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When’s the 30 for 30 on the 2014 Detroit Tigers?

Congrats to the Atlanta Braves on winning the World Series! Congrats to Freddie Freeman! That man deserves everything. Congrats to Ozzie Albies, Mike Fiers, Jeff Mathis, Austin Riley, Will Smith, and especially congratulations to Drew Smyly! Read more…

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Thom Brennaman still doesn’t get it: Born on third base and wondering why he’s back at first now

Thom Brennaman has been a lousy broadcaster for years. Lucky to get a job as a play-by-play man because his dad Marty was one of the best of all time, Thom got his voice plus his start from his father, but proved to be as mediocre as so many silver spooners before him. Read more…

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Deadspin predicts: Teams that will improve, or regress, in the second half

The All-Star Game has come and gone. The American League continues to wreck the Senior Circuit year-in, year-out, and it’s abundantly clear that Vladdy Jr., Shohei Ohtani, and Liam Hendriks are the coolest dudes in the sport. Now, the attention turns to the second half of the season. Will the teams at the top stay… […]

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Nick Castellanos has mastered the untimely home run

Cincinnati’s Nick Castellanos has arguably been the Reds’ best hitter this season. He leads the team in batting average, OPS, RBI, and WAR. He’s hit some timely home runs. He’s 22 for 73 (. 301) with runners in scoring position. He’s been a phenomenal ballplayer for the Reds ever since he first set foot in […]