MLB Polemics: The Steroid Era of Baseball and What Happened to Players Like Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, and Mark McGwire?
The Steroid Era, a term coined for the period from 1994 to 2004, marked a controversial chapter in Major League Baseball.
The Steroid Era, a term coined for the period from 1994 to 2004, marked a controversial chapter in Major League Baseball.
For much of his career, the Giants slugger was juiced up with performance-enhancing drugs, which made many of his accomplishments questionable.
Though Barry Bonds hit the most home runs ever recorded in a single season back in 2001, Aaron Judge’s record should be recognized as the real one, according to the author.
For the first decade of his career, Bobby Bonds seemed destined for Cooperstown. But then it fell apart.
Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds have both been swept off the Hall of Fame ballot after failing to earn election in ten tries due to PED allegations.
From Willie Mays to Barry Bonds, the Giants have had some of the game’s greatest players wear their uniform and, for that reason, are loved by many.
Curt Schilling fell 16 votes shy of election in his 9th year on the ballot. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens are still well below where they need to be to get elected to Cooperstown. See the complete results here first.
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.
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.
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.
One of the problems of being really good when you’re young is that expectations are set very high. That’s what happened to Mike Trout. He had arguably the best first five seasons of any position player, all before his 25th birthday. But now, as he navigates his 30s, the outfielder is facing the reality of being human.
Here’s the incredible lineup for the San Francisco Giants all-time team.
The NCAA serves as a springboard for many young baseball players. They master their skills during their college years, linking up with scouts of professional baseball teams.
“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.
The Greatest Players in Baseball History: Some of the Most Iconic Figures
Baseball is often regarded as “America’s favorite pastime.” And while the title may or may not fit, one thing is for certain. Since its inception, the game has won the hearts and minds of the American people. Major League Baseball is one of the biggest sports organizations in the world, and the second biggest in the USA (only topped by the National Football League).
Todd Helton’s batting accomplishments, in Denver AND away from Colorado, are more than enough to make him a Hall of Famer
Former slugger Fred McGriff, who hit 493 home runs and drove in 1,550 runs in a 19-year career, has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by a special committee.
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
Albert Belle finds his name on the Today’s Game ballot for the Hall of Fame. Will the former slugger get support from the voters?
One man’s choice for greatest moments in baseball history.
If Albert Pujols reaches 700 home runs before his career clock strikes midnight, it will be an important milestone for baseball history. Here’s why.
Can Aaron Judge break the American League single-season home run record?
We pick the best baseball player born every year since 1861.
Did David Ortiz stop using performance-enhancing drugs in 2003 after he failed a test? Or did he use them throughout his Hall of Fame career?
We select an all-time team from those who played under famed baseball manager Dusty Baker.
The Baseball Hall of Fame has announced changes to their special Eras Committees election process.
The Baseball Hall of Fame has elected David Ortiz, former designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox.
These are the nine biggest baseball stories you’ll be fascinated by in 2022. From the labor strife to Trevor Bauer to the return of Buck Showalter.
We examine the Hall of Fame case of former outfielder Bobby Abreu