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 …
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 …
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 …
Last Updated: October 20th, 2026 by Matthew BrownCleveland fans, you might want to prepare yourselves, as we have a list that illustrates the bad fortunes this franchise has faced over the years. As the franchise that hasn't been able to win a World Series since 1948, there must have been some moments that went the other way in order for us to get to this point. Let's analyze how this franchise has been so good, …
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 …
Last Updated: October 16th, 2026 by Matthew BrownEveryone loves a heated rivalry. It can be something that sparks excitement in a baseball game. The one that has burned brightest over the years has been, of course, the Red Sox versus Yankees. It's hard to even calculate how much that rivalry has meant to the game of baseball. But I think it has also been propped up by a number of other rivalries in history. We …
Last Updated: September 18th, 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. The guy ended up …
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 …
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 …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinEvery generation of modern-day New Yorkers has had a homegrown baseball hero. First, it was both the Babe and the Iron Horse together, then came Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio, who then gave way to The Mick. After that, after a bit of a lull, Derek Jeter came and took the mantle of City Icon. He brought good looks along with a quiet swagger that complemented his natural leadership. Here …
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