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Stephen Strasburg looks bummed as he leaves the field following another injury.

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More Like Stephen Hamburger

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<p>Charles P. Pierce is a writer at <em>Esquire</em> and the author of four books, most recently <em>Idiot America</em>, and has been a working journalist since 1976. He lives near Boston with his wife but no longer his three children.</p>
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Charles P. Pierce

Atlanta Braves v Boston Red Sox

All Of A Sudden, The Red Sox Are Too Good To Be Angry With

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Barry Petchesky

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Marcell Ozuna Arrested And Charged With Choking And Hitting His Wife

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Albert Burneko

Walter Johnson grips what looks like a cut fastball in 1925.

Walter Johnson, Washington Senators

What Is Dealing, And What Is Not

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Patrick Redford

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Pirates’ Will Craig Turns Routine Grounder Into Horrific Masterpiece

Mike Shildt argues with Joe West while Giovanny Gallegos shows off the offending hat.

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Cardinals Manager Mike Shildt Calls Bullshit On MLB’s Handling Of Foreign Substances

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Lauren Theisen

Chicago White Sox v New York Yankees

White Sox Seating Area, Dedicated To Beloved Longtime Employee, Rededicated To Disliked Short-Term Employee

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Kelsey McKinney

Arizona Diamondbacks v Colorado Rockies

They Ruined The Damn Condiment Island

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Ray Ratto

Oakland Athletics team president Dave Kaval waving his team's flag during the 2020 playoffs.

The Oakland Athletics Take Trolling Back Twenty Years

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David Roth

Matt Wieters, seen here catching for the Cardinals in a 2019 game.

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Olympics

Team USA’s Preliminary Roster Is A Damn Symphony Of Baseball Guys

Dave McKenna

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Better Hate An Owner

Peter Angelos Couldn’t Stay A Hero Forever

Kalyn Kahler

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Dave Martinez’s Base-Stealing Meltdown Was Almost Perfect

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa, seen here trudging towards the pitcher's mound.

Tony La Russa Should Just Stay In His Office

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 18: Spencer Turnbull #56 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates with his teammates after a no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 18, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. The Tigers beat the Mariners 5-0. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers v Seattle Mariners

Maybe It’s Time To Stick An Asterisk On No-Hitters Against The Mariners

<div id=":g4.ma" class="Mu SP" title="January 26, 2021 at 2:34:42 PM UTC-5" data-tooltip="January 26, 2021 at 2:34:42 PM UTC-5"><span id=":g4.co" class="tL8wMe EMoHub" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/GoStevenGoldman">Steven Goldman</a> is a former BP editor-in-chief and current consulting editor. He is the author of the Casey Stengel biography <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Forging-Genius-Making-Casey-Stengel/dp/1574888749">Forging Genius</a> </i>and host of the long-running <a href="https://www.baseballprospectus.com/show/the-infinite-inning/"><i>Infinite Inning </i>podcast</a>, which sits at the crossroads of baseball, history, politics, and culture. His most recent book, which has an introduction by David Roth, is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Baseballs-Brief-Lives-Inspired-Infinite/dp/B0BBJTPGDF"><i>Baseball&#8217;s Brief Lives: Player-Stories Inspired by the Infinite Inning</i></a>.</span></div>
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Los Angeles Angels v Seattle Mariners

Who Gets To Decide When A Contract Is Bad?

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Tom Ley

Los Angeles Angels v Boston Red Sox

Shohei Ohtani Is In The Void

Chicago White Sox v Seattle Mariners

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Tony La Russa Mad About His Own Player Being Cool And Strong

Chicago White Sox v Minnesota Twins

Astudillo Versus Mercedes Was A Battle Of Brains And Brawn

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Manny Machado Hits Another Middle Infielder With A Bizarre, Sloppy Slide

Super Bowl LIV – San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs

Alex Rodriguez Finds Another Way To One-Up Derek Jeter

Chas McCormick thrown out at home in the bottom of the 10th by Joey Gallo

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I Want To See The Dang Throw!

Patrick Mazeika sticks out his tongue after walk-off fielder's choice

Baltimore Orioles v New York Mets

Patrick Mazeika Doesn’t Need Any Damn Hits To Be A King

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: A general view of RingCentral Coliseum during the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on April 04, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros v Oakland Athletics

The A’s Are Playing The Same Tired Old Dirge

Jordan Zimmermann celebrates his 2014 no-hitter against the Marlins

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No No-Hitter Ended Better Than Jordan Zimmermann’s

Colorado Rockies v St Louis Cardinals

I Wonder If The Rockies Regret Dealing Nolan Arenado Yet