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Chris Thompson

Max Scherzer grimaces his way through a third goop check.

Joe Girardi’s Corncobbing Highlighted A Delightful Night For Sticky-Stuff Enforcement

<a href="https://twitter.com/Dwayne_Media" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dwayne</a> is a baseball fan from Atlanta, Georgia.

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An illustration of Braves owner John Malone.

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Better Hate An Owner

John Malone Hasn’t Really Thought About It

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Lauren Theisen

Chicago Cubs v New York Mets

Jacob deGrom Will Strike Out 20 If His Body Lets Him

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David Roth

Gerrit Cole of the Yankees rubs up a baseball, with what we can presume is nothing at all, just a normal thing you do with your hands.

No League Cleans Up Its Own Mess Worse Than Baseball

Baltimore Orioles’ #29 Pete Incaviglia (R) is safe

Paul O’Neill Forgets A Guy

Gerrit Cole, seen here looking uncomfortable on the mound, if notably less uncomfortable than he seemed when asked whether he cheats.

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Podcasts

Napoleonic Wars, Baseball Cheating, And Pandemic Television, With Michael Schur

Jake Fraley leaps to rob a walk-off home run.

10 Uninterrupted Minutes Of FRAYHAYLAYYYYY, Sure

Chicago Cubs  v Cincinnati Reds

This Is So Stupid

Is Today Aaron Harang’s Birthday? An Investigation

Patrick Dubuque is a writer and editor at Baseball Prospectus.

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Giovanny Gallegos, seen here not being bothered about whatever sticky stuff he does or doesn't have on his glove.

The Dirty Little Secret About Breaking The Rules

Ronald Acuña Jr. crushes a ball to the moon.

Dinger Beauty Is A Joy Forever

A shell-shocked Carlos Martinez hands the ball to manager Mike Shildt after registering just two outs.

Cardinals Pitcher Carlos Martinez Takes An All-Time Ass-Whupping

<a href="https://twitter.com/cdgoldstein">Craig Goldstein</a> is the editor-in-chief of Baseball Prospectus and the co-host of <a href="https://www.baseballprospectus.com/show/five-and-dive/">the Five &amp; Dive podcast</a>.



Patrick Dubuque is a writer and editor at Baseball Prospectus.

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Dave Roberts removes Scott Alexander from a Dodgers game in May.

We Need A Restrictor Plate For Pitchers

Stephen Strasburg looks bummed as he leaves the field following another injury.

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More Like Stephen Hamburger

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Walter Johnson grips what looks like a cut fastball in 1925.

Walter Johnson, Washington Senators

What Is Dealing, And What Is Not

Chicago White Sox v New York Yankees

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Matt Wieters, seen here catching for the Cardinals in a 2019 game.

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Team USA’s Preliminary Roster Is A Damn Symphony Of Baseball Guys

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa, seen here trudging towards the pitcher's mound.

Tony La Russa Should Just Stay In His Office

Chas McCormick thrown out at home in the bottom of the 10th by Joey Gallo

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I Want To See The Dang Throw!

Jarred Walsh of the Angels seen here getting frustrated after striking out, or remembering he's on the Angels.

What Are They Doing To The Baseballs, With Will Leitch

Colorado Rockies v St Louis Cardinals

I Wonder If The Rockies Regret Dealing Nolan Arenado Yet

Mookie Betts an instant before something bad happens to him.

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Mookie Betts Tagged Outrageously In Dick And Balls

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President Nixon holds "a frank exchange of views" with a young basefall fan at the Washington Senators' Opening Day game versus the New York Yankees at RFK Stadium

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Senators Week

Bob Short Still Stinks

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Here’s Yet Another Baffling, Unreviewable Call From An Umpire

<a href="https://twitter.com/cdgoldstein">Craig Goldstein</a> is the editor-in-chief of Baseball Prospectus and the co-host of <a href="https://www.baseballprospectus.com/show/five-and-dive/">the Five &amp; Dive podcast</a>.

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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, seen here in Cooperstown, being weird.

Rob Manfred Has No Feel

Vlad Jr. waves to fans after his team beat the hell out of the Washington Nationals.

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Vlad Jr. Did Some Primo Smashing

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