MLB History

Oct 10, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; A general view of the exterior of the stadium before game three of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Giants Former Pitcher/Mascot Committed to Asylum

Giants History: Former First Baseman Dan McGann Commits Suicide

Kansas City Royals History: Hoyt Wilhelm Moved in First Trade

New York Yankees History: Joe DiMaggio Retires

Jul 25, 2015; Cooperstown, NY, USA; Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan and his wife wave to fans as they arrive at National Baseball Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets History: Mets Trade Nolan Ryan

Apr 23, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; A general view of a Cleveland Indians on a hat in the dugout at Comerica Park. The Indians won 10-1. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians History: Bob Feller First MLB Player to Enlist in WW2

May 22, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A general view of a tarp the covers the field at PNC Park during a rain delay in the game between the Colorado Rockies and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates History: Stars Transferred to Team from Louisville

May 12, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Overall view of Safeco Field as the grounds crew makes final preparations before a game between the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners History: Mariners Make First Trade

Sep 11, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; A general view during the national anthem prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees History: Three Relievers Get Same Contract Offer

Oct 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A fan takes a photo of the Chicago Cubs former player Ron Santo statue outside Wrigley Field before game three of the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs History: Ron Santo First to Invoke 10-5 Rule

Sep 15, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of a baseball on the field prior to the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: Walter Johnson Signs with Federal League

Oct 26, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians former rookie of the year Joe Charboneau before game two of the 2016 World Series against the Chicago Cubs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians History: Joe Charboneau Wins Rookie of the Year

Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Indians in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Playoffs: Reliving 2016 World Series Game Seven

Apr 6, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a baseball bat laying on the field during the Arizona Diamondbacks game against the San Francisco Giants during opening day at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: National Commission Rules Injured Players Deserve Pay

Apr 5, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general shot of the uniform number of Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks on the field prior to a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. St. Louis won 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs History: Ernie Banks Given His Release

Nov 1, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Home plate umpire Joe West (22) cleans the plate in game six of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: New Umpire Union Founded After Mass Resignations

Nov 1, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; General view of the field before game six of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians History: Tris Speaker Resigns as Manager

Jul 21, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the field during the seventh inning in a rain delay in a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago White Sox History: Monty Stratton Loses Leg

Fidel Castro, Baseball, Myths, Distortions, Reality and Hope

Apr 6, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Don Newcombe prepares to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the 2015 MLB opening day game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Dodgers History: Don Newcombe Wins First Cy Young Award

Oct 22, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view outside of Wrigley Field before game six of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs History: Ford Frick Pays for Hack Wilson’s Funeral

Jul 12, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; U.S. Team manager Ken Griffey, Sr. (right) talks with former MLB player Rollie Fingers (left) during the All Star Futures Game with the World Team at Great American Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Milwaukee Brewers History: Rollie Fingers Wins AL MVP Award

Donald Trump attempted to purchase the Minnesota Twins in 1984. Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski-USA TODAY NETWORK

Donald Trump Is A Fan Of Baseball (Well Kind Of Sort Of)

Jun 7, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; General view before the Pittsburgh Pirates host the New York Mets in a double header at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates History: Pirates Sign Two Pitchers from India

Sep 20, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; General view of gameplay between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies History: William Cox Banned from Baseball

Aug 1, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a Washington Nationals hat and baseball glove against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals History: Team Announces Name, Colors

Mar 19, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies hat and bat lays at home plate against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies History: Chuck Klein Traded After Triple Crown

May 13, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; A baseball sits on top of the pitchers mound before a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: Eiji Sawamura Shuts Down All Star Team