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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Has Perfect Timing

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Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani high-five at the MLB All-Star Game's Home Run Derby

ESPN Has Found The Absolute Worst Way To Talk About The Absolute Coolest Stuff

Ray Ratto

SUN VALLEY, IDAHO - JULY 08: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred walks to a session at the Allen &amp; Company Sun Valley Conference on July 08, 2021 in Sun Valley, Idaho. After a year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world’s most wealthy and powerful businesspeople from the media, finance, and technology worlds will converge at the Sun Valley Resort for the exclusive week-long conference. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Rob Manfred Throws Fans Some Crumbs From The Table

The Home Run Derby Had Such Good Vibes

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 11: Josh Rojas #10 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts to second base umpire Brian O'Nora #7 after he was called out trying to steal second base against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on July 11, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The Diamondbacks Might Be Bad Enough To Deserve Your Awe

So What’s The Deal With Kumar Rocker?

Tom Ley

The Yankees And Astros Have Engaged In A Shirt-Based Beef

Samer Kalaf

Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers is held back by Quintin Berry #23 of the Milwaukee Brewers after being ejected from the game by umpire John Libka #84 during the sixth inning at American Family Field on July 10, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Christian Yelich Was Furious, But John Libka’s Call Was Justified

Luis Paez-Pumar

Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Gerrit Cole Cussed A Bunch Then Went The Distance

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101 Years Ago, Babe Ruth’s Career Could Have Ended In A Car Crash In Wawa, Pennsylvania

Daniel Camarena Hit The Dumbest, Funniest, Best Home Run Of The Season

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Rockies pitcher Jon Gray and Rockies shortstop Trevor Story high-five in a game against the Phillies

Press 3 To Request A Trade From The Colorado Rockies

Lance Lynn Has Been Sweating A Lot Recently, And It Seems To Be Working

Kelsey McKinney

Some Guys Made Some Sick Catches Last Night

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels waves after advancing to second base against the Boston Red Sox in the fifth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 05, 2021 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

I Have Done It, I Have Fixed The All-Star Game

Could A “Bad Fielder” Do This? (Yes.)

Nick Castellanos socks the ball, probably during a memorial service or something.

Nick Castellanos Hit A Drive Into Deep Left Field, Which Is How You Know Something Grave Has Happened

Barry Petchesky

Trevor Bauer of the Los Angeles Dodgers winds up to pitch during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on May 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

There’s Zero Reason Trevor Bauer Should Start On Sunday [Update: He Won’t]

Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals is inspected on the mound by umpire Tim Timmons during a June game.

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It’s Fun To Boo The Gunk Inspections

Lucas Giolito looks bummed to have given up a big homer.

GunkWatch: We’ve Gunk-Beef On The Diamond

Robert Arthur

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Richards leaving the mound after one of his three bad starts since the sticky stuff ban.

How Low Can The RPM Go?