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    Has a MLB team, completely out of playoff contention, ever laid down intentionally and allowed another team in contention to win against them?

    Question #123590. Asked by Terry. (Sep 22 11 5:45 PM)


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    		That has not been shown for certain.

    In 1919, the Chicago White Sox were convicted of intentionally allowing their opponent, the Cincinnati Reds, to win the World Series. The Sox, however, were certainly in contention, and threw the series for money.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Sox_Scandal

    They were convicted of cheating by MLB and punished by banishment

    Sep 22 11, 7:55 PM

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