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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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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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Lauren Theisen

Detroit Tigers v Chicago White Sox

It’s Getting Worse For Tony La Russa And The White Sox

Visual Editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell.

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Dan McQuade

Braves rookie Michael Harris II runs out a hit in a home game.

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Defending Champs Call Up Kid Who Just Turned 21, And He’s Been Great So Far

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Ray Ratto

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MAY 15: Manager Joe Maddon #70 of the Los Angeles Angels signals the bullpen to make a pitching change against the Oakland Athletics in the bottom of the seventh inning at RingCentral Coliseum on May 15, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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Joe Maddon Rally Mohawk, Never Unveiled

Dave McKenna

Cleveland Indians v Baltimore Orioles

Angelos v. Angelos Lawsuit Alleges Orioles Are Going Country

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The Javy Báez Experience Is Always Full Of Surprises

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Tom Ley

Seattle Mariners v Chicago White Sox

Tony La Russa Was Wrong And Mad

Bryce Harper and the Phillies celebrate after a Harper home run

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The Phillies May Never Lose Again

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JUNE 07: Joan Adon #60 of the Washington Nationals throws a pitch during the second inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on June 07, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Miami Marlins

Let Joan Adon Chase Immortality, You Cowards

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Kelsey McKinney

Two baseball fans watch the Oakland Athletics play the Texas Rangers

Oakland A’s Attendance Dwindles To Historic Lows

Major League Baseball Is More Boring Than Ever

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The Angels Have Tried Everything And They’re Still Losing

Los Angeles Angels v Philadelphia Phillies

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The Angels Stink And Joe Maddon Has Paid The Price

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Patrick Redford

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Who’s Stroking Out On First?

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Samer Kalaf

A detail of the Tampa Bay Rays pride burst logo celebrating Pride Month during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Tropicana Field on June 04, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida.

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Rays Pitcher Who Didn’t Wear Pride Patch Hides Behind Jesus

Mike Trout signs autographs for Phillies fans

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One Day, Maybe Mike Trout Will Finally Show Off For His Hometown Fans

Rocker takes the mound for the Tri-City kittycats.

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Kumar Rocker Is Finally Back And Throwing Hard As Hell

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Barry Petchesky

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 13: Max Scherzer #21 of the New York Mets reacts against the Seattle Mariners at Citi Field on May 13, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners v New York Mets

Surely, Weird Mets Injury Won’t Turn Into A Whole *Thing*

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Maybe Firing Joe Girardi Will Finally Kickstart The Phillies

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Kathryn Xu

Division Series – San Francisco Giants v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game Four

Gabe Kapler Sure Likes His Pinch Hitters, Huh?

Chicago White Sox v New York Yankees – Game One

Josh Donaldson Sad To Discover That None Of His Teammates Felt Like Sticking Up For A Stupid Asshole

Philadelphia Phillies v Los Angeles Dodgers

The Phillies’ Latest Meltdown Involved Jeurys Familia Repeatedly Failing To Tie His Shoes

Milwaukee Brewers v Cincinnati Reds

Tommy Pham’s Fantasy Football Beef Now Involves Mike Trout

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 Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

during a Western Bulldogs AFL training session at Whitten Oval on May 17, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia.

Western Bulldogs Training Session

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I Fucking Hate Resistance Bands And I Am Not Wrong

San Francisco Giants v Cincinnati Reds

Finally, A Baseball Beef For A New Generation

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Life's Rich Pageant

Tommy Pham Slapping Joc Pederson Over Fantasy Football Is The Sports Story Of The Year

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