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.
Best Position Players Of The 2000s - Who Are The Best Of The Decade?
End of the decade special: About.com readers pick the 25 best position players and hitters of the 2000s.
End of the decade special: About.com readers pick the 25 best position players and hitters of the 2000s.
Best 25 Position Players Of The 2000s
Who was the best player of the 2000s? For position players, it was a tight battle at the top, and quite a few of the players are tainted by performance-enhancing drugs. Judging that factor will take place down the road when Cooperstown comes calling. (This list does not factor in steroid use.)
To qualify, a player must have played in five seasons. On with the countdown:
MLB One-Game Tiebreakers
Results of the one-game tiebreaker games in Major League Baseball history.
Results of the one-game tiebreaker games in Major League Baseball history.
Best Second Basemen - You Make The Call: Who Is The Best Second Basem…
Some great players played second base early in the 20th century, from Nap Lajoie to Rogers Hornsby to Eddie Collins. In the middle of the decade, Jackie Robinson changed everything. And late in the century, a new hybrid of power, speed and fielding took over in players such as Roberto Alomar and Ryne Sandberg. Who is your pick for the best second baseman in baseball history?
Some great players played second base early in the 20th century, from Nap Lajoie to Rogers Hornsby to Eddie Collins. In the middle of the decade, Jackie Robinson changed everything. And late in the century, a new hybrid of power, speed and fielding took over in players such as Roberto Alomar and Ryne Sandberg. Who is your pick for the best second baseman in baseball history?
Top 10 Second Basemen
You don't need a big arm, but speed and guile is paramount. And some of the greatest players in history have called it their position. The 10 best second basemen in baseball history (note that Rod Carew is not eligible, as he played 54 more games at first base):
You don't need a big arm, but speed and guile is paramount. And some of the greatest players in history have called it their position. The 10 best second basemen in baseball history (note that Rod Carew is not eligible, as he played 54 more games at first base):
Career Hit Leaders, By Team
All-time hit leaders for each team in Major League Baseball.
All-time hit leaders for each team in Major League Baseball.
Best Shortstops Of All-Time - Debate About Who Is The Best Shortstop
Who is the best shortstop in baseball history? It's among the most difficult positions to judge - do you go with the great hitters (Alex Rodriguez, Honus Wagner), the best fielders (Ozzie Smith, Omar Vizquel) or some combination of both (Barry Larkin, Cal Ripken, Derek Jeter, etc.)? You make the call.
Who is the best shortstop in baseball history? It's among the most difficult positions to judge - do you go with the great hitters (Alex Rodriguez, Honus Wagner), the best fielders (Ozzie Smith, Omar Vizquel) or some combination of both (Barry Larkin, Cal Ripken, Derek Jeter, etc.)? You make the call.
Top 10 Shortstops In Baseball History
This might be the toughest position to judge from the early days of baseball to today, as shortstops typically fell into two camps: hitters and fielders. Only the best have done well at both, and the powerful (Alex Rodriguez, Cal Ripken) have only emerged in recent years.
This might be the toughest position to judge from the early days of baseball to today, as shortstops typically fell into two camps: hitters and fielders. Only the best have done well at both, and the powerful (Alex Rodriguez, Cal Ripken) have only emerged in recent years.
Best Left-Handed Pitchers Of All-Time - Debate The Best Left-…
Who is the best left-handed pitcher of all-time? Is it Sandy Koufax? Lefty Grove? Warren Spahn? Randy Johnson? Somebody else? Add your argument to the debate.
Who is the best left-handed pitcher of all-time? Is it Sandy Koufax? Lefty Grove? Warren Spahn? Randy Johnson? Somebody else? Add your argument to the debate.
Top 10 Left-Handed Pitchers In Baseball History
Randy Johnson and Tom Glavine could enter the Hall of Fame together sometime in the next decade. But how do they measure in the history of the game? Presenting the top 10 left-handed pitchers to ever take the mound in a major league game:
Randy Johnson and Tom Glavine could enter the Hall of Fame together sometime in the next decade. But how do they measure in the history of the game? Presenting the top 10 left-handed pitchers to ever take the mound in a major league game:
Perfect Games
List of all perfect games in Major League Baseball history, including the three games that were unofficial.
List of all perfect games in Major League Baseball history, including the three games that were unofficial.
Best Left Fielders In Baseball History - Debate About The Best Left F…
Who is the best left fielder in baseball history? Arguments and debate about the best to play left field.
Who is the best left fielder in baseball history? Arguments and debate about the best to play left field.
Joe Jackson
Profile of controversial outfielder "Shoeless Joe" Jackson.
Profile of controversial outfielder "Shoeless Joe" Jackson.
Top 10 Left Fielders in Major League Baseball History
The top 10 players to ever be in the No. 7 fielding position on the scorecard - my picks for the best left fielders of all-time:
The top 10 players to ever be in the No. 7 fielding position on the scorecard - my picks for the best left fielders of all-time:
Lou Gehrig's Farewell Speech
The text of the most famous speech in baseball history: Lou Gehrig's address in Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1939.
The text of the most famous speech in baseball history: Lou Gehrig's address in Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1939.
Longest MLB Hitting Streaks
The longest hitting streaks in the history of Major League Baseball.
The longest hitting streaks in the history of Major League Baseball.
New York's Baseball Stadiums
History of baseball stadiums in New York, from Hilltop Park to the Polo Grounds to the present day.
History of baseball stadiums in New York, from Hilltop Park to the Polo Grounds to the present day.
RIP, 2008
A look back at the notable figures in baseball who died in 2008.
A look back at the notable figures in baseball who died in 2008.
World Series winners: 1903-present
World Series winners, from 1903 to present.
World Series winners, from 1903 to present.
Top 10 Yankee Stadium Moments
Yankee Stadium provided one of the greatest settings in sports for 85 years. A game considered the greatest ever played in NFL history was played there in 1958, and one of the most famous boxing matches (Joe Louis vs. Max Schmelling) took place there in 1938.
But the stadium will always be remembered for baseball most of all. The following are the top 10 baseball moments at baseball's …
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.