Pop singer Taylor Swift's image appeared in Major League Baseball. FOX Sports: MLB used her photo to display a score between the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays. Baseball fans reacted negatively. They questioned her relevance to the sport. The Orioles celebrated their win by referencing Swift's song '22'. This action sparked debate among baseball enthusiasts.
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