MLB History

Jul 2, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees former player Lou Gehrig is seen on the scoreboard during a ceremony to promote awareness of ALS more commonly knows as 'Lour Gehrig's disease' before taking on the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees History: Lou Gehrig Takes Himself out of Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates History: Dock Ellis Hits Everyone

St. Louis Cardinals History: Rocky Nelson’s Inside the Glove Homer

Baltimore Orioles History: John McGraw Hit By Pitch Five Times

Jul 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of a San Francisco Giants baseball hat and glove during the game between the Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Rangers defeated the Giants 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Giants History: Leo Durocher Charged with Assault

Mar 22, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants advisor Barry Bonds (25) sits in the dugout before a spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Maryvale Baseball Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco Giants History: Barry Bonds Joins 300-300 Club

Jul 2, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees former player Lou Gehrig is seen on the scoreboard during a ceremony to promote awareness of ALS more commonly knows as 'Lour Gehrig's disease' before taking on the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees History: Lou Gehrig Loses Home Run

May 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; An American flag sits behind the bleachers during the first inning of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs History: Rick Monday Saves Old Glory

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; A general view of Fenway Park during the fifth inning of the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees History: George Mogridge Throws First No Hitter

Apr 4, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; General view of the helmet and glove and bats of Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (not pictured) before a game against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Astros History: Ken Johnson Loses Nine Inning No Hitter

Jun 4, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; A general view of the hat and glove of New York Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro (14) during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees History: Rights to Hideki Irabu Purchased from Padres

August 20, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Former Los Angeles Angels player Garret Anderson is greeted by former player Tim Salmon before being introduced for induction into the Angels hall of fame at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Angels History: Powering Into the History Books

Nov 1, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; A general view of the big apple outside of Citi Field in game five of the World Series between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets History: Julio Franco Adds to Legacy

Dec 26, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; General view of Yankee Stadium prior to the 2015 New Era Pinstripe Bowl between Indiana Hoosiers and the Duke Blue Devils. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees History: Yankees Fall to Second for First Time Since 1926

Apr 15, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia tips hat to to fans after being taked out of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Is the 300-game Winner Actually Dead? Five Pitchers with a Chance at 300

Sep 14, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) throws to the Texas Rangers during the second inning of a baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics History: Bartolo Colon is a Strike Machine

Aug 8, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Former Seattle Mariners manager Lou Piniella (left) and wife Karen Moyer (right) clap as former Seattle Mariners pitcher Jamie Moyer is inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame before the start of a game Texas Rangers at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Rockies History: Jamie Moyer Oldest to Earn Victory

Apr 15, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Aaron Loup (62) waits to field balls during batting practice in front of a Jackie Robinson Day tribute sign before a game against the Baltimore Orioles Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jackie Robinson Is Still Somehow Underrated Historically

Jul 9, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; A general view of Fenway Park prior to a game between the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox History: Tryouts Granted to Three Negro Leaguers

Apr 3, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the broken bat from Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock stuck in the ground after breaking in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Pre-History: Remembering Jim Creighton

Jul 6, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former shortstop Maury Wills throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Jackie Robinson Broke the Color Barrier in 1947, But He Did Not End Discrimination

Jan 7, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of the jerseys of retired Los Angeles Dodgers players Jackie Robinson (42), Roy Campanella (39), Sandy Koufax (32), Walter Alston (24), Jim Gilliam (19), Duke Snider (4), Don Drysdale (53), Pee Wee Reese (1), Tommy Lasorda (2) and Don Sutton (20) at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson’s Five Greatest Moments

May 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics baseball legends Reggie Jackson (L) and Rickey Henderson (R) talk during the first inning of the game between the Yankees and Athletics at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kenny Karst-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics History: Reggie Jackson Brings the Moustache Back

Apr 6, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals grounds crew prepares the field for Opening Day game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park.Mandatory Credit: H.Darr Beiser-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: William Taft Throws Opening Day First Pitch

Apr 3, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; General view of a baseball before a game between the Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Major League Baseball Forgotten Greats: Charlie Sweeney

Jul 14, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pete Rose is honored prior to the 2015 MLB All Star Game at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports

Expos History: Pete Rose Notches 4000th Career Hit

Oct 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; A general view of the field before game one of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians History: Tris Speaker Acquired from Red Sox

Oct 7, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; The umpire crew stand for the singing of "God Bless America" in the seventh inning stretch during game one of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: Emmett Ashford Becomes First Black Umpire