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
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 LinkedIn.
Last Updated: October 15th, 2026 by Matthew BrownDefense may win championships, but offense wins the hearts and minds of the fans. When we talk about the greatest teams in baseball history, it often revolves around legendary lineups. These are batting orders that opposing teams will look at and have a hard time figuring out how they can approach them in order to keep them to minimal runs. I'm sure this list has a bunch of …
Last Updated: August 18th, 2026 by Matthew BrownI might as well admit at the top of this article that I am a Dodger fan. I grew up idolizing the boys in blue. There are so many Dodgers in history that I can talk about, and I'm sure many in Southern California can join me. But this list might be my favorite type of Dodgers list. It is the only time when the highest honor is …
Last Updated: September 23rd, 2026 by Matthew BrownI know that the perception of the Athletics has gone down over the recent decades. But this is a proud franchise with a very rich history that goes back all the way to the beginnings of the game. There have been many players who were able to capture the imaginations of baseball fans while not getting the enshrinement in Cooperstown that some of their teammates were able to …
Last Updated: August 28th, 2026 by Matthew BrownFrom the early days in Los Angeles to the thunder sticks of Anaheim, the Angels franchise has seen its share of stars who never quite got the call from Cooperstown. While these heroes might not have bronze plaques, they live forever in the memories of fans who witnessed their magic under the Big A. Let’s celebrate 20 Halos who deserved more heavenly recognition. 20. Tim Salmon: The Original …
Last Updated: September 11th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe 1980s were a volatile time in baseball. Personalities were prominent while the use of steroids began. Crazy World Series games happened with unbelievable walk-offs, and unique icons were born. Pitchers had to navigate the ups and downs of the era, which makes for an interesting list. Let's go over the 20 best pitchers who combated the whole spectrum of hitting in that time. 20. John Tudor: The …
Last Updated: October 7th, 2026 by Matthew BrownComing in as an expansion team in 1969, the Kansas City Royals have had some great talent play for the franchise over the years. The fanbase has been loyal and consistent, but the stars they've watched have been pretty unique. I think when we go through this list of great Royals who haven't been inducted into the Hall of Fame, you'll see a wide variety of skill sets. …
Last Updated: September 17th, 2026 by Matthew BrownFor all the talk that the other Chicago team gets, the White Sox have had a rich history of their own. From 1900 – when they were known as the Chicago White Stockings – to now, there have been many great players who have helped create baseball history. The true greats like Frank Thomas, Minnie Minoso, and Nellie Fox can all be found elsewhere in many other lists. …
Last Updated: September 23rd, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe Philadelphia Phillies are one of the oldest franchises in the National League. Their history goes back to 1883 and they've produced many legends along the way. Hall of Famers don the Phillies cap with pride in Cooperstown with many more on the outside looking in. Let's highlight those players who are waiting or may not every get their chance at national immortality, but will always live in …
Last Updated: August 28th, 2026 by Matthew BrownI grew up, like many people, knowing Cleveland as a good baseball city, but never a championship-caliber one. It's hard to say otherwise when the last championship came back in 1948. Nevertheless, there have been so many Cleveland baseball greats who deserve to be recognized. I understand that there will be a couple of outliers on this list. Those will be a little bit of a test to …
Last Updated: October 15th, 2026 by Matthew BrownBaseball has seen many different personalities over the years. It's a reflection of the fans who watch this great game. For every great player, there's a die-hard fan who believes in him. For better or for worse, those fans keep that belief strong. We want to take a look at those players who required dedicated fanbases as the rest of the public soured on them. 10. Pete Rose: …
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