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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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Enter Our Raffle To Win A Visit And Home-Cooked Meal From Drew Magary

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Lauren Theisen

Oakland Athletics v Seattle Mariners

Cast Off The Tyranny Of The Official Scorer

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Chris Thompson

Juan Soto’s Season Has Been A Huge Bummer

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Barry Petchesky

PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 20: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on against the Chicago Cubs during the game at PNC Park on June 20, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Pittsburgh Pirates

The Oneil Cruz Show Is Here

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Tom Ley

Los Angeles Angels v Seattle Mariners – Game Two

Mike Trout’s All Better Now

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Kathryn Xu

Houston Astros v Texas Rangers

Luis Garcia And Phil Maton Accomplished An Actually Unique Baseball Feat

Cincinnati Reds v Arizona Diamondbacks

Tommy Pham Says “About 100 People” Thanked Him For Being A Fantasy Football Psycho

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Ray Ratto

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 15: Aaron Judge #99 and Clay Holmes #35 of the New York Yankees celebrates after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 at Yankee Stadium on June 15, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

My Homer Editor Assigned Me This Blog On How Good The Yankees Are

Texas Rangers v Chicago White Sox

We Should Make An Engine Powered By White Sox Base Stealers

Cincinnati Reds v San Diego Padres

Life's Rich Pageant

Dear God, Tommy Pham Might Release The IR Rules

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Rally Bird Thwarted By Phillies Bullpen

Kansas City Royals v San Francisco Giants

What Sort Of Mind Chooses Royals-Giants?

Orlando Cabrera throws the ball to try and turn a double play as Marcus Thames slides

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The Lost Takeout Slide Of 2006

Detroit Tigers v Chicago White Sox

It’s Getting Worse For Tony La Russa And The White Sox


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Dan McQuade

Braves rookie Michael Harris II runs out a hit in a home game.

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Defending Champs Call Up Kid Who Just Turned 21, And He’s Been Great So Far

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MAY 15: Manager Joe Maddon #70 of the Los Angeles Angels signals the bullpen to make a pitching change against the Oakland Athletics in the bottom of the seventh inning at RingCentral Coliseum on May 15, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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Joe Maddon Rally Mohawk, Never Unveiled

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Cleveland Indians v Baltimore Orioles

Angelos v. Angelos Lawsuit Alleges Orioles Are Going Country

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The Javy Báez Experience Is Always Full Of Surprises

Seattle Mariners v Chicago White Sox

Tony La Russa Was Wrong And Mad

Bryce Harper and the Phillies celebrate after a Harper home run

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The Phillies May Never Lose Again

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JUNE 07: Joan Adon #60 of the Washington Nationals throws a pitch during the second inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on June 07, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Miami Marlins

Let Joan Adon Chase Immortality, You Cowards

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Kelsey McKinney

Two baseball fans watch the Oakland Athletics play the Texas Rangers

Oakland A’s Attendance Dwindles To Historic Lows

Major League Baseball Is More Boring Than Ever

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The Angels Have Tried Everything And They’re Still Losing

Los Angeles Angels v Philadelphia Phillies

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The Angels Stink And Joe Maddon Has Paid The Price

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Patrick Redford

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Who’s Stroking Out On First?

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Samer Kalaf

A detail of the Tampa Bay Rays pride burst logo celebrating Pride Month during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Tropicana Field on June 04, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida.

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Rays Pitcher Who Didn’t Wear Pride Patch Hides Behind Jesus

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