Major League Baseball History
From Abner Doubleday to the present day, a look back at the historic figures, eras and teams in Major League Baseball.
Unassisted Triple Plays In Major League History
A list of the unassisted triple plays turned in major-league history.
A list of the unassisted triple plays turned in major-league history.
Baseball Curses
Billy goats, Colonel Sanders statues and players long dead or forgotten - they still affect some teams, if you believe in curses. Some are active, and some have been exorcised. Below are some of the most infamous in baseball history.
Billy goats, Colonel Sanders statues and players long dead or forgotten - they still affect some teams, if you believe in curses. Some are active, and some have been exorcised. Below are some of the most infamous in baseball history.
Top 10 Stories of 2007
How will 2007 be remembered? There was scandal, some incredible streaks, some crazy numbers on the field and off of it. And while the biggest record in sports went down, it somehow was overshadowed to a certain extent. A look back at the year:
How will 2007 be remembered? There was scandal, some incredible streaks, some crazy numbers on the field and off of it. And while the biggest record in sports went down, it somehow was overshadowed to a certain extent. A look back at the year:
Top World Series Feats
Being a great player doesn't guarantee great success in the World Series. Ted Williams, regarded by many as the greatest hitter ever, hit just .200 in his World Series career. Ty Cobb, a .367 lifetime hitter, hit .272 in three World Series. Cy Young himself lost the first-ever World Series game. But these 10 players below were the greatest for at least a fleeting moment on the biggest stage.
Being a great player doesn't guarantee great success in the World Series. Ted Williams, regarded by many as the greatest hitter ever, hit just .200 in his World Series career. Ty Cobb, a .367 lifetime hitter, hit .272 in three World Series. Cy Young himself lost the first-ever World Series game. But these 10 players below were the greatest for at least a fleeting moment on the biggest stage.
10 Worst Pennant Race Collapses
A countdown of the 10 worst pennant race collapses in baseball history
A countdown of the 10 worst pennant race collapses in baseball history
Top 10 No. 1 overall draft picks
<p>No other professional sports draft is more of a crapshoot than the baseball draft. While NFL and NBA teams can look at college production, many of the best players are high school players who haven't faced any high-level pitching or hitting. Teams are looking at potential down the line.</p> <p>Sometimes it works, such as with the 10 players below, and sometimes it doesn't. Only two players (Steve Chilcott, the top pick in 1966 by the Mets, and Brien Taylor, the top pick in 1991 by the Yankees,) never made it to the majors. <p>Ranking the top 10 top overall draft picks, based on past production and future potential:</p>
<p>No other professional sports draft is more of a crapshoot than the baseball draft. While NFL and NBA teams can look at college production, many of the best players are high school players who haven't faced any high-level pitching or hitting. Teams are looking at potential down the line.</p> <p>Sometimes it works, such as with the 10 players below, and sometimes it doesn't. Only two players (Steve Chilcott, the top pick in 1966 by the Mets, and Brien Taylor, the top pick in 1991 by the Yankees,) never made it to the majors. <p>Ranking the top 10 top overall draft picks, based on past production and future potential:</p>
Top 10 Most Unbreakable Baseball Records
While Barry Bonds has the career home run record in his sights, several other Major League records appear to be safe. Below is a breakdown of 10 baseball records that are the most likely to stand the test of time:
While Barry Bonds has the career home run record in his sights, several other Major League records appear to be safe. Below is a breakdown of 10 baseball records that are the most likely to stand the test of time:
10 No. 1 overall draft picks
Ranking the top 10 No. 1 overall picks in the 43-year history of the baseball amateur draft.
Ranking the top 10 No. 1 overall picks in the 43-year history of the baseball amateur draft.
Most Unbreakable Baseball Records
A breakdown of 10 baseball records that are the most likely to stand the test of time.
A breakdown of 10 baseball records that are the most likely to stand the test of time.
Hall of Fame Members
A list of the players who have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.
A list of the players who have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.