Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzBaseball’s been around for well over 100 years. And for the entirety of that time players have been cheating. Can we blame them? Baseball’s hard. It’s the only sport where you can fail 7 out of 10 times and still end up in the Hall of Fame. Most cheating is harmless. Sign stealing. A little extra pine tar on the ball for better control. Other times it’s more …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainSome of these baseball names are so outrageous, you’ll think we made them up. But we promise – every single one is 100% real! From outfielders with peculiar nicknames to pitchers with unfortunate surnames, we’ve compiled the 50 most hilarious, memorable names in baseball history. Thanks to our fans on Facebook for helping us uncover some of these gems! Now, let’s count down from #50 to the absolute …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainWhether it was a backyard game of Wiffle Ball or even throwing live BP to a friend, there are some pitchers that every kid grew up trying to imitate. It could have been a funky delivery like the Juan Marichal leg kick, or a special pitch we tried to master like a Phil Neikro knuckleball. Heck, maybe you were using psychological warfare and throwing inside heat like Bob …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainOn June 4, 1974, Cleveland’s 10-Cent Beer Night promotion ended with fans on the field and a forfeit to the Texas Rangers. The episode is documented by MLB, the Society for American Baseball Research, and Grace Johnson and Samuel Trunley in the linked Encyclopedia of Cleveland History. The chronology below separates that record from details that have been exaggerated or conflated over time. The Cleveland Indians, now the Guardians, …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainChuck Connors spent years in professional baseball, appeared in parts of two major-league seasons, and played for the Boston Celtics in the Basketball Association of America before building a long acting career. His path from the Dodgers and Cubs organizations to The Rifleman links documented sports history with a second career on film and television. Discover the full biography of Chuck Connors and his extraordinary life at SABR. Kevin …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainEach July 1, the Mets owe Bobby Bonilla $1,193,248.20 under a deferred-compensation agreement reached when they released him before the 2000 season. The payments began in 2011 and continue through 2035, long after Bonilla played his final major-league game for St. Louis in 2001. The annual date is commonly called Bobby Bonilla Day. It is not payment for current baseball work; it is the scheduled payoff of $5.9 …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainPete Gray reached the major leagues with the St. Louis Browns in 1945 after losing his right arm in a childhood accident. His documented story includes an adapted fielding method, a Southern Association MVP season, 77 major-league games, and a public impact that extended to injured veterans and disabled children. Who was Pete Gray? Born Peter Wyshner on March 6, 1915, in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, Gray grew up determined to …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainRoberto Clemente’s 18-Season Pirates Career Clemente spent all 18 of his MLB seasons, from 1955 through 1972, with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He finished with a .317 average and exactly 3,000 hits, won four National League batting titles, and earned 12 consecutive Gold Glove Awards from 1961 through 1972. His throwing arm was one part of a broader career that also included an MVP Award and two World Series …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainOver the course of baseball history there have been some epic blunders when it comes to trades. Of course, hindsight is always 20-20, but when you look at some of these deals you have to wonder what some of the teams were thinking. Thanks to our Facebook comments for your input into making our list of the worst trades in baseball history possible. Let’s dive in: 26. Babe …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainWe love baseball for a variety of reasons. In particular, fans often resonate with players who play the game with great passion. Legendary figures like Pete Rose come to mind, who seemed to play with a level of grit and hustle that most fans imagine they’d play the game with if they had the opportunity. Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on your perspective, players passion on the field sometimes …
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