series contenders and pretenders, fewer fastballs, power rankings, leaders and more

Apr 20, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

SI cover dives into curveball revival in MLB

Apr 5, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) against the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park. The Reds won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Joey Votto swats troll at Reds game (Video)

Apr 27, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Corey Kluber making rehab start for Indians

Apr 28, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies infielder Trevor Story (27) watches the ball in flight after hitting a solo homer during the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Rockies’ Trevor Story returning to lineup

Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Movie and television actor Charlie Sheen in attendance in game seven of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Charlie Sheen: new Major League movie in the works

Sep 22, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers Tommy Lasorda blows out the candles on his 87th birthday as owner Magic Johnson looks on during the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Tommy Lasorda and the bygone era of baseball in America

Apr 10, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (left) and right fielder Curtis Granderson (3) and right fielder Jay Bruce (19) celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Mets won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Mets will have to manage crowded outfield once Cespedes returns

Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Mets, Neil Walker waiting to talk contract