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>.
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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinThere have been a TON of on-field fights between baseball opponents. We’d probably have to do at least 50 slides, bare minimum. But there have been plenty of times when friction has spilled into one team’s dugout. You try spending six months or more with 25 guys … there are bound to be times when something rubs someone the wrong way. The results are here — from brawling …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinTom Glavine, one of the best lefty pitchers of all time, didn’t excel right away. In fact, he lost 17 games his first full season as a rookie. Part of that was because he was pitching for a putrid Braves team. He showed signs of turning things around fairly quickly, though, and like his franchise, he was soon dominating. While not overpowering (he never struck out more than …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBefore Robin Ventura learned the hard way that charging the mound against a 46-year-old Nolan Ryan was like bringing a knife to a gunfight, baseball fans had already witnessed two decades of the Express dominating Major League Baseball. From his first no-hitter in Kansas City to his final 98-mph fastball with a torn ligament, Ryan didn’t just pitch—he redefined what was humanly possible on a mound. 20. When …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinThe thing about Wade Boggs was that he got his career started relatively late for someone who was a superstar. The Red Sox initially didn’t like his singles-hitting approach, and he was 25 when he got everyday status. Albert Pujols was 21 when he got called up, for example. Boggs made the most of his time, though, carving out a Hall of Fame career. Here are 10 times …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinDuring its 100-plus years, baseball has had its cheaters. John McGraw would hold runners’ belts to slow them down. Some teams would purposely grow their grass long to let their faster runners have a better chance of getting a hit. In modern times, few pitchers sparked more controversy than Mike “Scuff” Scott. The Houston Astros ace had batters seeing ghosts during the 1986 season, with his pitches making …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinHow admired was Ted Williams? The 1999 All-Star Game was being held in Boston, where The Splendid Splinter had reigned for decades before. Before the game started, the legendary slugger was wheeled out in a golf cart while the capacity Fenway crowd roared. The game was held up because the players, the current superstars, crowded around Williams like little kids eager to lap up any advice. That’s why, …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinOK, take a deep breath before proceeding to view this slideshow. I understand how it might upset you. Heck, I grew up watching a lot of these players myself. I even vouched for a few in a Hall of Fame snub slideshow. Many on this list did have great numbers, but it requires a deeper look. Please keep the torches and pitchforks securely locked away. Thanks. 11. Pete …
Last Updated: August 18th, 2026 by Michael GriffinManagers in today's game are a different breed. Rarely will you see a true meltdown on the field. It's frowned upon so much for a manager to demonstrably fight for their team. That wasn't the case for most of baseball history. There were managers that would literally fight for what they thought was right. Let's take a look at some historic managers who brought the energy when they …
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 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. 10. Kirk Gibson’s Impossible World Series Homer …
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