Few Red Sox All-Stars have elicited as much controversy as Mo Vaughn. An MVP, Vaughn was either loved or hated in New England. There didn’t seem to be an in-between.
Who was the greatest third baseman of all-time? Most would say Mike Schmidt. But in 1969 on MLB’s 100th anniversary, the pickings were slim and strange.
Fred McGriff was born in Tampa in 1963. At that time, the only professional baseball in that part of the country was minor leagues or spring training competition. But, by the time McGriff had become a home run champion and All-Star in Major League Baseball, pro ball was in his hometown.
When Don Baylor debuted with the Baltimore Orioles, he was compared to Frank Robinson. Eventually, like Robby, Baylor won an AL Most Valuable Player Award.
If you’re new to Dota 2 or looking to improve your support play, there are some tips and tricks that can help you dominate your lane. By mastering the basics of support play, you can help your team secure early kills, control the map, and win team fights.
Every year, many aspiring athletes in America strive to play baseball at the college level due to its immense popularity. However, getting a baseball scholarship can be very competitive, as only a limited number are available.
While it’s true that some baseball players play in the Major Leagues until they are in their 40s, the time to appreciate what they bring to the game is now. Here are four players baseball fans should treasure before they retire.
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.
If you have ever played a baseball game or watched it on TV, you might already know that timing is everything as players have to estimate, coordinate, use their motor skills.
Should Las Vegas pay to build a ballpark for the A’s?
We all know how tempting it is to bet, especially on your favorite team. But we also know that many emotions are involved, and they influence wagers in many different ways.
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.
Colleges have baseball teams that consistently win championships and can plummet the next big star into ultimate success with the right training and guidance.
How do current economic trends impact baseball and the future of the sport?
Who was the most popular Twin of all-time? It comes down to Harmon Killebrew, Bert Blyleven, Kirby Puckett, Torii Hunter, Joe Mauer, and Kent Hrbek.
Jim Northrup’s triple provided the winning runs in Game 7 of the 1968 World Series, and he didn’t want to hear any opinions otherwise.
In the late 1930s, MLB actually used a non-white baseball in a handful of regular season games.
One of the fun things about diving into baseball history is finding stories that humanize men who are now only numbers on a career record to us. For Fred Clarke and Fred Tenney, theirs was an animosity that erupted into a physical confrontation more than once.
After four brief cups of coffee with the team, the Houston Astros discarded John Mayberry at the 1971 Winter Meetings, trading him to Kansas City. The beefy
“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.
Who was the greatest Red Sox second baseman: Dustin Pedroia or Bobby Doerr?
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 mood was funereal in the Montreal Expos clubhouse at Olympic Stadium on Monday, October 19, following a 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series.
The most memorable aspect of Comiskey Park was a giant scoreboard in center field that was topped with pinwheels that lit up, spun, and “exploded” with sparks when a Chicago batter hit a home run or the White Sox won.
But Horner struggled with injuries in his major league career and never got to the 500-home run mark. Or the 300-home run mark, for that matter. But he frequently showed the ability that made so many baseball experts excited about his future.
Throughout the history of the game, there have been some truly remarkable managers who have gone down in history as some of the most talented of all time. Let’s take a look at some of the most talented managers in baseball of all time, and what made them so famous.
What was the secret that helped Walter Johnson throw so much harder than his contemporaries?
Could Julio Rodriguez be better than Ken Griffey Jr. was, and lift the Mariners to the World Series?