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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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<a href="https://twitter.com/cdgoldstein">Craig Goldstein</a> is the editor-in-chief of Baseball Prospectus and the co-host of <a href="https://www.baseballprospectus.com/show/five-and-dive/">the Five &amp; Dive podcast</a>.

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Juan Soto, then of the San Diego Padres, high-fives a teammate during a road game against the Giants.

San Diego Padres v San Francisco Giants

How Does Juan Soto Keep Getting Traded?

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Never Say Aloud The Name Of Shohei Ohtani Or Surely You Will Perish!

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Ray Ratto

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels in the dugout while playing the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 17, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers v Los Angeles Angels

How Mad Would You Be If Shohei Ohtani Re-Signed In Anaheim?

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General manager Jerry Dipoto of the Seattle Mariners looks on prior to the game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

Cleveland Guardians v. Seattle Mariners

The Mariners Are Making Mariners Moves Again

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Tom Ley

Henry Kissinger looking like a little goblin while watching a Yankees fan

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Yankees Honor Least Evil Fan

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 27: Former MLB player Alex Rodriguez commentates prior to Game One of the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on October 27, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

World Series – Arizona Diamondbacks v Texas Rangers – Game One

Another Hall Of Fame Ballot, Another Chance To Get It Wrong

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David Roth

Atlanta Braves pitcher Kyle Wright throwing a pitch against the Washington Nationals in a September 2023 road game.

Atlanta Braves v Washington Nationals – Game One

What Do The Kansas City Royals Know About Shoulders?

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 13: Oakland Athletics fans display signs during a reverse boycott game against the Tampa Bay Rays at RingCentral Coliseum on June 13, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v Oakland Athletics

MLB Approves The Las Vegas A’s

Brian Cashman sitting at a Bloomberg training terminal and giving a goofy thumbs up at a charity event in 2022.

Annual Charity Day Hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald and The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund

Brian Cashman’s Tantrum Has Earned Him Beef With Giancarlo Stanton’s Agent

Jason Benetti looks on from the White Sox broadcasting booth.

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White Sox Lose The Broadcaster Who Made Their Games Tolerable

Brian Cashman Has Absolutely Had It Up To Here

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 04: Craig Counsell #30 of the Milwaukee Brewers before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Two of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 04, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Wild Card Series – Arizona Diamondbacks v Milwaukee Brewers – Game Two

Managers Matter

Pitching coach Brent Strom meets with Zac Gallen during Game Five of the World Series.

World Series – Texas Rangers v Arizona Diamondbacks – Game Five

I Hate The Third Time Through The Order!

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Lauren Theisen

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 01: Kevin Ginkel #37 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts during Game 5 of the 2023 World Series between the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Edits by Defector; The Gink is surrounded by various colors.

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The Defector World Series MVP Is The Gink

The Texas Rangers celebrate on the field after winning the World Series.

The Rangers Are The Big-Spending Heroes Of The 2023 Season

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A Rod reacts in semi-horror as a Cookie Monster drone flies toward him

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This Is So Stupid

Former MLB Players Impressed By Stuffed Cookie Monster Taped To A Drone: “Amazing Technology”

World Series – Texas Rangers v. Arizona Diamondbacks – Game Four

Ryne Nelson Was An Excellent Janitor

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 31: Josh Jung #6 of the Texas Rangers slides into home plate to score a run on a wild pitch in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Four of the World Series at Chase Field on October 31, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

World Series – Texas Rangers v Arizona Diamondbacks – Game Four

We Were Spared A Double Bullpen Game But Little Else

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - CIRCA 1966: First Baseman Frank Howard #9 of the Washington Senators bats during an Major League Baseball game circa 1966 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C.. Howard played for the Senators from 1965-71. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frank Howard

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Frank Howard Was The Only Senator Who Mattered

Jon Gray #22 of the Texas Rangers pitches in the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game One of the World Series at Globe Life Field on October 27, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

Longtime Haters Of The Colorado Rockies Are Real Quiet Right Now

Evan Longoria #3 of the Arizona Diamondbacks attempts a bunt in the third inning against the Texas Rangers during Game Two of the World Series at Globe Life Field on October 28, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

World Series – Arizona Diamondbacks v Texas Rangers – Game Two

The Diamondbacks Took The Rangers Back In Time For A Beating

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 26: Max Scherzer #31 of the Texas Rangers looks on during the World Series Workout Day at Globe Life Field on October 26, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

World Series Workout Day

Let’s Rub It In Some More: Polling Our Miserable Philadelphians About The World Series

Evan Carter of the Texas Rangers celebrates in the clubhouse after beating the Astros in Game 7 of the ALCS.

Championship Series – Texas Rangers v Houston Astros – Game Seven

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Giving Home Plate The Business, With Emma Baccellieri

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates in the clubhouse after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park.

Championship Series – Philadelphia Phillies v Arizona Diamondbacks – Game Seven

When You Avoid Rock Bottom, You Don’t Have As Far To Climb

Corbin Carroll celebrates by smoking a cigar in the clubhouse

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