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James Wood is drenched in water after a Nationals win.

James Wood Will Mightily Thwap The Baseball In Whichever Direction He Pleases

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 13: Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners looks on while standing next to Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees at T-Mobile Park on May 13, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Dumper And Judge Are Bringing The Thrill In The MVP Race

BWOOP BWOOP BWOOP! Now The Red Sox Have Summoned A Mighty Lad

Jac Caglianone rounds the bases in spring training.

Red Alert! The Dinger-Starved Royals Have Promoted A Mighty Lad

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Jackson Merrill celebrates after hitting a walk-off home run.

Jackson Merrill Has Already Achieved Dude Status

Ernie Clement slugs a home run on a pitch at forehead height.

No Pitch Is Too High For The Courageous Of Heart

Shohei Ohtani smacks a 473-foot home run.

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James Wood Will Mightily Thwap The Baseball In Whichever Direction He Pleases

Dumper And Judge Are Bringing The Thrill In The MVP Race

BWOOP BWOOP BWOOP! Now The Red Sox Have Summoned A Mighty Lad

Red Alert! The Dinger-Starved Royals Have Promoted A Mighty Lad

James Wood Is A Special Case

Jackson Merrill Has Already Achieved Dude Status

No Pitch Is Too High For The Courageous Of Heart

Sunday’s Events Will Ring Out Through History

These Dang Reds Have Found Another Cool Guy To Squander

The Padres And Nationals Manufactured A Thrilling Summertime Rivalry Out Of Nothing At All

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