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Baseball's Batting Triple Crown
It's tough to win a batting title, a home run crown, or an RBI championship, but it's much harder to win all three in one season. Here are the 12 players who've done it.
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It's tough to win a batting title, a home run crown, or an RBI championship, but it's much harder to win all three in one season. Here are the 12 players who've done it.
baseball triple crown • baseball triple crown winners • major league triple crown • national league triple crown • american league triple crown
The Autumn of '49
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.
baseball history • summer of '49 • yankees and red sox • joe dimaggio • ted williams
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.
baseball history • summer of '49 • yankees and red sox • joe dimaggio • ted williams
Baseball All-Star Game Records
Here are the essential facts, figures and stories that every baseball fan needs to know about the All-Star game.
baseball all star game • all star game records • mlb all star game • first all star game • history of the mlb all star game
Here are the essential facts, figures and stories that every baseball fan needs to know about the All-Star game.
baseball all star game • all star game records • mlb all star game • first all star game • history of the mlb all star game
Best-Ever 40 Year Old Hitters
Baseball is a short career. Most players, even great ones, are washed up by their mid-thirties. But not these hitters; they all had great seasons after age 40.
best 40 year old hitters • best hitters over 40 • best ever 40 year old hitters • barry bonds 2004 season • julio franco age
Baseball is a short career. Most players, even great ones, are washed up by their mid-thirties. But not these hitters; they all had great seasons after age 40.
best 40 year old hitters • best hitters over 40 • best ever 40 year old hitters • barry bonds 2004 season • julio franco age
Are YOU Among Those Who Know That:
Are you among those who know the following?
new york yankees • yankees • mets • new york • brooklyn
Are you among those who know the following?
new york yankees • yankees • mets • new york • brooklyn
Big John
He is rarely mentioned anymore but he is one of the all-time greats. Most Yankees’ fans today have probably never even heard of him but those few who have still appreciate what he did and when he did it. He had a Hall of Fame career with the St. Louis Cardinals, hit 51 home runs for the 1947 New York Giants, and his lifetime batting average was .312. Then he joined the Yankees.
new york yankees • world series • johnny mize • pennant • ted williams
He is rarely mentioned anymore but he is one of the all-time greats. Most Yankees’ fans today have probably never even heard of him but those few who have still appreciate what he did and when he did it. He had a Hall of Fame career with the St. Louis Cardinals, hit 51 home runs for the 1947 New York Giants, and his lifetime batting average was .312. Then he joined the Yankees.
new york yankees • world series • johnny mize • pennant • ted williams
Bonds, Ali & Wilt vs. Sports Myth
Bonds is The Greatest Hitter of His Time, Ali Couldn't Punch, and Other Great Sports Myths
barry • bonds • albert • pujols • muhammad
Bonds is The Greatest Hitter of His Time, Ali Couldn't Punch, and Other Great Sports Myths
barry • bonds • albert • pujols • muhammad
He's the Man (And He Really Is)
To get an idea of Musial, one should imagine George Brett’s extra base power, Ted Williams’ selectivity at the plate, Joe DiMaggio’s grace, and the competitiveness of Pete Rose.
stan musial • joe dimaggio • ted williams • willie mays • albert pujols
To get an idea of Musial, one should imagine George Brett’s extra base power, Ted Williams’ selectivity at the plate, Joe DiMaggio’s grace, and the competitiveness of Pete Rose.
stan musial • joe dimaggio • ted williams • willie mays • albert pujols
Three Key Events
One team’s misfortune is another team’s gain. Three key events helped make the Yankees the 1950 American League pennant winner.
yankees • world series • red sox • pennant • ted williams
One team’s misfortune is another team’s gain. Three key events helped make the Yankees the 1950 American League pennant winner.
yankees • world series • red sox • pennant • ted williams
VICTORRES
The New York Yankees announced today that they have hired statistician Jayne Dough as a special consultant to manager Joe Torre. The 17 year old Dough is a former child prodigy who has created a statistical model that evaluates each player’s performance based upon a composite measurement called “Victorres.”
yankees • dough • torre • bill james • red sox
The New York Yankees announced today that they have hired statistician Jayne Dough as a special consultant to manager Joe Torre. The 17 year old Dough is a former child prodigy who has created a statistical model that evaluates each player’s performance based upon a composite measurement called “Victorres.”
yankees • dough • torre • bill james • red sox
Where Have All the Sluggers Gone?
Achieving a .600 lifetime slugging average is one of the rarest of all accomplishments. It is significant that the last player to retire with a .600 slugging average, Ted Williams, retired forty four years ago but in the last seven years, both Todd Helton and Barry Bonds have achieved better than .600 lifetime slugging averages.
barry bonds • bonds • ted williams • williams • sosa
Achieving a .600 lifetime slugging average is one of the rarest of all accomplishments. It is significant that the last player to retire with a .600 slugging average, Ted Williams, retired forty four years ago but in the last seven years, both Todd Helton and Barry Bonds have achieved better than .600 lifetime slugging averages.
barry bonds • bonds • ted williams • williams • sosa
Who Really Deserved It?
It was and is one of the great injustices in major league history---or was it?
joe dimaggio • ted williams • yankees • red sox • pennant
It was and is one of the great injustices in major league history---or was it?
joe dimaggio • ted williams • yankees • red sox • pennant
World Series Flops
Some of baseball's greatest stars have flopped in the limelight of the World series.
world series flops • stars in world series • babe ruth • ty cobb • ted williams
Some of baseball's greatest stars have flopped in the limelight of the World series.
world series flops • stars in world series • babe ruth • ty cobb • ted williams
Great But Never World Champions
Cobb, Lajoie, Sisler, Williams, McCovey, Banks, Yastrzemski, Killebrew, Sosa, Bonds, Rodriguez were never on a World Champion. It takes nothing away from their greatness
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Cobb, Lajoie, Sisler, Williams, McCovey, Banks, Yastrzemski, Killebrew, Sosa, Bonds, Rodriguez were never on a World Champion. It takes nothing away from their greatness
world champions • bonds world champion • a-rod world series • lost world series • greatest player
Ted Lost More Than a Batting Title
If Ted had one more hit or one less at bat, he would have become the first player to win the Triple Crown three times. Since 1901, only he and Hornsby have won it twice.
williams triple crown • williams wins it • ted williams red sox • triple crown winners • 1949 batting title
If Ted had one more hit or one less at bat, he would have become the first player to win the Triple Crown three times. Since 1901, only he and Hornsby have won it twice.
williams triple crown • williams wins it • ted williams red sox • triple crown winners • 1949 batting title
Best Baseball Stadiums-Fenway Park
The best venue in America for watching a Major League baseball game has survived two World Wars, and 86 year World Series drought and economic pressure to make it bigge
fenway park • best baseball stadium • history of fenway park • the green monster • boston red sox
The best venue in America for watching a Major League baseball game has survived two World Wars, and 86 year World Series drought and economic pressure to make it bigge
fenway park • best baseball stadium • history of fenway park • the green monster • boston red sox
Cleveland, Not Boston: Part 3
Want some more interesting information? Guess who hit a home run off Ralph Branca in Game 1. Right. Robert Brown Thomson, the Staten Island Scot. Thomson and Monte Irvin hit home runs, Jim Hearn pitched a complete game, giving up only an Andy Pafko home run, and the Giants won, 3-1.
giants • dodgers • brooklyn • yankees • ebbets field
Want some more interesting information? Guess who hit a home run off Ralph Branca in Game 1. Right. Robert Brown Thomson, the Staten Island Scot. Thomson and Monte Irvin hit home runs, Jim Hearn pitched a complete game, giving up only an Andy Pafko home run, and the Giants won, 3-1.
giants • dodgers • brooklyn • yankees • ebbets field
Albert Pujols' Baseball Career
Albert Pujols's first six seasons in the Major Leagues have been he best in baseball history, better than Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams and Don Mattingly.
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Albert Pujols's first six seasons in the Major Leagues have been he best in baseball history, better than Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams and Don Mattingly.
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Baseball Bounces Back From War
High expectations, surprising achievements, and baffling disappointments marked the return of baseball's top stars from the war.
1946 baseball season • postwar baseball • baseball surprises • 1946 world series • new york yankees
High expectations, surprising achievements, and baffling disappointments marked the return of baseball's top stars from the war.
1946 baseball season • postwar baseball • baseball surprises • 1946 world series • new york yankees
Baseball's Current Top 10 Hitters
Here are the Top 10 Hitters in Baseball for 2007. Newcomers Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Travis Hafner join a crew of veterans led by Derek Jeter and Manny Ramirez.
baseball's top 10 hitters • top ten best hitters • major leagues best hitters • derek jeter • albert pujols
Here are the Top 10 Hitters in Baseball for 2007. Newcomers Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Travis Hafner join a crew of veterans led by Derek Jeter and Manny Ramirez.
baseball's top 10 hitters • top ten best hitters • major leagues best hitters • derek jeter • albert pujols
DiMaggio Was Better Than Mantle
Both are among the greatest of all players, but Joe DiMaggio was a better hitter and a clearly superior fielder compared to Mickey. The facts support that contention.
mickey mantle • joe dimaggio • mantle's speed • superior fielder • mickey had raw power
Both are among the greatest of all players, but Joe DiMaggio was a better hitter and a clearly superior fielder compared to Mickey. The facts support that contention.
mickey mantle • joe dimaggio • mantle's speed • superior fielder • mickey had raw power
Forgotten Seasons
Many players, some famous stars and some little known, have had a great season that is rarely remembered. The following are a few players who had such a season.
willie mays • paul o'neill • mickey mantle • ted williams • rogers hornsby
Many players, some famous stars and some little known, have had a great season that is rarely remembered. The following are a few players who had such a season.
willie mays • paul o'neill • mickey mantle • ted williams • rogers hornsby
If You Pick Belle, You're Fired
Albert Belle was one of the most feared athletes, both on and off the field. He had some great seasons, most of which were certainly offensive.
albert belle • ralph kiner • stan musial • johnny mize • ted williams
Albert Belle was one of the most feared athletes, both on and off the field. He had some great seasons, most of which were certainly offensive.
albert belle • ralph kiner • stan musial • johnny mize • ted williams
Mays' Forgotten Season
In 1957, Willie Mays became only the fourth player to hit at least 20 doubles, 20 triples, and 20 home runs in the same season.
mays' forgotten season • mays'season • willie's great year • mays 20 doubles • 20 triples
In 1957, Willie Mays became only the fourth player to hit at least 20 doubles, 20 triples, and 20 home runs in the same season.
mays' forgotten season • mays'season • willie's great year • mays 20 doubles • 20 triples
Snapshot - Henniker
Henniker, New Hampshire is the subject of "Snapshot" this month. Read about the people and places of a beautiful and unique town.
henniker • new hampshire • ocean born mary • mary wallace • merrimack county
Henniker, New Hampshire is the subject of "Snapshot" this month. Read about the people and places of a beautiful and unique town.
henniker • new hampshire • ocean born mary • mary wallace • merrimack county
The Best Hitters of the 1940s
The 1940s were a tumultuous decade for Major League Baseball. World War II took away the best years of many players' careers, including some of these legendary hitters.
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The 1940s were a tumultuous decade for Major League Baseball. World War II took away the best years of many players' careers, including some of these legendary hitters.
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Top 10 Baseball Nicknames
Almost everybody who plays in the MLB gets a nickname at some point. Here are ten of the best baseball nicknames along with the origin and meaning behind each one.
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Almost everybody who plays in the MLB gets a nickname at some point. Here are ten of the best baseball nicknames along with the origin and meaning behind each one.
top 10 baseball nicknames • baseball nicknames • great baseball nicknames • best baseball nicknames • 1919 balck sox scandal
Walks Have Decreased in 2007
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.
walks decreased • walks in 2007 • al and nl bases on ball • red sox draw walks • phillies walks
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.
walks decreased • walks in 2007 • al and nl bases on ball • red sox draw walks • phillies walks
When Mickey Rooted Against Billy
Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin were Yankees, but when Billy managed against them, Mickey wanted the Yankees to win.
yankee • yankees • mickey mantle • billy martin • butch cassidy
Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin were Yankees, but when Billy managed against them, Mickey wanted the Yankees to win.
yankee • yankees • mickey mantle • billy martin • butch cassidy
Williams, Not DiMaggio
A shortstop who hit .206 received one less first place vote than Triple Crown Winner Ted Williams in the 1947 MVP voting.
ted williams • american league • triple crown • joe dimaggio • most valuable player
A shortstop who hit .206 received one less first place vote than Triple Crown Winner Ted Williams in the 1947 MVP voting.
ted williams • american league • triple crown • joe dimaggio • most valuable player
A-Rod Hits 500th Home Run
Alex Rodriguez is about to pass into the 500 home run club. Here is everything you need to know about the group.
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Alex Rodriguez is about to pass into the 500 home run club. Here is everything you need to know about the group.
alex rodriguez 500 home runs • a-rod 500 home runs • a-rod 500 homers • alex rodriguez 500 homers • 500 home run club
And They Finished 17 Games Out
Many years ago, a Yankees team had four Hall of Famers. Their main rival that season was the Boston Red Sox, a team that had not four but FIVE Hall of Famers, but it was the Yankees who won the pennant and swept the Reds in the World Series while Boston finished a distant second, 17 games out of first place.
yankees • new york yankees • world series • baseball • hall of fame
Many years ago, a Yankees team had four Hall of Famers. Their main rival that season was the Boston Red Sox, a team that had not four but FIVE Hall of Famers, but it was the Yankees who won the pennant and swept the Reds in the World Series while Boston finished a distant second, 17 games out of first place.
yankees • new york yankees • world series • baseball • hall of fame
Game 7 of the 1946 World Series
A splendid game highlighted by Enos Slaughter's Mad Dash ruins Boston's World Series dream.
enos slaughter's mad dash • 1946 world series game 7 • red sox cardinals world series • enos slaughter johnny pesky • johnny pesky 1946 world series
A splendid game highlighted by Enos Slaughter's Mad Dash ruins Boston's World Series dream.
enos slaughter's mad dash • 1946 world series game 7 • red sox cardinals world series • enos slaughter johnny pesky • johnny pesky 1946 world series
Cleveland, Not Boston: Part 1
Even then they fooled the fans. Not too far from the Red Sox training camp was the winter home of the circus, ?The Greatest Show on Earth,? which claimed, every spring, that this year?s show would be bigger and better than ever. Just like the Red Sox.
yankees • red sox • indians • stengel • rivalry
Even then they fooled the fans. Not too far from the Red Sox training camp was the winter home of the circus, ?The Greatest Show on Earth,? which claimed, every spring, that this year?s show would be bigger and better than ever. Just like the Red Sox.
yankees • red sox • indians • stengel • rivalry
Baseball Survives World War II
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.
wartime baseball • baseball history • 1945 season • national pastime • roosevelt on baseball
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.
wartime baseball • baseball history • 1945 season • national pastime • roosevelt on baseball
Best Season Anyone Ever Had?
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.
best season • unique in baseball history • most valuable players • player-manager • cleveland indians in world series
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.
best season • unique in baseball history • most valuable players • player-manager • cleveland indians in world series
If Puckett is in, Where is Mattingly?
A comparison of Don Mattingly and Kirby Puckett, and why both (not just one) should be in the Hall of Fame.
baseball • mattingly • puckett • yankees • twins
A comparison of Don Mattingly and Kirby Puckett, and why both (not just one) should be in the Hall of Fame.
baseball • mattingly • puckett • yankees • twins
Jones and Berkman Stats
Chipper Jones and Lance Berkman are both putting up amazing offensive numbers so far this season. Here's how they stack up against each other.
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Chipper Jones and Lance Berkman are both putting up amazing offensive numbers so far this season. Here's how they stack up against each other.
chipper jones stats • lance berkman stats • chipper jones 2008 mlb season • lance berkman 2008 mlb season • chipper jones on base percentage
Major League Hitting Records
Here is a comprehensive collection of career, season and single game hitting records by Major Leaguers from 1900 to the present.
major league hitting records • baseball hitting records • baseball hitting • most hits career • most home runs career
Here is a comprehensive collection of career, season and single game hitting records by Major Leaguers from 1900 to the present.
major league hitting records • baseball hitting records • baseball hitting • most hits career • most home runs career
Pride of October: As Good As It Gets
Pride of October by Bill Madden is a wonderful, insightful, truly enjoyable book about the New York Yankees as seen through the eyes of great and not so great Yankees from the 1930s to the present.
madden • october • pride • yankees
Pride of October by Bill Madden is a wonderful, insightful, truly enjoyable book about the New York Yankees as seen through the eyes of great and not so great Yankees from the 1930s to the present.
madden • october • pride • yankees
Reynolds' Second No-Hitter
Allie Reynolds started the first game with the chance to clinch a tie for the pennant. The Yankees had an 8-0 lead in the ninth, but things were far from comfortable.
reynolds • first • second • yankees • game
Allie Reynolds started the first game with the chance to clinch a tie for the pennant. The Yankees had an 8-0 lead in the ninth, but things were far from comfortable.
reynolds • first • second • yankees • game
Schilling Slams Bonds
Curt Schilling accuses Barry Bonds of "cheating" in radio interview.
barry bonds • curt schilling • red sox • giants • baseball
Curt Schilling accuses Barry Bonds of "cheating" in radio interview.
barry bonds • curt schilling • red sox • giants • baseball
Strikeouts
Today's managers generally eschew the sacrifice bunt, single, and stolen base for the home run, buy teams that hit home runs do not necessarily score more runs than teams whose offensive strength is not the long ball.
mantle • yankees • dimaggio • williams • musial
Today's managers generally eschew the sacrifice bunt, single, and stolen base for the home run, buy teams that hit home runs do not necessarily score more runs than teams whose offensive strength is not the long ball.
mantle • yankees • dimaggio • williams • musial
The Biggest Game Winners
Home runs have provided some of the highest drama in baseball history. They are at their best when they provide a sudden end to an important game.
dramatic home runs • historic homers • world series winning home runs • pennant winning home runs • exciting baseball
Home runs have provided some of the highest drama in baseball history. They are at their best when they provide a sudden end to an important game.
dramatic home runs • historic homers • world series winning home runs • pennant winning home runs • exciting baseball
The Legend of Joe DiMaggio
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.
joe dimaggio • baseball greats • baseball history • baseball records • new york yankees
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.
joe dimaggio • baseball greats • baseball history • baseball records • new york yankees
The Long Pennant Race
Two teams finished the 1948 American League season in a tie, with a third team eliminated only one day before. The thrills continued in a first-ever one-game playoff.
thrilling pennant races • long '48 pennant race • baseball thrills • 1948 baseball season • cleveland indians
Two teams finished the 1948 American League season in a tie, with a third team eliminated only one day before. The thrills continued in a first-ever one-game playoff.
thrilling pennant races • long '48 pennant race • baseball thrills • 1948 baseball season • cleveland indians
The Season After 1961
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
1961 new york yankees • 1962 new york yankees • willie mccovey line drive • roger maris home runs • mantle injuries
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
1961 new york yankees • 1962 new york yankees • willie mccovey line drive • roger maris home runs • mantle injuries
When Will Phil Hughes Return?
Yankee rookie Phil Hughes pulled a hamstring in May and was supposed to miss 4-6 weeks, which should have him back by June 19th. Now, some say he won't be back until 2008
when will phil hughes return • phil hughes no hitter • phil hughes ankle injury • phil hughes hamstring injury • strained hamstring phil hughes
Yankee rookie Phil Hughes pulled a hamstring in May and was supposed to miss 4-6 weeks, which should have him back by June 19th. Now, some say he won't be back until 2008
when will phil hughes return • phil hughes no hitter • phil hughes ankle injury • phil hughes hamstring injury • strained hamstring phil hughes
10 Great Things About Major League Baseball
Stop listening to the negative baseball media and focus on some of the good things in baseball today.
10 reasons to love baseball • baseball's best stories of 2009 • josh hamilton comeback • jon lester cancer • john lester lymphoma
Stop listening to the negative baseball media and focus on some of the good things in baseball today.
10 reasons to love baseball • baseball's best stories of 2009 • josh hamilton comeback • jon lester cancer • john lester lymphoma
Barry's Great World Series
Bonds batted 30 times as his Giants battled the Angels in a memorable seven game set. Barry had 8 hits, including 4 home runs and 13 walks. He hit .471 with a .700 OBA.
great world series • only babe ruth • bonds performance • giants angels • losing world series
Bonds batted 30 times as his Giants battled the Angels in a memorable seven game set. Barry had 8 hits, including 4 home runs and 13 walks. He hit .471 with a .700 OBA.
great world series • only babe ruth • bonds performance • giants angels • losing world series
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