James Simmons

Born and raised in the sticks of rural Nebraska, now high stepping through the city streets of Houston, Texas.

Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after his two run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning in game 4 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 12, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers: Mookie Betts stat justifies his salary

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Manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros takes the ball from pitcher Yimi Garcia #93 taking Garcia out of the game against the Oakland Athletics in the bottom of the seventh inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 24, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Yimi Garcia needs left off postseason roster

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Zack Greinke #21 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Globe Life Field on August 29, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Zack Greinke with Cy Young numbers in one category

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Cesar Valdez #62 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium on August 4, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles: Cesar Valdez, from penthouse to outhouse

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VERO BEACH, FL - CIRCA 1992: Pitcher Pedro Martinez #37 of the Montreal Expos pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a Major League Baseball spring training game circa 1992 at Holman Stadium in Vero Beach, Florida. Pedro played for the Expos from 1994-97. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Montreal Expos: Building a team to keep the franchise in town

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Brock Holt #16 of the Texas Rangers blows a bubble between pitches while playing against the Kansas City Royals at Globe Life Field on June 26, 2021 in Arlington, Texas.(Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Texas Rangers: Brock Holt sets record of dubious distinction

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Myles Straw #3 of the Houston Astros bats against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 24, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Myles Straw a casualty of organizational depth

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Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Gerrit Cole gets closure after dominating former team

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Adam Eaton #12 celebrates after scoring a run off a sacrifice fly by Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox in the seventh inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on July 6, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The White Sox defeated the Twins 4-1. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox finally see error in their ways with Adam Eaton

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 29: Rich Hill #14 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches in the third inning during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 29, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays: Rich Hill with epic meltdown in dugout

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Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres hits a home run in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds on June 17, 2021 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Tonight's game is the first game of the season at full capacity for fans at Petco Park. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres: Manny Machado no-doubter gets classic reaction

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Jake Bauers #10 of the Cleveland Indians celebrates his home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 19, 2021 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners: Jake Bauers great fit for what team is trying to do

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Jarred Kelenic #10 of the Seattle Mariners at bat during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park on May 28, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners: Jarred Kelenic demotion is a catch 22

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Josh Reddick #22 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates with Josh Rojas #10 after hitting a two-run, walk-off double in the 10th inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field on June 01, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. Diamondbacks won 6-5. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks: Veteran outfielder not to be taken lightly

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Starting pitcher Robbie Ray #38 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at TD Ballpark on April 30, 2021 in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

The Toronto Blue Jays tapped into Robbie Ray at right time

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Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros connects on his eighth inning three run home run against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 06, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Jose Altuve haters will boo all season

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