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Michael Waters

TOLEDO, OH - JULY 01: Columbus Clippers player's ball caps are seen on the dugout bench during a regular season game between the Columbus Clippers and the Toledo Mud Hens on July 1, 2019 at Fifth Third Field in Toledo, Ohio.

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The Columbus Clippers Made Public Sports Ownership Work. Can Anyone Else?

Colin Deppen

Barnstormers' Jake Hoover (20) slides into second base after hitting a two run double against the York Revolution during first inning action of the home opener at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Friday April 29, 2022.

Why These Teams Got Left Out Of The Minor League Baseball Union

Marc Normandin

Amarillo Sod Poodles infielder Jordan Lawlar seen outlined against a bright blue sky in a game against the Frisco RoughRiders in September of 2022.

Major League Baseball’s Hubris Helped Lead To Minor League Baseball’s Union

David Roth

Amarillo Sod Poodles infielder Jordan Lawlar is congratulated by his coach after scoring a run in minor league game in 2022.

Podcasts

How The Minor Leagues Got Organized, With Emma Baccellieri

Jarrett Seidler

Jeffrey Paternostro

The minor league Tampa Tarpons, under manager Rachel Balkovec, stand for the national anthem in an April 2022 game.

To Form A More Perfect Union

Tom Ley

The MLBPA Wants To Unionize Minor League Baseball

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, seen here wearing reflective sunglasses at the 2022 All-Star Game.

Rob Manfred Doesn’t Even Have To Try

All Rob Manfred Can Do Is Lie About This Stuff

Barry Petchesky

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 16: Masyn Winn #1 of the St. Louis Cardinals fields the ball in the third inning during the 2022 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, July 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Masyn Winn Brought The Heat

Lauren Theisen

This Is So Stupid

Please Be Very Aware Of Any Justin Dean Throws Passing Through The Airspace Above You

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