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Why Do Baseball Pitchers Stand on a Mound?
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The Time Hank Aaron’s Bodyguard Didn’t Shoot
On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron sent a 1-0 pitch from Al Downing over the outfield wall. It was Aaron’s 715th career homer—Babe Ruth was no longer the home run king. Aaron’s blast was one of the most iconic plays in baseball history, but it wasn’t the only c
The Cruel Fate of MLB's "Winning" Indians Apparel
The team's abandoned championship shirts and hats are headed to a bad place.
The Chicago Tribune Shares Their Cover From the 1908 Cubs Win
The perfect way to celebrate the end of a 108-year-old curse.
10 Wild Facts About 'Major League'
Although there have been hundreds of baseball movies over the years, few have resonated so strongly with fans and players alike as 1989's 'Major League.'
Why Does "K" Stand For "Strikeout" In Baseball?
The use of K as a shorthand for strikeouts dates back to the earliest days of America's pastime.
The Team That Boycotted the World Series
Calling off the World Series was a two-man job.
The Japanese Baseball Team Cursed by the Ghost of Colonel Sanders
Yes, the KFC guy.
15 Major Facts About Little League Baseball
It all began with a game of catch...
The Legendary Ray Kroc Tirade That Almost Made the Padres Quit
The public address microphone is for the public address announcer only. Even if you run McDonald's.
The True Story Behind The Natural
On June 14, 1949, a crazed fan lured the Philadelphia Phillies' Eddie Waitkus to her hotel room—then shot him in the chest.
Baseball's Golden Ticket: The MLB Lifetime Pass
If you'd use it, you'll probably never be one of the people who gets it. (And in some cases, you wouldn't want to be.)
Who Is Tommy John, and Why Is There a Surgery Named After Him?
The short answer: A grown man who wasn't afraid to get involved with Silly Putty.
Met Museum to Display Hundreds of Early American Baseball Cards
Items in the 400-piece collection date back to the 1800s.
11 Hard-Hitting Facts About Reggie Jackson
The "Mr. October" nickname started as a sarcastic comment from a teammate.
Historic Papers Documenting the 'Laws of Base Ball' Sell for More Than $3 Million
The "Magna Carta of our national pastime" established many of the game's most important rules.
15 Swinging Facts About Fenway Park
Winners at the oldest stadium in baseball include the Harlem Globetrotters. Losers include pigeons.
15 Highly Collectible Facts About Topps
A mint 1952 Mickey Mantle card goes for well over $1 million. That's because Topps dumped most of them in the ocean.
Why the Songwriter Behind 'Go, Cubs, Go' Has an Eternal Tie to Wrigley Field
Singer-songwriter Steve Goodman died in 1984, but he is still present at every Chicago Cubs home game.
15 Home-Run Facts About The Most Popular Ballpark Snacks
Peanuts and Cracker Jack are just the beginning.
A Pitcher’s Facial Expression Might Influence How Batters Hit
Participants in a recent study thought happy-looking pitchers would throw more accurately, and batters were more likely to swing in that situation.
How Starter Jackets Came Unraveled
David Beckerman decided he was done peddling plaid golf pants. The 1966 University of New Haven graduate had been a salesman at a Duckster sporting goods store when he realized that the bland clothing on the racks held little interest for casual sports fa
In a League of Her Own: The Girl Who Fought to Play Baseball With the Boys
In the 1970s, 12-year-old Maria Pepe changed the face of Little League forever.
Athletic Support: A History of Sports Agents
Professional football players once made $100 a game. When "Red" Grange's agent was done, Grange walked off with $100,000.