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Miami Marlins v New York Mets

Jacob Young Kicked The Mets While They’re Down

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Chris Thompson

Brandon Lockridge and Julio Borbon of the Brewers laugh together.

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Fifty-Six Hits Is Too Damn Many

Dave Martinez looks bummed shortly before being fired.

Dave Martinez

The Nationals Should Quit Pretending

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Ray Ratto

ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 29: James Wood #29 of the Washington Nationals prepares to bat during the game between the Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Nicole Vasquez/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v. Los Angeles Angels

James Wood If They’d Let Him

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Samer Kalaf

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The Nationals Know What Goes Great Together: Dogs And Fireworks

James Wood in warmups

James Wood Is A Special Case

Jorge López

A Dangerously Bad Bullpen Is Everyone’s Problem

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With Two Hits, Rafael Devers Makes Dylan Crews Mayor Of Bozo Town

Rafael Devers

Spare A Thought For Baseball’s Poor Flailing Bozos

A much younger Juan Soto celebrates a dinger in the Nationals dugout.

Juan Soto’s Megadeal Ends A Long Goodbye

C.J. Abrams

Nationals End Season By Demoting Leadoff Hitter Who Was In A Casino Until 8:00 A.M.

James Wood celebrates

James Wood Sounds Like A Happy Future

Victor Robles blows a bubble gum bubble while swinging a bat.

Victor Robles blows a bubble

The Mariners Found A Keeper In Washington’s Refuse

James Wood

Merry James Wood Day To All Who Celebrate

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

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