I live and work in Los Angeles, enjoying the sports scene with baseball being a constant love throughout his life. Dodger Stadium is easily my favorite to attend with its rich history and classic Southern California aesthetic. Connect with Matt on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-brown-639532aa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">LinkedIn</a>.
Matthew Brown 
Last Updated: October 15th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe 1970s were a dynamic time in baseball. We saw some of the greatest ever toe the rubber in marquee matchups. It's a pretty fun debate to talk about who the greatest from that decade was. They come in all shapes and sizes with different repertoires to showcase. Let's go through this list of the best of the decade and see who comes out on top. 10. Tom …
Last Updated: September 24th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe National Baseball Hall of Fame is the hardest hall of fame of any sport to get into. I know I might be a little naive when it comes to sports like soccer or rugby or cricket, but I would probably contend no matter what that baseball is as selective as any. The fact that there are tons of these lists throughout the internet shows how rare it …
Last Updated: October 20th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThere are so many things that make baseball managers unique to the sport. So much focus can be put on them when it's a sport where batters will fail way more than half the time, and pitchers are out there to limit damage more than prevent it. We've got a list of managers who were able to carve out long, even legendary careers, but success was fleeting compared …
Last Updated: October 21st, 2026 by Matthew BrownWhen a nickname for a particular type of player has transcended the sport, it's special. Theories have been made as to where the term "southpaw" has come from. Some say it's from boxing. Others from baseball. I've always believed it was from the beginnings of baseball, but no matter what, it's a cool term that became a part of the general American lexicon. We've got a list of …
Last Updated: October 20th, 2026 by Matthew BrownIn baseball, an ace is one of its most anticipated players. The anticipation comes from rarity. Fans have to wait for days in order to see their favorite team's best pitcher. Yes, the number of days between starts has grown from the very early days of baseball, when pitchers basically pitched every game, but the quality of starting pitchers seemed to peak in the 1970s. Let's take a …
Last Updated: October 16th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe Pittsburgh Pirates are baseball's blue-collar team. That's what the city of Pittsburgh has been for the United States of America. With all of that, there are actually a wide range of athletes who are all-time greats for this franchise. We want to talk about each one and their impact on the Pirates and baseball as a whole. There is no ranking here; we're just talking about players, …
Last Updated: October 8th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThere is no other baseball franchise that has been able to compare to the New York Yankees in terms of historic success. There is also no other baseball franchise that has been able to compare to the New York Yankees in terms of money spent on trading for superstars or signing free agents. Sure, the modern numbers point towards the Dodgers, but we have to put into perspective …
Last Updated: October 15th, 2026 by Matthew BrownWorld Series champions have come in all shapes and sizes. Like any sport around the world, the MLB playoffs are all about who is playing their best for that number of games after the regular season is over. It doesn't necessarily mean it's the team with the best record throughout the year. That being said, the best player for a season isn't always the best career player playing …
Last Updated: October 15th, 2026 by Matthew BrownContracts are such a pivotal thing in sports. Baseball has had the unique issue of no salary cap compared to the other major sports in the United States. That has allowed teams to make some terrific decisions and also some horrific decisions. I know that salaries can be a point of argument among fans and analysts alike. It can get people to say, "they're paying that guy how …
Last Updated: September 10th, 2026 by Matthew BrownFans can be tough on players. It's a tough relationship at times. There are a couple of ways to look at it. Fans are saying that they pay their hard-earned money to watch their favorite players perform, so when they don't, it feels like money has been wasted. For the players, they may be getting paid millions, but they will say that this game is hard enough that …
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