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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates after hitting a two run home run off Triston McKenzie #24 of the Cleveland Indians in the fifth inning during game one of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on September 20, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Perez hit his 46th home run off the season setting a record for home runs by a catcher.(Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Salvador Perez

They Don’t Make ‘Em Like Salvador Perez Anymore

Tom Ley

Shohei Ohtani Finally Let Loose

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Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis exchange words in the dugout

The Padres Have Fallen Apart

The San Quentin Athletics pose for a team photo for the prison newspaper before their game against Club Mexico on April 29, 2017 in San Quentin, California.

Throw These Slow-Playing Bozos In Baseball Jail

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Thom Brennaman Is Doing Some Reflection With A Cracked Mirror

Please Do Not Throw Baseballs At Shohei Ohtani

We Must Have More And Maddening Baseball

Umpire Claims He Was Protecting Grounds Crew When He Shooed Them Away Like Unwanted Varmints

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Pitcher Aaron Ashby #26 of the Milwaukee Brewers tries to stay dry as he leaves the dugout as a thunderstorm moves through the area following the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 14, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan.

The Brewers And Tigers Had A Stupid, Charming Pitcher’s Duel

Ryan Braun’s Legacy Is A Poison Pill

Against My Better Judgment, I’m Into The Expanded Wild Card

Max Scherzer acknowledges the crowd during his historic game.

Max Scherzer Got Here By Being A Maniac

The Blue Jays And Orioles Will Not Play Normal Baseball

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slides into second base against the Orioles.

The Orioles Must Help Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hit For The Triple Crown

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates hitting a homer against the Boston Red Sox.

The Dream Of A Postseason Without The Yankees And Red Sox Is Still Alive

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Helmets (and a pair of eclipse glasses) in the dugout of a minor league baseball team in Columbia, SC.

Minor League Baseball Is Optimized To Exploit

Albert Burneko

Derek Jeter, New York Yankees, stretches toward a ground ball

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Wander Franco Is Streaking

Juan Soto gives the thumbs-up are another intentional walk.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 02: Wilmer Difo #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates commits an error in the 11th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 02, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won 6-5 in 11 innings. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates, Comedy Geniuses, Continue To Perfect Art Of Losing

I Appreciate Daniel Vogelbach’s Effort

Javier Baez #23 of the New York Mets slides home with the game winning run in the ninth inning against Alex Jackson #23 of the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on August 31, 2021 in New York City.

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Umpires check the bat of Nick Castellanos after he destroys the St.Louis Cardinals.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 31: Fans of the New York Mets cheer as Jacob deGrom #48 bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on May 31, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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