Michael went to his first game at the age of four and has been hooked ever since. He lives in Queens with his fellow Mets fan wife, their son, three cats and bearded dragon. He’s worked in the past for MLB.com as an editor. Connect with Michael on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjgfreelance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">LinkedIn</a>.
Michael Griffin
Michael went to his first game at the age of four and has been hooked ever since. He lives in Queens with his fellow Mets fan wife, their son, three cats and bearded dragon. He’s worked in the past for MLB.com as an editor. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball’s MVP award has always sparked heated debates in bars and around water coolers, spawning many blog posts and YouTube videos. But some choices were more questionable than others, leaving fans and statisticians scratching their heads for decades. Some seemed to reek of favoritism, while others were examples of the writers making rules for themselves. Let’s look at nine MVP awards that probably should have gone to someone …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinWhenever there’s a ball hit near the first rows of the stands, there’s always a chance for a player and fans to affect the outcome of a play. Fortunately, for Iris Skinner, who was at the Yankees-Mariners game in 2010, it went better than, say, Steve Bartman. She became a good sort of meme and got a lifelong nickname: “Ichiro Girl.” An Unusual First Meeting With Her Idol …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinFans can play a big part in a team’s success. Twins fans thundered so loudly in the Metrodome that it threw other teams off. But there is a subsection of fans who literally cross the line and interfere with the actual game. Here are some of the most egregious ones: The Two Yankees Fans Who Grabbed Mookie Betts’ Glove (2024 World Series) In a shocking moment during Game …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball is a cruel mistress. For every champagne-soaked celebration, there are locker rooms filled with players wondering what just happened. These nine teams learned that having the best record, the most talent, or even destiny on your side sometimes isn’t enough. Here are the greatest teams that should have been champions… but ended up as footnotes in someone else’s story. 2006 Mets: When Beltran Watched Strike Three Break …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball isn’t just a game of statistics – it’s a showcase of personal quirks and unmistakable styles that become part of the sport’s folklore. From the 1960s to the modern era, certain players have turned the batter’s box into their stage, with stances so unique that Little Leaguers everywhere tried (and failed) to imitate them. Before we dive into the most unusual stances ever seen in Major League …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball’s pristine facade has weathered more than its share of cracks over the past century. From gambling scandals that shook America’s pastime to the steroid era that rewrote the record books (and has even kept certain players from being enshrined in the Hall of Fame), these infamous moments didn’t just make headlines—they changed the game forever. Take a walk through memory lane as we revisit the darkest chapters …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinMany people who grew up during the 1980s often wax nostalgic about this decade. They rave about the music, the movies, TV shows, and fashion (“eh” to that one). While some might view the ’50s as the golden era in baseball, others argue it was the ’80s. To them, it represented the sweet spot between tradition and modernity—before corporate luxury boxes took over and when a ballgame still …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBefore launch angles and exit velocity, there was pure, raw baseball drama. The 1980s gave us home runs that weren’t just about distance – they were about moments that made millions of fans leap from their sofas, spill their drinks, and high-five total strangers. From the pine tar controversy to World Series heroics, these are the homers that defined a decade. Kirk Gibson’s Impossible World Series Homer (1988) …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball isn’t just a game—it’s a portal to memories, traditions, and the unmistakable magic of summer nights under the lights. From the crack of the bat to the smell of grilled onions wafting through concrete concourses, these twelve temples of America’s pastime offer experiences that transcend the ordinary. Pack your mitt and bring your appetite—these ballparks are calling. Fenway Park: Where Time Stands Still in Boston There’s just …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball has given us some unforgettable moments—both on and off the field. But perhaps nothing quite captures the sport’s quirky evolution like its fashion mishaps. From short shorts to psychedelic patterns, America’s pastime has seen its share of uniform experiments that left fans scratching their heads and players blushing in the dugout. The White Sox’s Shorts Experiment of ’76 On August 8, 1976, the Chicago White Sox took …
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