MLB History

Sep 12, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Baseball sits on the pitchers mound prior to the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers History: Win Mercer Commits Suicide

Cleveland Indians Forgotten Stars: Elmer Flick

MLB Countdown to Opening Day: #81

MLB History: The Designated Hitter Comes to Baseball

Jun 24, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; A general view of Fenway Park as the Boston Red Sox take batting practice prior to a game against the Baltimore Orioles. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Forgotten Legends: Remembering Outfielder Chick Stahl

May 23, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Oakland Athletics hat, glove and ball lay in the dugout at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Athletics History: Stuffy McInnis Traded to Red Sox

Nov 21, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; A general view of Fenway Park before the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Boston College Eagles. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox History: Ted Williams Recalled to Military Duty

Jul 29, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; A detailed view of a hat and glove in the dugout of the St. Louis Cardinals in the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. The Cardinals defeated the Marlins 11-6. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals History: Chris Correa Pleads Guilty in Hacking Case

Jun 26, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Former Cincinnati Reds player Pete Rose (left) waves to the crowd during his number retirement ceremony prior to a game with the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Reds History: Pete Rose Released from Prison

Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; A general view before game seven of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians History: Bob Feller Reports for Naval Duty

Apr 26, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; A Chicago Cubs hat and glove sits in the dugout during a game with the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Forgotten Greats: Remembering Bill Dahlen

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

Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Retires After Trade to Giants

Jul 14, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; General view of Great American Ball Park prior to the 2015 MLB All Star Game. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Reds History: First Slovakian Player Signed

May 28, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; A detailed view of New York Yankees hat and right fielder Carlos Beltran (not pictured) glove against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees History: George Steinbrenner Purchases Team

May 20, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks former team owner Ted Turner (center) attends game one of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs between the Atlanta Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves History: Ted Turner Suspended for Tampering

Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; A general view of the pitchers mound before game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series between the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Reds History: Remembering Bumpus Jones

Jul 1, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the baseball bat of San Francisco Giants outfielder Gregor Blanco against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Negro Leagues History: Josh Gibson Suffers Nervous Breakdown

Sep 3, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics former player Jose Canseco throws out the first pitch of the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Jose Canseco: At the Very Least, He’s Refreshingly Honest

Pittsburgh Pirates History: Roberto Clemente Killed in Plane Crash

Oct 24, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; A general view of a Major League baseball during work out day prior to the start of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: Mills Commission Credits Baseball to Abner Doubleday

Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; A general view of the pitchers mound before game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series between the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Baseball History: Cuban Winter League Starts Play

Oct 25, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; General view of the Olympic Stadium as seen from the Stade Saputo before the game between the Montreal Impact and Toronto FC. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: Warren Cromartie Heads to Japan

Jun 6, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; General view as New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (19) pitches to Los Angeles Anglels second baseman Johnny Giavotella (12) during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees History: Ed Whitson Signed as Free Agent

Sep 1, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; A bobble head doll of Babe Ruth on the field prior to a game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox History: Babe Ruth Sold to the Yankees

Jun 15, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Baseball waits on the mound before start of game between Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Forgotten Stars: Pud Galvin – Baseball’s First PED User

Joba Chamberlain: Only A Whisper Of Fame But Lots To Blame

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

New York Yankees History: Billy Martin Dies in Car Crash

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 Forgotten Players: Meet Joe Quinn, Australia’s First MLBer