On September 21, 1963, Pittsburgh Pirates coach Gene Baker became the first black manager in major league baseball history. Otherwise, it was an ordinary night…
The Pittsburgh Pirates made an offer to acquire perhaps the greatest hitter who ever lived, Ted Williams, in 1937. They may have gotten “The Splendid…
The St. Louis Cardinals have had their share of great men behind the plate over the years, but five catchers stand above them all. From…
In the storied history of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers franchise, there have many exceptional players who have distinguished themselves. Here are four of the greatest…
After adding Max Fried earlier this offseason, the New York Yankees’ starting rotation is looking like one of the best they’ve had in years. That…
The St. Louis Cardinals have seen some of the greatest Gold Glove seasons in the history of baseball, but there are a few that stand…
Félix Mantilla, who played every infield and outfield position for four major league teams in 11 seasons, has passed away. Mantilla is best known for…
With the St. Louis Cardinals offseason grinding to a halt, let’s revisit their best acquisitions through trade of the past 25 years. While the Cardinals,…
Rather than asking if Ichiro Suzuki will be a National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, it’s better to ask if he will be a unanimous…
Hard as it is to believe, there were times when the Pittsburgh Pirates made shrewd trades to improve their fortunes. While current Pirates general manager…
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