Last Updated: September 29th, 2026 by Matthew BrownI was a part of a Little League team growing up, and we had our fair share of characters in the dugout. There was a really big kid who was strong and athletic. He could crush a baseball out of a college ballpark. He was definitely intimidating to face, but also one of the nicest guys that we had. In fact, none of our big kids were inherently …
Last Updated: September 25th, 2026 by Matthew BrownOne of the reasons why we watch sports is to watch greatness. We want to see humans exceed levels of competition that haven't been seen before. That's why we celebrate Hall of Famers the way we do. Cooperstown is a hallowed hall compared to all of the other sports halls of fame. You could say it's the hardest Hall of Fame to get into. That's why there are …
Last Updated: September 24th, 2026 by Matthew BrownI play in some recreational, slow-pitch softball leagues, and I enjoy getting to be outside and playing a version of this great game that is a little bit more accessible to everybody. I don't really try too hard because I'm not trying to get myself hurt. I'm not in the shape that I once was. Comparing My Softball Effort to Paid Athletes Yes, these may sound like excuses, …
Last Updated: September 22nd, 2026 by Matthew BrownWhen it comes to pitching, velocity has always been a focus. Even when we grew up playing baseball, organized or not, we would see an opposing pitcher and tell our friend, "Do you see how hard that guy's throwing?" Velocity has captured the imaginations of countless baseball fans throughout baseball history. Speaking of imaginations, there was a real player who ended up becoming a sort of tall tale. …
Last Updated: September 10th, 2026 by Matthew BrownBaseball has enjoyed a renaissance over the last handful of years. Its surge in popularity has been pretty evident compared to what we've seen in the other major sports in the United States. Even though I'm saying that the MLB has seen better growth in popularity than the NFL and NBA, that still doesn't mean that it has surpassed both of those leagues in total revenue on a …
Last Updated: September 22nd, 2026 by Matthew BrownPower hit a new high in the 1970s as it really saw a surge in home run numbers from great sluggers in baseball. From first basemen to outfielders to catchers, there was power to be made at every position, and teams took advantage of it. We want to celebrate that by making a list of some of the great home run hitters of this eccentric decade. How We …
Last Updated: September 2nd, 2026 by Michael SchatzThere's just something about baseball in Texas that brings back an old school feeling. It just makes you think of hurlers rearing back and giving it all they got with every pitch. It also makes you think of some good old country power with big swings and powerful contact. I know the Texas Rangers haven't been around as long some of the other franchises in the MLB, but …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinAtlanta fans should always be thankful that Todd Van Poppel told the Braves he wouldn’t pitch for them if they picked him at No.1 in the 1990 Draft. Instead, they chose Larry “Chipper” Jones, a man who showed toughness, overcoming an early injury to come back and forge a Hall of Fame career that left many cheering for him — save for Mets fans, who loved to boo …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzBefore the Cubs finally broke their curse and the Bulls ruled the ’90s, Chicago’s South Side was home to some of baseball’s most unforgettable characters. From the Black Sox scandal to championship glory, these 25 White Sox legends didn’t just play baseball—they lived it, breathed it, and left their mark on every fan who ever sat in old Comiskey Park with a scorecard and a dream. How We …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinIt’s not surprising that Lee Smith once thought about playing basketball. The 6’5” hulk had hands that made a baseball look like a cue ball when he held it. He started pitching later in his childhood than most, but he had an arm that impressed scouts. The Cubs grabbed him in the second round of the 1975 Amateur Draft out of high school, and he was in the …
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