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Lauren Theisen

Cody Bellinger robs a possible Fernando Tatis Jr. home run

The Dodgers Will Not Make Way For The Padres Just Yet

Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees hits a grand slam

Sorry, But The Yankees Are The Good Guys

Patrick Redford

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Tommy La Stella #3 of the Oakland Athletics makes a great catch on a ball hit by Adam Engel #15 of the Chicago White Sox as Ramon Laureano #22 and Mark Canha #20 watch him in the fifth inning of Game Three of the American League wild card series at RingCentral Coliseum on October 01, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The Oakland A’s Overcame A Monstrous Dinger, Wildfire Smoke, And Being The Oakland A’s To Finally Win A Damn Series

Interim manager Sandy Alomar Jr. #15 removes starting pitcher Shane Bieber #57 of the Cleveland Indians from the game during the fifth inning after giving up a two run homer

Aaron Judge Shattered Shane Bieber’s Aura Of Invincibility

Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez fails to handle the throw from shortstop Jorge Polanco

Perhaps The Twins Are Cursed To Lose Playoff Games Forever

David Roth

Salvador Perez congratulates his teammates, all of whom are somehow much smaller than him.

Salvador Perez Is Putting Up The Performance This Dumb Season Deserves

Colorado Rockies players celebrate after their win against the San Francisco Giants

The National League Is A Toilet That Still Needs To Be Unclogged

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Chris Thompson

Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer smiles during a pregame interview.

Trevor Bauer Should Just Admit It

Josh Donaldson crosses home plate and gets ejected for kicking dirt over it

Josh Donaldson Gets The Boot For Kicking Dirt On The Plate After Home Run Trot

Luke Voit #59 of the New York Yankees hits a three-run home run during the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium