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Who doesn’t enjoy a good malaprop? And let’s be honest, some of the best malaprops have come from baseball players. Ever heard of Yogi Berra or Casey Stengel? How about Danny Ozark? It’s most likely that you’ve heard of the two former New York Yankees, but unless you were a Philadelphia Phillies fan in the […] READ MORE
The great state of Ohio is next up in our Best Players from Each State series. Birthplace to over 1,000 players, there is no shortage of talent from the Buckeye State. Ohio has produced several great baseball players, including 16 Hall of Famers and 201 combined All-Star game appearances. In determining the ten best baseball […] READ MORE
Continuing our new series, here’s a look at notable events in baseball history from the week of April 10. This Week In Baseball History: April 10th Another Remarkable Maddux Streak On April 11th, 1996, Greg Maddux saw one of the most impressive streaks of his career come to a close. 27 years ago this week, […] READ MORE
The Montreal Expos were an important part of Major League Baseball’s history. As the first Canadian franchise and first team in a French-speaking area, it brought in new fans. All-time greats like Randy Johnson, Vladimir Guerrero, Pete Rose, and Andre Dawson played for them. Even players such as Russell Martin and Eric Gagne may not […] READ MORE
The search for the best Georgia baseball players takes us all across the state. From the western border with Alabama to the eastern border with South Carolina, no territory has been spared. Just as diverse as their origins within the state, so are the members of this list. One, in particular, helped to promote racial […] READ MORE
Mark Littell, a relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals, died on Monday. He was 69 years old. The cause of death is unknown at the time of publication. A Look At Mark Littell’s Career The Royals drafted Littell in 1971 out of high school in Gideon, a small town in […] READ MORE
When it comes to pitching, 300 wins is the equivalent to 500 home runs; or, at least, this is what a certain school of thought espouses. It is the gold standard, the pinnacle of what any pitcher can accomplish. Winning 300 games involves a lot of dedication and a lot of practice. It means showing […] READ MORE
The Cincinnati Reds‘ all-time team is straightforward to pick. But, one of the biggest challenges was figuring out which position to place baseball’s all-time leading hitter. That particular player played more than 600 games as a Red all over the baseball field. Nevertheless, quite a few players were locks at certain positions. Most of the […] READ MORE
Normally, selecting members of an all-time team is somewhat simple. There are a gaggle of greats to choose from, and placing them within their various organizations takes some interesting effort. However, something that isn’t often spoken of is an all-time team for players outside of Cooperstown’s hallowed halls. Yes, this is something that was most […] READ MORE
The Cincinnati Reds franchise is one of storied history. Many superstars and legends have come and gone from the rosters of old. Names like Joe Morgan, Pete Rose, Barry Larkin and Ken Griffey Jr.. all come to mind. There is one superstar though who doesn’t seem to get a lot of attention though, and that […] READ MORE
