Baseball History

Jan 6, 2009

Mickey Mantle and the Yankee Dynasty

By: David Hornestay

Most who saw Mickey Mantle in his prime agreed he was one of the greatest talents ever on any ballfield. The disagreements were about how much he did with that talent. more...

Dec 30, 2008

The Best Baseball Player Ever

By: Max Neibaur

Babe Ruth is the best player who ever lived because he was the best hitter of his time and one of the best pitchers of his time as well. more...

Dec 4, 2008

Independent Baseball Enters the 21st Century

By: Luke Erickson

Entering its second decade, modern indy ball has become an accepted brand of pro baseball, as the leagues continue to set attendance records, and make expansion plans. more...

Dec 4, 2008

Independent Baseball's Growing Pains

By: Luke Erickson

Getting started was tough, overcoming prejudices by the media, fans, even the players. But the next challenge for independent baseball was simply staying in business. more...

Dec 4, 2008

The Return of Independent Baseball

By: Luke Erickson

It began in 1993, with two small leagues in the North and Midwest U.S. Veteran minor-league operators vowed to bring back baseball to towns that hadn't had it in years. more...

Nov 27, 2008

Baseball's Greatest Second Basemen

By: David Hornestay

Second base has been covered by some of baseball's outstanding hitters, fielders, and baserunners. Amazingly, most of them played more than a half-century ago. more...

Oct 27, 2008

Baseball's Greatest First Basemen

By: David Hornestay

Baseball old timers long debated which of their idols was the all time best at first base. It looks as if today's fans will have a strong candidate of their own. more...

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