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In the fifth inning of the Cubs' 7-0 win over the D-backs, jawing between dugouts broke out as Arizona suspected Chicago third-base coach Quintin Berry was stealing and relaying signs from the coaches’ box. D-backs starter Merrill Kelly and his allies suspected Berry was picking up his changeup grip from the open angle of his glove. https://www.mlb.com/news/d-backs-cubs-argue-over-sign-stealing

https://www.mlb.com/news/cooper-pratt-benched-in-brewers-extra-inning-loss-to-mets

Interview on why Murphy pulled Cooper Pratt: To understand how this game got away, you have to start with the worst moment of Cooper Pratt’s promising Major League career. Or rather, two moments. One, he twice failed to execute a bunt attempt in the third inning, pulling back his bat on a 92 mph fastball down the middle for strike two before grounding into a fielder’s choice and extending a recent slump to 1 for 20 with six strikeouts and no walks. And two, he didn’t hustle out of the batter’s box on a bloop single over first base in the fifth. This can not happen. In one loss to the Cardinals last April you remember, he benched both Sal Frelick for missing the cutoff man and Caleb Durbin for getting picked off. And on two occasions this month alone, he’s yanked a starting pitcher (Brandon Sproat against the Pirates and Robert Gasser against the Mariners) in the middle of a batter. “It’s for the player and the team,” Murphy said. “I love [Pratt] and I believe in the kid immensely. But he’s got to be a player who does those things. He’s not going to hit 30 homers at this point in his career. He’s a great defender and a really capable offensive player, and he can’t do that. It’s just not tolerated by anybody, and it sends a message to everybody else also. You’ve got to run.” Pratt hit a high pop up into no-man’s land along the right-field line, where three Mets defenders converged but none caught the baseball. Pratt had paused in the batter’s box and looked up before running to first. Once he got there, he thought for a moment about second base while the baseball rattled around, but held instead. So, instead of a bloop hit to feel good about, it marked a sudden end of his night. David Hamilton, who was still in the dark after the game about what had actually happened was sent in from the bench to pinch-run for Pratt, who wore a similarly confused look on his face as he trotted off the field. He took a seat on the bench for conversations with Jake Bauers and Sal Frelick. “They hold you accountable they said." "Which is good" Pratt said. “I needed that. It will never happen again.”

Note: Brewers have the best run differential in baseball. +161.

Could it be true with MLB's illegitimate stepchild team? https://www.si.com/mlb/brewers/onsi/why-brewers-not-dodgers-or-cubs-should-be-world-series-favorites-pat3

Ashby is the most overrated Brewer.

Sunday lineup.

LOL, baby bears lose again in the 9th.

Yes I get a kick out of you wisdom.

Poor was the word you used and you rip on Murphy every single game if wera behind. So take your bipolar medication.

And you just posted 30 minutes ago .... I’m not sure anyone has ever said that Murphy sucks.

Until you look at their salaries, you could get 10 Bauers for 1 Yelich. You absolutely cannot forget that.

Lots of pitches for Perez.

No they just say it is his mismanagement, usually when it's time to bring in the relievers.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is often analyzed for his tight body language which reflects stress or nerves during high-pressure stretches of the season. Pat Murphy just eats pancakes.

If I misunderstood you point I'm sorry. now packer time.

Tony Soprano said, “Those who want respect, give respect"

Never a doubt. LOL

What are you talking about? Can't pitch the same guys every single game.

Brent Suter Mcgavin. 36 years old.

That was just a perfect throw.

Lara looked like Lou Brock out there.

See, you yelled at Lara and he responded.