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World Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v. New York Yankees – Game Five

Shohei Ohtani Reverse Tungsten-Arms His Way Into A World Series Ring

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: Tommy Edman #25 of the Los Angeles Dodgers scores the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly by Mookie Betts #50 during the eighth inning of Game Five of the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

World Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v New York Yankees – Game 5

The Humble Sac Fly Wins Championships

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Ray Ratto

Alex Vesia of the Los Angeles Dodges runs in from the bullpen at Dodger Stadium during Game 2 of the 2024 World Series.

World Series – New York Yankees v. Los Angeles Dodgers – Game Two

There Was No Relief From, Or For, The Dodgers Bullpen In This World Series

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David Roth

Teammates celebrate with "Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler (21), left, after winning the World Series. Game 5 of the World Series against the Yankees at Yankees Stadium in New York City Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

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The Dodgers Did It The Weird Way

Gleyber Torres of the Yankees celebrates his eighth-inning homer in Game 4 of the 2024 World Series while rounding the baes at Yankee Stadium.

World Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v New York Yankees – Game 4

A World Series Of Unexpected Heroes Just Minted A Few More

Will Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers tags out Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees at home plate.

World Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v New York Yankees – Game 3

If This World Series Ends In A Sweep, I Will Launch The Yankees Into The Sun

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Samer Kalaf

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani sustains a shoulder injury while trying to seal second base during the seventh inning of the Dodgers' 4-2 win over the Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series

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Ah Shit, Shohei Ohtani Messed Up His Shoulder

Freddie Freeman points his bat at the sky in the foreground while various Dodgers fans watch his game-winning grand slam home run and freak out in the background. This was from Game 1 of the 2024 World Series, at Dodgers Stadium.

World Series – New York Yankees v. Los Angeles Dodgers – Game One

That’s How You Start A World Series

Giancarlo Stanton of the Yankees grimaces/smirks after a strikeout in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians during Game Four of the ALCS.

Championship Series – New York Yankees v Cleveland Guardians – Game 4

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There’s No Rutgers Football In The Champagne Room

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Barry Petchesky

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Let Me Push The Win Button

Manager Dave Roberts celebrates with bench coach Danny Lehmann, right, as the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after defeating the New York Mets 10-5 to win game 6 of a National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the New York Mets 10-5 to win game 6 of a National League Championship Series.

History Is For The Dead And The Boring

Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers returns to the dugout after winning Game 4 of the NLCS.

Championship Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v. New York Mets – Game Four

Dodgers Lifehack: Just Don’t Chase, Dummy

Max Muncy of the Los Angeles Dodgers watches his home run sail out to right field in Game 3 of the NLCS in New York.

Championship Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v New York Mets – Game 3

The Dodgers Are More Than Advertised

Mark Vientos rounds first base after hitting a grand slam

New York Mets defeated the New York Mets 7-3 to win game 2 of the NLCS.

Mark Vientos Blew The Dodgers Away

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ryan Brasier (57) hands the ball to manager Dave Roberts as he is taken out of the game one of the National League Division Series game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 5, 2024.

MLB: OCT 05 NLDS Padres at Dodgers

It Takes A Village To Pitch A Shutout

San Diego Padres mascot Swinging Friar poses with a "Beat LA" sign

Division Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v. San Diego Padres – Game Three

Don’t Underestimate The Power Of Spite

Jurickson Profar #10 of the San Diego Padres makes a jumping catch into the crowd to rob a home run during game two of the National League Divisional Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 6, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

Division Series – San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game 2

Jurickson Profar Got In Dodgers Fans’ Heads

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Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after winning the NL West Division against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on September 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers

Everything We’re Looking Forward To In The 2024 MLB Playoffs

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers after hitting a single against the San Diego Padres in the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium.

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Shohei Ohtani Ends His Season Dismantling The Entire Concept Of The Decimal System

Jake Cronenworth #9 of the San Diego Padres watches after throwing the ball to first base as part of a triple play as Enrique Hernández #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers ducks.

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The Padres Found The Coolest Way To Clinch

MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a two-run home run, his 50th of the season, during the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on September 19, 2024 in Miami, Florida. Ohtani is now the first MLB player to have at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in the same season. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers v Miami Marlins

Shohei Ohtani Is Playing A Sport Of His Own

MLB: APR 03 Padres at Dodgers

Dodgers Announcers Enjoy “Tipsy”

Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after hitting a three run home run in the tenth inning against the Los Angeles Angels.

Los Angeles Dodgers v Los Angeles Angels

The Angels Walked Shohei Ohtani To Face Mookie Betts. What Happened Next Will Shock You.

Shohei Ohtani watches the ball after hitting a home run

Tampa Bay Rays v Los Angeles Dodgers

There’s Nothing More Beautiful Than A Shohei Ohtani Home Run

Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals takes the field in the second inning during the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Monday, August 12, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Kansas City Royals v. Minnesota Twins

An Only Moderately Disgusted Overview Of MLB’s Wild Card Races

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