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Michael Hermosillo of the Angels makes a catch in foul territory during the 2020 MLB season, while a bunch of creepy stuffed teddy bears look on.

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“I Almost Wished There Was Someone There To Curse At Me”: Isolation And Triumph In MLB’s Plague Season

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 21: Shohei Ohtani #16 of Team Japan pitches in the top of the 9th inning during World Baseball Classic Championship between United States and Japan at loanDepot park on March 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

World Baseball Classic Championship: United States v Japan

Pitches Shohei Ohtani Threw To Mike Trout, Ranked

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Shohei Ohtani exultantly celebrating after getting the final out in Japan's victory over Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

The World Baseball Classic Showed The Sport Where To Find Its Joy

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A Mark Rothko painting, featuring his signature planes of color, on display in Munich's Kunsthalle in 2008.

Mark Rothko – Retrospective Exhibition

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Bob Nightengale Is Capturing The World Baseball Classic As Only He Can

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 20: Kensuke Kondoh #8 and Shohei Ohtani #16 of Team Japan celebrate after scoring on a three-run home run hit by Masataka Yoshida #34 in the seventh inning during the 2023 World Baseball Classic Semifinal game between Team Mexico and Team Japan at loanDepot Park on Monday, March 20, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

2023 World Baseball Classic: Semifinal Team Mexico v. Team Japan

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Big-Time Games Call For Big-Time Players

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Trea Turner socks a huge freaking dinger.

Trea Turner Is Now Also A God Of Dingers

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 15: Edwin Diaz #39 of Puerto Rico is helped off the field after being injured during the on-field celebration after defeating the Dominican Republic during the World Baseball Classic Pool D at loanDepot park on March 15, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

World Baseball Classic Pool D: Puerto Rico v Dominican Republic

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Mitch Bratt #28 of Team Canada looks on in the dugout during Game 6 of Pool C between Team Canada and Team USA at Chase Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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It’s Hard To Be A Youth At The World Baseball Classic

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 12: Salvador Perez #13 of Venezuela celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the second inning against Puerto Rico at loanDepot park on March 12, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

World Baseball Classic Pool D: Venezuela v Puerto Rico

Nobody Is Having More Fun At The WBC Than Venezuela

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