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NEW YORK - APRIL 22: John Smoltz #29 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the New York Mets during their game at Shea Stadium April 22, 2007 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

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St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras. (Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports)

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - JUNE 01: Manager Bob Melvin #3 of the San Diego Padres looks on during the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on June 01, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

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Jun 3, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) hits a home run against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 7, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez (99) reacts after hitting a double against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 28: Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers delivers a pitch during a game against the New York Yankees at Globe Life Field on April 28, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Bailey Orr/Texas Rangers/Getty Images)

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SAN DIEGO, CA - MAY 20: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres plays during a baseball game May 20, 2023 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

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May 24, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Corey Seager (right) greets second baseman Marcus Semien (2) after hitting a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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Marcus Stroman, Chicago Cubs (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 4: Marcus Stroman #0 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on June 4, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Cubs: Marcus Stroman meant no disrespect despite trolling Juan Soto to no end

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 12: Manager Buck Showalter #11 of the New York Mets watches batting practice before the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 12, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

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Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. (Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports)

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May 21, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (1) reacts after striking out against the Cleveland Guardians during the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

First pitch: Payroll-heavy Padres, Mets in the middle of an embarrassing race

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 27: Adolis Garcia #53 of the Texas Rangers celebrates a win after a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 27, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

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Fernando Tatis Jr., New York Yankees (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Fernando Tatis Jr. makes a mockery of Yankees fans attempting to heckle him

PENNSYLVANIA, PA - OCTOBER 14: Brian Snitker #43 and Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves stand on the field before the National Anthem in game three of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on October 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)

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Royals, Aroldis Chapman, MLB trade rumors (Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports)

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David Ross, Chicago Cubs (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 17: Jeremy Pena #3 of the Houston Astros reacts to hitting a double during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park on May 17, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

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Zac Gallen, Arizona Diamondbacks. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

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Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after hitting a RBI single during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Division Series at PETCO Park on October 15, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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CHICAGO - JUNE 02: Tim Anderson #7, Lucas Giolito #27 and other members of the Chicago White Sox celebrate after the game against the Cleveland Indians on June 2, 2019 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 02: Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves runs home to score a run against the Miami Marlins during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on May 02, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

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AJ Preller of the San Diego Padres watches a workout at the Peoria Sports Complex on February 21, 2018 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Andy Hayt/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

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