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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzThe 1960s represented a golden age for baseball pitching, with some of the most dominant hurlers in MLB history taking the mound. From Sandy Koufax’s unhittable arsenal to Bob Gibson’s intimidating presence, these legends defined an era that would later be known as “The Decade of the Pitcher.” 12. Sandy Koufax: The Left-Handed Legend Sandy Koufax dominated the 1960s with an incredible 2.76 ERA and 2,396 strikeouts. His …

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Last Updated: October 1st, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe Midsummer Classic is one of baseball's great special events. Of all the All-Star games in sports, I think this is the one that still does it right. The one thing about the All-Star game is that it is in the middle of the season. Not at the end. Sometimes, there are players who are much better down the stretch than at the beginning of the year. That …

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Last Updated: September 24th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe Cy Young Award is one of the most trivial major awards in sports. For one, it highlights a position that isn't expected to play every game. In fact, most of the winners have played in less than a fourth of their team's games per year. Voters have the responsibility to measure the value of these pitchers and determine who had the best year of all. As we …

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Last Updated: October 15th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe 1970s were a dynamic time in baseball. We saw some of the greatest ever toe the rubber in marquee matchups. It's a pretty fun debate to talk about who the greatest from that decade was. They come in all shapes and sizes with different repertoires to showcase. Let's go through this list of the best of the decade and see who comes out on top. 10. Tom …

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Last Updated: September 24th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe National Baseball Hall of Fame is the hardest hall of fame of any sport to get into. I know I might be a little naive when it comes to sports like soccer or rugby or cricket, but I would probably contend no matter what that baseball is as selective as any. The fact that there are tons of these lists throughout the internet shows how rare it …

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Last Updated: October 20th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThere are so many things that make baseball managers unique to the sport. So much focus can be put on them when it's a sport where batters will fail way more than half the time, and pitchers are out there to limit damage more than prevent it. We've got a list of managers who were able to carve out long, even legendary careers, but success was fleeting compared …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzThroughout baseball history, some All-Star selections have left fans and analysts scratching their heads. From players chosen based on team representation requirements to those picked during brief hot streaks, these selections represent some of the most questionable choices in MLB All-Star Game history. 12. Ken Harvey – Kansas City Royals’ Questionable All-Star (2004) Ken Harvey’s 2004 All-Star selection epitomized the flaws in the selection process. With just a …

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Last Updated: October 21st, 2026 by Matthew BrownWhen a nickname for a particular type of player has transcended the sport, it's special. Theories have been made as to where the term "southpaw" has come from. Some say it's from boxing. Others from baseball. I've always believed it was from the beginnings of baseball, but no matter what, it's a cool term that became a part of the general American lexicon. We've got a list of …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzFrom Ted Williams’ scientific approach to Tony Gwynn’s video analysis revolution, baseball history has been graced by hitters who turned batting into an art form. Here are the 12 most natural hitters who demonstrated extraordinary bat control, consistency, and pure hitting ability throughout their careers. 12. Ted Williams: The Last .400 Hitter The legendary Ted Williams remains the last player to hit .400, achieving this feat in 1941 …

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Last Updated: October 20th, 2026 by Matthew BrownIn baseball, an ace is one of its most anticipated players. The anticipation comes from rarity. Fans have to wait for days in order to see their favorite team's best pitcher. Yes, the number of days between starts has grown from the very early days of baseball, when pitchers basically pitched every game, but the quality of starting pitchers seemed to peak in the 1970s. Let's take a …

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