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>.
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Last Updated: September 22nd, 2026 by Matthew BrownPower hit a new high in the 1970s as it really saw a surge in home run numbers from great sluggers in baseball. From first basemen to outfielders to catchers, there was power to be made at every position, and teams took advantage of it. We want to celebrate that by making a list of some of the great home run hitters of this eccentric decade. How We …
Last Updated: October 20th, 2026 by Matthew BrownBy many accounts, Willie Mays is the greatest player baseball has ever seen. I understand that a lot of time has passed and there are many more opinions out there about many other players in history, but I want to take a look at what made the Say Hey Kid so great. We no longer have this legend around to celebrate, so we will celebrate some of the …
Last Updated: September 16th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe city of Baltimore has such a dark connotation, as it is the home of Edgar Allan Poe. But there's something about the Orioles that brings light to how the rest of the country views the city. For many people, it's the players, and we want to highlight those players who brought brightness to a dark city. How We Made This List It's not easy to bring together …
Last Updated: September 10th, 2026 by Matthew BrownOne of the most storied franchises in baseball history, the Boston Red Sox have a rich lineup of legends to choose from. We took on the tall task of deciding which 25 Red Sox players are above the rest. I'm sure the crowd at Fenway was excited to see each and every one of these players step into the spotlight on a daily basis. How We Made This …
Last Updated: October 2nd, 2026 by Matthew BrownThere is an old adage in baseball that a good game for an umpire is one where they basically go unnoticed. An umpire never really wants to be famous, because the only reasons they can be remembered are bad reasons. Whether it's egregiously bad calls, poor judgment, or an attitude that takes over the game, the umpires on this list are infamous for the way they have stained …
Last Updated: October 16th, 2026 by Matthew BrownIt's pretty surreal that we went through the 2000s the way we did. The last parts of the steroid era mixed with the beginnings of analytics taking over baseball. That gave us a whole cast of great players who were icons of that time, but may need a closer look to determine their true greatness. Let's go over 10 of them and see what cracks we can find. …
Last Updated: October 2nd, 2026 by Matthew BrownStatistics are such a major part of sports, and it's a big part of what we use as baseball fans to compare the greatness of players. It hasn't always been that way, as the popularity of advanced metrics has risen in the last 20 years. Stats can be construed in different ways that can support a certain viewpoint over another. As we go through this list, I'm going …
Last Updated: October 15th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe first pitch is such a unique tradition in sports. I know every other sport has its version of a pregame ceremonial first action, but there's something about the first pitch that requires real skill to complete. That being said, some of the most memorable first pitches are ones that go awry. Let's take a gander at them. 12. Mary Ruich’s 2019 White Sox First Pitch—Direct Hit on …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew BrownBefore closers had entrance music and saves became a sacred statistic, relief pitchers were the forgotten men of baseball—anonymous figures who emerged from the bullpen shadows when starters faltered. But somewhere between the seventh-inning stretch and the final out, these specialists transformed into the game’s most dramatic performers, carrying entire franchises on their shoulders while fans held their breath. From submarine deliveries that defied physics to knuckleballs that …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew BrownNot every championship is won by superstars. Sometimes, the most crucial moments come from the guys at the end of the bench: platoon players and backup catchers who suddenly find themselves in the spotlight. Here are the unsung heroes who turned October dreams into a championship reality. 10. Brian Doyle: The Yankees’ 1978 World Series Hero Nobody Remembers When Willie Randolph went down with an injury, nobody expected …
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