MLB History

Mar 15, 2017; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; General view of a Milwaukee Brewers hat, glove and sunglasses during the game against the Colorado Rockies during a spring training game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Milwaukee Brewers History: The Grand Slam That Wasn’t

Baltimore Orioles History: First Opening Day Triple Play

Red Sox History: Dwight Evans Hits First Pitch for Homer

Yankees History: Ron Blomberg First DH in MLB History

Apr 6, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; A general view of Baltimore Orioles glove and hat lays in the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles History: Earl Weaver Wins 1000th Game

Jul 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of Wrigley Field during the game between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs History: Tuffy Rhodes Goes Off on Opening Day

Mar 16, 2017; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; A view of a New York Mets hat and glove in the dugout during a spring training game against the Washington Nationals at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets History: Carl Willey Hit with Line Drive

Apr 21, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Empty seats inside Miller Park prior to the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers. Cincinnati won 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: Longest Strike in History Ends

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: John McSherry Passes Away on Opening Day

Jun 27, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; A general view of Great American Ball Park during a game with the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Reds History: Pokey Reese Has a Day to Forget

Apr 11, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; A overall view of Busch Stadium before a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinals History: Murry Dickson Pitches Spring Training No Hitter

May 16, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of a Cleveland Indians baseball hat and glove during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Indians at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Indians defeated the Rangers 10-8. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians History: Luke Easter Killed During Robbery

Jun 7, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of U.S. Cellular Field during the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Washington Nationals. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

White Sox History: Jackie Hayes Gets Cinder in Eye During Game

Apr 22, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; General view of Minute Maid Park before a game between the Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard Released By Team

Oct 8, 2016; Savannah, GA, USA; A fallen tree covers train tracks after Hurricane Matthew. Mandatory Credit: Lauren Petracca/The Greenville News-USA TODAY Sports via USA TODAY NETWORK

Cleveland Indians History: Get These Snakes Off This Train

May 18, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a New York Yankees hat and baseball glove against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees History: Chick Fewster Loses Speech After HBP

Mar 29, 2015; Clearwater, FL, USA; A general view of a Detroit Tigers hat, glove and sunglasses in the dugout against the Philadelphia Phillies at Bright House Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers History: Willie Hernandez Acquired in Trade

Aug 2, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera (42) talks with former San Diego Padres player and Executive Vice President Dave Winfield (right) prior to the game at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees History: Howard Spira Arrested for Extortion

Apr 23, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; A view of an official Cleveland Indians batting practice hat in the grass before a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians History: Steve Olin, Tim Crews Killed

Jun 6, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; General view as Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) bats in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers History: Mark Fidrych Tears Cartilage in Knee

Sep 16, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; The family of Pittsburgh Pirates former right fielder Roberto Clemente (not pictured) including Roberto Clemente Jr. (L) and Vera Clemente (LC) and Ricky Clemente (RC) and Luis Clemente (R) pose with the Clemente statue outside of PNC Park before the Pirates host the Chicago Cubs. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Hall of Fame History: Roberto Clemente First Hispanic Player Inducted

May 5, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox hall of famers Jim Rice and Carl Yastrzemski stand in left field as part of the pregame ceremony before the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox History: Carl Yastrzemski Named Starting Left Fielder

MLB: The Ted Williams Approach Is Influencing Hitters Today

Apr 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; A detailed view of the retired number of Jackie Robinson painted on the outfield wall at Comerica Park. The Indians won 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

White Sox History: Jackie Robinson Gets a Tryout

MLB History: First Professional Baseball League Founded

Sep 5, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; A general view of the game between the Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres in the third inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres History: Eric Show Passes Away in Rehab

Mar 3, 2017; Mesa, AZ, USA; General view of a baseball on the mound prior to a spring training game between the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants at HoHoKam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: Bert Shepard Tries Out for Washington Senators

Jul 4, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Detailed view of Milwaukee Brewers catcher Martin Maldonado (12) gear before the game between the Washington Nationals and the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: Ban on Black Players Voted Down