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The Los Angeles Angels Are Truly The Franchise Touched by Tragedy

Jul 3, 2019

History, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball

The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs were labeled for decades as clubs haunted by misfortune. But it was mostly for on-the-field stuff. Their frustration, futility, meltdowns, and near-misses possessed elemen...

“Laws of Baseball” Documents Go for Over $3 Million at Auction

Akiem Bailum

Apr 25, 2016

Baseball History, History

Historical documents that have been referred to as baseball’s “Magna Carta” have gone for more than $3 million at an auction. Both the buyer of the documents as well as the seller are anonymous as the seller...

Clayton Kershaw Records 300th Strikeout of Season

Patrick Brewer

Oct 4, 2015

Features, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West

With seven strikeouts over three and two-thirds innings pitched on Sunday afternoon, Clayton Kershaw reached 301 strikeouts for the season. Despite clinching home field advantage over the New York Mets for the ...

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The Los Angeles Angels Are Truly The Franchise Touched by Tragedy

“Laws of Baseball” Documents Go for Over $3 Million at Auction

Clayton Kershaw Records 300th Strikeout of Season