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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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Jim Trotter smiles during a media appearance.

Jim Trotter’s Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Makes Working For NFL Network Sound Like A Nightmare

A member of the Washington Commanders cheer squad celebrates a touchdown during the NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Washington Commanders on September 10, 2023 at Fed Ex Field in Landover, MD.

NFL: SEP 10 Cardinals at Commanders

The Washington Commanders Played A Football Game And Dan Snyder Had Nothing To Do With It

Nationals owner Mark Lerner smiles in sunglasses at a Nationals game.

Mark Lerner Loses His Appetite For Sentiment, Pulls The Plug On Stephen Strasburg’s Retirement Send-Off

José Altuve celebrates after a home run.

José Altuve Has Found The Range

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Let’s Make Shrub, While There’s Still Time

Jorge López looks defeated (and probably was defeated) during one of his final appearances for the Minnesota Twins.

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The Twins Couldn’t Make A Good Win-Now Trade If Their Season Depended On It

Fernando Tatis looks exhausted after grounding into a double play Thursday.

The Padres Are Ready For The Fork

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Media Meltdowns

Barstool Sports’s New Owner Reportedly Laying Off 100 Staffers After Purchasing Company For One Dollar

Randy Arozarena of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after scoring on a throwing error by Harrison Bader.

Yankees Lose Again, Find Novel Way To Humiliate Themselves

A smiling Stephen Strasburg is enveloped in an involuntary group hug during the 2019 season.

Let’s Remember A Time When Stephen Strasburg Enjoyed Playing Baseball

Shohei Ohtani stands in the dugout before game two of a Wednesday doubleheader.

Shohei Ohtani’s Arm Kerploded And The Angels Are In Hell

Davey Martinez emerges from the dugout during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Nationals Finally Managed To Retain Some Guys

Colin Cowherd blathers on about quarterbacks on his FS1 show.

Colin Cowherd Pratfalls Through The Laziest Possible Segment Of Football Analysis

Orioles TV and radio play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown, from a 2019 MASN segment.

Orioles Eat Mountains Of Shit After Suspending Broadcaster For Congratulating Improved Team

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Science

Researchers Have Once Again Kicked Fusion’s Ass With Bitchin’ Lasers

Anthony Rizzo of the New York Yankees plays first base against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 30, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Anthony Rizzo Played For Two Months With A Brain Injury And Only He Noticed

Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy, and Mike Breen report on a playoff game.

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ESPN Lays Off Mark Jackson One Month After Dropping Jeff Van Gundy

Damian Lillard of the Trail Blazers looks on during a game in Portland, Oregon.

NBA Urges Teams To Disregard Damian Lillard’s Threats

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Life Lessons

So You Want To Grow Climbing Roses

Elly De La Cruz Is Not Like Other Baseball Players

Cameron Payne walks onto the court during his final appearance for the Phoenix Suns, during the 2023 playoffs.

Phoenix’s Title Push Has Maximums, Minimums, And Nothing In Between

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