Cal Ripken redefined the shortstop position, changing it from a spot for the little and the quick, to the big and the strong. He made way for the likes of A-Rod & Jeter.

Jul 28, 2007 - James Lincoln Ray

Ken Rosenthal has apparent issues with The Baltimore Orioles, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. and Orioles owner Peter Angelos.

Jan 27, 2011 - Oscar Madison

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.

Aug 27, 2007 - James Lincoln Ray

The Pittsburgh Piratres cannot compete for free agent players and trade their own star players away

Aug 31, 2009 - John F. O'Connor

Golden Bears, Golden Gophers and a pair of bright offensive stars will be on hand to help illuminate TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sept. 19.

Sep 14, 2009 - Jon Matsune

Joe DiMaggio, Cal Ripken and Orel Hershiser head the list of Baseball's Longest and Most Important Streaks.

Mar 17, 2007 - James Lincoln Ray

Baseball has enjoyed a share of ups and downs in its history, from the Cincinatti Red Stocking and the Golden Age of Babe Ruth to Ted Williams in the 1940s and steroids.

Oct 5, 2009 - Matthew Fortuna

Today's shortstops must be able to hit for average and power, play Gold Glove-level defense, run the bases well and have a rifle arm. These guys meet all five criteria.

Aug 28, 2007 - James Lincoln Ray

Recent years have seen the shattering of some of baseball's most admired records. Can any truly stand the test of time?

Nov 15, 2007 - David Hornestay

Many fans are upset with the lucrative contracts given to Major League Baseball players. A high team payroll does not guarantee on-field success, though.

May 26, 2009 - James Jackson

Children who play Babe Ruth level baseball do so to have fun, learn baseball, and learn life lessons along the way. However, being an umpire can also be an education.

May 15, 2009 - Michael Sarzo

The most important statistic in fantasy baseball is not home runs, runs batted in, stolen bases, ERA, saves or strikeouts.

Feb 14, 2009 - Craig Rondinone

While many of baseball's best made appearances in the 82nd All-Star Game, many big names sat out, injured. Who among them is primed to return to form soon?

Jul 13, 2011 - Matt Whitener

After years of futility, the Tampa Bay Rays have turned their fortunes around, taking cues from their Florida Marlins cousins. This is how they did it.

Jun 15, 2011 - Michael Clifford

Many great teams have come and gone over the past 140 years of major league baseball. Here is our list of the ten best baseball teams of all time.

Mar 24, 2007 - James Lincoln Ray

While the Tampa Bay Rays have enjoyed more success recently, the Florida Marlins have had much success in the past, and are built to keep that trend going.

Jun 21, 2011 - Michael Clifford

Over the past twenty years, baseball has become a game that is open to the middle-aged as well as the young. Here are the best over-40 players in the Major Leagues.

Jun 11, 2007 - James Lincoln Ray