The New York Yankees were created from day one with the expectation of being a winning team and dominating the American League, but their beginnings and origins are a good story to tell. The team’s birthplace was in the prestigious Flatiron Building in Manhattan, where Ban Johnson, president of the then newly created American League, … Read more
Roger Clemens, the Dominican Manny RamÃrez and Alex RodrÃguez. When we think of the baseball of the 1990s and 2000s, it would be almost impossible not to remember those three names as three of the elite players of the era. But aside from sharing a place among the titans of a generation of players, the … Read more
Baseball is popular for the rigors of its 162-game schedule, which runs through much of the year. But football and basketball practice takes its toll on the body, too. Each sport requires a particular resistance and durability. That makes the select group of athletes who practiced both disciplines truly extraordinary. Major League Baseball (MLB) and … Read more
Baseball is popular for the rigors of its 162-game schedule, which runs through much of the year. But football and basketball practice takes its toll on the body, too. Each sport requires a particular resistance and durability. That makes the select group of athletes who practiced both disciplines truly extraordinary. Major League Baseball (MLB) and … Read more
Mike Mussina pitched for 18 years in the Big Top, building an extraordinary career that led to his induction into the Hall of Fame in 2019. Mussina’s journey, which included a decade with the Orioles and eight seasons with the Yankees, was filled with memorable moments, from dominating starts in the regular season to stellar … Read more
It took almost 90 years for a team to rise from last place in their division or league to first place in the next season. But now, it has happened 13 times since 1990, a phenomenon helped in some way by the expansion to six divisions. Can any club achieve that in 2022? The Rangers … Read more
The 2022 Hall of Fame Exaltation Ceremony will be held on July 24 in Cooperstown. This year’s ballot was revealed by the North American Writers Association (BBWAA) on November 22, and voters have until December 31 to submit their selections. Results will be announced live on January 25, 2022 through the MLB Network. Several candidates … Read more
Billy Eppler, the new general manager of the MetsHe has done many things during his years in the world of baseball. He was a scout for the Rockies in the early 2000s, an assistant general manager for the Yankees from 2012 to 2014, and most recently a general manager for the Angels from 2015 to … Read more
After the news of your election to the Hall of Fame via the Golden Days Committee last Sunday, we leave you with the 10 most memorable moments of Cuban Tony Oliva during his six decades with the Minnesota Twins. 1. Came in and won a batting title1964While he had to deal with a tough adjustment … Read more
MIAMI – In June, the Marlins had one of the most successful Draft Amateurs to continue amassing young talent. Here are five young people to watch closely in 2022. SS Kahlil WatsonAfter being picked 16th overall and then signing, the shortstop immediately became the top prospect in one of the best minor league systems. Watson’s … Read more
