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Lauren Theisen

Everybody Loves Vlad, Even The Men He Destroys

Albert Burneko

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homers against the Texas Rangers, April 10 2022

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sent A Baseball To Baseball Hell For All Time

Has Jorge Soler’s Home Run Hit The Ground Yet?

Ray Ratto

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates after hitting a two run home run off Triston McKenzie #24 of the Cleveland Indians in the fifth inning during game one of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on September 20, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Perez hit his 46th home run off the season setting a record for home runs by a catcher.(Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Salvador Perez

They Don’t Make ‘Em Like Salvador Perez Anymore

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Chris Thompson

Umpires check the bat of Nick Castellanos after he destroys the St.Louis Cardinals.

Cardinals Manager Mike Shildt Stops Game So Everyone Can Watch Nick Castellanos Embarrass Him

The Angels Are Done, Shohei Is Hurt, And Yet He’s Still Blasting Monster Dingers

Vlad Jr. socked a pair of huge dingers for the Blue Jays Monday night.

Vlad Jr. Is Smashin’ Baseballs

David Roth

Julio Rodriguez, seen here hitting a homer against a much more intimidating pitch than the one described in this post, in the Tokyo Olympics.

This Is What Happens When One Of Baseball’s Best Prospects Is Served A Meatball By A Position Player

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

Lucas Giolito looks bummed to have given up a big homer.

GunkWatch: We’ve Gunk-Beef On The Diamond

Lord Of The Long Ball Kyle Schwarber rounds the bases after another big fly.

What’s With This Damn Kyle Schwarber And All The Dingers!

Ronald Acuña Jr. crushes a ball to the moon.

Dinger Beauty Is A Joy Forever

Patrick Redford

An opposing batter takes a big cut against the Sacramento Solons during a game in 1975.