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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

Baseball? More Like Ruleball

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Lauren Theisen

Jean Segura has water poured on him by his teammates

Miami Marlins v Philadelphia Phillies

A Jersey Flip Is Unsatisfying But Jean Segura Tried His Best

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Barry Petchesky

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 05: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees doubles in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on September 05, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v New York Yankees

Aaron Judge Is Carrying The Juiceless Yankees

MLB Court Filing Says Umpire Ángel Hernández Is An Unaccountable Jerk

San Diego Padres v San Francisco Giants

The Padres Have A Month To Avoid Humiliation

Tyler O'Neill rounds the bases after hitting a home run

Atlanta Braves v St. Louis Cardinals

Oh Christ, It’s Getting Late And The Cardinals Are Hot Once Again

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David Roth

A man sitting on a beach at the Jersey Shore in 2020. He's got a lot of space, which is how you know the photo was from 2020.

Re-opening Continues Across Densely Populated New York And New Jersey Areas

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Sun, Fun, Dread, And The Mets

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Albert Burneko

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Aristides Aquino Unleashed The Throw Of The Year, And They Let Us See It

Justin Verlander pitching against the Mariners in June of 2022.

Seattle Mariners v Houston Astros

Justin Verlander Really Might Reach Baseball’s Dumbest, Coolest Round Number

Milwaukee Brewers v Los Angeles Dodgers

The Brewers Look Shaken But Not Lost

Mark Canha celebrates his home run with Pete Alonso

New York Mets v Philadelphia Phillies

Please Be Careful When Celebrating Dingers!

Pitch-Tipping Savant Alex Bregman Is Inspiring The Rise Of The Intentional Balk

MLB Umpires Association Emerges From Cave To Correct The Record

Detroit Tigers v Cleveland Guardians

The AL Central Keeps Finding Ways To Be Grotesque

Austin Hedges, On Unfavorable Replay Review: Inequality Plagues Our World Today

I Am Begging The Los Angeles Angels To Please Just Lose In Normal Ways

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Kathryn Xu

Chicago White Sox v Tampa Bay Rays

Simply Throw Your Best Pitch A Lot

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Ray Ratto

Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres looks on during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies June 23, 2022 at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

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The Fernando Tatis Jr. Drama Has Only Just Begun

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Patrick Redford

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Clown-Ass Umpiring Brings Little League World Series Qualifier To Sudden, Unjust Ending

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 14: Carlos Correa #4 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 14, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Minnesota Twins v Seattle Mariners

The AL Central Disgusts Me

Mets closer Edwin Diaz, smiling on the mound during a save against the Marlins in July of 2022.

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