Baseball History
Contributing Articles in Baseball History
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Mickey Owen and the Dropped Third Strike
Mickey Owen, a fine fielding catcher, made an error that cost his team a World Series. Though he played several more seasons, this remained his legacy.
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The Rises and Falls of Billy Martin
Fiery and controversial, Billy Martin consistently improved the teams he took over. Almost as consistently, the gains were lost as he feuded and fussed.
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Who Was Cy Young?
Cy Young won more major league games than any other pitcher. He also lost the most. Does his name symbolize the best in pitching?
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Utley and Jackson Share a Home Run Record
Chase Utley's five home runs in the 2010 world series tied a record long associated with Reggie Jackson. Who held the record before them?
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Tommy Henrich, the Yankees' Old Reliable
As more heralded stars sometimes struggled, a solid but unspectacular performer often stepped into the breach and helped sustain baseball's greatest dynasty.
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The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant
It took a record-breaking performance by the Cleveland Indians in 1954 to end a record-breaking run of success by the New York Yankees.
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History of Cuban Baseball
Cuba is the only Communist nation in the world where the national pastime is a Yankee sport: Baseball. The history of Cuban baseball is long and it is still been written.
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The 1961 New York Yankees
Many fans considered the 1961 Yankees a throwback to the legendary 1927 team of Ruth and Gehrig. They did hit more home runs, led by two contenders for Ruth's record.
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Greatest Moments in the World Series
The crowning event of the baseball season has not always been exciting. But 104 years of high-level competition have left fans with many memorable thrills.
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The History of Baseball in the United States
Baseball has enjoyed a share of ups and downs in its history, from the Cincinatti Red Stocking and the Golden Age of Babe Ruth to Ted Williams in the 1940s and steroids.
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The 1927 New York Yankees
A powerful combination of hitters and pitchers gave New York a record number of wins and a World Series sweep in 1927. Many still consider them the best team ever.
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The Yankees and Dodgers in October
What began as a Subway Series eventually went transcontinental and continued to provide incomparable baseball thrills.
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The Top 3 Greatest Baseball Teams Ever
The question is always up for debate: who is the greatest baseball team ever? Naming just one seems unfair, so here are three historic baseball teams to bicker over.
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Connie Mack and the Philadelphia Athletics
In a sport marked by high managerial turnover, Connie Mack piloted the Philadelphia Athletics for 50 years. He created two great dynasties but lost far more than he won.
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The 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates
They had power, speed, pitching, and a lot of veteran savvy. But the Pittsburgh Pirates still weren't the most likely of championship contenders.
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The 1969 New York Mets
To say that the New York Mets were mediocre would have been kind. They had, after all, been pretty darned lousy during their brief history. That all changed in 1969.
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Bob Feller and His Amazing Fastball
Bob Feller hit the big leagues in 1936 as a 17-year-old high schooler. Within a year, he was being compared to the best of all time and many say he was just that.
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Who Was Spud Chandler?
Spud Chandler once numbered top managers, hitters, and catchers among his admirers. Now long forgotten, he still holds the record for best career winning percentage.
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The World Series No-Hitter That Wasn't
More than four decades of Fall Classics had never seen a no-hit game. An unimposing member of the 1947 Yankees was one batter away from making history.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Ballparks
From the original Sportsman's Park to the newest Busch Stadium, throughout the past 127 years the St. Louis Cardinals have called these facilities home.
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Cooperstown is Home to the Baseball Hall of Fame
The Hall, home to centuries of baseball memorabilia, statistics, and research, has something for everyone, from the diehard fanatic to the most casual fan.
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Leigh Montville Chronicles Life of Ted Williams
In one of the best baseball books in recent memory, Leigh Montville thoroughly reports on the life of arguably the greatest hitter ever, Ted Williams.
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Selling Stadium Names
The practice of selling naming rights for sports stadiums has been very profitable for franchises, but it comes with questions and problems.
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A Baseball Tragedy Goes to the Movies
A Bernard Malamud novel and a film starring Robert Redford centered on the shooting of a baseball player. Eddie Waitkus was the true victim of the fictionalized event.
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Almost a Yankee Immortal
Hardhitting Yankees outfielder Charlie Keller seemed headed for superstardom after his debut season. Injuries ruined that prospect after several productive seasons.
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