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NYC: Come To The Distraction LIVE On October 4

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Live Event

Lauren Theisen

Nick Castellanos rounds third after hitting a home run

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Nick Castellanos Is The Phillies’ Himbo Hero

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<div>Zach Buchanan has covered Major League Baseball for more than a decade, for the <em>Arizona Republic</em>, <em>Cincinnati Enquirer,</em> and most recently The Athletic. He also has been published in <em>The New York Times</em>, <em>Washington Post</em>, FanGraphs and <em>Baseball America</em>. He lives in Phoenix, where he prepares for the inevitable water crisis by living off Dr Pepper instead.</div>
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Zach Buchanan

SARASOTA, FLORIDA - MARCH 21, 2023: Jackson Holliday #87 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on during a minor league spring training game against the Atlanta Braves at the Buck O’Neil Baseball Complex on March 21, 2023 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackson Holliday

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MLB Prospects Are Getting Promoted Faster Than Ever. Why?

Kathryn Xu

Kyle Schwarber warms up, wearing what appear to be Oakley wraparounds.

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An Unsuccessful Attempt To Prove How Weird The Phillies Offense Is

David Roth

Matt Carpenter of the Padres looking distraught during a road game against the Phillies in July of 2023.

Podcasts

What Are The Padres Trying To Tell Us, With Justin Halpern

An “Old-Fashioned Pitchers’ Duel” Didn’t Always Mean What You Think

<p>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 <em>Point B</em>. Handsomest man in the world.</p>


Drew Magary

circa 1885: A couple of men playing a leisurely game of chess. The photo is in black in white. The men are dressed in suits. One of them is also petting a dog.

This Is So Stupid

I Have A Beef With Immaculate Grid, And It Is Exceptionally Petty

Ray Ratto

General view of Busch Stadium during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Oakland Athletics on August 14, 2023 in St Louis, Missouri.

Joy Is Where You Find It, Even If That Means In St. Louis

Kelsey McKinney

Trea Turner rounds the bases after hitting a home run

I Apologize To My Beautiful Son Trea Turner, Who I Never Should Have Doubted For One Minute

Chris Thompson

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

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 5: Manager Bruce Bochy #15 of the Texas Rangers watches action against the Houston Astros during the second inning at Globe Life Field on September 5, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

The Rangers Are Going Quietly