Lists

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 …

Read more

Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinIn baseball’s high-wire act of relief pitching, sustained dominance is as rare as a perfect game. For every legendary closer who maintained excellence across decades, dozens of seemingly unstoppable fireballers flamed out spectacularly. Remember Brad Lidge’s fall from “Lights Out” to lights dimmed? Or how Derrick Turnbow went from unhittable to unwatchable? The truly great ones, though – they didn’t just survive the pressure cooker of the ninth …

Read more

Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball’s cruelest lessons often come from its greatest teams. From the mighty ’01 Mariners to the star-studded ’90s Athletics, these powerhouse squads had everything except the one thing they wanted most—a World Series ring. Join us for a bittersweet journey through baseball’s almost-dynasties and what-if moments that still haunt fans decades later. The ’01 Mariners: 116 Wins, Zero Rings, Infinite Heartbreak They tied the 1906 Cubs’ record for …

Read more

Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinRemember when baseball rivalries weren’t just about analytics and luxury tax thresholds? When players actually lived in their team’s city year-round, frequented local diners, and genuinely couldn’t stand their opponents? These storied matchups didn’t just fill ballparks—they divided families, defined summers, and gave us moments that still raise blood pressure decades later. Yankees vs. Red Sox: The Curse, The Brawls, and Bucky’s Homer The granddaddy of all baseball …

Read more

Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzThe 1940s were a golden era for second basemen, when leather gloves were still stiff as cardboard and double plays were turned with the grace of a Fred Astaire routine. These keystone artists could pick it, hit it, and turn two faster than you could say “Brooklyn Dodgers.” Joe Gordon – The Yankees’ Power-Hitting Keystone King Flash Gordon wasn’t just a comic book hero—he was the Yankees’ second …

Read more

Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzBefore launch angles and exit velocities ruled the diamond, there was something pure about watching a catcher gun down a would-be base stealer with a perfect strike to second base. These backstops didn’t just catch—they commanded respect with cannons for arms that made stealing second feel like grand larceny. Johnny Bench: The Gold Standard Who Made Stealing Second Feel Like Grand Theft The Big Red Machine’s backstop threw …

Read more

Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew Brown Before pitch counts and biomechanics ruled the mound, baseball’s greatest pitching coaches were part psychologist, part mechanic, and part magician. These were the men who could fix a slider with a whispered suggestion, turn journeymen into All-Stars with a simple grip adjustment, and somehow make grown men believe they could strike out Babe Ruth himself. From the dugout steps to the bullpen mounds, these coaching legends shaped …

Read more

Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew BrownBefore launch angles and exit velocity ruled the batter’s box, baseball’s greatest hitting coaches were part mechanic, part psychologist, and part magician. These were the men who could fix a slump with a simple adjustment to hand position, turn warning track power into home run distance with a tweak to timing, and somehow make .250 hitters believe they could hit .300. From dusty batting cages to major league …

Read more

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 …

Read more

Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzThe 1980s were baseball’s neon decade—when mustaches were mandatory, synthetic turf ruled, and some of the game’s most talented players toiled in relative obscurity. While everyone remembers the superstars, these forgotten gems deserve their moment in the spotlight. Lou Whitaker: The Silent Second Baseman Who Made Trammell Look Good Lou Whitaker was the quiet half of Detroit’s legendary double-play combination, overshadowed by the flashier Alan Trammell yet arguably …

Read more