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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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<p>Rob Mains is a writer at Baseball Prospectus.</p>


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Baltimore Orioles co-owner John Angelos seen looking into space at the press conference introducing Mike Elias as the team's GM back in 2018.

Baltimore Orioles Introduce Mike Elias – News Conference

John Angelos Speaks, Or Count The Number Of Things Wrong With This Paragraph

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Julio Rodríguez during the Chicago White Sox game, notably not geared up to play

Seattle Mariners v Chicago White Sox

Only The Fragility Of The Human Body Can Slow Down Julio Rodríguez

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Chris Thompson

Davey Martinez emerges from the dugout during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Nationals Finally Managed To Retain Some Guys

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Dallas Keuchel on the mound for the Minnesota Twins on August 6, 2023.

Arizona Diamondbacks v Minnesota Twins

Dallas Keuchel Approaches Perfection

Miami Marlins owner Jeffery Loria looks on during a game against the New York Mets at Marlins Park on June 27, 2017.

New York Mets v Miami Marlins

Jeffrey Loria Makes A Good Point

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Luke Raley rounds third to score his inside-the-park home run

Tampa Bay Rays v San Francisco Giants

Now This Is A Real Inside-The-Park Home Run

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A Mistake Is An Error

Pete Alonso high-fives his teammates in the Mets dugout after hitting a two-run homer against the Cubs on August 9, 2023.

Chicago Cubs v New York Mets

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Pete Alonso Emo Chat, With Lindsey Adler

A photo of Michael Lorenzen pointing to the sky after he pitched a no hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Washington Nationals v Philadelphia Phillies

Michael Lorenzen Is The Best Kind Of Welcome-To-Philly Story

Houston Astros v Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles Have Big Dreams And A Small Man In Charge

Pedro Grifol scuffles with Guardians coaches

Chicago White Sox v Cleveland Guardians

Losing Has Revealed The Rot At The Heart Of The White Sox

New York Yankees v Chicago White Sox

Aaron Boone Is Helpless

<div id=":g4.ma" class="Mu SP" title="January 26, 2021 at 2:34:42 PM UTC-5" data-tooltip="January 26, 2021 at 2:34:42 PM UTC-5"><span id=":g4.co" class="tL8wMe EMoHub" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/GoStevenGoldman">Steven Goldman</a> is a former BP editor-in-chief and current consulting editor. He is the author of the Casey Stengel biography <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Forging-Genius-Making-Casey-Stengel/dp/1574888749">Forging Genius</a> </i>and host of the long-running <a href="https://www.baseballprospectus.com/show/the-infinite-inning/"><i>Infinite Inning </i>podcast</a>, which sits at the crossroads of baseball, history, politics, and culture. His most recent book, which has an introduction by David Roth, is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Baseballs-Brief-Lives-Inspired-Infinite/dp/B0BBJTPGDF"><i>Baseball&#8217;s Brief Lives: Player-Stories Inspired by the Infinite Inning</i></a>.</span></div>
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Domingo German of the New York Yankees leaves the mound during a home game against the Chicago Cubs in July of 2023.

Chicago Cubs v New York Yankees

Underneath The Bottle

Orioles infielder Ramon Urias slides in under the tag of Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez in an Orioles win on August 4, 2023.

New York Mets v Baltimore Orioles

The Mets Have Unlocked The Basement

Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians is restrained by White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech after landing a heavy right hook to White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's jaw during a game on August 5.

José Ramirez And Tim Anderson Had A Real Fight, Not A Baseball Fight

Anthony Rizzo of the New York Yankees plays first base against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 30, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Anthony Rizzo Played For Two Months With A Brain Injury And Only He Noticed

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This Is So Stupid

The Ballad Of The Austin Weirdos’ Only Win

Justin Verlander of the Mets leaves the mound during his win against the Washington Nationals on Sunday, July 30.

Washington Nationals v New York Mets

You Have To Know How Bad You Actually Are

St. Louis Cardinals v Chicago White Sox

The White Sox Stop Trying, Claim They Will Soon Try Again

Shohei Ohtani celebrates with his Angels teammates

Los Angeles Angels v Detroit Tigers

The Angels Are Going To Try

God Only Knows What This Means For The Angels

Bryce Harper makes a forceout at first base

Philadelphia Phillies v Cleveland Guardians

Bryce Harper Knows His Way Around First Base

Colorado Rockies v Miami Marlins

Johnny Cueto Is The Marlins’ Silver Lining

Shintaro Fujinami, in profile, adjusts his cap during an appearance with the Oakland A's on July 16.

Minnesota Twins v Oakland Athletics

Shintaro Fujinami Is Trying To Find The Feel

Elly De La Cruz Is Not Like Other Baseball Players

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