Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinI’m gonna be that guy: I saw Frank Thomas before he was “The Big Hurt.” It was 1990, I was a freshman at Boston University, and saw the Red Sox clinch the division by beating the White Sox. There was a huge Chicago player on deck, and I later looked up that it was Thomas. So, that’s my first take on watching the guy who had the most …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe 1980s were baseball’s golden decade of mustaches, mullets, and moments that still give you goosebumps. From Mookie Wilson’s grounder to Kirk Gibson’s limp, these champions didn’t just win rings—they carved themselves into our collective memory with wooden bats and pure grit. Fernando Valenzuela’s Screwball and Mania The chunky left-hander from Mexico rolled his eyes skyward and made Los Angeles fall in love with baseball all over again. …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThe 1990s were baseball’s decade of dynasties and underdogs, where the crack of the bat echoed through domed stadiums and open-air cathedrals alike. From Cincinnati’s wire-to-wire dominance to Florida’s miracle run, these champions didn’t just win rings—they carved themselves into our hearts with wooden bats and pure October magic. Eric Davis’s Speed and Cincinnati’s Wire-to-Wire Magic Eric Davis blazed around the basepaths like lightning in a bottle, his …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzBefore pitch counts ruled the game and relief specialists took over the ninth inning, there was Curt Schilling—a throwback warrior who lived for October pressure and delivered when championships hung in the balance. His numbers tell the story of baseball’s last great big-game pitcher, the guy who made hitters look foolish when it mattered most. 3,116 Career Strikeouts – Just 16 Pitchers Ever Joined This Elite Club When …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzBack when baseball cards came with gum and players wore flannel uniforms that soaked up summer sweat like sponges, the 1940s produced some of the most fearsome sluggers the game has ever seen. While everyone remembers Ted Williams and Stan Musial, a handful of power hitters from that decade have been lost to time, their mighty swings echoing only in the memories of those who witnessed them firsthand. …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzBefore sabermetrics and social media turned every stat into a hashtag, Dave Winfield was quietly building one of the most remarkable careers in baseball history. The towering right fielder from St. Paul didn’t just play the game—he redefined what it meant to be a complete athlete in America’s pastime. Only Player Ever Drafted by Four Different Professional Sports Leagues In 1973, Dave Winfield achieved something that will never …
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. …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinDon’t even think about playing third base if you don’t have fast reflexes. Those balls, especially off the bat of power-hitting righties, can come screaming at you faster than an angry cat. That’s why all 11 people on this list, including those honorable mentions like Terry Pendleton or Ken Caminiti, deserve every bit of respect. Brooks Robinson’s Bare-Handed Ballet: When Leather Met Lightning Brooks Robinson played like he …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball’s been around a long time, which means there have been countless moments that thrilled some and agonized others at the same time. Fortunately, cameras for both newspapers and television have captured those moments for posterity. Here are 20 of them. Kirk Gibson’s Limp-Off Home Run: One-Legged Legend, 1988 Anyone with a passing familiarity of the sport remembers this moment from Game 1 of the ’88 World Series. …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinLook, I’m going to admit it: As a Mets fan, I truly hated to see Tim Raines come to the plate whenever the Expos played the Mets. He seemed to do something every game, whether it was a hit, a stolen base, or even a homer. “Rock” was anything but slow on the field, and it took the Hall far too long to recognize him. Here are 10 …
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