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1. Intentional Juicing by MLB: Advocates of this theory argue that after various scandals tarnished the league's image, MLB sought sensationalism through a long-standing home run derby. The notion here is that league officials would promote exciting, record-breaking performances to draw fans back to the sport. However, skeptics maintain that such a coordinated effort is unlikely due to the level of secrecy it would require from an organization notoriously prone to mismanagement.