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: September 24th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe steroid era will always mar baseball history. It is an unfortunate conundrum for Hall of Fame voters to deal with. The Hall of Fame is about baseball history and should be able to tell its story whether it's good or bad. As of right now, it has held out a lot of the bad. Whether you like it or not, these 10 players were a big part …
Last Updated: September 14th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe Cy Young Award is so special and unique to this game of baseball. It has gotten to the point where we will debate for hours as a fanbase on who should win the award every single year. At least there are more than a handful in history that we can look back on and ask ourselves, "what were we thinking?" Let's go over the most obvious snubs …
Last Updated: September 10th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe Cincinnati Reds are one of the most underrated franchises in baseball history. Why do I say that? Because there have been such highs and lows throughout its history that I think fans don't know where they can rank an organization like the Reds among the more obvious top franchises. That being said, we've got some undeniable historic Reds to cover in this article. How We Made This …
Last Updated: October 15th, 2026 by Matthew BrownI think every baseball fan has their own personal favorite shortstop in history. It's such a unique name compared to all of the other positions that it naturally has a bit of mystique to it. We wanted to focus on the 1980s for this position and talk about who decidedly owned the decade with their smooth play and sweet swings as the superstars they were. 11. Alfredo Griffin …
Last Updated: October 20th, 2026 by Matthew BrownI would say that the 2000s were a time when I was personally following baseball the closest. It was a time when I pretty much fell in love with the game while also discovering the nuances of integrity in sports. It was certainly a dynamic time in baseball, and we have a collection of dynamic hitters to go through. Here are the best of the best from that …
Last Updated: October 20th, 2026 by Matthew BrownFree agency is one of the great innovations that baseball has made. It not only became a major part of the sport, but also a major part of all the major sports in the United States of America. Even though it gave more freedom to athletes, it also put a lot of pressure on front offices to make sure that they were spending their budgets wisely. Here we …
Last Updated: October 23rd, 2026 by Matthew BrownThere is a specific part in American history where athletics had to take a backseat for multiple years. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the United States needed to enter World War II, which included a requirement for men in a certain age range to register to serve. Many baseball players were proud to enlist and serve, but ultimately lost valuable years of their careers. Here are some …
Last Updated: October 13th, 2026 by Matthew BrownOne of the common phrases that older generations say is "they don't make them like they used to." In sports, that usually revolves around toughness. As analytics and load management have become more prominent, the grittiness has sort of faded away. Let's go back in time and take a look at the best examples in baseball who took toughness to another level. 12. Nolan Ryan: The Ageless Wonder …
Last Updated: September 29th, 2026 by Matthew BrownWhat a decade the 1980s were. It was a unique time in the world where innovation sparked great products that would be introduced and skyrocket in popularity. Much of the same can be said about baseball. The reliever revolution was in full swing as closers became more mainstream and legends were born. The stars of the game were different from years past, and I think that will be …
Last Updated: September 25th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThere are athletes who are known for their smooth, clean play. That garners all-around cheers every time their name is announced. Then, there are the ones who seem to consistently put their health in jeopardy to lay it all on the field for the team. Those garner passionate cheers from fans as they see these players as ones who are almost personally playing for them. Then, there are …
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