Matthew Brown

Matthew Brown

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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12 Moments Cleveland Fans Would Rather Forget

Last Updated: October 20th, 2026 by Matthew BrownCleveland fans, you might want to prepare yourselves, as we have a list that illustrates the bad fortunes this franchise has faced over the years. As the franchise that hasn't been able to win a World Series since 1948, there must have been some moments that went the other way in order for us to get to this point. Let's analyze how this franchise has been so good, …

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Rivalries That Burn as Hot as Boston-New York

Last Updated: October 16th, 2026 by Matthew BrownEveryone loves a heated rivalry. It can be something that sparks excitement in a baseball game. The one that has burned brightest over the years has been, of course, the Red Sox versus Yankees. It's hard to even calculate how much that rivalry has meant to the game of baseball. But I think it has also been propped up by a number of other rivalries in history. We …

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10 Field Mistakes Baseball Fans Can’t Forgive

Last Updated: October 15th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThere are so many memorable moments in baseball history. Most of them are good, some of them are bad, and a select few are downright awful. That's what we're here for in this article. We're highlighting the plays that were so bad that fans couldn't look away. In fact, these are plays that got seared into their memories for better or worse. 10. Merkle’s Boner: Running Off Before …

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MLB Franchise Moves and the Cities They Left Behind

Last Updated: September 11th, 2026 by Matthew BrownBaseball is a business. It always has been. Even when fans and players make up most of this sport, it is the almost heartless owners who make the final decisions. One of the decisions that hurts the fan base the most is a complete abandonment of the city they're in. We want to look into 10 of the most devastating MLB relocations in history. Let us know which …

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12 Pitchers From Before the Steroid Explosion

Last Updated: October 1st, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe 1980s can be looked at as a decade of revolution in baseball. Closers became more prominent, speed was in a new gear, and sluggers found a new way to gain an advantage. Steroids didn't really come into the fold until the end of the decade, so we wanted to go through some of the best pitchers who dominated the era before they faced the power spike. 12. …

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12 Draft Picks That Haunted Their Front Offices

Last Updated: September 30th, 2026 by Matthew BrownI've done a lot of work covering Division I college baseball, which is an exciting level of baseball to observe. Every year, we'll see guys who have the ability to get to the next level. We all know that the MLB draft has enough rounds to give a lot of players a chance to change their lives. It is so hard to predict how good a baseball player …

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MLB Stars Who Played Dirty and Owned It

Last Updated: October 8th, 2026 by Matthew BrownI feel like the term "bush league" has been used less over the years, but it's always been something used to describe unprofessional play. When you use it on MLB players, it's pretty funny to think that you're saying someone at the top of their profession is doing something that is even lower than the lowest professional division. That's what we're exploring in this list. Some of the …

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Portrait of Dave Concepcion, a key shortstop in the '70s, showcasing his fielding prowess.

The Best Reds Players Not in the Hall of Fame

Last Updated: August 28th, 2026 by Matthew BrownLast Updated: May 26th, 2026 by Michael Schatz Cincinnati baseball history stretches back to 1869, when the Red Stockings became professional baseball’s first openly paid team. That legacy has produced some of the game’s most memorable players, from the powerhouse Big Red Machine of the 1970s to the Wire-to-Wire champions of 1990. While Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, and Barry Larkin earned their bronze plaques in Cooperstown, dozens of …

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Manny Machado executes an iconic bat flip, showcasing his defiance and pride as a Padre in 2022.

Baseball’s 11 Dirtiest Players and Worst Controversies

Last Updated: October 2nd, 2026 by Matthew BrownThere are all kinds of reasons for a baseball fan to love or hate a player. Many of those reasons surround their skill and what they are able to contribute or take away from their favorite team. Then there's that next level of antagonism. That's where you're able to ask basically any fan across the country, and they'll have some sort of negative opinion, or at least an …

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Jim Gilliam, celebrated second baseman, not in the Hall of Fame, stands proud.

Second Basemen Cooperstown Still Hasn’t Honored

Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew BrownLast Updated: May 26th, 2026 by Michael Schatz Second base has always been baseball’s most demanding position, requiring equal parts athleticism, intelligence, and grit. The men who master it become the heartbeat of their teams, orchestrating defense while providing offensive spark from a traditionally weak-hitting spot. Cooperstown’s doors remained closed to many deserving candidates who spent careers making the difficult look routine. Tony Lazzeri had already been inducted …

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