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                  Paul O’Neill Forgets A Guy

                  The trivia question that accompanied the New York broadcast of Phillies-Yankees on Saturday wasn’t easy, and it stumped the announcers, Michael Kay and Paul O’Neill. The answer to, “Which three players since 1990 have hit 50+ HRs for the Phillies and also played for the Yankees?” was Bobby Abreu, Raúl Ibañez, and the 1993 pennant-winner […]

                  MLB
                  Lauren Theisen
                  Pete Incaviglia safe at home

                  Napoleonic Wars, Baseball Cheating, And Pandemic Television, With Michael Schur

                  Podcasts
                  David Roth
                  Gerrit Cole, seen here looking uncomfortable on the mound, if notably less uncomfortable than he seemed when asked whether he cheats.

                  10 Uninterrupted Minutes Of FRAYHAYLAYYYYY, Sure

                  MLB
                  Chris Thompson
                  Jake Fraley leaps to rob a walk-off home run.

                  Is Today Aaron Harang’s Birthday? An Investigation

                  This Is So Stupid
                  Lauren Theisen
                  Aaron Harang throws a pitch

                  The Dirty Little Secret About Breaking The Rules

                  MLB
                  Patrick Dubuque
                  Giovanny Gallegos, seen here not being bothered about whatever sticky stuff he does or doesn't have on his glove.

                  Dinger Beauty Is A Joy Forever

                  MLB
                  Chris Thompson
                  Ronald Acuña Jr. crushes a ball to the moon.

                  Cardinals Pitcher Carlos Martinez Takes An All-Time Ass-Whupping

                  MLB
                  Chris Thompson
                  A shell-shocked Carlos Martinez hands the ball to manager Mike Shildt after registering just two outs.

                  We Need A Restrictor Plate For Pitchers

                  MLB
                  Craig Goldstein and Patrick Dubuque
                  Dave Roberts removes Scott Alexander from a Dodgers game in May.

                  More Like Stephen Hamburger

                  MLB
                  Chris Thompson
                  Stephen Strasburg looks bummed as he leaves the field following another injury.

                  What Is Dealing, And What Is Not

                  MLB
                  Albert Burneko
                  Walter Johnson grips what looks like a cut fastball in 1925.

                  White Sox Seating Area, Dedicated To Beloved Longtime Employee, Rededicated To Disliked Short-Term Employee

                  MLB
                  Lauren Theisen
                  Tony La Russa

                  Team USA’s Preliminary Roster Is A Damn Symphony Of Baseball Guys

                  Olympics
                  David Roth
                  Matt Wieters, seen here catching for the Cardinals in a 2019 game.

                  Tony La Russa Should Just Stay In His Office

                  MLB
                  David Roth
                  Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa, seen here trudging towards the pitcher's mound.

                  I Want To See The Dang Throw!

                  MLB
                  Albert Burneko
                  Chas McCormick thrown out at home in the bottom of the 10th by Joey Gallo

                  What Are They Doing To The Baseballs, With Will Leitch

                  Podcasts
                  David Roth
                  Jarred Walsh of the Angels seen here getting frustrated after striking out, or remembering he's on the Angels.

                  I Wonder If The Rockies Regret Dealing Nolan Arenado Yet

                  MLB
                  Lauren Theisen
                  Nolan Arenado rounds third base

                  Mookie Betts Tagged Outrageously In Dick And Balls

                  MLB
                  David Roth
                  Mookie Betts an instant before something bad happens to him.

                  Bob Short Still Stinks

                  Senators Week
                  Dave McKenna
                  President Nixon holds "a frank exchange of views" with a young basefall fan at the Washington Senators' Opening Day game versus the New York Yankees at RFK Stadium

                  Here’s Yet Another Baffling, Unreviewable Call From An Umpire

                  MLB
                  Dan McQuade
                  Dan McQuade

                  Rob Manfred Has No Feel

                  MLB
                  Craig Goldstein
                  MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, seen here in Cooperstown, being weird.
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