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Mark Teixeira Is Sleepwalking Into Congress

Ray Ratto

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Aaron Ashby pitching on the mound during game 2 of the 2026 World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Aaron Ashby Has Put The Brewers In Control

Junior Caminero #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run in the seventh inning during Game Six of the American League Championship Series. He's got his hand up to his ear.

Here Comes The Fun Part

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Chris Thompson

Members of the Cleveland Guardians look on from the dugout during Game Six of the American League Championship Series.

The Guardians Were And Are A Drag

Kathryn Xu

Junior Caminero #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in game six of the American League Championship Series

Rays Clinch Ultimate Thrifter World Series

Aaron Ashby of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning in game one of the National League Championship Series.

Smart Can Win

Nate Rogers

A black and white image of the concrete murals outside Dodger Stadium, taken in the 1960s.

The Secret History Of Dodger Stadium’s Mysterious Concrete Murals

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Jake Bauers #9 of the Milwaukee Brewers hits a two run Home Run during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

It’s Jake Bauerses All The Way Down

Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians reacts after committing an error that scored Victor Mesa Jr. #25 of the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning in game two of the American League Championship Series on October 13, 2026. He does not look happy.

Good Baseball Isn’t Necessarily Beautiful

William Contreras tosses his bat after drawing a walk.

The Brewers Are Walking Down Their Wounded Prey

The Brewers Will Just Keep Doing This Until Someone Stops Them

Munetaka Murakami #5 of the Chicago White Sox looks on from the dugout during the seventh inning in game five of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on October 10, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. He looks frustrated.

The White Sox Lean Into The “Windy” In “Windy City”

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What’s To Be Done With Jerry Dipoto?

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The Oriole Bird, mascot of the Baltimore Orioles, runs onto the field before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 1, 2026.

What Process Are The Orioles Trusting?

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