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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Laura Wagner

Manager Dusty Baker Jr. of the Houston Astros celebrates after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the 2022 World Series in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

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You Can’t Not Be Happy For Dusty Baker

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Lauren Theisen

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Yordan Álvarez Hit A Ball So Hard That It Ended The Phillies’ Hopes And Dreams

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Chris Thompson

Jeremy Peña shrugs after socking a dinger.

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The Astros Have Seized The Juice

Rafael Montero #47, Bryan Abreu #52, Cristian Javier #53, Christian Vázquez #9 and Ryan Pressly #55 of the Houston Astros pose for a photo after their combined no-hitter

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A Combined No-Hitter Leaves Everyone Wanting More

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Tom Ley

World Series – Houston Astros v Philadelphia Phillies – Game Four

Cristian Javier Played Catch

Bryce Harper celebrates his home run with Alec Bohm

World Series – Houston Astros v Philadelphia Phillies – Game Three

Bryce And Alec Have A Secret

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Albert Burneko

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More Like Launch McCullers

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Ray Ratto

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A World Series Rain Delay Just Leaves More Time To Drive Yourself Crazy

World Series – Philadelphia Phillies v Houston Astros – Game Two

The Astros Are Not Here For Any More Phillies Shenanigans

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The World Series Is Chaos Vs. Control

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David Roth

Bryce Harper on the field after the Phillies defeated the Padres in the 2022 National League Championship Series.

Championship Series – San Diego Padres v Philadelphia Phillies – Game Five

Bryce Harper Is Burning Again

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Kelsey McKinney

Division Series – Atlanta Braves v Philadelphia Phillies – Game Four

Adopt A Terrible Son Who You Love Very Much This World Series Season

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The Disgust Is The Product

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 23: The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees in game four to win the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 23, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Championship Series – Houston Astros v New York Yankees – Game Four

You Do Not Have To Root For The Phillies

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 23: A general view of Citizens Bank Park after the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Diego Padres in game five to win the National League Championship Series on October 23, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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What A Gift These Phillies Have Been

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 23: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by teammates following a two run home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning in game five of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 23, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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You’re Gonna Have To Root For The Phillies In The World Series

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For The Philadelphia Phillies, It All Happened So Fast

Championship Series – New York Yankees v Houston Astros – Game Two

Does Hatred Of The Astros Spring Eternal?

The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after dispatching the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS.

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Philadelphia Feelies, With Dan McQuade

American League Championship Series Game 1: New York Yankees v. Houston Astros

The Astros Keep Finding These Guys

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres reacts after flying out during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of the National League Championship Series at PETCO Park on October 18, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Championship Series – Philadelphia Phillies v San Diego Padres – Game One

The Best Enigmas Money Can Buy

Division Series – Cleveland Guardians v New York Yankees – Game Two

Ignore The Relief Pitchers Of The ALCS At Your Own Peril

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Get To Know The Relief Pitchers Of The NLCS Before It’s Too Late

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Barry Petchesky

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 15: Steven Kwan #38 and Amed Rosario #1 of the Cleveland Guardians react after scoring in the ninth inning to win the game against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

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Two Fans Victimized By The Cleveland Goddamned Guardians Work Through Their Feelings

Brandon Marsh exults wetly after doubling in the Phillies' NLDS win against the Braves.

It Is Not Going To Make Sense

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