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VIDEO: Reds Pitcher Trolls Ump and Refuses to Play in Freezing
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Elly De La Cruz steals 2nd, 3rd and home in the same inning
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Báez homers twice, Cubs stay hot with 8-5 win over Reds
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Red Sox notebook: Surging Sox have chance to make statement in Atlanta
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Surging Reds vie for series sweep of Astros
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Elly De La Cruz steals 2nd, 3rd and home in 2-pitch span, sparks