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Cubs' Ben Zobrist back in black — cleats, that is — in defiance of MLB rule - Chicago Sun-Times
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Sources: MLB, MLBPA discussing changes to league's shoe policy
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UPDATED: Johnny Cueto goes the distance for Giants, gets his first Buster Hug - Giants Extra
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Cubs' Ben Zobrist fires back at MLB over warning for all-black cleats
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Cubs win first World Series since 1908 with 8-7 extra inning win over Indians – New York Daily News
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Is there a reason why some Major League Baseball (MLB) players wear wristbands and others don't? - Quora
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May 2011 – Rays Renegade
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MLB Is Trying to Stop This Player From Wearing His 'Sandlot' Cleats
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Astros Lance McCullers Wears Batman Cleats During His Major League Debut [PHOTOS/VIDEO] - CBS Detroit