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Albert Pujols joined an elite club by winning his third MVP award in 2009. Only eight other players have done it; the first was Jimmie Foxx.

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?

The American League won the first All Star game and offensively challenged pitcher Lefty Gomez singled home the first run in All Star game history.

The 1961 Yankees were one of the best of all teams, but the 1962 Yankees are a forgotten World Championship team that didn't approach its previous season statististically

Alex Rodriguez has already hit more home runs than Lou Gehrig and may break Barry's career record for home runs, but it would be silly to think that Alex is greater.

Barry Bonds has set some remarkable records. What is notable is not the fact that he set them, but that he broke the old marks by such a wide margin.

Alex Rodriguez's contract is merely another example of the disingenuousness that exists in society. Baseball is a reflection of society.

A line drive that might have won the game was caught as DiMaggio disappointed in his first all-star game appearance.

Sisler is one of many outstanding players whose career is slowly but surely fading away as the years pass. It is a shame.

The Red Sox, Phillies, and Yankees draw a lot of walks, but teams from the past walked even more. Lead off batters will accept a free pass but don't TRY to walk.