Box Score 5/31: Giants and Nationals ugly fallout
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Good morning and welcome to the YB Box Score, what we're reading while we wish the Giants and Nationals would just chill out for a second. Happy birthday today to Joe Namath, Jim Craig, Kenny Lofton, Dave Roberts, Matt Harpring, Jake Peavy and Nate Robinson!
On this date in 1935, Babe Ruth grounded out in his final at bat.
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- The MLB All-Star Game is still weeks away, but while fans will vote for their favorites, here are players that are the most deserving of consideration.
- Even though there's still plenty of baseball to be played, losing Mike Trout for an extended period of time is just about the end of the road for the Angels in 2017.
- NBA Hotline Bling: LeBron James is on the line and he wants to talk about making history.
Around the league
- We may constantly clown Steph Curry's sneakers, but honestly, Klay Thompson might have the worst playoff kicks in the league. [The Comeback]
- The remnants of the Rio Games should be more than enough of a reason to keep the Olympics out of Los Angeles. [Deadspin]
- We love the idea of a sports trilogy, which is why we're hoping for the best from Cavs/Warriors III. [The Undefeated]
In case you were wondering, Kayla Harper (Bryce's wife) had better things to do.
Enjoy your Wednesday and let's hope no one else sneaks catfish into the PPG Paints Arena tonight for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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