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Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred answers questions during an MLB owner's meeting at the Waldorf Astoria on February 10, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Manfred addressed the ongoing lockout of players, which owners put in place after the league's collective bargaining agreement ended on December 1, 2021.

MLB Owners Want A Salary Cap Because They Want To Cash Out

Tom Ley

Fernando Tatis Jr. looks relieved after hitting a homer

Fernando Tatis Jr. Finally Hit A Damn Homer

Luis Paez-Pumar

A screenshot of OOTP 27, showing Jose Ramirez hitting against Logan Gilbert

Video Games

Playing A Baseball Simulator Made Me A Fanatic Again

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Chris Thompson

James Wood is drenched in water after a Nationals win.

James Wood Will Mightily Thwap The Baseball In Whichever Direction He Pleases

Kelsey McKinney

alimber santos smiles big over the shoulder of the catcher he is hugging.

New Bumpus Jones Just Dropped

Kathryn Xu

Dominic Smith of the Atlanta Braves scores after a throwing error by Owen Caissie.

Oh No! Outfielders Have Forgotten How To Play Defense!

Junior Caminero #13, Richie Palacios #1 and Jonathan Aranda #8 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate after defeating the Baltimore Orioles 16-6 at Tropicana Field on May 18, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida.

The Tampa Bay Rays Are Still Flourishing, And Still Invisible

Activists unfurl a large banner reading "SAVE AMERICA DEPORT 100+ MILLION" in the stands at Nationals Park

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White Genocide Conspiracy Freaks Flee Nationals Game After Banner Stunt

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Diana Moskovitz

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) looks on in the dugout during the MLB game between the Los Angeles Dodgers versus the Los Angeles Angels on May 16, 2026 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. He has a smile on his face.

Shohei Ohtani Adds “Little League Home Run” To His Résumé

David Roth

Mark Vientos of the New York Mets attempts to force out Zach McKinstry #39 of the Detroit Tigers after a fielding error during the sixth inning at Citi Field on May 13, 2026.

Mark Vientos Just Kind Of Falling Down Tells The Story Of The Mets’ Season

Barry Petchesky

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: Hector Borg #80 and Drew Gilbert #0 of the San Francisco Giants prepare for the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Oracle Park on May 10, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images)

The Giants Will No Longer Be Pummeling Each Other With Their Crotches

Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners reacts at bat.

“Big Dumper” Now Apt For More Depressing Reason

Daulton Varsho #5 of the Toronto Blue Jays collides into Victor Caratini #37 of the Minnesota Twins at home plate during the second inning at Target Field on May 1, 2026.

The American League Is Putting The Mid In Middling

Jose Altuve takes a swing at a pitch over two feet off the plate.

José Altuve Takes Mighty Rip At Pitch That Would Have Knocked A Lefty Batter’s Shoes Off

Ildemaro Vargas #6 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts into third base during the eighth inning of the MLB Mexico City Series game between San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú on April 26, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico.

It’s Ildemaro Vargas Time In Major League Baseball

Manager Tony Vitello #23 of the San Francisco Giants relieves Landen Roupp #65 in the fifth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 2, 2026.

The San Francisco Giants Have Never Cast A Smaller Shadow

Justin Crawford, in the powder blue jersey, gets drenched in water after a walk-off win!

Two Walk-Off Wins? In This Economy?

Jose Soriano of the Los Angeles Angels warms up in the outfield prior to the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago White Sox on April 28, 2026.

The Angels Might Just Have A Dude In Jose Soriano

Ty France grabs a ball that is seemingly foul. But it's fair!

That’s A Fair Ball, Believe It Or Not

Manager Carlos Mendoza of the New York Mets removes Kodai Senga #34 from the game during the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 17, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

It’s Almost Time For MLB’s Underachievers To Rearrange Some Deck Chairs

Manager Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout.

The Red Sox Can’t Even Clean House With Dignity

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 24: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees stands on deck in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on April 24, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Jazz Chisholm Is So Bad At ABS Challenges

Oneil Cruz swings, the ball touching his bat on the sweet spot just in front of home plate.

Bonk! This Ball Went Somewhere New!

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 19, 2026 in New York.

The Yankees Want To Dress Like All The Other Baseball Teams

Dave McKenna

The National Mall with a view of the White House

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