MLB History

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

Cleveland Indians History: Tris Speaker Resigns as Manager

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

Apr 4, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; General view of the stadium with snow and a baseball before the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Toronto Blue Jays at the Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: Indoor Professional Baseball League Begins Play

Aug 21, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (51) at bat against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Mariners History: Ichiro Suzuki First Position Player Signed from Japan

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

Kansas City Royals History: Three Jailed for Cocaine

Sep 5, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A general view prior to the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Twins History: Injunction Orders Team to Play 2002 Season

Apr 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; A general view of the statue of former Detroit Tigers player Ty Cobb prior to the game between the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics History: Ty Cobb Finishes Hall of Fame Career in Philly

Jul 24, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; A Cincinnati Reds hat on top of third base in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Reds History: First Trade in MLB History

Sep 17, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (58) celebrates with catcher A.J. Ellis (34) after pitching a complete game three hit shutout against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies defeated the Marlins, 8-0. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: November 14th Holds Significance for Jeremy Hellickson

Jun 22, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A bat rests inside a baseball glove at an MLB game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports

A Baseball Icon and Legend: Happy Birthday to Buck O’Neil

Sep 27, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A Pittsburgh Pirates hat and glove sit in the dugout prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

MLB History: Two Players Share 1979 National League MVP Award

Oct 7, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A baseball sits on top of first base before game one of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Giants History: A Look Back at Moonlight Graham

Jun 13, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; A view a Texas Rangers baseball hat and glove during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Rangers defeated the Twins 11-7. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Rangers History: Rangers Hire Tenth Manager in Nine Years

Mar 1, 2016; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Members of the United States military present the American flag for the national anthem before the game between the Cleveland Indians and the Cincinnati Reds at Goodyear Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Veteran’s Day: MLB Has a Long History of Service

Jul 3, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; A general view of signage at Dodger Stadium before the game between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela First Rookie to Win Cy Young

Oct 11, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; A general view of ATT&T Park during game four of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball game. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco Giants History: Move to Florida Denied by MLB

Apr 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros former players Jeff Bagwell (left) and Roger Clemens (right) throw out a ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros History: Roger Clemens Wins Seventh Cy Young Award