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Richard Staff is a <a href="https://twitter.com/RichardStaff" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">weapons-grade Twitter goblin</a> and hostage of the Mets. That is his real name.

Richard Staff

Marcus Walden of the Boston Red Sox throws during a summer camp workout before the start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season on July 15, 2020 at Boston College in Boston, Massachusetts. The season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Boston Red Sox Summer Camp Workout

The Secret Brotherhood Of The Phantom Ballplayers

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Braves Coach In Hot Water Over Battle Of Gestures

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Sitting in the dugout and watching the game, (L to R), are Tim Teufel, Howard Johnson, Bob Ojeda and Ron Darling, as they balance baseballs on their caps to try and change the Mets luck. The image is in black and white; and from 1986.

Mets Players Sitting with Baseballs on Their Caps

39 Years Ago, Four Mets Fought The Cops At A Houston Bar Named Cooter’s

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Bill Veeck holds up a sign to the crowd so they can manage the baseball game

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Bills Week

Bill Veeck’s Goofy, Gag-Filled Baseball Book Was Ahead Of Its Time

of the Milwaukee Brewers slides into second base against the New York Mets on April 17, 2009.

Milwaukee Brewers v New York Mets

Bill Hall Put It Together

Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates jokes with Oneil Cruz #15 during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Yankees in 2024.

Pittsburgh Pirates v. New York Yankees

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The Hazards Of Bob Nutting Mindset, With Justin Halpern

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Ray Ratto

of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates after hitting three home runs in three swings to win the Inaugural All-Star Game Swingoff. The Bills Week logo is at lower left.

95th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard

The All-Star Game’s Confusing Ending Fit The Bill For A Confused League

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Bill Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers poses for a photo during the 2025 MLB All-Star player photo shoot

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How Did Will “Bill” Smith Do At The MLB All-Star Game?

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Willie Mays leaps against a green wall to grab a fly ball

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All-Star Week Needs A Cool Catch Contest

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Tom Ley

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Bill Skarsgard In His Nude ‘Nosferatu’ Getup Would’ve Been A Better MLB All-Star Week Host Than Pat McAfee

Jen Ramos Eisen is a Central California-based minor league baseball writer.

Jen Ramos Eisen

Minor League Baseball: Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Austin Hamilton (14) in action, pitching vs San Jose Giants at San Jose Giants Excite Ballpark. San Jose, CA.

San Jose Giants vs Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

Private Equity Now Owns More Than 40 Minor League Baseball Teams, And The Number Keeps Growing

Zach McKinstry #39 of the Detroit Tigers rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run

Tampa Bay Rays v. Detroit Tigers

30-Year-Old Man Hits Athletic Peak

Adrian Houser pitches against the Blue Jays.

Adrian Houser

Impressive Blue Jays Win Streak Thwarted By Noted Barf Man

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Michael Kay Constitutionally Incapable Of Enjoying An Extended Gaze At Cal Raleigh’s Huge Ass

jackson merril leaps up over the outfield fence to grab a ball

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The Robbin’ Padres Are At It Again

Dave Martinez looks bummed shortly before being fired.

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The Nationals Should Quit Pretending

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Outfielder Dave Parker #39 of the Pittsburgh Pirates swings and watches the flight of his ball against the Chicago Cubs during a circa 1970's Major League Baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Parker played for the Pirates from 1973-83.

Pittsburgh Pirates v Chicago Cubs

Dave Parker’s Great Bounty

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez (4), left, with GM Mike Rizzo during the second day of full squad workouts at the Nationals training facility on February 22, 2023 in West Palm Beach, FL. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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Mark Lerner Stops Neglecting The Nationals Long Enough To Fire Everyone

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Barry Petchesky

UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 26: Baseball: World Series, Chicago White Sox A,J, Pierzynski (12) and Bobby Jenks (45) victorious after winning Game 4 and series vs Houston Astros, Houston, TX 10/26/2005 (Photo by John Biever/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (SetNumber: X74496 TK4)

Chicago White Sox A.J. Pierzynski and Bobby Jenks, 2005 World Series

Bobby Jenks Made The Most Of A Short Time

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Luis L. Ortiz #45 of the Cleveland Guardians looks on from the dugout during the game against the Athletics.

Cleveland Guardians v Athletics

The Suspect Pitches In MLB’s Gambling Investigation Of Luis Ortiz Look Not Great

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 05: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees kneels in the outfield during the game between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets at Citi Field on Saturday, July 5, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by Evan Yu/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

New York Yankees v. New York Mets

It’s Been That Kind Of A Week For Aaron Judge And The Yankees

Wilyer Abreu #52 of the Boston Red Sox dives into home on an inside-the-park home run in the fifth inning during the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday, June 30, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Cincinnati Reds v. Boston Red Sox

Wilyer Abreu Hit It To The Most Fun Spot In Fenway

San Diego Padres v Philadelphia Phillies

It Feels So Good To Be A Robber

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 28: Otto Lopez #6 of the Miami Marlins and Heriberto Hernandez #64 of the Miami Marlins celebrate after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on June 28, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jasen Vinlove/Miami Marlins/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins v Arizona Diamondbacks

They Let The Fish Get Hot!!

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 29: Luis Severino #40 of the Athletics pitches during the game between the Athletics and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by Evan Yu/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Athletics v. New York Yankees

Luis Severino And The A’s Can’t Wait For Luis Severino To Leave