MLB History

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

Phillies History: Pete Alexander Found Unconscious in Alley

MLB History: Andy Messersmith, Dave McNally Become Free Agents

Atlanta Braves History: John Rocker Goes Off the Deep End

Negro Leagues: Reflecting on Josh Gibson

Oct 29, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; General view of Wrigley Field before game four of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs History: Cubs Attempt College of Coaches

Feb 25, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; A bat and mitt sit on the field during a Chicago White Sox workout at Camelback Ranch Practice Fields. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Forgotten Greats: Remembering Harry Stovey

Jul 26, 2015; Cooperstown, NY, USA; Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk waves to the crowd after being introduced during the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies at Clark Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox History: Carlton Fisk Free Agent After Deadline Missed

Jul 29, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Zach Greinke warms up before a Rookie League game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Breen/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY NETWORK

Kansas City Royals History: Zack Greinke Traded to Milwaukee

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: Brien Taylor Injured in Bar Fight

Sep 30, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of a baseball prior to a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Indians at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: Designated Spitballers Allowed to Use Pitch

Sep 26, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; A ball hat and glove is left on the pitchers mound at Marlins Park to honor Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez who was killed in a boating accident. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY

Miami Marlins History: Marlins Sign First Player

Sep 30, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of a baseball prior to a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Indians at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: The History of the American Pastime

Oct 11, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; A general view of AT&T Park before game four of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Giants History: Christy Mathewson Acquired for Amos Rusie

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

Aug 4, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; General view of a San Francisco Giants hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Giants History: Former First Baseman Dan McGann Commits Suicide

Sep 30, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of a baseball prior to a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Indians at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals History: Hoyt Wilhelm Moved in First Trade

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: 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