While dominating the Mets, San Diego starter Joe Musgrove had his ears checked for sticky stuff, finishing with seven scoreless innings.
Author: Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY
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Don Mattingly won’t manage Miami Marlins after this season
Mattingly was named NL manager of the year in 2020, but it was the only playoff appearance among his seven seasons in Miami.
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