The Player who Never Played
There is a major league baseball player who played in 105 games and never batted. He never played in the field. This is a player in the Baseball Almanac who never swung a bat or caught a ball yet he played in 105 Major League baseball games.
The Amazing Story of Rube Waddell
"August 19th in 1900, Rube Waddell pitched two complete games in one day. This was amazing because in the first game, he pitched 17 innings. While the second game only lasted 5 innings, he did pitch all 22 innings of a double header, allowing only 1 run."
Heart Breaking One Hitter
"Given that this has only happened 11 times, how unbelievable is it that 3 of those two-out one-hitters happened to the same pitcher in less than twelve months? Dave Stieb was a consistently good starting pitcher, yet he experienced the most disheartening pitching experience three different times.”
Eddie Grant, Bob Feller, Ted Williams: When MLB Greats' Went to War
Explore the untold stories of baseball legends Eddie Grant, Bob Feller, and Ted Williams in the latest episode of Rounding Third. Discover their acts of unparalleled valor, not on the baseball field, but on the battlegrounds of war. Unearth a profound definition of heroism that transcends athletic prowess and fame. Dive into the narratives of MLB greats who exemplified selflessness and courage, and reflect on the intrinsic value of everyday heroes among us
Tony LaRussa’s 2012 All-Star Snub-a-Palooza: When Pettiness Trumps Performance
2012 was the year Tony LaRussa, the man with a hairstyle that could make a comb weep, decided to take his personal vendetta to the All-Star Game. This wasn’t just about questionable fashion choices; this was about leaving deserving players off the roster for reasons that had more to do with personal grudges than baseball.
Not Your Dad’s Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is one of the crown jewels of the MLB All-Star festivities. But in 2015, the powers that be decided to tinker with the format, and let’s just say, not all changes are for the better.
The 2002 All-Star Game: A Tie? In Baseball?
The 2002 All-Star Game is one for the books, but not for the reasons you might expect. It was a night that left everyone, from the casual observer to the most die-hard fans, scratching their heads in disbelief.