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Why Major League Baseball's Visit to Cuba Matters
America has been obsessed with what was in Cuba at the expense of what is. Tuesday's game is a chance to change that.
Recovering Ballplayer Vol. 2: The Ballad of John Jaso
First John Jaso wasn't good enough defensively to play catcher. Then the position beat him up too badly to continue playing it.
How The Royals Won The James Shields Trade, And Everything Else
Two years ago, the Royals were crushed for trading their best prospects in a blockbuster deal. They won that trade, for the same reasons they'd later win it all.
Searching for Sports' Holy Grail
Injury prevention is the next frontier of advanced analytics, and everybody knows it. So why are there more injuries than ever?
Kevin Kiermaier Robs Home Run on Absurd Leaping Catch
Kevin Kiermaier saved a home run with a fantastic leaping catch at the wall and his pitcher was appreciative, even though he couldn't believe it.
Look at This Crazy-Ass Play Josh Donaldson Made During a Perfect Game
Josh Donaldson made a ridiculous leaping catch into the stands to record the first out in the eighth inning of a perfect game. Sadly the next batter ended the bid.
Washington Nationals Fan (Eventually) Triumphs in Gripping Battle with a Poncho
A hapless Washington Nationals fan waged war against his poncho last night and, eventually, emerged victorious.
Rays Minor League Team Cancels A-Rod "Get Juiced" Promotion
A Tampa Bay Rays minor league affiliate tried to make fun of A-Rod with a "Juiced Box" promotion and the Yankees put an end to it.
A Couple Tampa Bay Rays are Fluoride Truthers
A couple of Tampa Bay Rays believe water fluoridation is a scam that will kill you, or something.
The Incredible Comeback of Rocco Baldelli, Baseball's Lost Star
A mystery illness ended the promising baseball career of Rocco Baldelli, except that it didn't. He's still out on the field, this time around as a coach.
"The Man Who Passes the Sentence Should Swing the Sword": Your "Game of Thrones" Recap
In this week of Game of Thrones it's all about revenge, murder, and some weird sex stuff. And A-Rod, natch.
The Night Alex Rodriguez Saved Christmas
Alex Rodriguez hit two home runs and got the game-winning hit last night in a performance that saved Christmas.