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Tommy Pham noticed that Mike Maddux, the Rangers’ pitching coach, was making fun of him from the dugout

Baseball — 10/30/2023

Joe Davis: To win the World Series, the Diamondbacks have taken a “different path forward offensively.”The NLDS demonstrated the powerful effect that bulletin-board information can have on players. Following the Braves’ victory in Game 2, Orlando Arcia of the Braves was heard yelling, “Attack boy, Harper” in the clubhouse. According to those stories, Bryce Harper confronted Arcia during a two-home run in Game 3 (which the Braves ultimately won).

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It appears like Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux was unaware of the entire Arcia incident when the World Series came around. Since, well, he elevated the identical action to a new level.

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Tommy Pham of the Diamondbacks made a huge error on the base path despite having an amazing 4-for-4 game in Arizona’s 9-1 victory in Game 2. An inning ended when he was picked off at second. And when Maddux was shown on camera