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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Kathryn Xu

Randy Arozarena #56 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his walkoff walk as Julio Rodríguez #44 jumps on home plate.

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The Mariners Find Catharsis In A Walk-Off Walk

Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after hitting a two run home run against AJ Smith-Shawver #32 of the Atlanta Braves.

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Well Well Well, Not So Bad To Have A First-Round Bye Now, Is It

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Lauren Theisen

The Detroit Tigers celebrate after beating the Astros

Wild Card Series – Detroit Tigers v. Houston Astros – Game Two

They Let The Cats Get Hot!!

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Patrick Redford

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros points to his foot after grounding out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 17, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Houston Astros v San Diego Padres

Jose Altuve Ejected For Showing Feet

Ronel Blanco #56 is walked off the field by Joe Espada #19 of the Houston Astros after being ejected in the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics.

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The Gunk Inspectors Have Nabbed Ronel Blanco And Seized His Glove

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José Altuve

Hold Off On Judging The Floundering Astros, Or Judge Away!

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David Roth

Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco strikes a prayerful gesture after getting the last out of his no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 1, 2024.

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The More Random The Pitcher, The Better The No-Hitter

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Albert Burneko

Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco, mid-pitch, against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 1, 2024.

Wow! Blue Jays–Astros No-Hitter!

Evan Carter of the Texas Rangers celebrates in the clubhouse after beating the Astros in Game 7 of the ALCS.

Championship Series – Texas Rangers v Houston Astros – Game Seven

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