Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew BrownLast Updated: May 26th, 2026 by Michael Schatz The ivy-covered walls of Wrigley Field have witnessed more than their share of baseball greatness. While Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Ron Santo found their way to Cooperstown, countless Cubs legends who defined afternoons on the North Side still await recognition. From the post-war era through the steroid age and beyond, these twenty Chicago icons left indelible marks on franchise …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinThere have been a TON of on-field fights between baseball opponents. We’d probably have to do at least 50 slides, bare minimum. But there have been plenty of times when friction has spilled into one team’s dugout. You try spending six months or more with 25 guys … there are bound to be times when something rubs someone the wrong way. The results are here — from brawling …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew Brown The hot corner is where reflexes meet raw power and legends are made on both sides of the ball. These 20 third basemen remain outside Cooperstown for different reasons, and David Wright is still on the writers’ ballot rather than a finished case. From diving stops to clutch home runs, each made his mark at third base. 20. Eric Chavez: The Gold Glove Machine Six consecutive Gold …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jeffrey ChristoBaseball trades are like family recipes – everyone has an opinion, and the arguments can last generations. From deadline deals to winter meetings shockers, these swaps changed franchises forever. Some worked out for everyone, others… well, just ask any Red Sox fan about Babe Ruth. 11. The Ruth Sale That Cursed the Sox (1920) We often forget that Ruth was on Boston for over half a decade. The …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzBack when baseball cards smelled like stale bubblegum and Sunday doubleheaders stretched into twilight, Cooperstown seemed untouchable—a sacred shrine where only the truly immortal belonged. But time has a funny way of revealing which bronze plaques deserved their spot and which ones make you scratch your head and wonder what the voters were thinking. 12. Harold Baines: The Designated Hitter Who Coasted to Cooperstown (HOF) Harold Baines spent …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew BrownFrom the concrete confines of Olympic Stadium to Nationals Park, the Expos/Nationals franchise has seen its share of baseball greatness. Gary Carter and Andre Dawson reached Cooperstown, while many other stars remain outside; Ryan Zimmerman and Stephen Strasburg have not yet reached their first BBWAA ballots. Here are 20 players who made this franchise shine across two countries. 20. Bill Gullickson: The Curveball King of Olympic Stadium His …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinTom Glavine, one of the best lefty pitchers of all time, didn’t excel right away. In fact, he lost 17 games his first full season as a rookie. Part of that was because he was pitching for a putrid Braves team. He showed signs of turning things around fairly quickly, though, and like his franchise, he was soon dominating. While not overpowering (he never struck out more than …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzThe 1970s were baseball’s polyester decade, when artificial turf met natural talent and third base became the domain of legends. From Veterans Stadium to Yankee Stadium, these hot corner heroes defined a generation with leather gloves that seemed magnetized and bats that could change pennant races with one swing. 19. Carney Lansford – The Late 70s Rookie Who Started Something Special Lansford burst onto the scene in 1978 …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball has a rich history of dominant pitchers. Some could strike out hitters by the dozen during a start, while others could make them hit the ball right to a fielder when they wanted. Few could put it together like Pedro Martinez during the late 1990s and early to mid-2000s. Those who watched him will speak reverently of him … and not be exaggerating. The amazing thing was, …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael Schatz Back when baseball cards came with that perfect pink rectangle of bubble gum and Sunday doubleheaders meant something, these legends ruled the diamond. Yet somehow, inexplicably, Hall of Fame voters made them wait at the gates of Cooperstown like kids hoping to get picked for pickup ball. The early cases came under evolving election rules and enormous backlogs, so first-ballot status did not mean quite what it …

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