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Chris Thompson

The Blue Jays Are Curious About Aaron Judge’s Eyes

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Kelsey McKinney

Los Angeles Angels v Baltimore Orioles

I’m Glad Shohei Ohtani Didn’t Hit For The Cycle, Actually

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Patrick Redford

Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies runs on the field as the benches clear in the seventh inning of a game at Coors Field on May 14, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies v Colorado Rockies

Bryce Harper Has Had It With The Entire Concept Of The Colorado Rockies

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Baseball Was Never The Problem

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Ray Ratto

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 21: A view shows the Las Vegas Strip behind the site that the Oakland Athletics agreed in principle to purchase from Red Rock Resorts Inc. for a potential new ballpark on April 21, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The A's President Dave Kaval said the deal for the 49-acre plot of land, formerly the home of Wild Wild West Gambling Hall &amp; Hotel, could be used to relocate the Major League Baseball franchise from Oakland to Las Vegas. The team will now work on a public-private partnership to build a USD 1.5 billion, 30,000-to-35,000-seat, partially retractable-roof stadium in time for the 2027 season. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics Agree To Purchase Land In Las Vegas For New Stadium

The A’s’ Vegas Deal Might Be Falling Through Already

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Elder Wisdom

Getting Old Is Rude But It Beats The Alternative

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Barry Petchesky

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 08: Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez (0) tags out Detroit Tigers left fielder Akil Baddoo (60) attempting to steal second base during the second inning of the Major League Baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians on May 8, 2023, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLB: MAY 08 Tigers at Guardians

Akil Baddoo Caught Stealing With Throw That Ricocheted Off His Jiminy Crickets

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Willson Contreras (40) walks through the dugout to the on deck circle during a regular season game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers on April 29, 2023 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.

MLB: APR 29 Cardinals at Dodgers

The Cardinals Have A Problem And A Scapegoat

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George exults while wearing a Yankees cap after being hired as the assistant to the traveling secretary for the New York Yankees in an episode of "Seinfeld."

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When ‘Seinfeld’ Abandoned The Mets For The Yankees

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Tom Ley

Minnesota Twins v Chicago White Sox

Defector Up All Night

Hanser Alberto Demonstrates A Painful Way To Lose

Fernando Tatis Jr. #23, Manny Machado #13, and Juan Soto #22 congratulate Nelson Cruz #32 of the San Diego Padres after his solo homerun during the third inning of the MLB World Tour Mexico City Series against the San Francisco Giants at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium on April 29, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico.

San Francisco Giants v San Diego Padres

What An Atmosphere For Baseball!

Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a three-run home run in the second inning

Seattle Mariners v Toronto Blue Jays

Say Goodbye To The Baseball!

Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies smiles during his postgame interview, wearing both a headset and giant sunglasses

Colorado Rockies v Philadelphia Phillies

Please Pay Attention To Nick Castellanos

Tony Kemp #5 of the Oakland Athletics tags out Luis Rengifo #2 of the Los Angeles Angels at second base during the tenth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 24, 2023 in Anaheim, California

Oakland Athletics v Los Angeles Angels

An Exhilarating Night With The Saddest Teams In Baseball

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 23: Jack Suwinski #65, Ji Hwan Bae #3 and Connor Joe #2 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate after a 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on April 23, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Cincinnati Reds v Pittsburgh Pirates

Rays-Pirates World Series Incoming

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 10: Owner Mark Davis of the Las Vegas Raiders walks onto the field prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 10, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Las Vegas Raiders v Kansas City Chiefs

Las Vegas Is Where Billionaires Go To Feud


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Dan McQuade

Los Angeles, CA - April 19: Mets starter Max Max Scherzer (21) reacts after being ejected in the fourth inning of the game against the Dodgers on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

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Max Scherzer Is In A Sticky, Not Tacky, Situation

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MAY 17: A general view during a game between the Minnesota Twins and Oakland Athletics on May 17, 2022 at RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Oakland Athletics v Minnesota Twins

The A’s Are A Poison Pill

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 14: Madison Bumgarner #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws a pitch during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on April 14, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

Arizona Diamondbacks v Miami Marlins

Madison Bumgarner Is Going Loudly, But Not Proudly

A bunch of shirtless Red Sox fans in the stands at Fenway Park, with one Angels fan (not shirtless) texting in the middle of it all

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Red Sox Fans Are In A Patriots’ Daze

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Samer Kalaf

Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a homer in Sunday's minor league baseball game

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Triple-A Pitchers Must Be Thrilled That Fernando Tatis Jr. Is Leaving

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Rockies Mascot Avoids Clean Double Leg Takedown, Assailant Avoids Capture [UPDATE: Captured]

Fernando Tatis Jr. rounds the bases for the Padres, during spring training.

El Niño Is Approaching

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David Roth

White Sox infielder Lenyn Sosa upends Twins outfielder Byron Buxton in a collision near second base on April 12, 2023.

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