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Apr 5, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of a Chicago White Sox players glove and hat before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Hawk Harrelson does the Ice Bucket Challenge with shower cap on (GIF)

Bob Costas gets a do-over after bad first pitch (GIF)

Chicago Cubs grounds crew suffers epic tarp failure (Video)

Pittsburgh Pirates hit seven straight losses

Aug 17, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) gets pumped up in the dugout before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Derek Jeter hit that tied Honus Wagner has been changed to an error

Aug 7, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Yasiel Puig (66) walks off the field after defeating the Los Angeles Angels 7-0 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Yasiel Puig throws his helmet down, somehow catches it on the bounce (GIF)

Aug 17, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) gets pumped up in the dugout before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Derek Jeter does ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, nominates Michael Jordan (Video)

Aug 2, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) bats during the third inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox OF Yoenis Cespedes rooting for A’s to win World Series

Aug 16, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher David Price (14) pitches in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

David Price not talking contract extension with Detroit Tigers

Aug 18, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) takes batting practice before playing the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates activate Andrew McCutchen from 15-day DL

Aug 14, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (37) pitches in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Tigers’ Max Scherzer to be highest paid pitcher in MLB history?

Jun 18, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (34) pitches against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres rumors: Andrew Cashner to rejoin rotation

March 21, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Minnesota Twins infielder Miguel Sano (97) in the dugout against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Twins prospect Miguel Sano may play in Dominican Winter League

Aug 17, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Young (53) warms up before the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners: Don’t overlook the AL West’s darkhorse

Nov 2, 2013; Surprise, AZ, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton against the East during the Fall Stars Game at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Twins shut down top prospect Byron Buxton for rest of the season

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Salvador Perez day to day with knee injury

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Arizona Diamondbacks rumors: Kirk Gibson to return as manager in 2015?

Aug 4, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; American supermodel Kate Upton looks on from behind the Tigers dugout during the fourth inning of a game between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Kate Upton completes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (Video)

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Aroldis Chapman dealing with sore shoulder

Aug 14, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Newly elected commissioner of baseball Rob Manfred speaks at a press conference after being elected by team owners to be the next commissioner of Major League Baseball. Mandatory Credit: H.Darr Beiser-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: 5 tasks new commissioner should prioritize

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) pitches during the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Is Corey Kluber a legitimate superstar?

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Felix Hernandez plans to make next start for Seattle Mariners

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Andrew McCutchen set to return from injury for Pittsburgh Pirates

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Los Angeles Angels take sole possession of first place in American League West

Aug 12, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez at bat against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Cubs’ Javier Baez hits 434-foot HR to second deck vs. Mets (Video)

Jun 18, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; A ball inside a glove belonging to New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira during the playing of the national anthem before the MLB baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Tigers in mix for Rusney Castillo

Aug 2, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (25) makes a running catch for an out during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox option Jackie Bradley Jr., recall Mookie Betts

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Jason Vargas, David Ortiz and the performances of the week