MLB History

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

Detroit Tigers History: Willie Hernandez Acquired in Trade

Yankees History: Howard Spira Arrested for Extortion

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

Aug 25, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of Atlanta Braves hat and glove in the dugout before a game against the Colorado Rockies at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Braves History: Boston Braves Announce Move to Milwaukee

Jul 24, 2016; Cooperstown, NY, USA; Hall of Famer Jim Palmer waves after being introduced during the 2016 MLB baseball hall of fame induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles History: Jim Palmer Ends Comeback Bid

Apr 23, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; General view of Petco Park exterior. The venue is home of the San Diego Padres and will play host to the 2016 MLB All-Star game. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres History: Petco Park Opens to Record College Baseball Crowd

Dec 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan yells at an official in the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Spectrum Center. The Hornets defeated the Bulls 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago White Sox History: Michael Jordan Leaves Baseball

Aug 25, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of Atlanta Braves hat and glove in the dugout before a game against the Colorado Rockies at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves History: Luis Salazar Hit in Face with Foul Ball

Jun 19, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; A general view of Oriole Park at Camden Yards prior to start of the first inning between the Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays . Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles History: Albert Belle Has Degenerative Hip

Mar 31, 2015; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Tommy Milone (33) brushes off the rubber on the pitcher's mound before the start of the second inning of the spring training game against the New York Yankees at CenturyLink Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: Pitching Rubber Moved to Current Distance

Apr 13, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Catherine Puckett and Kirby Puckett Jr open up the gate to allow fans into Target Field on opening day. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Twins History: Kirby Puckett Passes Away

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: Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson Trade Families

Apr 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers line up for the National Anthem to commemorate Jackie Robinson Day before the game against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: Jackie Robinson Day Announced

Jul 27, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; A general view of Fenway Park during the fifth inning of the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox History: Ed Morris Killed in Bar Fight

Oct 5, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) throws during the first inning against the New York Mets in the National League wild card playoff baseball game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: Second Wild Card Added to Playoffs

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

New York Yankees History: Mickey Mantle Retires

Apr 6, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of Chase Field prior to the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Diamondbacks History: Ken Robinson Killed in Car Accident

Oct 17, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; General view of Rogers Centre during the national anthem before game three of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Cleveland Indians. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays History: John Olerud Has Brain Surgery