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<a href="https://twitter.com/cdgoldstein">Craig Goldstein</a> is the editor-in-chief of Baseball Prospectus and the co-host of <a href="https://www.baseballprospectus.com/show/five-and-dive/">the Five &amp; Dive podcast</a>.

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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, seen here in Cooperstown, being weird.

Rob Manfred Has No Feel

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 28: Scouts look on as a player runs the 40-yard dash during the 2012 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

2012 NFL Combine

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Hire Me To Be An Anonymous Scout, You Cowards

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 01: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets passes downcourt against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 01, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Nikola Jokic Has Been Sculpted

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Barkeep, A Glass Of Your Finest Chemolithotroph Peepee, If You Please

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Russell Westbrook, Ish Smith, and Bradley Beal celebrate during the Wizards' win over the Lakers.

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The Unstoppable, Charming, Incredibly Telegenic Wizards Are Truly Basketball’s Feel-Good Story, No Matter What The Haters And Losers Say

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Patrick Redford

Referee Felix Brych (R) shows a red card to Paris Saint-Germain's Senegalese midfielder Idrissa Gueye during the UEFA Champions League first leg semi-final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Manchester City at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 28, 2021. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

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Savor The Rich Notes Of PSG’s Latest Champions League Meltdown

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Here’s Chris Chelios Fighting A Bunch Of Legends, Because Why Not

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Sports Highlight Of The Day

The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is This Belgian Guy Parking His Car

<a href="https://twitter.com/PykeA">Alan Pyke</a> is a former ThinkProgress Leftist Hack turned former Bernie Sanders 2020 Leftist Flack. His writing has appeared but it goes to another school, in Canada, you wouldn’t know it.

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Finally, Trading Cards Commemorating The Dumbest Year In American History

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‘Mortal Kombat’ Should Have Had More Gore

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Kim Mulkey, the newly hired women's basketball coach at Louisiana State University, speaks during a press conference at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on April 26, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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College Basketball

At LSU, Kim Mulkey Will Be A Company Woman

Vlad Jr. waves to fans after his team beat the hell out of the Washington Nationals.

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Vlad Jr. Did Some Primo Smashing

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Old Man Zdeno Chara Keeps Trying To Beat Up Matt Martin

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Karim Benzema of Real Madrid reacts after a missed shot during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final First Leg match between Real Madrid and Chelsea FC at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on April 27, 2021 in Madrid, Spain.

Real Madrid v Chelsea – UEFA Champions League Semi Final: Leg One

Chelsea Let Real Madrid Off The Hook

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 27 Christian Pulisic of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final First Leg match between Real Madrid and Chelsea FC at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on April 27, 2021 in Madrid, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

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CHRISTIAN PULISIC NUMBER ONE USA BABYYYYYYYY

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Haute Living And Louis XIII celebrate Tilman Fertitta Cover And Book Release

Business Moron Tilman Fertitta Mad About Lack Of Cheap Labor To Exploit

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 21: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 21, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Cleveland Cavaliers v Washington Wizards

Kevin Love Is Not Having A Good Time

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Aslan Karatsev Has Now Beaten The Best

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 21: Actor Benedict Cumberbatch attends "The Current War" New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on October 21, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

“The Current War” New York Premiere

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Shut Up About Bad Movie Accents

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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a double against the Texas Rangers in the second inning at Globe Life Field on April 26, 2021 in Arlington, Texas.

Los Angeles Angels v Texas Rangers

Shohei Ohtani Highlights Have Made Me Care About Baseball Again

Head coach Nate Bjorkgren diagrams a play for the Indiana Pacers during a timeout

Indiana Pacers v Houston Rockets

Let’s Check In On The Indiana Pacers, As Well As, For No Particular Reason, The Atlanta Hawks

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The Lions Have Two Very Different Options For Fucking Up This Year’s Draft

Smith contesting the 2020 half marathon championship.

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Marathon Pacer Decides To Just Keep Racing, Wins With Olympic Qualifying Time

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Despite Stellar Cheesesteaks, Hometown Deli’s Stock Stays Flat

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Goodbye Jeff! Thank You Man!

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