When Stinky Met Pujols
Be honest: Your inner 8-year-old has been waiting for a moment very much like this ever since Albert Pujols cracked the majors in 2001.
A heartfelt thanks to readers Dan and Dave for the photograph, which is brilliantly composed. Note the felicitous arrangement of the young girl seated atop Stinky's shoulders, just upwind from our friend in the Pujols jersey.
I can think of only one thing that might've improved the photo, and it is this: someone in a Rollie Fingers throwback jersey.
* * * * *
That's all for now. Thanks for your continued support of the fun little omnium-gatherum known as Deadspin. I'm in love with modern moonlight:
Latest
A Radical NBA Draft Proposal That Could End Tanking for Good
Sun Feb 22 2026
What Bruce Meyer’s Promotion Means for the 2027 MLB Lockout
Sat Feb 21 2026
Three MLB Futures Picks to Beat Los Angeles Dodgers in 2026
Sat Feb 21 2026
Why the NBA's New Anti-Tanking Ideas May Backfire
Fri Feb 20 2026
New England Patriots Have Major Needs After Super Bowl Loss
Fri Feb 20 2026
Latest Betting
- Friday NBA Odds & Best Bets: Feb. 20th Top Basketball Betting Picks
- MLB AL West Future Betting Picks: Totals, Pennant Winner, and More
- College Basketball Thursday Picks: Feb 19th Best Betting Predictions
- Genesis Invitational Best Betting Picks: Scottie Scheffler Headlines Return to Riviera
- NBA Betting Picks for Thursday Feb. 19th’s Return From All-Star Break
- Best 2026 American League Central Season-Long Future Betting Predictions
- Tuesday Feb. 17th College Basketball Betting Picks and Predictions

