Last Updated: October 20th, 2026 by Matthew BrownBy many accounts, Willie Mays is the greatest player baseball has ever seen. I understand that a lot of time has passed and there are many more opinions out there about many other players in history, but I want to take a look at what made the Say Hey Kid so great. We no longer have this legend around to celebrate, so we will celebrate some of the …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinThere were many amazing pitchers during the 1960s and early 1970s. They included Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, and Tom Seaver, among others. Then there was Bob Gibson. How good was he? He made the people who ran baseball panic and lower the mound after one of his most dominant years, though Denny McLain probably had a hand in that. Here are 10 instances that demonstrate why Gibson wasn’t …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzRemember when baseball cards smelled like stale gum and summer afternoons stretched longer than Dave Stieb’s windup? The Toronto Blue Jays have given us nearly five decades of memories, from the concrete confines of Exhibition Stadium to the retractable roof dreams of the SkyDome. These 25 legends didn’t just play baseball—they carved their names into the hearts of a nation that fell in love with America’s pastime. How …
Last Updated: August 28th, 2026 by Michael SchatzDetroit is one of the historic blue-collar cities in the United States. There's a sense of grit throughout the city that can be felt wherever you go. From its icy winters and hard-working businesses, there's always strong support for its sports teams, including its good old baseball team. The Tigers have been around pretty much since the dawn of baseball. We want to celebrate the 25 best who …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinMiguel Cabrera spent 20 years hitting baseballs all over the field and into the bleachers. The sound the ball made when it came off his bat was like no other. “Miggy” made fans and players alike appreciate his genuineness (just ask Jose Altuve, whom Cabrera loved to prank mid-game by playfully pulling his uniform out). Here are ten times that he showed why pitchers feared him: 10. The …
Last Updated: September 16th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe city of Baltimore has such a dark connotation, as it is the home of Edgar Allan Poe. But there's something about the Orioles that brings light to how the rest of the country views the city. For many people, it's the players, and we want to highlight those players who brought brightness to a dark city. How We Made This List It's not easy to bring together …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinDuring the mid-to-late 1970s, there was one man whom many of the game’s superstars, including Pete Rose, saw as the best player in the game. His name was Dave “The Cobra” Parker. Why the nickname? Watch him at the plate, moving the bat around in front of him like a cobra ready to strike. He was someone who saw the game at its peaks and valleys, and he …
Last Updated: September 10th, 2026 by Matthew BrownOne of the most storied franchises in baseball history, the Boston Red Sox have a rich lineup of legends to choose from. We took on the tall task of deciding which 25 Red Sox players are above the rest. I'm sure the crowd at Fenway was excited to see each and every one of these players step into the spotlight on a daily basis. How We Made This …
Last Updated: October 2nd, 2026 by Matthew BrownThere is an old adage in baseball that a good game for an umpire is one where they basically go unnoticed. An umpire never really wants to be famous, because the only reasons they can be remembered are bad reasons. Whether it's egregiously bad calls, poor judgment, or an attitude that takes over the game, the umpires on this list are infamous for the way they have stained …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinWith 81 home games in a regular season, plus postseason matchups, teams invite dozens of guests to throw the ceremonial first pitch. Many of them are from the local community, but sometimes they bring out celebrities, ranging from politicians to actors to athletes from other sports. They might even have someone with a divine connection take the mound. Here are 16 unforgettable celebrity first pitches. President George W. …
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