A Cincinnati native, lifelong Reds fan, father of 3 boys and husband of one wife. My favorite ballpark has to be the living history museum that is Fenway Park. I've traveled to about half of the current MLB ballparks, plus a few others that are no longer with us like Shea, Turner Field, and Old Yankee Stadium. I started Ballpark Savvy to make your next ballpark trip more fun and affordable.
Jake Cain
A Cincinnati native, lifelong Reds fan, father of 3 boys and husband of one wife. My favorite ballpark has to be the living history museum that is Fenway Park. I've traveled to about half of the current MLB ballparks, plus a few others that are no longer with us like Shea, Turner Field, and Old Yankee Stadium. I started Ballpark Savvy to make your next ballpark trip more fun and affordable.
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake Cain1923: Yankee Stadium Opens On April 18, 1923, Yankee Stadium welcomed a record-breaking crowd for its inaugural game, numbering over 74,000 enthusiastic baseball fans. The legendary Babe Ruth christened “The House That Ruth Built” with a timely three-run homer, propelling the Yankees to victory over long-time rivals, the Boston Red Sox, with a final score of 4-1. This momentous event marked the beginning of a new era for …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake Cain1929: Babe Ruth Marries Claire Hodgson In an early morning ceremony designed to deter the spotlight, baseball icon Babe Ruth wed actress Claire Hodgson. Demonstrating his flair for the dramatic, the following day, Ruth celebrated his marriage with a home run, acknowledging his new bride with a hat tip as he rounded the bases in front of an adoring crowd. 1934: Casey Stengel’s Managerial Debut The tenure of …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainFrank Chance: 1900’s Frank Chance was a dominant force at first base for the Chicago Cubs in the 1900s. Known for his performance as the Cubs’ player-manager, he led them to four National League pennants and two World Series titles in this decade. Nicknamed “The Peerless Leader,” Chance was a strategic mind and a skilled first baseman, becoming a key component of the “Tinker-to-Evers-to-Chance” double play combination. Endowed …
Explore the pinnacle moments of Steve Carlton’s MLB career, from his record-setting strikeouts to leading the Phillies to World Series glory. Delve into his journey to 4,000 strikeouts, historic wins, and the strategic brilliance that solidified him as a baseball legend.
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainMajor League Baseball has seen an array of dominant starting pitchers over the decades, each leaving their mark on the sport in their own era. Though admittedly, it’s tough to compare the numbers of a dead ball era pitcher like Cy Young to those of a modern player like Randy Johnson as the standards and expectations of pitchers have changed so much. So we thought it would be …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainIn the storied annals of baseball history, few characters loom as large as Ty Cobb, whose competitive ferocity on the diamond was matched only by the tempestuousness of his off-field escapades. As baseball historian Andrew Martin recounts, one particular event from 1914 stands out, not merely for its absurdity but for the potential ramifications it bore on Cobb’s storied career—all over the price of a fish. Quick Summary …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake Cain1908: Mills Commission Credits Doubleday With Baseball’s Invention In a notable decision on April 2, 1908, the Mills Commission, headed by Abraham G. Mills, credited Abner Doubleday with the creation of baseball. The commission declared that Doubleday formulated the essential rules of baseball in 1839 in the small town of Cooperstown, New York. This attribution played a significant role in Cooperstown later becoming the home of the Baseball …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake Cain1914: Rube Waddell’s Passing Rube Waddell, a unique character of the game known for his unparalleled left-handed pitching, passed away on April 1, 1914. He lost his life to tuberculosis, following efforts to help during a disastrous flood in Kentucky. His colorful legacy, marked by his vibrant antics and exceptional skill on the mound, remains etched in baseball history. 1963: Duke Snider Returns to New York Baseball legend …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake Cain1909 Contract Jumping Suspension In a decisive move to maintain integrity within baseball, the National Commission clamped down on players who walked away from signed contracts. Athletes found to have breached their agreements faced a hefty five-year suspension. Furthermore, those who opted to play in renegade leagues not sanctioned by organized baseball were slapped with an additional three-year ban, intensifying the consequences for “contract jumping” and deterring players …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake Cain1944: Branch Rickey’s Surplus Player Pool Proposal In the midst of World War II, Branch Rickey, the innovative mind behind the modern farm system and the integration of Major League Baseball, proposed an idea to address the potential drafting of players classified as unfit for military service. His vision entailed creating a shared reserve of these “4F” status players to ensure baseball’s continuity during the manpower shortages. Although …
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