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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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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Samer Kalaf

Reds pitcher Sonny Gray rubs his butt against the mound during Sunday's game.

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Sonny Gray Self-Reports Gunk On His Pants, Rubs His Butt On Pitcher’s Mound

Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers is held back by Quintin Berry #23 of the Milwaukee Brewers after being ejected from the game by umpire John Libka #84 during the sixth inning at American Family Field on July 10, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Christian Yelich Was Furious, But John Libka’s Call Was Justified

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Nick Castellanos socks the ball, probably during a memorial service or something.

Nick Castellanos Hit A Drive Into Deep Left Field, Which Is How You Know Something Grave Has Happened

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Wild Card Round – Cincinnati Reds v Atlanta Braves – Game One

Former Draft Bust Wins NL Cy Young Award

The statement from the Cincinnati Reds acknowledging Brennaman's resignation and calling him "a good man."

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This Is So Stupid

Reds Share Statement About Thom Brennaman, Hilarity Ensues As Here’s A Drive Into Deep Left Field By Castellanos And That’ll Be A Home Run. And So That’ll Make It A 4-0 Ballgame. I Don’t Know If I’ll Be Putting On This Headset Again.

Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer smiles during a pregame interview.

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Trevor Bauer Should Just Admit It

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Lauren Theisen

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Media Meltdowns

Thom Brennaman Is Sorry For Saying The Word “Fag,” And Not Much Else

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