Andrew McCutchen joins exclusive company
You may have heard the phrase, “Lies, damned lies, and statistics.” There’s no doubt that statistics can certainly be used in many ways to bolster an argument, prove a point or even make a case seem stronger than it really is. According to baseball-almanac.com, more than 20,000 players have played Major League Baseball. If one […]
ALL CENTURY AFRICAN/DOMINICAN TEAM!
As we have just celebrated African/Dominican Hertiage month, here is the all time African/Dominican Team with several players from the Negro Leagues 1B-ALBERT PUJOLS 2B-JACKIE ROBINSON 3B-ADRIAN BELTRE SS-ERNIE BANKS LF-TETELO VARGAS CF-WILLIE MAYS RF-HANK AARON CATCHER-JOSH GIBSON DH-DAVID ORTIZ STARTING ROTATION-SATCHEL PAIGE, RUBE FOSTER, BOB GIBSON, JUAN MARICHAL, PEDRO MARTINEZ, FERGUSON JENKINS RP-LEE SMITH
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AARON AND ALOMAR
FEBRUARY 5TH Birthdays for two Hall of Famers HANK AARON AND ROBERTO ALOMAR. Aaron the true Home Run King(many will agree) look what he accomplished! Hank Aaron (February 5, 1934 – January 22, 2021), nicknamed “Hammer” or “Hammerin’ Hank”, was an African American professional baseball right fielder and designated hitter who played 23 seasons in […]
Demand for Unique Baseball Memorabilia Still High
A fixture of America’s pastime is the memorabilia and collectibles that are cherished by so many. From the bobblehead giveaway to a foul ball caught off the bat of Mike Trout, each piece tells a story and creates a unique connection between fans and the game they love. And with nearly 170 years of history […]
The Evolution of Baseball Gloves
The evolution of baseball gloves is a fascinating journey, showcasing the transformation of a simple protective gear into a symbol of the sport. In the early days of baseball in the 18th century, gloves were not a part of the standard equipment. However, with time, the baseball glove has emerged as an indispensable accessory tailored […]
TED WILLIAMS’ LIST OF GREATEST HITTERS -THREE STRIKES!
In a list which was put together by Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams, published by Triple Play Baseball, he’d made a list of the of the top 20 Hitters of All Time. Here they are: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmy Foxx, Roger Hornsby, Joe DiMaggio, Ty Cobb, Stan Musial, Joe Jackson, Henry Aaron, Willie […]
The History of MLB
Baseball has been a part of American life and culture since the mid-19th century. Over its long history, Major League Baseball (MLB) – America’s premier professional baseball league – has become an iconic representation of our nation’s pastime. From its humble beginnings as a regional sport to now being one of the most popular sports […]
MLB Legacies: Albert Pujols
What does it mean to be a legendary Major League Baseball player? Amassing records, forging long-term relationships with teams, and making impacts that last generations. Albert Pujols is a three-time MVP winner who personifies all these characteristics, but what kind of legacy will he leave in his wake for the MLB odds? This article will […]
BREAKING RECORDS IN BASEBALL: CONTEXT IS EVERYTHING
The word “asterisk” comes from a Greek word meaning “little star.” Never has a little star caused so much discussion and controversy than the one Commissioner Ford Frick attached to Roger Maris’ single season record 61 home runs in 1961. Frick was a close friend and biographer of Babe Ruth and was a beat writer […]
My Life In Baseball
I walked through the vast concrete concourse underneath the stands of the largest stadium I had ever seen in my life. I noticed the 20-foot-long banners of all my favorite players in color hung from the slanted ceiling. Each player was depicted in an action stance with an orange and black background. Oh, how I would’ve liked to […]
MLB Legacies: Jason Giambi
Giambi – the records, the scandals, and life after baseball The baseball season is well and truly underway and we are starting to get a good idea of who might be going home with the World Series in November. It has been an interesting season and it has been great to have fans fully back […]
MLB’s Top 5 Oldest Venues
We play it as children, we watch and listen to it as grownups, and we pass on our enthusiasm for baseball to future generations. Of course, baseball is a family tradition in the United States. This game is inextricably linked to us on a personal level, but you might not understand just how much is […]
Five of the Best Baseball Players in History
Baseball is one of America’s most popular sports, the popularity of which has quickly spread throughout the world. While it may not reach the global popularity of basketball, it is still pretty huge, seeing an increase in viewership in recent years. In America, baseball is one of the four most popular sports, managed by Major […]
Andrew McCutchen – Three stolen bases from some exclusive company
The Philadelphia Phillies recently declined their club option for next season on Andrew McCutchen, age 35, and he is now a free agent. This past season, McCutchen hit only .222 but did hit 27 home runs and had 80 runs batted in. If McCutchen can steal three bases in 2022, he stole six in 2021, […]
Best Baseball Players from New Jersey
Today we are talking about MLB players born in New Jersey, “the Garden State”. Unlike R.I. which had only 117 players, NJ has a combined 672 (440 position players & 232 pitchers – one of them being Scott Schoeneweis who went to the same HS as my wife, but they didn’t know each other). Therefore, […]
Best Baseball Players From Rhode Island
Rhode Island (RI) is one of the if not the smallest states in the US. So I was interested to find out how many MLB players were actually from RI; the answer is 117 (39 pitchers and 78 position players). The average years played in the big leagues is 5 years. The pitcher with the […]
The best starting pitching staffs in the last 100 years
Pitching, pitching, pitching. You may have heard the saying, “You can never have enough pitching.” Obviously, if you are going to have good pitching it begins with your starting pitching staff. Which starting pitching staff was the best ever? A few that come to mind right away were the Atlanta Braves of the ‘90s. Beginning […]
Top 10 Highest Paid Baseball Players
By Bill Brown It’s no secret that professional sports is a lucrative industry, and the MLB is no exception. Professional baseball players give everything into becoming the best that they can be in order to provide us with top-tier entertainment and to bring glory to their fans. The efforts and sacrifices that they make might […]
2020 Fantasy Baseball: Preparing For A Season Impacted By Coronavirus
Major League Baseball could make a return this summer following months of the coronavirus lockdown. Depending on the negotiations, baseball could return in early July and fantasy baseball will be back as well. The 2020 fantasy baseball season will likely be a far cry from what you’re used to. Here are five things to prepare […]
A Brief History of Baseball in the USA
Baseball is the pinnacle of Americana. The ceremonial first pitch. Singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” alongside thousands of others. Old school fans listening to the radio and jotting down stats at the same time. Peanuts, hot dogs, Cracker Jack, and nachos alongside that beautiful unnaturally yellow cheese. There’s a reason why baseball […]
BASEBALL LINGO: WHAT THE EXPRESSIONS MEAN, HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY (Part II)
Reactions to Part I were so effusive, that Part II is here for your enjoyment. Reactions always welcomed. THE WALKING MAN Eddie Yost played nearly two decades in the major leagues. His lifetime batting average was only .254, but that didn’t keep him off the bases. Yost coaxed pitchers into yielding I,614 walks to […]
Denny McClain – The Rise and Fall
By Tony Samboras History is filled with tragic stories of great athletes who experienced particular moments of greatness only to see their greatness disintegrate into the abyss. Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers scored and NFL record 22 touchdowns as a rookie in 1965. Experts predicted he would crush every rushing record in the NFL. […]
Sad Story of Shoeless Joe Jackson
Who Belongs In the Baseball Hall of Fame This year of 2019 is the 100th anniversary of the “Black Sox” scandal. This article comes from the Frommer vault On July 16, 1889, Joseph Jefferson Wofford Jackson was born into a poor family in Greenville, South Carolina. He never learned to read or write. By […]
Remembering Robby (Part 3)
Major League Baseball rightfully celebrates Jackie Robinson Day every April 15, the day he broke the color barrier in 1947. I met my all-time favorite player twice –once as a teenager and then as an adult. Both moments still stay with me. HARVEY FROMMER: When school was out, I sometimes went around with my father […]
REMEMBERING “ROBBY” (Part II)
Wonderful reactions to Part I, so here as we approach “Jackie Robinson Day” in Major League Baseball is Part II. Enjoy. Growing up Years Jerry and Mallie Robinson were impoverished sharecroppers who lived in Cairo, Georgia. Jerry deserted the family six months after Jackie was born in 1919. Mallie, strong, religious, family oriented moved her […]
Ichiro Suzuki: one more legend to hang his glove
One of the greatest careers in Major League Baseball history reached an emotional conclusion in Tokyo, Japan on Thursday. Ichiro Suzuki bid farewell in front of his home fans after nearly three decades in the professional game, following a 5-4 win for Seattle Mariners over Oakland Athletics, leaving behind an unrivalled legacy and a series […]
“You Could Look It Up”
With baseball’s hot stove heated up, with fans of the game getting antsy about what their favorite teams will do, here are a few nick-names and expressions starting with “W” for you to enjoy. As Casey Stengel was fond of saying: “You could look it up.” Here are a few starting with “W.” THE WALKING […]
Shoeless Joe Remains a Scapegoat
With the recent announcement of a new class of inductees to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the skeletons in the closet come front and center once again. Pete Rose and and “Shoeless Joe” are becoming baseball’s odd couple – both ineligible for the Hall of Fame because of a lifetime ban, two of just […]
Remembering Wee Willie Keeler
With all the hype and hoopla about today’s mainly over-rated baseball players, with all the fuss about launch angles and shifts, “bullpenning” and instant replay over and over again by the non-stop talkers in the TV booths and on the field of play, it is refreshing to flash back to those who played the game […]
How Far the Game Has Come
With apologies to the great poet Robert Frost, the game was ours before we were the game’s. And the game goes on decade after decade and now into the 2018 baseball post-season it still continues as part of the fabric of American culture. Much, however, has changed in the national pastime as a look back […]
