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Cubs vs. Diamondbacks turned into a heated baseball drama this week — coaches signaling from the dugout sparked a rules debate, only to reveal MLB’s playbook allows it as long as they stay in their boxes. The Diamondbacks manager later apologized, admitting the Cubs were playing by the book and just smartly exploiting a weakness. Meanwhile, a missed balk call cost the Cubs a potential run, leading to an emotional outburst and a later admission from umpires that they got it wrong. Could reviewable balks prevent future meltdowns? In a season where playoff spots are on the line, every call matters — and these moments remind us why baseball’s intensity never sleeps.

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