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Drew Magary

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay speaks during a Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor induction ceremony during halftime of a game against the Washington Commanders at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Washington Commanders v Indianapolis Colts

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Jim Irsay Can’t Meddle With The Colts Anymore, But His Kids Can

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Tom Ley

A dejected Brenton Doyle #9 of the Colorado Rockies sits on the ground after a go-ahead two run home run off the bat of Alec Bohm of the Philadelphia Phillies flew over his glove in the eighth inning at Coors Field on May 19, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

Philadelphia Phillies v Colorado Rockies

Rockies Fans’ Best Hope Might Be More Losses

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Dan McQuade

In a still from A Boy Named Charlie Brown, Snoopy dreams he is a World War I-era fighter pilot fighting against the Red Baron

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This Is So Stupid

Rockies: While Other Cartoons Are Zany, Snoopy Reminds Us Of The Horrors Of World War I

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Ray Ratto

Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort, left, during batting practice before the opening day game against the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Colorado Rockies vs The Athletics

The Colorado Rockies Can’t Even Lose Right

A fan sits alone in the purple row of seats that are exactly on mile above sea level during a game between the Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 23, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Houston Astros 8-6.

Houston Astros v Colorado Rockies

Which Towering Dinger In Denver Is Jerry Dipoto Actually Talking About?

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Chris Thompson

Bradley Blalock of the Rockies tries to throw a baseball while sliding on his butt.

Bradley Blalock

The Rockies Are Bad At Every Part Of Baseball

Manager Bud Black #10 of the Colorado Rockies looks on before the game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on April 11, 2025 in San Diego.

Colorado Rockies v San Diego Padres

Bud Black Has Either The Best Or The Worst Job In Baseball

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David Roth

he Colorado Rockies mascot performs before the MLB Spring Training baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies on February 22, 2025 at Salt River Fields.

MLB: FEB 22 Spring Training Diamondbacks at Rockies

There Is Something Like Baseball On

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Colorado Rockies pitcher Cal Quantrill (47) and Boston Red Sox catcher Reese McGuire (3) exchange words as Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) and Colorado Rockies catcher Jacob Stallings (25) try to separate them, during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, CO on July 24, 2024.

MLB: JUL 24 Red Sox at Rockies

Cal Quantrill Starts Benches-Clearing Brawl With Extremely Specific And Informed Trash Talk

Hensley Meulens #31 of the Colorado Rockies poses for a photo during the Colorado Rockies Photo Day at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Friday, February 24, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Colorado Rockies Photo Day

There Are Several Reasons Not To Let Anyone From The Colorado Rockies Into An Airplane Cockpit

Jon Gray #22 of the Texas Rangers pitches in the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game One of the World Series at Globe Life Field on October 27, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

World Series – Arizona Diamondbacks v Texas Rangers – Game One

Longtime Haters Of The Colorado Rockies Are Real Quiet Right Now

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Lauren Theisen

Atlanta Braves v San Francisco Giants

Please Let Ronald Acuña Do His Job In Peace

A message on the Camden Yards scoreboard that says "BEE DELAY: 5 MINUTES"

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Bees Buzz Baltimore Bullpen, Bother Buff Baseball Bros

Colorado Rockies v Miami Marlins

Johnny Cueto Is The Marlins’ Silver Lining

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Barry Petchesky

DENVER, CO - JULY 16: Alan Trejo #13 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates after hitting a walk-off home run to beat the New York Yankees in the eleventh inning at Coors Field on July 16, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alan Trejo

New York Yankees v Colorado Rockies

John Flaherty And The Yankees Would Both Like That Inning Back

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Patrick Redford

Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies runs on the field as the benches clear in the seventh inning of a game at Coors Field on May 14, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Bryce Harper Has Had It With The Entire Concept Of The Colorado Rockies

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Rockies Mascot Avoids Clean Double Leg Takedown, Assailant Avoids Capture [UPDATE: Captured]

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Samer Kalaf

Daniel Bard #52 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates after completing the ninth inning of a game with a win against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field on July 3, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.

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What Are The Rockies Trying To Accomplish?

Milwaukee Brewers v Colorado Rockies

Rockies Set New Standard For Worst Nepotism Hire

San Francisco Giants v Chicago Cubs

The Rockies Are Just Out There Doing Stuff

Colorado Governor Jared Polis, dressed like a child, sits with Rockies owner Dick Monfort at a home game in June 2021.

San Diego Padres v Colorado Rockies

The Rockies Are Doing Less Than The Least

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Infinite Replay

The Lightning Strike That Rewired My Brain

German Marquez #48 of the Colorado Rockies leaves the game after allowing three home runs by the San Diego Padres during the seventh inning at Coors Field on August 17, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.

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Padres Fail To Beat Pitcher With Diarrhea

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Giri Nathan

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Rockies Conclude That Fan Did Not Shout Racial Slur, Was Beckoning Mascot Named Dinger

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Nolan Arenado’s Return To Colorado Meant Something

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