Tag: Baseball history
Unlikely Timing: Blake Snell’s No-Hitter in Brisbee
Blake Snell threw a no-hitter in his first start for the San Francisco Giants after the trade deadline. This was a historic moment for the team, as there have only been 18 no-hitters in...
Ted Williams’ Legendary All-Star Moment: A 25-Year Retrospective
Matt Damon was in for a surprise when he received a call to meet Ted Williams at the Four Seasons. Excited to meet the baseball legend, Damon eagerly accepted the invitation. The two were...
MLB Record Tied: Twins Infielder Hits in 12th Straight At-Bat
Jose Miranda, the Minnesota Twins infielder, has achieved something remarkable in Major League Baseball history by tying a record for getting a hit in 12 consecutive at-bats. This incredible feat makes him only the...
Baseball’s ‘Galileos’: Pioneers of Change Before the Strikeout Craze
Baseball has undergone significant changes over the past two decades, with a focus on maximizing strikeouts becoming an industry-wide obsession. The Missing Bats series in The Athletic delves into the origins of this transformation,...
Barry Bonds’ Hilarious Response to Derek Jeter on Facing Satchel Paige
The historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama was buzzing with Major League Baseball action on Thursday night, with a special focus on the Negro leagues and their significance in baseball history. The Fox Sports...
Willie Mays Death and the Arrival of Major League Baseball in Birmingham
Baseball has a rich history in Birmingham, Alabama, especially among the Black community. Back in the 1940s, when baseball was everything, fans would flock to Rickwood Field to watch the Birmingham Black Barons play....
Johnny Bench reminisces about Willie Mays trying to steal signs in a funny encounter
Willie Mays, the legendary baseball player, passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished forever. One of his fellow Hall of Fame opponents, Johnny Bench, shared a...
MLB Greats Compared to Willie Mays: Bob Costas’ Picks
Willie Mays was undoubtedly a baseball legend, known for his remarkable skills and achievements. His unique combination of hitting prowess, defensive excellence, and overall impact on the game set him apart as one of...
Exploring Negro League Stadiums: Visit Historic Rickwood Field and More
The Negro National League was established in 1920 during a time of segregation in the United States. The league gained popularity throughout the 1930s and '40s. In 1944, Jackie Robinson, a player in the...
Baseball Legend Willie Mays Honored in Birmingham at Rickwood Field
Major League Baseball honored the legacy of the Negro Leagues in Birmingham at Rickwood Field. The news of Willie Mays' passing at 93 in California spread throughout the grandstand during a minor league game....
Tribute to Willie Mays: Mets Great Keith Hernandez Gets Emotional
Baseball legend Willie Mays, also known as the "Say Hey Kid," passed away at the age of 93, as announced by the San Francisco Giants. The team expressed their sadness over the loss of...
MLB Legend Willie Mays Passes Away at Age 93
MLB icon Willie Mays, also known as the "Say Hey Kid," has passed away at the age of 93, according to an announcement made by the San Francisco Giants. The team released a statement...