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Jose Altuve stands without his hat in the field, looking unhappy

Championship Series – Houston Astros v Boston Red Sox – Game Four

I Would Like To Forgive The Astros One Day

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Tom Ley

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Look At This Grouch

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Kyle Schwarber #18 of the Boston Red Sox hits a grand slam home run against the Houston Astros in the second inning of Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 18, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Championship Series – Houston Astros v Boston Red Sox – Game Three

The Astros Need To Get Something, Anything, From Their Rotation

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Lauren Theisen

Championship Series – Boston Red Sox v Houston Astros – Game Two

Jake Odorizzi Took His Sweet Time Giving Up A Grand Slam

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Ray Ratto

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 05: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox watches his two run home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning of the American League Wild Card game at Fenway Park on October 05, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Wild Card Round – New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox

It Got Late Early Out There For The Yankees

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Samer Kalaf

Jose Iglesias #12, Xander Bogaerts #2, Rafael Devers #11 and Kyle Schwarber #18 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate after a 7-5 victory against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on October 03, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Boston Red Sox v Washington Nationals

AL Wild-Card Race Ends With Absolutely No Chaos

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Patrick Redford

during a game at Marlins Park on July 27, 2017 in Miami, Florida.

Cincinnati Reds v Miami Marlins

Joe West, Protagonist Of Baseball, Celebrates Looming Retirement By Ruining Game

Minnesota Twins v Boston Red Sox

Chris Sale Is Back Doing That Thing He Does

Tampa Bay Rays v Boston Red Sox

So Much For That Magical Red Sox Season

New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox

Things Somehow Got Worse For The Yankees

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Barry Petchesky

BOSTON, MA - JULY 22: Hunter Renfroe #10 of the Boston Red Sox is congratulated by Matt Barnes #32 after his game-winning sacrifice fly in the 10th inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on July 22, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

If George Were Alive, This Would’ve Killed Him Again

Boston Red Sox v Tampa Bay Rays

Garrett Richards Is What A Sticky-Stuff Casualty Looks Like

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Charles P. Pierce

Atlanta Braves v Boston Red Sox

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<p>Paul Kix is an author, entrepreneur, and occasional podcaster. His writing has appeared in places like The New Yorker, GQ, ESPN, and The Wall Street Journal.</p>


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New York Yankees Workout

Parenting Lessons From An Ill-Advised Trip Into The Yankee Stadium Bleachers

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Complaining About Boston’s New Piss Jersey Might Just Be Pissing In The Wind

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Alex Cora makes a stupid face as manager of the Boston Red Sox, back before he was fired for being a cheater.

Red Sox Rehire Alex Cora, HEY LOOK OVER THERE

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 09: Red Sox Manager Ron Roenicke looks on during Summer Workouts at Fenway Park on July 09, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox Summer Workouts

Red Sox Fire Ron Roenicke, Who Never Had A Chance


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