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 GriffinAlan Trammell personified the Detroit work ethic. He showed up for work each day ready to give it his all. The smooth-fielding shortstop also led the league twice in sacrifice hits. He did what it took to give them the best chance to win. While he wasn’t flashy, he steadily put up numbers that earned him a spot next to other immortals in Cooperstown. Here are 11 times …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinCraig Biggio was one of those players who just embraced being able to play the game at its highest level. He came into the league as a highly-touted catching prospect and made seamless transitions to other positions. He gave Astros fans his all for 20 years, and they loved him back. Here are 12 moments that showed why he deserved that plaque in Cooperstown alongside his fellow Killer …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinDuring the 1950s, New York fans would argue about who was best: Mickey, Willie, or Duke. Meanwhile, Gil Hodges was the heartbeat of the Dodgers, a steady presence who provided leadership and power. Unfortunately, his numbers weren’t as flashy as the others, which is why it took a staggering 50 years after his untimely passing for him to get his due and a plaque in the Hall of …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinImagine if a portal opened and all of today’s baseball superstars fell in … and they were transported to the Dead Ball Era. Would they be able to survive, or would they be scrambling to try to find a way back to 2025? Here are 14 ways they would be behind the 8 ball in this extremely different era. We’re talking on-field things, not off-field, like the fact …
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 Griffin Todd Helton was one of a dying breed of players — the superstar who stayed their whole career with the same team. He also had a connection with football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning – he was a starter at Tennessee ahead of the future NFL star. Helton created his memories with the Rockies and cemented his own Hall of Fame legacy. Here are 10 times he …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinEach generation has a baseball player or two who just made the game look too easy. For many, Albert Pujols was that shining example. He might not have been the most graceful when fielding, but from that first moment when he stepped into the batter’s box, he showed he could hit like no other. At his prime, he became “Must Watch” TV every time he strode to the …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinSome teams have bad luck. Then there are some that make people think that someone broke a warehouse full of mirrors, leading to a seemingly infinite amount of bad karma. Cleveland baseball fans have every right to question if the second scenario happened. Here are 11 moments that show why that kind of thinking is possibly valid. Jose Mesa’s Game 7 Meltdown: The 1997 World Series Slips Away …
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. The 2007 No-Hitter: When Comerica Park Felt …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinSuppose I walk up to you and say, “What baseball teams hate each other?” Chances are, you’ll respond, “Red Sox and Yankees.” Yeah, yeah. That’s boring. They started hating each other before TV was even invented. There are a ton of other rivalries going on throughout the league. Here are 11 examples of teams that just DO NOT like each other … and that includes their fan bases. …
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