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 is a game of heartbreak and hope, where loyalty often means embracing decades of disappointment. For fans of certain MLB teams, that devotion has been tested through generations of near-misses, epic collapses, and perpetual rebuilding. Here are the 13 MLB fan bases that have endured the most emotional rollercoasters, empty Octobers, and “wait till next year” mantras. Cleveland Guardians: 75 Years of “Maybe Next Year” The last …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinOver the years, there have been players who have been consistently great for a long period of time. They were able to make adjustments. Others started their careers off great, but couldn’t sustain it, whether due to injury or an inability to change their strategy at the plate. Here are 22 of those instances when fans got some high hopes about a player and then were left muttering …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinWhen it comes to sports, there are always victors and those who suffer defeat. It’s important to remember that while these moments made some fans giddy, they also brought heartbreak to others. Also, in many of these instances, the moments recalled weren’t the final dagger (like Joe Carter’s home run off Mitch Williams) but only served as a wound that would be fatal to their championship hopes a …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinOctober baseball has a way of making fools of favorites. When the autumn winds start blowing and the shadows get longer, even the mightiest teams can fall. Here are 13 times when David brought his slingshot to baseball’s biggest stage – and didn’t miss. 1960 Pirates: Mazeroski Silences Yankees’ Dynasty with One Swing The Yankees outscored Pittsburgh 55-27 in the Series and still lost. Bill Mazeroski’s walk-off homer …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinThe Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown represents immortality in America’s pastime, but some of the sport’s most legendary figures remain on the outside looking in. From gambling scandals and steroid controversies to statistical debates and tragic tales, these absences from baseball’s shrine continue to spark heated arguments in bleachers and sports bars across the nation. Here are the Hall of Fame snubs that still keep baseball fans …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinThere’s a special kind of agony in being a baseball manager who built dynasties, rewrote record books, and filled stadiums with hope—yet never hoisted that elusive World Series trophy. For every Casey Stengel or Sparky Anderson, there’s a Jimmy Dykes or a Clark Griffith: brilliant minds who tasted October but never the champagne. These are the field generals who lived through heartbreaks, rain delays, and the long, slow …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinThere’s nothing like an MLB blockbuster trade to make grown men yell at their radios, curse at their newspapers, or pace the kitchen floor clutching a Schlitz. These trades didn’t just reshape teams—they rewired the DNA of entire fan bases. For anyone who remembers transistor radios, Topps gum, and when “analytics” just meant counting RBIs, here are the 15 most controversial trades in baseball history that took place …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball isn’t just a game—it’s a living, breathing story, and for generations, these writers have been the ones scribbling the heartbeat. Their words conjure up the smell of peanuts and the thrill of a radio crackling on a summer night. Here are the 15 most influential baseball writers whose pens have shaped how we see the game, and maybe, how we remember our childhoods. Red Smith: The Poet …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinThe Midsummer Classic has given us some of baseball’s most magical moments. From Ted Williams’ walk-off blast at Fenway to Mariano Rivera’s emotional farewell, these All-Star Games have created memories that still give baseball fans chills. Let’s take a nostalgic journey through the greatest moments in All-Star Game history. “Play Ball!” – The First All-Star Game Makes History (1933) On a sunny afternoon at Chicago’s Comiskey Park, baseball’s …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball prospects are like lottery tickets – full of promise until you scratch off the surface. For every Ken Griffey Jr., there are dozens of “can’t-miss” prospects that somehow missed. The Major Leagues are a far cry from high school, college, or even the higher levels of the Minors, and not everyone can cut it. Here are 10 cautionary tales of baseball’s next big things who never quite …
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