MLB History

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

Colorado Rockies History: Jamie Moyer Oldest to Earn Victory

Jackie Robinson Is Still Somehow Underrated Historically

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

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

Jul 24, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA;Baltimore Orioles hat and glove lay in the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles History: First Opening Day Triple Play

Jul 28, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Former Red Sox players Tommy Harper (left), Dwight Evans and Luis Tiant present the number 45 from the green monster during Hall of Fame player Pedro Martinez (not pictured) number retirement ceremony before the game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox History: Dwight Evans Hits First Pitch for Homer

Aug 14, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; General view of Yankee Stadium after a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays won 12-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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