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Don Mattingly's 1986 Season: An Untouched Batting Performance
In 1986, Don Mattingly had a season that combined hits and power in a way not seen since 1937 and not seen since.
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Might Hal Trosky Have Been as Good as Mike Trout?
After 800 games, Hal Trosky was as good or better than Mike Trout before headaches forced him out of the game.
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The DH Rule: It’s Time to Bring It to the National League
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Three Players Made the Most of Their Final Moments in the 1947 World Series
A look at three players who had they biggest moment in the their last moments of their careers.
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Babe Ruth, King of the Long Ball, Could Also Play Small Ball
Babe Ruth had a surprisingly high number of sacrifice bunts for a power hitter.
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Historical Perspective: Attendance Is Still Strong for Major League Baseball
This article will argue that Major League Baseball can still draw an audience.
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DiMaggio's 56-Game Hitting Streak May Never be Broken
This article examines a record in baseball that may never be broken.
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For a Few Years, Bob Porterfield Lived up to His Own Legend
Bob Porterfield was not shy about embellishing his personal history, but for a few years for the Washington Senators, he didn't have to make up any stories about his talent.
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Not All Power Hitters Are Strikeout Kings
Big home run totals are usually associated with lots of strikeouts. However, there are exceptions. Find out how a few players like Joe DiMaggio and Yogi Berra proved that you could make contact and still hit for power.
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Pete Rose’s Ban From the Hall of Fame Is Still Justified
After 31 years, Pete Rose still deserves to be banned for betting on baseball.
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List of Top Home Run Hitters Older Than 36
Hitting home runs is never easy but becomes even harder with age. Some famous sluggers struggled after turning 36, but surprisingly, some hitters not known for their power flourished in their late 30s and 40s.
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Remembering the Great Thurman Munson
In 1979, tragedy struck the Yankees when Thurman Munson died in a plane crash. But his legacy lives on in the hearts of Yankee fans.
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Dubious Distinction: Orioles on the Road to Record for Losses in Consecutive Seasons
Lots of teams have lost 100 games in a season but Baltimore's 115-loss season in 2018 was among the worst. They are on track this season to possibly break the two-season record for losses.
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Why the Three-Base Hit Have Become a Rare Sight at MLB Games
Triples are on the decline, both by individuals and by teams. Why is this the case? We'll take a look at some interesting stats about triples throughout MLB history.
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Bellinger’s Hot Start in 2019 Reminiscent of Reggie Jackson in 1969
Cody Bellinger got off to a hot start in 2019. But so did Reggie Jackson 50 years ago.
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In 1969, Four New Teams Changed Baseball’s Post-Season
In 1969, MLB expanded with four new teams. Here's an in-depth look at how those teams fundamentally changed baseball's post-season.
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Miguel Andujar Enjoyed One of History’s Best Rookie Seasons
In 2018, Miguel Andujar of the New York Yankees enjoyed one of the greatest rookie seasons ever, tying the AL rookie record for doubles. But he didn’t just have a great rookie season—Andujar was among the best of all players in the Major Leagues in 2018.
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How Mike Trout and Mickey Mantle Compare Through Age 26
For years, people have compared Mike Trout to Mickey Mantle. Here's a look at how closely he compares with Mantle around roughly the same age, 26 to 27.
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31 Wins: Denny McLain Posted Numbers We’ll Never See Again
In 1968, Denny McLain won 31 games for the Detroit Tigers. It was the first time anyone had topped 30 wins in 34 years, but no one has reached 25 in the past 28 years. We will probably never see another season like it.
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A Defense of Gary Sanchez’s Defensive Value to the Yankees
Yankee catcher Gary Sanchez has been criticized for his defensive ability but the positives outweigh the negatives. He's more valuable defensively than many people realize.
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When the Yankees Rallied From 14 Games Behind to Win Pennant
The 1978 season saw one of the most dramatic comebacks as the Yankees rallied from 14 games out to defeat Boston in a dramatic 163rd game.
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Mickey Vernon Had a Long, Quirky Career in the Majors
Mickey Vernon is one of the few to play 20 or more years in the Major Leagues, but his career was marked with a strange inconsistency.
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Double Your Pleasure: Twins Player Attacking Long-Standing Doubles Record
Eduardo Escobar is challenging the record of 67 doubles set by Earl Webb in 1931. Webb's record-setting season was an anomaly in an otherwise forgettable career.
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Despite Their Youth, the Yankees Are on Track for a Great Season
The Yankees have a starting infield with two rookies and another player with limited Major League experience, two rookies in the starting rotation - and still have the best record in baseball.
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Aaron Judge Had the Greatest Rookie Season Ever
Aaron Judge's rookie season was more than just the best ever by a rookie—it was one of the best by anyone ever.
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Two No-Nos in a Row: Johnny Vander Meer Was Unhittable in Consecutive Games
A look at the pitching prowess of Johnny Vander Meer. For a brief period of time, he put together some incredible pitching performances.
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How Bob Gibson Pitched One of the All-Time Greatest Seasons
In 1968, Bob Gibson had one of the greatest seasons ever by any pitcher. One stretch during the summer was especially eye-popping.
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Who Deserves Baseball's Post-Season Awards in 2017?
The Post-Season Awards won't be given out until November, but here is one look at who may emerge with some new hardware to place on their shelves.
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50 Fun Facts About Hitting 50 Homers in a Season
Hitting 50 home runs in a season is still quite a feat. Here are 50 facts about the players who have hit 50 or more homers in a season.
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Runs Produced Stat Provides an Easy, Simple Way to See Who's Helping a Team Win
Runs win ballgames, so it is logical that the players who produce the most runs help their teams win the most. Runs produced is one simple way to provide a snapshot of who those players are.
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Fade Out: Miguel Cabrera's Rough Year Could Be a Sign of the Near Future
Miguel Cabrera has been a dominant player for the last dozen years—until this season. Is this a one-year fluke, or a sign of things to come as he gets older?
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The Hall of Fame Debate: Who Belongs and Who Doesn't?
Sometimes players with lesser numbers get voted into the Hall of Fame. Here's a sample case.
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Judgment Year: Aaron Judge on Pace for Greatest Rookie Season Ever
If Aaron Judge keeps up his current pace, he could have one of the greatest seasons ever. Even if he slumps, he'll still post one of the top rookie seasons ever. In fact, he already has.
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The 1980 Oakland A’s and the Death of the Complete Game
It was once a duty for starting pitchers to complete any game they started. After the 1980 A's carried that to an extreme, and with the advent of relief specialists, complete games became endangered.
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Blasts From the Past: A Look at Some of Baseball's Longest Homers
Long home runs have always excited baseball fans. Here's a look at some of the most memorable monster blows.
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Scooter's Name Joins Short List of Others with 4-Homer Games
Scooter Gennett was scarcely known before Tuesday night's homer outburst, but now he joins a short list of other players who hit four in one game.
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The Team That Never Hit 40 Homers and Other Home Run Facts
Most teams have had at least one player reach 50 homers in a season, and others have players who have hit 40 or more. There is one team that is still looking for its first 40-homer season.
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Fuzzy Crystal Ball: Current Standings Don't Measure Up to Experts' Pre-season Picks
The runaway seasons for Boston, Cleveland and Chicago haven't materialized as the experts predicted, but Minnesota, Milwaukee and Colorado are defying their predicted places so far.
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Now For Something Completely Different: Once-in-a-Lifetime Plays Add to Baseball Fun
From a triple play with no fielder touching the ball to a runner scoring from first on a strikeout, baseball offers plenty of different and unusual plays for fans.
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Young Guns: Hitting 100 Homers Before 25th Birthday
Only 44 players have hit at least 100 homers before they turned 25. One player is currently still trying to add to that number.
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For Lifelong Yankee Fan, Jeter's Career is Beyond Words
Derek Jeter's legendary career helped connect three generations of Yankee fans.
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Ryan Zimmerman on Pace for a Unique Season in Baseball History
Although it's early in the season, Ryan Zimmerman is on a pace to accomplish a homer-and-double combination only a few have in baseball history.
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DiMaggio's Ability to Combine Power and Contact is Unmatched
Today's players are doing something that the great Joe DiMaggio rarely did - strike out. His success as a power hitter and contact hitter is unmatched.
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1964 World Series had Many Notable Events
The 1964 World Series between the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals had new stars like Bob Gibson and Tim McCarver, old stars like Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford, and the hilarious Bob Uecker.
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Babe Ruth Would Now Be Listed as a Contact Hitter
The Bambino would probably not have the title of the King of Strikeouts if he were playing in the current era.
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Don Mattingly vs. Kirby Puckett: With nearly identical careers, if Puckett is in the Hall of Fame, Mattingly should be
Don Mattingly and Kirby Puckett had nearly identical numbers while playing at exactly the same time in the same conditions. Yet Puckett has been in the Hall of Fame since 2001 while Mattingly hasn't come particularly close to earning enough votes.