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MLB Cheating: As American as Apple Pie and Hot Dogs

hidden ball trick has gone to the ultimate level.

When New York Yankee outfielder Dewayne Wise did not catch the ball after going over the short wall in an effort, the umpire Mike DiMuro ruled it was a fair catch. 

The Wise guy faked the notion that the ball was in his glove and quickly trotted off the field, having ended the inning. It was Yankee chutzpah at its most Bronx cheering best.

Alas, a fan had the ball, not Mr. Wise guy.

The umpire, to his chagrin, threw anyone out of the game who questioned his acumen. He should have ejected the fan that held up the ball, making MLB look like Major League Blunders.

Of course, such cheating has always had a warm spot in the hearts of fans. To wit: the notorious ...

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