What could the sportwriters have been thinkiong when they gave the 1934 MVP award to Mickey Cochrane instead of Lou Gehrig??…
Another Edition of “Baseball Oddities”: Ouch! Hit by A Pitch Twice…In The Same Inning!
I have to admit I’ve never heard of a Reds pitcher named Willard Schmidt. Yet, he found a way to get into the baseball record books, although not particularly a way he would have intended…
Post All-Star Game Decline! The Story of Dave Stenhouse
Can an All-Star game appearance hurt a player’s career? This is a topic not often discussed. Vince Jankoski returns today and tries to answer that question with an interesting essay about Dave Stenhouse’s career decline after an appearance in the 1962 All-Star game…
The Big Cat Has A Big Day!
Seventy-eight years ago today, April 24, 1947, the Big Cat, Johnny Mize, had a big day. The Giants’ first baseman hit three home runs in a losing cause as the Giants lost to the Boston Braves 14-5 in a game played at the Polo Grounds. In doing so, Johnny became the first major leaguer to hit three homers in one game five different times…
Fenway Park Opens 113 Years Ago Today, April 20, 1912!
As we prepare to enjoy Easter Sunday festivities with family and friends, it’s also a good time to recall that today, April 20, 2025, is the 113th anniversary of the first game played at Fenway Park…
Forgotten Dodger Star Dolph Camilli, Part Two
Today, we continue with Part Two of Bill Gralnick’s interesting essay on former Brooklyn Dodger, Dolph Camilli, whose outstanding achievements have been overlooked over the passage of time. We’re happy to shine our baseball spotlight on this true baseball star from the 1940s…
Let’s Remember Two Baseball Immortals: Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson!
As we all know, the Brooklyn Dodgers made history on April 15, 1947 when Jackie Robinson appeared in a major league game. But yesterday, April 10, 1947, was also an historic day…
Another Edition of Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: Dolph Camilli—Slugger with a Smile!
Today we welcome back longtime Brooklyn Dodger fan, Bill Gralnick, with an interesting essay about one of his favorite players: overlooked Dodger star and 19141 MVP, Dolph Camilli, one of the strongest men ever to play the game…
Baseball’s Most Overlooked Group: Coaches – Let’s Remember George Bamberger
f there’s one group in baseball that’s severely overlooked, it’s the many coaches who have had a major impact on the game. In the past, some of our readers have suggested that there should be a coaches wing in the Hall of Fame. I agree…
Fun With Baseball Cycles: Carson Kelly Hits First Cub Cycle Since 1993!
On Monday night, March 31, 2025, Cub catcher Carson Kelly hit the first Cub cycle since Mark Grace accomplished the feat back in 1992, 32 years ago. As usual, accompanying almost every cycle, there are some interesting facts to go with it. And certainly, this one was no exception…