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Happy Jerry Dipoto Day everyone! While you await all the excitement, here are some links to get your day started:
- CJ Nitkowski published a pretty controversial story, stating that many players support Jonathan Papelbon in his altercation with teammate Bryce Harper.
- Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post retorts Nitkowski's piece with one of his own.
- Finally, Grant Brisbee provides his own take on the fight between the two Nationals.
- The Nats have suspended Papelbon for the rest of the year in response to the incident.
- In addition, Papelbon jerseys have been removed from the Nationals' team store.
- In good news for the Nationals, Max Scherzer got pretty close to throwing another no-hitter.
- Sam Kennedy has been hired as the new president of the Red Sox.
- Eno Sarris at Fangraphs recently talked to Adrian Beltre about hitting.
- The Angels are likely to be without closer Huston Street for the remainder of the regular season.
- The Halos have also signed pitcher Mat Latos.
- Troy Tulowitzki should be good to go in time for the playoffs.
- Stephen Piscotty got into a pretty nasty collision with fellow outfielder Peter Bourjos.
- Dave Cameron thinks the Mets are a team to watch out for in the playoffs.