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Bryan Woo #22 of the Seattle Mariners throws in the first inning during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Bryan Woo Thinks Walks Are For Dogs And Babies

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Steven Goldman

A general view of the DraftKings Bet Live Now signage during the Major League Baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals on July 7, 2022.

Gambling For Life

Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches to Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park on June 5, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Shohei Ohtani And Paul Skenes Had A Splendid Introduction

Lauren Theisen

Television video and still camera lenses are seen in centerfield as the sun sets behind home plate

Which Broadcast Has The Best View In Baseball?

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Chris Thompson

MLB Makes A Convenient Example Of Several Gambling Bozos


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A photo of the baseball field and the scoreboard at Meji Jingu Baseball Stadium stadium in Tokyo. The night sky is a dark blue and, despite the rain, the outfield seats still hold a good number of fans. There's also a runner on second base.

The Key To Having Fun At A Baseball Game Is Flying To The Other Side Of The World

The White Sox Are Ready To Kick Someone’s Ass, Just Not At Baseball

Ray Ratto

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 28: Jeff McNeil #1 of the New York Mets reacts after popping out with the bases loaded during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of a doubleheader at Citi Field on May 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Meet The Mess

Barry Petchesky

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 19: Umpire Angel Hernandez looks on during the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 19, 2024 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

End Of An Error As Ángel Hernández Calls It Quits

Julio Rodríguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners looks on against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium on May 22, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

The Mariners Should Be Better Than Good

Willi Castro #50 of the Minnesota Twins catches a home run sausage after hitting a two run home run during the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals.

The Twins’ Summer Sausage Has Not Yet Expired

The Mets Are Worse Than Bad. They’re Tedious

Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs looks on from the dugout prior to the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs.

Now Let Us Praise Shota Imanaga

Absolute Skenes

Toward A Better Or At Least Different Way Of Determining “Record Vs. Winning Teams”

David Roth

Carson Fulmer of the Angels looks faintly dyspeptic on the mound during an April 16 game at Tampa Bay.

It Has Seldom Been More Los Angeles Angels Than It Is Right Now

Ronel Blanco #56 is walked off the field by Joe Espada #19 of the Houston Astros after being ejected in the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics.

The Gunk Inspectors Have Nabbed Ronel Blanco And Seized His Glove

The Sucky Cardinals Are Headed Into Unfamiliar But Well-Charted Waters

Maybe Paul Skenes Can Pitch In Relief Too?

James Wood rounds the bases after hitting a spring training home run.

Please Give Us James Wood Now, Before Joey Gallo’s Shoulder Un-Kerplodes

Willson Contreras of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts/screams after getting hit with a J.D. Martinez swing in a game on May 7, 2024.

Willson Contreras Broke His Arm In The Small Margins

Dave McKenna

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 27: RFK Stadium is seen from East Capitol Street in Washington, DC on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Craig Hudson for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Elder Wisdom

RIP RFK Stadium, Where A Dirtball Came Of Age

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates a two-run home run against the Miami Marlins.

Oh No! Shohei Ohtani Now Gets To Hit With Runners On Base!

Please Give Us Paul Skenes Now, Before His Elbow Kerplodes

Luis Arraez #4 of the San Diego Padres reacts after hitting an RBI single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Chase Field on May 04, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Marlins Surrendered In Record Time