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Athletics Ball Boy Makes Amazing Diving Stop on a Foul Ball Headed for Bullpen


This kid is due for a raise after this play.

In the bottom of the second inning during the Oakland Athletics' contest against the Tampa Bay Rays, Marcus Semien drove a sharply hit ball right toward the A's dugout.

The A's ball boy was on the case, as he quickly entered the frame and made a Derek Jeter-esque dive to prevent the ball from nailing one of Oakland's pitchers.

Shane Greene Injury: Updates on Tigers Pitcher's Shoulder and Return

Detroit Tigers right-hander Shane Greene, currently on the disabled list at Triple-A, has been diagnosed with an artery issue in his shoulder. 

Continue for updates. 

Biggest MLB Duds of Week 20, Position by Position

Slumps don't care how well-known a player may be or if he's appeared on our weekly All-Dud team before. They strike indiscriminately, usually without warning, and tend to stick around far longer than anyone wants them to.

They're like the guests you have over who can't take the hints you've been dropping all night that "hey, it's time for you to leave."

Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: MLB DraftKings Bargain Buys, Sleepers for August 23

Welcome back to yet another edition of Sunday Funday with daily fantasy baseball still in full swing. The playoffs are fast approaching, but the pennant races haven't slowed down. This, of course, means there is still plenty of opportunities to earn wads of cash on DraftKings.

But before any lineups are locked in, take a look at these bargains and sleepers for the August 23 slate of games.

 

Pitcher: Ryan Vogelsong, San Francisco Giants ($6,000)

MLB Managers on the Hot Seat as 2015 Season Hits Home Stretch

Matt Williams is just one of an array of managers who should be brushing up their resumes as the 2015 MLB season hits the home stretch.

Mike Fiers' Foreign Substance Controversy Shouldn't Darken His Historic Night

Talk about drumming up drama where there is none. 

In what might have easily erupted into a full-blown baseball scandal, a shiny substance that may have been anything from sunscreen to sweat was pictured on Houston Astros right-hander Mike Fiers' glove during his historic performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. 

Bold Predictions for Every MLB Team Before the End of the Season

We're heading down the final stretch of the 2015 season, and there are plenty of intriguing storylines left to play out. Each of the 30 teams is in a different place in terms of competitiveness, but all have something to play for over the last quarter of the baseball year.

Mike Fiers Denies Having Illegal Substance on Glove During No-Hitter vs. Dodgers

Houston Astros starting pitcher Mike Fiers remains adamant he didn't use an illegal substance to help him throw a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.

Ian Massey was one of many on Twitter to highlight what looked to be some substance shining inside Fiers' glove:

Keith Olbermann remained skeptical a day after the game:

Eric Young Jr. to Mets: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction

The NL East-leading New York Mets made another depth move Saturday as they completed a waiver trade to reacquire outfielder Eric Young Jr.

According to the Mets' official Twitter account, they will send cash considerations to the Braves in exchange for Young, who will subsequently report to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB DraftKings Picks, Advice for August 22

Choosing between multiple great options at each position is never easy, but you can end up with a quality daily fantasy baseball team if you know where to look.

Here is a breakdown of the best options to fill your lineup August 22.

 

Sonny Gray, SP, Oakland Athletics ($11,600)

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Best of the American League
Tampa Bay
19%
Boston
19%
Chicago
7%
Minnesota
10%
Los Angeles
17%
Texas
27%
Total votes: 270

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