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Andrew Vaughn and Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox exchange a fist-bump during the team's win on August 6, 2024. It was the White Sox's second win since July 10.

Chicago White Sox v Oakland Athletics

Why This Team Sucks: The August 7 Chicago White Sox

Mike Baumann #53 of the Seattle Mariners looks on during the game against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park on June 12, 2024 in Seattle.

Chicago White Sox v Seattle Mariners

Mike Baumann Is The MLB Trade Deadline’s Holy Vagabond

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Kathryn Xu

A 3D model of Jake Cave among his teammates is contorted beyond human bounds.

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MLB’s Gameday 3D Feature Turns A Walk-Off Win Into A Devil’s Dance

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Boston Red Sox v Los Angeles Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani Speaks In Dingers

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Wings Week

Baseballs Fly In Arlington, Almost As If They Had Wings

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Chris Thompson

Actors from "All My Children" at the Emmys.

All My Children

This Is So Stupid

Here Are Some MLB Draft Prospects Whose Names Would Be Right At Home On ‘All My Children’

Johan Rojas #18 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts in front of a fallen Tim Anderson #7 of the Miami Marlins after hitting a double.

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Down Goes Anderson

Heather Chen is a former Defector intern and the sports editor at the Columbia Daily Spectator. She loves hockey, photography, and the good ol’ state of Michigan.

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Citi Field scoreboard with NHL Trade Alert graphic on it

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The Mets’ Pride Night, As Witnessed By Someone Who Cared A Lot About The NHL Draft

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Merry James Wood Day To All Who Celebrate

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For Maximum Efficacy You May Wish To Dilute Your Shohei Ohtani Highlight Consumption

Jahmai Jones #14 of the New York Yankees reacts after being tagged out against the Baltimore Orioles during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium.

Baltimore Orioles v New York Yankees

If The Yankees Slow Down, The Bus Explodes

Willie Mays walking across the outfield at the Polo Grounds as a member of the San Francisco Giants during a 1962 game against the New York Mets.

Willie Mays Walking Across Field Inside Stadium

Willie Mays Was Baseball

David Hamilton #70 of the Boston Red Sox dives home safely as catcher Jose Trevino #39 of the New York Yankees moves to make a late tag.

New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox Have A Formidable Competitor In The Race To .500

Jeimer Candelario celebrates after hitting a home run

Cleveland Guardians v Cincinnati Reds

Jeimer Candelario Silenced The Hater

The Phillie Phanatic makes his way through the stands spilling popcorn on guests. Reading Fightin Phils lose 6-5 to the Hartford Yard Goats in a minor league Class AA baseball game at FirstEnergy Stadium on Monday, July 2, 2018.  Photo by Jeremy Drey

How Late Is Too Late To Get Popcorn At A Baseball Game?

Bryan Woo #22 of the Seattle Mariners throws in the first inning during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Los Angeles Angels v Seattle Mariners

Bryan Woo Thinks Walks Are For Dogs And Babies

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Detroit Tigers v New York Yankees – Game Two

Which Broadcast Has The Best View In Baseball?

MLB Makes A Convenient Example Of Several Gambling Bozos

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A photo of the baseball field and the scoreboard at Meji Jingu Baseball Stadium stadium in Tokyo. The night sky is a dark blue and, despite the rain, the outfield seats still hold a good number of fans. There's also a runner on second base.

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The Key To Having Fun At A Baseball Game Is Flying To The Other Side Of The World

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The White Sox Are Ready To Kick Someone’s Ass, Just Not At Baseball

Julio Rodríguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners looks on against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium on May 22, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Seattle Mariners v New York Yankees

The Mariners Should Be Better Than Good

Willi Castro #50 of the Minnesota Twins catches a home run sausage after hitting a two run home run during the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals.

Minnesota Twins v Washington Nationals

The Twins’ Summer Sausage Has Not Yet Expired

New York Mets v Cleveland Guardians

The Mets Are Worse Than Bad. They’re Tedious

Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs looks on from the dugout prior to the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs.

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Now Let Us Praise Shota Imanaga

New York Mets v Philadelphia Phillies

Toward A Better Or At Least Different Way Of Determining “Record Vs. Winning Teams”

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