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8 of the Strangest Minor League Baseball Mascots
From a musclebound mollusk with a Cheshire grin to a furry mystery with lore worthy of Tolkien, here are eight of the most unique Minor League baseball mascots.
Double Play: The Curious Life and Career of Ozzie Canseco
Ozzie Canseco, the identical twin brother of baseball legend Jose Canseco, had all of the tools—but not nearly enough of the practice.
Bo Knows Everything: Remembering Nike's Legendary Bo Jackson Ad Campaign
The two-sport athlete slammed home runs in baseball and rushed for 950 yards in football, but it was an endorsement deal with Nike that made Bo Jackson a household name.
10 Great Sports Documentaries You Can Stream Right Now
Don't always have time to catch live sports on television? No problem. Some of the most dramatic athletic moments in history are available to stream.
6 Surprising Ways Baseball Actually Favors Lefties
Here’s how left-handed pitchers, batters, and other players sometimes have an edge over their right-handed competitors in baseball.
When Disco Demolition Night Nearly Demolished Chicago's Comiskey Park
In July 1979, the struggling Chicago White Sox offered cheap admission to anyone bringing in a disco record to destroy. The promotion would prove to be catastrophic.
Philadelphia Phillies File Lawsuit to Prevent Phanatic From Cheering for Other Teams
The creators of the Phillie Phanatic are threatening to take the mascot from the Phillies and shop him around to other teams, the lawsuit alleges.
The Red Sox’s Historic 19-3 Win Over the Yankees Saw Boston's Highest Run Total in Their 117-Year Rivalry
After more than 2200 games over 117 years, this iconic baseball rivalry is still making history and breaking records.
Why Do Baseball Managers Wear the Same Uniforms as Their Players?
For many years, a baseball team's “manager” wore a player’s uniform simply because he was also a player.
What Bill Buckner Said 19 Days Before Game 6 of the 1986 World Series
In the early morning hours of May 27, 2019, Bill Buckner—the former MLB first baseman for the Dodgers, Cubs, and Red Sox—passed away at the age of 69 after battling Lewy Body Dementia.
A Babe Ruth Rookie Card Found in an Old Piano Just Sold for More Than $130,000
A woman paid just $25 for her aunt's piano, and ultimately found more than 110 vintage baseball cards inside. She considered selling the Babe Ruth card for $40,000, but thought better of it.
Good Luck, Gritty: 8 Sports Mascots that Struck Out
Here and gone, but the team spirit lives on!
In Japan, Splintered Baseball Bats Are Turned Into Chopsticks
The perfect gift for sports fans who also love to eat.
Why Do We Call a Leg Cramp a Charley Horse?
It might have something to do with baseball in the late 1800s.
Why a New Jersey Mudhole Contains Baseball's Dirtiest Secret
Every baseball used in the majors has one thing in common: They are all rubbed with mud from a top-secret riverbend in New Jersey.
The Time Baby Ruth Sued Babe Ruth
When the Sultan of Sweet sued the Sultan of Swat, everyone paid attention.
10 Winning Facts about Wheaties
There weren't always athletes on the front of the Wheaties box.
15 Things You Might Not Know About The Sandlot
No matter how many times you’ve watched Squints execute his plan to get to first base with Wendy Peffercorn, there’s bound to be something you don’t know about this modern classic, which was released 25 years ago.
10 of the Most Valuable Baseball Cards in the World
Odds are you’re not sitting on the next card valued at six figures, but check out our list of the most valuable baseball cards in the world and curse every pack of Topps you decided not to buy!
Pop Chart Lab's Newest Poster Breaks Down Big League Ballparks Throughout History
Find out about the history and layout of baseball parks from the 19th century through the present.
The Simpsons's Classic Baseball Episode Gets the Mockumentary Treatment
Homer's brush with baseball glory gets a 25th anniversary special.
11 Outrageous Ballpark Foods
Check out some eye-popping, gut-busting specialty dishes concocted for maximum publicity.
14 Classic Facts About Cracker Jack
Take a look at the snack that’s become synonymous with America’s pastime.