After flirting with the .400 mark, Babe Ruth, the man who would rewrite the baseball record books, won his only batting title.
“Connor is the King of Batters and the most impressive specimen in baseball today.” — Sporting Life, 1886 Barry Bonds broke Hank Aaron’s career home run record.
Babe Ruth left his mark on the game like no other. He was an overgrown kid, an ungovernable force who swept his way through the sporting world, dominating headlines every year after he became a Yankee until his death nearly three decades later.
What are the odds that George Springer will get thrown out trying to steal second base in the ninth inning with two outs tonight in Game Seven
In 1930 the new York Yankees signed Babe Ruth to a contract that paid him the princely sum of $80,000. Ruth was overjoyed. A reporter pointed out
This remarkable photo shows Babe Ruth taking batting practice at the Polo Grounds in New York on April 23, 1935. The occasion was opening day against the
At spring training in Bradenton in 1935, Babe Ruth didn’t see any point in going north with the Braves. But ultimately, he did go and as a
Even in the 1920s before the advent of cable news channels and social media, when you were the most famous athlete in America, your health was front
Under a warm summer sun, fans strained to catch a glimpse of two of baseball’s greatest stars battling each other. Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth, once tough competitors on the baseball field, were at it again. But this competition did not take place on a diamond – the battle occured instead on the rolling hills of a golf course.
On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron broke the most famous record in sports. When he did, history was made, and it’s still being felt 50 years later.
The game of baseball has produced a wide array of legendary players. If you love baseball, you should get acquainted with the best baseball players of all time.
When Babe Ruth went down on strikes in an exhibition game in Chattanooga in 1931, it was at the hand of a pitcher described as having “a swell change of pace,” as well as a “mean lipstick.”
Baseball is one of the jewels of American sports. Unlike certain American sports, baseball is popular in countries such as Japan and Cuba. It is a game steeped in tradition and incorporated into American sporting culture. Some of the game’s most significant and notable figures, such as Babe Ruth, have crossed the international landscape.
Hal Chase was a master instigator, bad teammate, and a criminal who nested himself among gamblers who conspired to throw the World Series. He survived in pro baseball because he was a brilliant defensive player. But, eventually his nefarious actions caused his banishment from organized baseball for betting against his own teams.
With spring training just around the corner, it’s time to sit down and start thinking about who could be named MLB MVP in 2024. The AL and NL MVP races both have the potential to be closer than they’ve been in a long time, with dozens of names to seriously consider. Today, we’ll be narrowing it down to the three most likely candidates in each league, and what they bring to the table.
MLB did enjoy a regular season attendance unseen for the last six years. However, the good came with the bad, as the 119th Fall Classic fell to a record-low audience, as detailed by Deadline in this article.
Nothing sums up the USA more than a trip to watch the ballgame. Baseball is America’s pastime with a storied history dating back more than 150 years. At its best, it provides heart-stopping drama on the field, and the food from the concourses isn’t bad either. It’s all about picking the best spot out of the 30 MLB stadiums. Here is our guide to the best venues for watching a baseball game.
Gary Sheffield never cared much what people thought of him. Now, that may be backfiring on the former All-Star slugger. In the latest results of the Baseball Hall of Fame voting by the writers, Sheffield fell shy of gaining election in the 10th and final time his name will be on that ballot.
Observers insist Dick Redding could throw a baseball at least as fast as Walter Johnson. Yet, the color of his skin kept him from proving it in the white major leagues.
The Baseball Hall of Fame honors and immortalizes the legacy of Major League Baseball by celebrating the best players in the game. In this article, we’ll navigate the criteria for selecting the players for the Hall of Fame. It’s those standards that have shaped the composition of the institution and our understanding of baseball in the process.
A look at the myths, legends, and origin stories of baseball.
Home runs are the cherry on top of this delicious sport, turning ordinary games into unforgettable experiences. So, grab your peanuts, crank up your enthusiasm, and let’s take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to witness these jaw-dropping feats of power hitting.
The history of sports is filled with teams that have experienced remarkable success. Yet none has been as consistently dominant as the New York Yankees. Renowned for their enduring success, the Yankees have secured an astonishing 27 World Series Championships and 40 American League pennants. More than just the titles, what sets the Yankees apart is their legacy of producing the world’s most prodigious sluggers.
The Greatest Players in Baseball History: Some of the Most Iconic Figures
For over a century, the World Series has captivated fans around the world with its thrilling games, iconic moments, and unforgettable champions. And with World Series 2023 on the horizon, it’s time to take a look at the history, the contenders, and the drama that make this tournament so special.
Who had the most hits in Major League Baseball in the 1930s? This baseball list looks at the top ten for that decade.
The 2023 Major League Baseball season will start on March 31. This year, fans will see many new or amended rules. A few of these new rules could radically alter the way the game is played and enjoyed.
When he was finally expelled from Major League Baseball, Kingman had hit more home runs than all but 18 players in the history of the game. But his legacy was less about the swings that sent a baseball over fences, and more about his swings that whiffed.
Todd Helton’s batting accomplishments, in Denver AND away from Colorado, are more than enough to make him a Hall of Famer
Can online baseball affect the real game? What impact will these games have on spectators’ experiences of sports? Does it create a new audience for baseball? Let’s find out