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 GriffinWe’re a society that prioritizes change. Many old buildings have been demolished, and new ones have been erected in their place. Stadiums are no exception, with new ones being built constantly. But there’s always the palpable feeling of loss when watching the old one being razed by the wrecking ball. It feels like ghosts of baseball legends are being displaced from their homes. Here are 12 such examples. …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball is a balm for many people, providing the comfort of a daily game for at least six months each year. It’s a constant in life, but sometimes, events occur that make the game feel trivial. Here are 10 moments when that happened. 10. Jackie Robinson Breaks the Color Barrier in 1947 On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson stepped onto Ebbets Field, shattering baseball’s color barrier and changing …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinWhen people think of the all-time home run leaders, they can easily rattle off people like Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Albert Pujols, and Willie Mays. After some thinking, they might come up with Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey Jr., above and below Mays, respectively. They might be shocked to learn that Jim Thome is next. Yes, the guy with the easy smile and hard swing is …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinThe initials JV used to stand for Junior Varsity. There was nothing second-string about Justin Verlander throughout the course of his career. He made some of the best hitters look absolutely ridiculous, and he likely made Miguel Cabrera happy he was his teammate for many years. Here are 10 times when he had the league in the palm of his hand. 10. The 2007 No-Hitter: When Comerica Park …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinThe late 1990s and the first ten years or so of the new millennium had some great pitchers. Roy Halladay was one of them, a workhorse who wasn’t afraid to go the distance. He led the league in complete games seven times during his career. That’s impressive given that most starting pitchers start glancing at the bullpen around the sixth inning. Here are ten examples of this Hall …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinLet’s be honest here, especially if you’re a Mets fan in your 50s or older: 1986 is receding VERY quickly in the rear view mirror. 2026 will mark 40 years since that incredible season. Fans who were born that year are old enough to have their own families. Yeah. It’s been rough. Here are 10 times that show just how painful being a fan of this franchise can …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinEvery generation of modern-day New Yorkers has had a homegrown baseball hero. First, it was both the Babe and the Iron Horse together, then came Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio, who then gave way to The Mick. After that, after a bit of a lull, Derek Jeter came and took the mantle of City Icon. He brought good looks along with a quiet swagger that complemented his natural leadership. Here …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinEvery baseball team needs that one superstar who can define them. They’re so good that when a person mentions that team, others think of that player. The Yankees have had a ton of them, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Derek Jeter. The Mets needed someone to build around, and that came in the form of Tom Seaver. The Mets famously acquired him after …
Last Updated: September 7th, 2026 by Michael GriffinThere is such a contrast of extremes when it comes to viewing the steroid era. In one way, it helped to bring back popularity to the game of baseball and give it a sense of passion that was sort of lost for a time. On the other hand, obviously, it was completely against the rules, and executives at the top turned a blind eye to it for so …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinRemember when a simple bat flip could start a bench-clearing brawl? Even taking a longer home run trot could end up with someone getting a ball in the rib cage. Then came social media highlight reels and MLB’s “Let the Kids Play” campaign. As a result, hitters became more creative with their wooden-bat acrobatics. Yes, some pitchers and managers still consider it one of baseball’s ultimate signs of …
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