One of the most versatile and athletic ballplayers of the 1950s, Al Smith was a professional at the age of 17 in the Negro American League for
The sixth installment in a series that looks at the greatest players in franchise histories, based on Wins Above Replacement. 20. Jim Maloney Maybe only three or
There are now seven relief pitchers in the Baseball Hall of Fame, with the addition of Lee Smith via a special veterans committee election earlier this month.
Of the great shortstops, Larkin had the most complete skills: he could run as fast as Eric Davis, he had the strongest arm in a generation, and only Ozzie was better with the glove.
Whitey Herzog, a legendary figure in Major League Baseball, passed away on April 16, 2024. Known affectionately as “The White Rat,” Herzog left an indelible mark on the game, particularly through his innovative strategies that prioritized speed and defense.
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.
Playing in an astonishing four decades and across 24 seasons, Omar Vizquel turned the shortstop position into his own personal stage, showcasing agility, precision, and a knack for making the impossible seem routine.
In which year were the greatest “baseball babies” produced?
Both José Reyes and Garry Templeton were switch-hitting shortstops with speed and a strong arm. Both were good base stealers and both led the National League in triples a number of times. Both established themselves as stars in their early 20s, but each also had a knack for controversy.
MLB’s next expansion team may be located in Salt Lake City. Here’s a history of professional baseball in that Utah city.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have embarked on an exceptional journey over the past few years, establishing themselves as a formidable force in Major League Baseball. Their relentless pursuit of greatness has captivated fans and rewritten the record books, setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying 2024 season.
The passing of Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson at the age of 86 has robbed the world of one of the nicest people to ever live. Brooks was a treasure, first to his family and friends, and anyone who was lucky enough to meet him.
The tale of Yasiel Puig will most likely end up as the subject of a film someday. It has as many twists and turns as an epic drama, and would be as binge worthy as any HBO series. It’s nearly inconceivable what Puig went through to become a professional ballplayer in the United States.
A list of the best defensive shortstops in baseball since the 1890s. A sort of heavyweight champion list of the best to pick it up the middle.
The Dodgers have consistently been one of the top teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several years now, and this season is no different. From strong
Tony Oliva was hampered by injury often in the late part of his career, but it didn’t stop him from doing what he did best: hit a baseball.
In 1996, after a five-year absence, McGee came back to the Cardinals. He was 37, but he had some good baseball left in him, and he played four more seasons in Cardinal red.
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?
Can the Los Angeles Dodgers win the 2022 World Series?
We pick the best baseball player born every year since 1861.
The Baseball Hall of Fame has announced changes to their special Eras Committees election process.
Albert Pujols, Adam Wainwright, and Yadier Molina are all-time Cardinals greats.
These five players who failed to get into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022, will be elected eventually.
We pick an all-time roster made up of fictional baseball players from Hollywood movies. Roy Hobbs, Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez, Crash Davis, and more.
Here we are back with the second installment in a series called “Greatness Score,” a system I devised to help rate the candidacy of players for the
Once, when Max Scherzer was pitching in college for the University of Missouri, a teammate asked him during a game why he threw a fastball to a
There’s a famous line from one of the Peanuts cartoons where Linus is walking with Charlie Brown discussing the holiday season. Charlie is explaining how sad he
Nothing was ever the same again after George Hendrick dropped his drawers.
Eight pitchers have managed to win 100 games for TWO teams. All but two of them are in the Hall of Fame. All of them were great hurlers.
