Baseball History

This Day in Baseball: Fernando Valenzuela

Feb 19, 2015

Baseball History, Features, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League

2/19 On this day in 1983, Fernando Valenzuela became the first player in baseball history to be awarded over $1,000,000 through the arbitration process. The Los Angeles Dodgers young Mexican pitcher had tak...

This Day in Baseball: 2/17

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 17, 2015

Baseball History, Features

On this day in 1990, Yankees scout Herb Raybourn made what seemed at the time a relatively insignificant signing. Raybourn came to terms on a $3,000 contract with a slight 20 year-old pitcher from Panama City....

Yankees To Honor Pettitte, Posada, Randolph and Williams During 2015 Season

Nick Delahanty

Feb 16, 2015

American League, American League East, Baseball History, Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees

After news surfaced on Sunday night via Twitter that the New York Yankees were going to retire Andy Pettitte's No. 46, the team announced on Monday afternoon that they will also honor Jorge Posada, Willie Rando...

This Day in Baseball: 2/16

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 16, 2015

Baseball History, Features

On this day in 1950, Honus Wagner, "The Flying Dutchman," officially retired from baseball. Wagner's professional baseball career spanned nearly four decades. He followed up his 21 year playing career with an...

Yankees to Retire Andy Pettitte’s No. 46

Nick Delahanty

Feb 15, 2015

Baseball History, Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees

The New York Yankees will retire Andy Pettitte's jersey No. 46 and place a plaque in his honor in Monument Park as part of the "Andy Pettitte Day" festivities before the team's game against the Cleveland Indian...

This Day in Baseball: 2/15

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 15, 2015

Baseball History, Features

On this day in 1946, Hank Greenberg signed a $60,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers. Three days after signing the contract, Greenberg married Caral Gimbel, New York City department store heiress. Hammerin' ...

This Day in Baseball: 2/14

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 14, 2015

Baseball History, Features

On this day in 1887, the Chicago White Stockings sold Mike "King" Kelly to the Boston Beaneaters for $10,000 - or roughly half of what Miguel Cabrera will earn per plate appearance this season. It was a record ...

Throwback Thursday: Twins Top Prospects Ten Years Later

James B. Terry

Feb 5, 2015

American League, American League Central, Baseball History, Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins

This is the time of year where prospect lists and rankings dominate many baseball headlines but everybody should be warned that they are just lists and carry no meaning in terms of how the careers of these play...

Three Championships in Five Years: I Only Asked For One In My Lifetime

Michael Saltzman

Jan 28, 2015

Baseball History, Headlines, San Francisco Giants

As a die-hard San Francisco Giants fan, I grew up with my share of disappointments. Any Giants fan who grew up in the 1980's like I did knows exactly what I mean when I list the following names: Jose Oquendo, T...

Highs And Lows: Bud Selig’s Legacy

Kevin Pittack

Jan 26, 2015

Baseball History, Features, Major League Baseball, Milestone, Milwaukee Brewers, Opinions & Predictions

With the ascent of Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball will have only its tenth commissioner since 1921. In that time, the United States has had 16 presidents occupy the Oval Office. The 10th commissioner, Allan...