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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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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

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

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

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

Ryne Nelson Was An Excellent Janitor

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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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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.

World Series – Arizona Diamondbacks v Texas Rangers – Game One

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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)

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

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