Both riders’ teams say the exchange was minor and did not deserve such a harsh penalty.
Joe Grant
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Wednesday’s major league roundup: Verlander, homers help Astros top A’s, 4-2
Jose Altuve and George Springer hit two-run homers and Justin Verlander wins his 13th in beating Oakland.
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Red Sox protesting 3-2 loss to Rays after Tampa Bay’s unusual position changes
Charlie Morton strikes out 11 to get the win, but in the eighth inning a series of defensive changes – including moving a pitcher to first base, then back to the mound – prompts Boston Manager Alex Cora to protest the game.
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Wednesday’s Patriots notebook: Patriots ‘have a long, long way to go’ as camp opens Thursday
Coach Bill Belichick addresses the media ahead of Thursday’s first day of training camp, acknowledging there are plenty of questions surrounding the team and provides few answers.
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Wednesday’s major league notebook: Yankees put Sanchez on injured list
All-Star catcher Gary Sanchez strained his groin running out a grounder in Tuesday night’s game against the Twins.
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Unresolved questions linger in Ortiz shooting
Dominican authorities says the shooting was a case of mistaken identity, but prosecutors fail to answer some key questions.
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Red Sox use homers to rally past Rangers
Boston hits five home runs and recovers from a five-run deficit to beat Texas 7-6 and earn a split of a four-game series.
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U.S. Open: Rose sets the pace with a first-round 65
Justin Rose ties the record for the best round in a U.S. Open played at Pebble Beach and holds a one-stroke lead.
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Women’s World Cup: There’s a huge disparity between haves and have-nots
While teams such as the U.S. are well-supported, others have to find ways simply to keep women’s soccer alive.
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Ortiz shooting suspects believed to belong to gang of hitmen
One suspect may have been involved in an attempted homicide in Pennsylvania, and another is a hired assassin, according to his father.