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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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Chris Thompson

A human cadaver positioned as if throwing a baseball at "Bodies...The Exhibition".

Interviews

An Astrophysicist Explains The Challenges Of De-Juicing The Baseball

Alex Cora makes a stupid face as manager of the Boston Red Sox, back before he was fired for being a cheater.

Red Sox Rehire Alex Cora, HEY LOOK OVER THERE

Marc Normandin currently writes on baseball’s labor issues and more at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marcnormandin.com/">marcnormandin.com</a>, which you can read for free but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/marcnormandin">support through his Patreon</a>. His baseball writing has appeared at SB Nation, Deadspin, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Sports on Earth, The Guardian, The Nation, and TalkPoverty.

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A back field at a MLB training facility in Glendale, Arizona.

Senne v. MLB Could Deliver Real Change For Minor Leaguers

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Brad Hand walks off after getting the last out of an exhibition game in Pittsburgh, in July.

Brad Hand Is A Bad Omen

Justin Turner grimaces after nearly hitting a home run in Game 6 of the World Series, while aware he'd tested positive for Covid-19.

Podcasts

Very Good Baseball And Exceedingly Bad Times, With Justin Ellis

Baseball Should Kill The Baseball

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Ray Ratto

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 07: Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred attends Game Two of the National League Division Series between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Globe Life Field on October 07, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Division Series – San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game Two

Is Rob Manfred Bad For Baseball?

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Lauren Theisen

Blake Snell #4 of the Tampa Bay Rays is congratulated by pitching coach Kyle Snyder and third base coach Rodney Linares after being taken out of the game

World Series – Tampa Bay Rays v Los Angeles Dodgers  – Game Six

Blake Snell Made Everybody Look Foolish, Especially His Manager

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Justin Turner of the Dodgers sits for team photo after testing positive for coronavirus midgame

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Justin Turner Tests Positive For COVID-19, Gets Pulled Midgame, Rejoins And Hugs Dodgers After World Series Win

Patrick Dubuque is a writer and editor at Baseball Prospectus.

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Manuel Margot after being tagged out (or not!) attempting to steal home in Game 5 of the World Series

Instant Replay And The Perils Of Baseball At The Atomic Level

Mike Zunino congratulates Peter Fairbanks, one of the Rays' 23 excellent relievers.

Getting Everything Right May Not Be Enough

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Tom Ley

League Championship – Atlanta Braves v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game Seven

Defector Up All Night

The Time Has Come To Drink Two Beers And Chat About Game 1 Of The World Series

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MARCH 26: The "Going to the World Series" sculpture by Harry Weber is seen in front of Globe Life Park, the prior home of the Texas Rangers on March 26, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers had to delay their March 31, 2020 debut opening of Globe Life Field after Major League Baseball postponed the start of its season due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

MLB Opening Day Postponed Due To Coronavirus

Do Not Go Gently Into The Football Time

Randy Arozarena of the Tampa Bay Rays rounds the bases after hitting a home run in Game 7 of the ALCS

Finally, The Tampa Bay Ray You Actually Need To Know

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Samer Kalaf

Houston Astros players sit in the dugout during Game 7 of the ALCS.

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The Houston Astros Are Now Free To Fuck Off

League Championship – Los Angeles Dodgers v Atlanta Braves – Game Four

Some Guy Named Bryse Wilson Went Toe-To-Toe With Clayton Kershaw And Won

Max Muncy of the Dodgers celebrates a grand slam in Game 3 of the NLCS.

The Dodgers Pounded The Braves Flat As A Pancake, And It Ruled

Rob Mains is a writer at Baseball Prospectus.

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Joe Morgan with fellow Reds legends Pete Rose, Barry Larkin, and Johnny Bench at the 2019 MLB All-Star Game.

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Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros can't catch Jose Altuve's throw

League Championship – Tampa Bay Rays v Houston Astros – Game Three

The Rays Made The Plays That Jose Altuve No Longer Can

Brusdar Graterol #48 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates as he walks to the dugout

League Championship – Atlanta Braves v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game One

Brusdar Graterol Makes It Look Easy

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Let's Remember Some Guys

When Teddy Higuera Was King, And Other Guys To Remember

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Five Years Later, There Are Still Problems With MLB’s Domestic Violence Policy

Cody Bellinger robs a possible Fernando Tatis Jr. home run

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The Dodgers Will Not Make Way For The Padres Just Yet

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

Division Series – New York Yankees v Tampa Bay Rays – Game One

Sorry, But The Yankees Are The Good Guys

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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)

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