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You DID Hear It From Us: There's Normal Gossip Merch

NEW NORMAL GOSSIP MERCH!

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after drawing a walk during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 16, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Milwaukee Brewers v Cincinnati Reds

Christian Yelich’s Powers Have Returned


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Dan McQuade in front of a march madness basketball court

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Dan McQuade

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 04: Manager David Ross #3 of the Chicago Cubs argues with home plate umpire Erich Baccus #12 after a call in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on July 04, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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David Ross Was Very Calmly Mad As Heck

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Chris Thompson

Maybe It’s A Bad Idea To Alienate Your Best Player In Order To Save Some Pocket Change

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Lauren Theisen

Milwaukee Brewers v Los Angeles Dodgers

The Brewers Look Shaken But Not Lost

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Patrick Redford

Dodgers sideline reporter David Vassegh goes down the Milwaukee Brewers' slide

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Media Meltdowns

The Brewers’ Slide Will Really Fuck Up A Sideline Reporter

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Ray Ratto

Milwaukee Brewers v Miami Marlins

It’s Important To Appreciate The Human Element In Baseball, Like An Ump Forgetting How To Count

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Tom Ley

Milwaukee Brewers v Philadelphia Phillies

Angel Hernandez Is Incredible

Freddie Freeman high fives Ron Washington

Division Series – Milwaukee Brewers v Atlanta Braves – Game Four

Everyone Is Fallible In October

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A Modest Rule Proposal: Cool Plays Should Be Unreviewable

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David Roth

Brewers reliever Devin Williams, seen here pumping his fist after getting an out against the Marlins in April.

Miami Marlins v Milwaukee Brewers

Defector Up All Night

It’s Not What You Want

Pitcher Aaron Ashby #26 of the Milwaukee Brewers tries to stay dry as he leaves the dugout as a thunderstorm moves through the area following the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 14, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan.

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The Brewers And Tigers Had A Stupid, Charming Pitcher’s Duel

Cincinnati Reds v Milwaukee Brewers

Ryan Braun’s Legacy Is A Poison Pill

I Appreciate Daniel Vogelbach’s Effort

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One Fan In This Conversation Is Much More Thrilled About It Than The Other

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Samer Kalaf

Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers is held back by Quintin Berry #23 of the Milwaukee Brewers after being ejected from the game by umpire John Libka #84 during the sixth inning at American Family Field on July 10, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Christian Yelich Was Furious, But John Libka’s Call Was Justified

Milwaukee pitcher Corbin Burnes throws a pitch in a game against the Minnesota Twins.

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