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 GriffinRoberto Alomar came from a baseball family. His father, Sandy Alomar Sr., played second base just like his son, while his brother, Sandy Alomar Jr., was a major league catcher. Like Ken Griffey Jr., Robbie was the best in his family. He played lights-out defense, had speed, and could hit for power. Here are 10 examples of his game that made his Hall of Fame induction a foregone …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinSandy Koufax was the embodiment of the phrase, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” He was dominating hitters one day, and the next, he announced his retirement at age 30. Arthritis robbed baseball fans of seeing him build on his numbers to the point that he might have reached 4,000 strikeouts before Nolan Ryan. Then again, he could have declined as well. Let’s appreciate these …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinIchiro was one of those players who made those who got to see him play the game incredibly thankful to have been alive. He displayed uncanny wizardry with the bat, but he was also blessed with amazing speed and a cannon for an arm. If he’d played his entire career in the Majors, Pete Rose would likely have been congratulating him on his breaking the all-time career hits …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinI’m gonna be that guy: I saw Frank Thomas before he was “The Big Hurt.” It was 1990, I was a freshman at Boston University, and saw the Red Sox clinch the division by beating the White Sox. There was a huge Chicago player on deck, and I later looked up that it was Thomas. So, that’s my first take on watching the guy who had the most …
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 GriffinDon’t even think about playing third base if you don’t have fast reflexes. Those balls, especially off the bat of power-hitting righties, can come screaming at you faster than an angry cat. That’s why all 11 people on this list, including those honorable mentions like Terry Pendleton or Ken Caminiti, deserve every bit of respect. Brooks Robinson’s Bare-Handed Ballet: When Leather Met Lightning Brooks Robinson played like he …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball’s been around a long time, which means there have been countless moments that thrilled some and agonized others at the same time. Fortunately, cameras for both newspapers and television have captured those moments for posterity. Here are 20 of them. Kirk Gibson’s Limp-Off Home Run: One-Legged Legend, 1988 Anyone with a passing familiarity of the sport remembers this moment from Game 1 of the ’88 World Series. …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinLook, I’m going to admit it: As a Mets fan, I truly hated to see Tim Raines come to the plate whenever the Expos played the Mets. He seemed to do something every game, whether it was a hit, a stolen base, or even a homer. “Rock” was anything but slow on the field, and it took the Hall far too long to recognize him. Here are 10 …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinSome baseball players showed their personality with their hustle. Others did it by playing practical jokes. There are others, though, who were memorable because of their hairstyles. While some also showed hustle, they had bad hair (hello, Pete Rose and his bowl cut), fans remembered the others because of how unique their hair looked. Here are 12 of the most outrageous player hairstyles ever. Oscar Gamble’s Disco-Era Afro: …
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. 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 American …
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