baseball history

Top Five Greatest MLB Dynasties

Some of the greatest players in history at an all star game.

Some of the greatest players in history at an all star game.

With the 2014 all-star game festivities scheduled to commence on July 14 with the home run derby as well as the all-star game proceeding a day later, it officially marks approximately two months until we reach Major League Baseball’s annual postseason. (more…)

The Eephus Pitch Will Eventually Get to the Catcher’s Mitt

Last night, Texas Rangers super-star, Japanese phenom pitcher Yu Darvish threw a pitch to Detroit Tigers hitter Torii Hunter that was clocked at a snail-moving speed of 55 miles per hour. (more…)

Which Sports Athlete Has Had the Biggest Cultural Impact on their Sport: Dirk Nowitzki, Peyton Manning or Derek Jeter?

My three favorite active athletes right now.

My three favorite active athletes right now.

First of all, the reason why I ask about these three specific players is because they all hail (or have hailed in the past) on my three favorite teams: the Indianapolis Colts, the Dallas Mavericks and the New York Yankees. (more…)

Which Number One Draft Pick Has Been Most Valuable: NFL, MLB or NBA?

For years, the number one overall draft pick has been synonymous with many adjectives: hope, prosperity, excitement, winning games, championship(s) and almost any other positive descriptive word you can pop up from your noggin. (more…)

The History of the 500 Home Run Club: Will Its Prestige Ever Return?

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim first baseman, Albert Pujols became the 26th member and the third youngest entrant into the 500 home run club by belting two dingers into the seats. (more…)