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The Dodgers Need A 75-Game Series
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Kathryn Xu
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The Astros Were Not About To Lose A Battle Of Bullpens
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Lauren Theisen
October 12, 2023
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The Negating Effects Of First-Half-Inning Run Scoring On Competitive Integrity And Entertainment Fidelity
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Kathryn Xu
October 11, 2023
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The Phillies Went For The Throat And Missed
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Lauren Theisen
October 10, 2023
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Podcasts
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David Roth
October 5, 2023
MLB
Did The Twins Transfer Their Demonic Energy To The Blue Jays?
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Lauren Theisen
October 5, 2023
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The Twins Regained Some Control Over Their Existence
108
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Lauren Theisen
October 4, 2023
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Miguel Cabrera, First To The Last
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Lauren Theisen
October 2, 2023
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Miguel Cabrera Was Always Worth It
133
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Lauren Theisen
September 29, 2023
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Kathryn Xu
September 28, 2023
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84
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Lauren Theisen
September 26, 2023
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Nick Castellanos Is The Phillies’ Himbo Hero
91
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Lauren Theisen
September 21, 2023
MLB
MLB Prospects Are Getting Promoted Faster Than Ever. Why?
108
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Zach Buchanan
September 20, 2023
Podcasts
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99
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David Roth
September 14, 2023
MLB
An “Old-Fashioned Pitchers’ Duel” Didn’t Always Mean What You Think
122
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Lauren Theisen
September 14, 2023
MLB
Joy Is Where You Find It, Even If That Means In St. Louis
88
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Ray Ratto
September 14, 2023
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Better Reds Than Dead
42
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Lauren Theisen
September 6, 2023
MLB
The Padres Are Ready For The Fork
128
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Chris Thompson
September 1, 2023
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Report: Prosecutors Now Investigating Two Official Complaints Against Wander Franco
109
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Tom Ley
August 31, 2023
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Late Summer Is For Spoilers
103
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Lauren Theisen
August 30, 2023
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New Era Of White Sox Baseball Begins With Helmet-Bonk Walk-Off
117
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Kathryn Xu
August 24, 2023
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The Power Of The Standing Ovation Has Healed Trea Turner
78
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Lauren Theisen
August 23, 2023
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