Articles related to "Baseball History"

Hitting .400 is indeed a rarity. Only eight players have done so since the dawn of baseball's modern era, which began in 1901 with the birth of the American League.

A person traveling back in time to the mid-1840s and early 1850s would see a baseball game that looks similar to today, but which was different in many ways.

From the Tecumsehs to the Majors, from the historic Labatt Park to the future Hall of Famers who have played upon its field, baseball in London has had a rich history.

The quality of big league ball almost hit bottom in 1945. V-E and V-J Days started the return of the stars just in time.

The Hall, home to centuries of baseball memorabilia, statistics, and research, has something for everyone, from the diehard fanatic to the most casual fan.

This article explores the writer's opinions about the value of Fantasy Baseball in particular and fantasy sports in general for the sport itself.

The '49 American League season came down to one game between the Yankees and Red Sox. The contest was a portent of epic battles to come.

Banning eight "Black Sox," including the immortal Joe Jackson, helped save baseball regardless of the still disputed innocence or guilt of the accused.

The 1986 Boston Red Sox World Series defeat remains the worst in baseball history. There is virtually no chance that any team will ever suffer a more agonizing loss.

The House that Ruth Built Will Close Its Doors in 2008 to Major League Baseball. The new, more modernized Yankee Stadium Signals a Newer Look for the Bronx Bombers.

Excitement ran high in 1994 when Atlanta Braves vice-president Robert C. "Bob" Hope convinced Coors Brewing Company to sponsor a female-only baseball team.

Mickey Lolich gained Most Valuable Player status as Detroit defeated St. Louis in Game Seven of the 1968 World Series. It was the Tigers' first title since 1945.

For ten straight years the World Series was played in New York City, usually between two New York teams. DiMaggio, Robinson, Mays and Mantle were among the heroes.

A renowned manager once said that pitching was 75 percent of baseball. The exact percentage may be debated, but it has consistently separated winners from losers.

A baseball playoff was once a rare device employed only to break a season-end first-place tie. Some of those contests produced high drama and heartbreak.

Lou Boudreau's 1948 season was unique in baseball history. He batted and fielded his way to his league's MVP award and managed the Indians to the world championship.

The Chicago Cubs, one of the most successful baseball teams of the first decade of the twentieth century, won their first World Series in 1907--and their last in 1908.

Winning the 1907 and 1908 World Series made the Chicago Cubs the first team to win two of the Fall Classics.

The history of the Chicago Cubs is the history of professional baseball. It's that simple, and it's that important.

Managed by an English Cricket player named Harry Wright, and owned and operated by members of an Ohio law firm, the Red Stockings were the first true major league team.

Game Four of the 1968 World Series quickly got out of hand for Detroit when Bob Gibson returned to the mound for the Cardinals to stop the Tigers and McLain in a rout.

Detroit's fortunes in the 1968 World Series turned in Game Five and rebounded in Game Six behind the sterling effort of 31-game winner Denny McLain, forcing a 7th game.

Although baseball has provided the subject matter for some fine movies, there's no sure-fire formula. Some big names have flopped and some have become controversial.

Baseball history is filled with records and trivia. The following pitchers contributed to these by having no-hitters either early or late in their careers.

Steroids and human growth hormones threaten to break the continuity of baseball history.

Barry Bonds is a free agent, and wants to keep playing. Will he and Sammy Sosa form an historic combo in Texas?

From Dazzy Vance in the 1920s to Mike Piazza in the 1990s, the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers have had a plethora of great players. Here are the eleven best of all time.

Though baseball was not introduced until the late 19th century, it caught on quickly among students. Their enthusiasm for the sport still resonates today.

Although Joe DiMaggio's excellent stats fell short of baseball's greatest, he won and retains a special hold on fans. A lot of it had to do with unmeasurables.

Relief pitchers were once failed starters. Now they're acclaimed specialists and "closers" are most valuable player candidates.

Some of baseball's greatest stars have flopped in the limelight of the World series.

A mediocre Yankees righthander, in full view of America's baseball fans, makes history by retiring every batter in a World Series game.

A-Rod earned his money under baseball's biggest contract. But he should still get rid of Scott Boras.

Roger Clemens, Greg Maddux, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz and Mariano Rivera will make Baseball's Hall of Fame in their first eligible year.

Avoiding elimination in Game Five of the 1968 World Series, Detroit relied on Lolich from the mound, Horton's defense, and Kaline's crucial hit in the seventh inning.

Detroit and St. Louis entered the 1968 World Series with two outstanding pitchers. The Tigers had 31-game winner Denny McLain. The Cards' Bob Gibson won Game One.

The Cardinals sent Ray Washburn to the mound against the Detroit bats. The Tigers stroked three home runs. But McCarver and Cepada countered. Brock stole three bases.

The history of the Negro Leagues is even more interesting and complex than the origins of the Major Leagues.

Through its American history, baseball has revolved around tradition and ritual, from performing the Chicken Dance, the Wave and the Seventh Inning Stretch.

The Phillies, the Red Sox, the Angels and the Cubs have all choked miserably in historic playoff races. Here are their stories. And one bonus tale about the 2004 ALCS.

In need of pitching for 1954, the Giants traded the player who hit the "shot heard 'round the world" for Johnny Antonelli, who helped lead New York to the World Series.

You'd think the Boston Red Sox, a team with a $135 million payroll, could beat the Tampa Bay Rays, a team with a $43 million payroll. They couldn't.

The 1951 race to the pennant between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants was as great a pennant race as there has ever been. Ever.

Mickey Lolich won Game Two of the 1968 World Series, his first of three wins, and Detroit Tiger fans exited St. Louis with a sigh of relief and the series even at 1-1.

Here are ten more of the best nicknames, courtesy of our National Pastime; Major League Baseball.

The Top 20 MLB relief pitchers are led by Trevor Hoffman, Lee Smith, John Franco and The Sandman, Mariano Rivera. This bunch knows how to shut that ninth inning door.

Sammy Sosa was just another superstar who was headed to Cooperstown until someone leaked a 2003 anonymous drug testing report which cited a failed test by Sosa.

The lineup card for the 1928 Philadelphia Athletics reads like the player's directory to the Baseball Hall of Fame. So why did they finish in second place?

There have been many more than just two major leagues in baseball history. Here is a quick history of all six leagues that qualify as "major leagues."

The Mets' outfield may present problems and their bullpen may not be as strong as they would like.