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Kathryn Xu

Dominic Smith of the Atlanta Braves scores after a throwing error by Owen Caissie.

Oh No! Outfielders Have Forgotten How To Play Defense!

Ray Ratto

Junior Caminero #13, Richie Palacios #1 and Jonathan Aranda #8 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate after defeating the Baltimore Orioles 16-6 at Tropicana Field on May 18, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida.

The Tampa Bay Rays Are Still Flourishing, And Still Invisible

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Chris Thompson

Activists unfurl a large banner reading "SAVE AMERICA DEPORT 100+ MILLION" in the stands at Nationals Park

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White Genocide Conspiracy Freaks Flee Nationals Game After Banner Stunt

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Diana Moskovitz

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) looks on in the dugout during the MLB game between the Los Angeles Dodgers versus the Los Angeles Angels on May 16, 2026 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. He has a smile on his face.

Shohei Ohtani Adds “Little League Home Run” To His Résumé

David Roth

Mark Vientos of the New York Mets attempts to force out Zach McKinstry #39 of the Detroit Tigers after a fielding error during the sixth inning at Citi Field on May 13, 2026.

Mark Vientos Just Kind Of Falling Down Tells The Story Of The Mets’ Season

Barry Petchesky

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: Hector Borg #80 and Drew Gilbert #0 of the San Francisco Giants prepare for the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Oracle Park on May 10, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images)

The Giants Will No Longer Be Pummeling Each Other With Their Crotches

Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners reacts at bat.

“Big Dumper” Now Apt For More Depressing Reason

Daulton Varsho #5 of the Toronto Blue Jays collides into Victor Caratini #37 of the Minnesota Twins at home plate during the second inning at Target Field on May 1, 2026.

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