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The 81-81 Red Sox Weren’t The Most Mediocre Team Of The Season

Boston Red Sox 2B Vaughn Grissom slides to home plate past the tag by Tampa Bay Rays C Logan Driscoll in the third inning.

The Red Sox Have A Formidable Competitor In The Race To .500

David Hamilton #70 of the Boston Red Sox dives home safely as catcher Jose Trevino #39 of the New York Yankees moves to make a late tag.

Toward A Better Or At Least Different Way Of Determining “Record Vs. Winning Teams”

This Is So Stupid

NHL Workbook Quiz No. 23: Panthers Vs. Senators

Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Florida Panthers protects himself from Zack MacEwen #17 of the Ottawa Senators during the third period at Canadian Tire Centre on November 27, 2023.

An Unsuccessful Attempt To Prove How Weird The Phillies Offense Is

Kyle Schwarber warms up, wearing what appear to be Oakley wraparounds.

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