When Nolan Ryan walked off the mound for a final time in the major leagues, he knew it was the end. How did the orchestrator of seven
In the annals of sports poetry, few verses have resonated as deeply or endured as long as Franklin Pierce Adams’ “Baseball’s Sad Lexicon.” Penned in a moment
For more than 120 years, the winners of the American and National leagues have met to determine the champions of Major League Baseball. With the exception of
What do Harmon Killebrew, Harry Stovey, Johnny Bench, and Nelson Cruz have in common? They were all home run leaders for an entire decade.
Willie Mays was the first black player depicted on the cover of Baseball Digest.
Remembering Willie Mays, who was considered by many to be the best all-around ballplayer in baseball history.
In a remarkable career as a pitcher, Dizzy Dean carved a place in baseball history all his own. He was unaffected by stardom, a happy-go-lucky southern boy who grew to love wrist watches and tailored suits, but always remembered he grew up in the shadows of a hay wagon.
If you’re a baseball fan what could be better than to life in a home with a view of a ballpark? That’s a possibility thanks to an incredible transformation of an abandoned ballpark in Indianapolis at the former site of Bush Stadium.
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.
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.
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 traditional Quality Start goes back several decades. A Quality Start is awarded to a starter when he pitches AT LEAST 6 innings AND allows 3 earned runs OR LESS. But it has limits. That’s why we’ve created the Quality Quality Start or QQS. We use it to find the best starting pitchers, the pitchers who truly impact their team’s chances to win a game.
In which year were the greatest “baseball babies” produced?
Of the third basemen who were standouts in baseball history for a stretch of time, Clift may be the most unrecognized. But, for about ten seasons, toiling at the bottom of the American League standings, Clift was a valuable player, with no glaring weakness.
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.
Nashville may receive an MLB expansion franchise soon. Which means it’s a good time to look back at Biz Mackey, the Hall of Fame catcher who is likely the greatest pro baseball player to ever represent Nashville.
MLB’s next expansion team may be located in Salt Lake City. Here’s a history of professional baseball in that Utah city.
Brian McCann went from starring in high school in Georgia to playing behind the dish for the Atlanta Braves. He was a multiple All-Star, and a rare power threat at his position.
Adrian Beltré was an entertainer who happened to play baseball. He had a playful sense of humor, and in the three primary cities in which he played, Beltré became a fan favorite. One of the singular unique players of his generation, Beltré never forgot that he was playing a game.
After flirting with the .400 mark, Babe Ruth, the man who would rewrite the baseball record books, won his only batting title.
Five players who didn’t earn election to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024, but should have.
Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
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.
Stuffy McInnis was the best fielding first baseman in the American League for nearly a decade, and he was employed by two of baseball’s greatest dynasties.
Easter was physically impressive: 6’4 and close to 250 pounds. He looked like a defensive end instead of a baseball player. He was a hulking, left-handed power hitter and a bit of an enigma. Few people knew where he was from or when he was born, and ultimately when Easter met his maker in a violent manner, he still clung to his secrets.
From ugly ducklings to elegant swans: the Mets made such a quick transformation after being record-setting losers as an expansion franchise. In just their eighth season, the
Amongst MLB’s emerging talents, six players stand out for their exceptional performances during their debut season in 2023.
Billy Wagner is on the cusp of becoming the next relief pitcher elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame
Why the Hall of Fame shouldn’t change Andre Dawson’s plaque.