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MLB 9s: L.A. Dodgers—Maury Wills, Duke Snider, Jackie Robinson Shine

The shortstop who stole 104 bases, the catcher who was a great Dodger long before he was a great Met, and the third baseman who may have had one of the best single offensive seasons in L.A. history...

Written by Ash Marshall about 1 day ago 80 reads 0 comments
Bert Blyleven Makes Another Pitch at Cooperstown

Bert Blyleven belongs in the Hall of Fame. In fact, he’s belonged in the Hall of Fame for 12 years. Yet, for 12 years in a row, the Baseball Writers Association of American has erred ...

Written by Jeremiah Graves about 2 days ago 166 reads 10 comments
Top 10 First Basemen of All Time

It's late November, which means the NFL is in full swing, the college football season is coming down the home stretch, and all I can think about is baseball. Don't get me wrong; I love football, but the Winter Meetings up ahead are getting me very excited

Written by Gavin Andrews about 3 days ago 58 reads 4 comments
History Unblurred: The 10 Best Starting Pitchers from the 2000s

Now that the decade of the 2000s has just ended, I thought it would be a good time to make a list of the best starting pitchers from this era. Now keep in mind, this list is a list of the best careers, so far...

Written by Michael W about 3 days ago 263 reads 2 comments
10 Reasons Baltimore Orioles Fans Can Still Be Thankful

Yes, the last dozen years have been particularly painful for Baltimore Orioles fans, but as we observe the Thanksgiving Holiday we still have much to be thankful for...

Written by Dean Hybl about 6 days ago 358 reads 1 comments
Team 83: The 1960 Tigers

Year: 1960 Record: 71-83 Win Percentage: .461 Win Percentage Change: -33 Run Differential: -11 Pythagorean Record: 76-78 AL Finish: 6th of 8 Manager: Jimmie Dykes, Billy Hitchcock and ...

Written by Blake VandeBunte about 6 days ago 37 reads 0 comments
2010 Free Agent Market Full Of Former Mets Part 1

The 2010 MLB free agent market has many players including many former New York Mets. Here is an in-depth look at the fielders. This is Part 1. There will be a pitchers one in the near future...

Written by Steven Merriam about 10 days ago 281 reads 8 comments
The Final Chapter: 2008 and 2009 Chicago Cubs

Sometimes I wonder if my years of rooting for the Cubs have actually harmed me. Rooting for the Cubs forces you to look at each windfall with a critical eye and not committing to the Indian, as a certain Blackhawks official once said...

Written by Antwan Fields about 13 days ago 81 reads 0 comments
Team 92: The 1999 Tigers

Year: 1999 Record: 69-92 Win Percentage: .429 Win Percentage Change: +.028 Run Differential: -135 Pythagorean Record: 68-93 AL Finish: 11th of 14 Manager: Larry Parrish Best Transaction: Traded ...

Written by Blake VandeBunte about 19 days ago 55 reads 0 comments
Ken Griffey Jr.: The Forgotten Superstar

Remember 1997? Spice Girls. Titanic. The Simpsons (back when it was still good). And Ken Griffey Jr. Ok, so maybe Griffey wasn’t a pop culture icon like Baby Spice, Leo, or Homer J(ay), but he was the unquestioned king of baseball...

Written by Eric Johnson about 19 days ago 150 reads 0 comments
If Pete Rose Enters the Hall of Fame, Shoeless Joe Jackson Must Follow

Commissioner Bud Selig recently sat down with Bob Costas for an interview that aired on the MLB Network. Among the topics discussed was the possible inclusion of Pete Rose in the baseball Hall of Fame...

Written by Jesse Motiff about 19 days ago 171 reads 6 comments
MLB 9s: Boston Red Sox—Carlton Fisk, Nomar and Yaz Among Fenway Heroes

Having broken their 86-year drought for a World Series title in 2004, the Boston Red Sox won their second Fall Classic under Terry Francona in 2007...

Written by Ash Marshall about 19 days ago 149 reads 8 comments
MLB 9s: Baltimore Orioles—Frank Robinson, Miguel Tejada Greatest Ever

The Baltimore Orioles may not have been to the postseason since 1997, but the Maryland franchise has a rich history which includes three World Series victories and a string of first place finishes in the AL East under Earl Weaver in the 1970s...

Written by Ash Marshall about 20 days ago 234 reads 20 comments
Team 96: The 2001 Tigers

Year: 2001 Record: 66-96 Win Percentage: .407 Win Percentage Change: -.081 from year before Run Differential: -152 Pythagorean Record: 67-95 AL Finish: 11th of 14 Manager: Phil Garner Best ...

Written by Blake VandeBunte about 22 days ago 60 reads 0 comments
Team 100: The 1931 Tigers

Year: 1931 Record: 61-93 Win Percentage: .396 Win Percentage Change: -.091 Run Differential: -185 Pythagorean Record: 60-94 AL Finish: Seventh of eight Manager: Bucky Harris Best Transaction ...

Written by Blake VandeBunte about 26 days ago 35 reads 0 comments
Team 101: The 1902 Tigers

Year: 1902 Record: 52-83 Win Percentage: .385 Win Percentage Change: -.163 Run Differential: -91 Pythagorean Record: 58-77 AL Finish: Seventh of eight Manager: Frank Dwyer Best Transaction: ...

Written by Blake VandeBunte about 27 days ago 21 reads 0 comments
Team 102: The 1920 Tigers

Year: 1920 Record: 61-93 Win Percentage: .396 Win Percentage Change: -.175 from season before Run Differential: -181 Pythagorean Record: 60-94 AL Finish: Seventh of eight Manager: Hughie Jennings ...

Written by Blake VandeBunte about 28 days ago 10 reads 0 comments

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MLB History Article Archive

MLB 9s: L.A. Dodgers—Maury Wills, Duke Snider, Jackie Robinson Shine

Bert Blyleven Makes Another Pitch at Cooperstown

Top 10 First Basemen of All Time

History Unblurred: The 10 Best Starting Pitchers from the 2000s

10 Reasons Baltimore Orioles Fans Can Still Be Thankful

Team 83: The 1960 Tigers

2010 Free Agent Market Full Of Former Mets Part 1

The Final Chapter: 2008 and 2009 Chicago Cubs

Team 92: The 1999 Tigers

Ken Griffey Jr.: The Forgotten Superstar

If Pete Rose Enters the Hall of Fame, Shoeless Joe Jackson Must Follow

MLB 9s: Boston Red Sox—Carlton Fisk, Nomar and Yaz Among Fenway Heroes

MLB 9s: Baltimore Orioles—Frank Robinson, Miguel Tejada Greatest Ever

Team 96: The 2001 Tigers

Team 100: The 1931 Tigers

Team 101: The 1902 Tigers

Team 102: The 1920 Tigers

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