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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Chicago Cubs  v Cincinnati Reds

This Is So Stupid

Is Today Aaron Harang’s Birthday? An Investigation

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

TORONTO, ON - MAY 22: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox comes in from right field and plays on the lip of the infield as the Red Sox emply a five-man infield with the bases loaded in the tenth inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on May 22, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts

Boston Red Sox v Toronto Blue Jays

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Analytics Aren’t Why Baseball Is Worse

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A Chicago Cubs player seen here exulting in the presence of The Distraction logo.

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Talking Epic Owners, Soft-Tissue Injuries, And Other Baseball Hazards, With Meg Rowley

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For One Season, Rheal Cormier Was Lights Out

Justin Turner grimaces after nearly hitting a home run in Game 6 of the World Series, while aware he'd tested positive for Covid-19.

Very Good Baseball And Exceedingly Bad Times, With Justin Ellis

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Albert Burneko

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 27: Justin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers and his wife Kourtney Pogue, hold the Commissioners Trophy after the teams 3-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game Six to win the 2020 MLB World Series at Globe Life Field on October 27, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

World Series – Tampa Bay Rays v Los Angeles Dodgers  – Game Six

It’s Not Justin Turner’s Fault

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Is Today Aaron Harang’s Birthday? An Investigation

Analytics Aren’t Why Baseball Is Worse

Talking Epic Owners, Soft-Tissue Injuries, And Other Baseball Hazards, With Meg Rowley

For One Season, Rheal Cormier Was Lights Out

Very Good Baseball And Exceedingly Bad Times, With Justin Ellis

It’s Not Justin Turner’s Fault

Talking Van Life And The Conspiracy Theory Singularity With Anna Merlan

When Teddy Higuera Was King, And Other Guys To Remember

The Art Of The Live Sports Broadcast Is In Danger

Frank Talk About Parsley, With Tim Marchman

Thom Brennaman Is Sorry For Saying The Word “Fag,” And Not Much Else