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. …

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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. 10. 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 …

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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 …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzThe 1970s were baseball’s golden age of unsung heroes—players who toiled in the shadows of superstars while quietly building Hall of Fame-caliber careers. These were the guys your dad respected, the ones who made the game look effortless while everyone else was watching the flashier names. Here are the decade’s most underappreciated talents who deserved so much more recognition. 10. Thurman Munson: The Gritty Catcher Who Made Pinstripes …

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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 …

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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. 10. The 2007 No-Hitter: When Comerica Park …

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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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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzThe 1990s were a golden era for catchers, when the position demanded both defensive prowess and offensive firepower. These backstops didn’t just call pitches—they anchored dynasties, launched moonshots, and embodied the gritty soul of America’s pastime during its most turbulent decade. 20. Mike Piazza: The Hitting Machine Behind the Plate (HOF) Mike Piazza’s story is one worth telling because he was a 62nd-round pick. He ended up hitting …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinThe late 1990s and the first ten years or so of the new millennium had some great pitchers. Roy Halladay was one of them, a workhorse who wasn’t afraid to go the distance. He led the league in complete games seven times during his career. That’s impressive given that most starting pitchers start glancing at the bullpen around the sixth inning. Here are ten examples of this Hall …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinLet’s be honest here, especially if you’re a Mets fan in your 50s or older: 1986 is receding VERY quickly in the rear view mirror. 2026 will mark 40 years since that incredible season. Fans who were born that year are old enough to have their own families. Yeah. It’s been rough. Here are 10 times that show just how painful being a fan of this franchise can …

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