While commissioner Rob Manfred denies any intentional manipulation of the baseballs, he says the league is considering changes to the ball’s specifications.
Author: Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY
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Nationals’ Patrick Corbin honors friend Tyler Skaggs by wearing his jersey number
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Revered in Boston, David Ortiz is beloved in his native Dominican Republic
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Time, money, access: A baseball hotbed for a century, Tampa evolves as game’s economic winds shift
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