A's vs. Yankees: 4 Facts of an American League Rivalry

By Joe DeFrancesco

Mattingly V. Henderson: Is the Table-Setter or the RBI Man More Valuable?

by Harold Friend

It isn't mentioned much because the New York Yankees didn't make the playoff series, but the 1985 season produced an unanswerable question. So has almost every season in baseball history... Read More »
5 Things Oakland Is Thankful for This Year

by Nathaniel Jue

Though Thanksgiving has come and passed, the period of giving thanks and self-reflection for what we are fortunate to have in our lives continues. Athletes, sports franchises and owners are no different... Read More »
The 20 Greatest Under-the-Radar Met Seasons

by Sinclair Rankin

All hail Matlack, Staub and Floyd! Enough already with Gooden, Seaver and Piazza. What follows are some surprising seasons from less celebrated ballplayers. The criteria: First, the player needed to have at least one outstanding full season as a Met... Read More »
The 10 Best Professional Athletes Born in Illinois

by Ricky Frech

Illinois is home to a slew of all-star athletes, mostly because they lay claim to a huge sports city in Chicago... Read More »
MLB's Most Obnoxious Home-Run Gloaters Ever

by Joey Hnath

Every player reacts differently after hitting a homer. In last weekend’s Angels-Tigers game, Carlos Guillen stared down his home run—and Angels pitcher Jered Weaver... Read More »