Okay okay, the broadcast was wrong. Or at least misleading.

If they meant “against teams that are CURRENTLY under .500” then it’s accurate — of all the White Sox’s opponents, only the Rays are currently under .500

But they have lost to a team that was under .500 at the time.

No no I’m saying it should be way MORE wins, they’ve beaten themselves at least a dozen times this year.

Wait WHAT?!

Crew chief Andy Fletcher said they missed the call on Judge’s slide.

“On the field we got together and did the best we could to come up with a correct answer. After looking at it on replay, it appears that the call was missed. It was an unnatural part of his slide.”

In today’s Windup:
- our short national nightmare is over: they’re fixing the baseball uniforms
- Masyn Winn’s infectious energy
- de-debunking (bunking?) a legend
- good week/bad week

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Someone send a $9 (+ tip) 20-oz. bottle of Dr Pepper to me please

I believe someone in the middle of this flag is refusing to let go of the middle to let it fully unfurl, and I truly respect their commitment to chaos.

It never did get unfolded and the game has resumed.

Shocking allegations (from me) on the Dot Race. Green Dot appears to have thrown the race. Had an insurmountable lead, then slowed to allow Blue to, in fact, surmount that lead. Will report more when details become available.

Elly De La Cruz is on pace for history, the A’s are interesting, some interesting roster considerations in Houston and Baltimore, and Steve Sax speaks about his son’s legacy, all in today’s Windup!

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I have not been this excited for a movie since I was an extra in Any Given Sunday (but also that’s an ominous comparison because I didn’t make the final cut and also I hated the movie (possibly related)).

Anyway! Redeem my hope, Eephus movie!!!

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Today’s Windup:

- a 1.33 ERA gets you bumped from the Phillies rotation these days
- injuries to Blake Snell and Cody Bellinger
- a “Tony Romo” moment in the Reds booth
- a reason to root for the White Sox

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Watching Phillies/Reds as I write. Couple thoughts:

- Elly De La Cruz is officially my favorite player to watch

- Fernando Cruz’s sinker is filthy (h/t C. Trent Rosecrans)

- When Brent Suter is on, he pitches like an antagonistic puppet master

These have been 1am Reds thoughts

In today’s Windup:

- front-office survey to determine the best in the game
- Ken Rosenthal on the O’s comeback king Albert Suárez
- the DBacks offense / Mariners pitching are soaring
- Alex Burg (Giants bullpen catcher) is OK after a scary moment in SF

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Welcome to N. Texas!! Here are our seasons:

HOLY (11/15-2/28): pray that ERCOT doesn’t fail

SIREN (3/1-5/15): weather lures you outside, pollen waits to murder you

HELL (5/15-10/15): it’s over 100°

TORNADO (10/15-11/15): Tornado season is lovely!! (except for the tornadoes)

In today’s Windup:
- thoughts on Boone ejection
- Ken Rosenthal on Mookie at SS
- Jared Jones’ success in Pittsburgh
- Bernie Williams plays the NY Philharmonic

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Real stat: the all-time postseason batting average leaders are

- Turkey Stearnes (.417)
- Steel Arm Davis (.375)

(Hank Aaron is third, at .362)