For all his accomplishments in uniform, Gibson’s influence on the culture of baseball is often overlooked.
The 2020 season is the first time Major League Baseball has scheduled best-of-three playoff series. But it’s not the first time a three-game playoff has been used.
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.
Since 2015, baseball has suffered a succession of losses, stripping the game of an important senior class.
Less than a year after he was forced to leaved baseball due to illness, Lou Gehrig’s legacy was threatened by an ignorant sportswriter’s accusations.
Hall of Famer Lou Brock has died at the age of 81. Brock was an eight-time stolen base champion, and retired in 1979 with more steals than any player in history.
Watch an interview conducted from the dugout at new Arlington Stadium at the start of the 1972 season. Williams discusses the ballpark and the slugging of big Frank Howard.
The New York spotlight was perfect for the kid from California: the team was woeful, expectations were low, every fourth day all eyes were on him. He was “Tom Terrific.”
Since he debuted in the major leagues, Zack Greinke has been one of the singularly unique players in the game. He’s quirky, he’s talented, he’s cocky, he’s
If Sandy Koufax is in the Hall of Fame, why isn’t Johan Santana? The answer lies with the two p’s: perception and postseason. Koufax set strikeout records,
Usually when teams form a talented outfield they patch it together with young players. But the St. Louis Browns built their famous outfield in the 1920s from
The Colorado Rockies played their first game on April 4, 1993, at Shea Stadium. Unfortunately they faced Doc Gooden that day, one of the 100 greatest pitchers
When he was pitching in the minor leagues in 1999, Roy Oswalt hurt his shoulder, and might have torn something. A few days later he was checking
The 1979 season was the only time a manager decided to write Mario Mendoza’s name regularly into his lineup. Previously, Mendoza had been a light-hitting but helpful
An entertaining movie could be made about a trade that took place between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Oakland A’s on November 5, 1976. Yes, a baseball trade.
In less than two weeks the 2020 baseball season will (finally) begin. But it will be unlike any season we’ve ever seen in professional baseball. The league
Frank DiPino spent more than a decade in the big leagues, and he pitched in more than 500 games. He was a hard-throwing lefty and useful out
The web page for Kenesaw Mountain Landis on MLB.com, official website of Major League Baseball, makes no mention of prejudice or racism. The Most Valuable Player Award,
This is part of our series on the “Ultimate Franchise Players” in baseball history. These players are not necessarily the greatest players in franchise history. They are
This is part of our series on the “Ultimate Franchise Players” in baseball history. These players are not necessarily the greatest players in franchise history. They are
What do people want from Joey Votto? The answer to that question will tell you what they think of him. But he doesn’t give a damn.
You can watch a lot of baseball games and try to find a pitcher who was in the zone. You won’t find many who were more locked in than Doc Halladay was on October 6, 2010.
The greatest players in the history of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Be ready for lumber and old-time pitchers.
Cal Ripken Jr. rates as the best shortstop in baseball history according to our all-time rankings. He was a 19-time All-Star, two-time MVP, Rookie of the Year,
This is part of a series on the greatest players in the history of a franchise based on the advanced statistic called WAR (Wins Above Replacement). First
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
In many ways, professional baseball mirrors America, for the good and the bad. Just like the history of the United States, baseball history has been scarred by
The Baseball Hall of Fame has changed their veterans committee election rules like the political parties draw up congressional districts. The folks in Cooperstown have redrawn the
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
