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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 15: Steven Kwan #38 and Amed Rosario #1 of the Cleveland Guardians react after scoring in the ninth inning to win the game against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Two Fans Victimized By The Cleveland Goddamned Guardians Work Through Their Feelings

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Brandon Marsh exults wetly after doubling in the Phillies' NLDS win against the Braves.

It Is Not Going To Make Sense

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The AL Central Keeps Finding Ways To Be Grotesque

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Austin Hedges, On Unfavorable Replay Review: Inequality Plagues Our World Today

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 14: Carlos Correa #4 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 14, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

The AL Central Disgusts Me

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Josh Naylor Hit A Hell Of A Lot Of Homers For The Guardians Last Night, Which Certainly Proves Something

Patrick Redford

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 23: Oscar Mercado #35 of the Cleveland Guardians is restrained as fans throw debris on the field following Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees walk off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium on April 23, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

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Cleveland Guardians

Two Fans Victimized By The Cleveland Goddamned Guardians Work Through Their Feelings

It Is Not Going To Make Sense

The AL Central Keeps Finding Ways To Be Grotesque

Austin Hedges, On Unfavorable Replay Review: Inequality Plagues Our World Today

The AL Central Disgusts Me

Josh Naylor Hit A Hell Of A Lot Of Homers For The Guardians Last Night, Which Certainly Proves Something

Yankees Fans Spoiled A Great Win By Being Huge Assholes

Introducing Steven Kwan, Your New Favorite Baseball Guy

Cleveland Guardians Is A Fine Name And The Backstory Is Even Better