baseball history
From Boudreau and Rizzuto to Lindor and Seager: A History of 'Peak Shortstop' in Baseball
There have been exceptional shortstop moments before, like the American League of the late 1940s, when shortstops like Lou Boudreau and Vern Stephens muscled up and outhit their peers at other positions.
Rest In Peace To Ralph Branca, Whose Life Was Bigger Than One Pitch
Ralph Branca was a fine pitcher who threw the pitch that became "The Shot Heard 'Round The World." What defined his life was what came after all that.
Forgiving, Forgetting, And Bob Shawkey's 46-Year Yankees Exile
Bob Shawkey was one of the Yankees' first great aces during the team's golden age, and, for one year, a manager. He never quite forgave the team for the last part.
Throwback Thursday: Earl Weaver Arrives in October, Is Promptly Ejected
In 1969, legendary Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver wasn't yet a legend. He was just a guy managing in his first World Series. He got ejected, of course.
The Night The Griffeys Made Major League History, 25 Years Later
A great many things had to go right—and some spectacular obstacles had to be overcome—for Ken Griffey Sr. to wind up in the same lineup as his son. But it happened.
Routine Moments in Baseball History: Mike Brown Was an Angel
On one man's struggle to stay in the big leagues.
Routine Moments in Baseball History: Luis Tiant's Family Reunion
A Red Sox legend pitches in front of his father for the first time in 14 years.
Routine Moments in Baseball History: Being Bucky Fucking Dent
Before the home run that gave him his nickname, Bucky Dent was just another shortstop.
Routine Moments in Baseball History: Wamby Finds His Calling
On Bill Wambsganss and finding your place on the field.
Routine Moments in Baseball History: The Phillies' Long Years of Losing
It's difficult to describe the history of the Philadelphia Phillies, but let me give it a try: For a long, long time, they were very, very bad.
Routine Moments in Baseball History: Ron Oester Grinds Away
The Reds' longtime second baseman puts in a day's work.
Routine Moments in Baseball History: Gaylord Perry, Greased-Up Pitching Machine
Sure, he relied on cheating and deception to get the job done, but Gaylord Perry had one of the most amazing careers of all time.