MLB History

CLEVELAND - 1890. The Cleveland Spiders Base Ball Club poses for a team portrait in 1890. Cy Young is in the photo, middle row, third from left. (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images)

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - CIRCA 1976: Catcher Johnny Bench #5 of the Cincinnati Reds bats against the San Francisco Giants during a Major League Baseball game in circa 1976 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. Bench Played for the Reds from 1967-83. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

MLB: The Mount Rushmore of Expansion Era Catchers

Jose Bautista, Toronto Blue Jays. Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images

Toronto Blue Jays All-Time Roster

Mike Trout, LA Angels. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels All-Time Roster

Mike Trout #27 receives the Roberto Clemente Award from Joe Maddon, manager of the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 15, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

MLB: Records Possible for the 2021 Season

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 1993: Larry Walker #33 of the Montreal Expos during spring training in February 1993 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images)

MLB: The best since 1969 in right field – Surprise, it’s Larry Walker

Manager Casey Stengel, L, of the New York Yankees and Manager Paul Richards of the Baltimore Orioles before one of the teams' 22 schedule meetings in 1958 (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images)

MLB schedule: Deciding on 154 or 162 games isn’t myth, it was math

Former Reds Joe Morgan’s 1975 World Series Jersey on display at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020.Fans Mourn Joe Morgan

MLB all-time list: Expansion-era battle at second base behind Joe Morgan

Hall of Famer Tom Seaver. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images)

MLB all-time lists: The expansion era’s 10 best starting pitchers

Oakland A's, Billy Beane, center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Death, taxes and the Oakland A’s being broke: The things you can count on

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

MLB all-time lists: Best third basemen of the expansion era

FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 29: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks on after a preseason game against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

MLB: Who was drafted after Tom Brady in 1995?

Hall of Famer Hank Aaron. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

MLB history: The 10 pioneers who integrated baseball

Hank Aaron watches a game from the dugout.Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron’s place on the Hitter’s Mt. Rushmore

Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

First base: Pujols, and then who?

Barry Bonds, formerly of the San Francisco Giants. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Rating Barry Bonds as an expansion-era left fielder

JUNE 26, 2000: Ken Griffey Jr. watches his ball fly over the fence for a 2-run home run in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday at Cinergy Field.Text 2000 06 26 08 02 Reds Sports Nikon Digital Image The Cincinnati Reds Ken Griffey Jr Watches His Ball Fly Over The Fence For A 2 Run Homerun Bringing In Teammate Dmitre Young In The 1st Inning Against The St Louis Cardinals Monday At Cinergy Field Jeff Swinger Cincinnati Enquirer Js

Mike Trout over Ken Griffey Jr? Not yet

APRIL 7, 1980: Johnny Bench signs an autograph in the Al Lopez Field dugout during spring training this year as NBC Today Show host Tom Brokaw looks on. Bench is a popular figure with the national news media.Enquirer File PhotoBench 5

MLB: Finding the best catcher in the divisional era

New York Yankees Mariano Rivera throws out the first pitch to New York Mets John Franco prior to the start of Tuesday's interleague game on May 28, 2013.2013cc

MLB: Another look back at the top ten relievers

WASHINGTON, DC - CIRCA 1940: Josh Gibson, catcher for the Negro League Homestead Grays, is approaching first base as he runs out a ground ball in Griffith Stadium circa 1940 in Washington, D.C. (Photo Reproduction by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images)

Josh Gibson: MLB’s all-time average leader?

KANSAS CITY - 1942. Satchel Paige of the Monarchs talks with Josh Gibson of the Homestead Grays before a game in Kansas City in 1941. (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images)

Negro Leagues gain major league status

NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 08: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Charley Pride performs onstage during the 2018 CMA Music festival at Nissan Stadium on June 8, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Negro League All Star, country music legend Charley Pride passes away

Jimmy Callahan (right) of the Chicago White Sox. Until recently, Callahan was credited with having thrown the American League's first no-hitter. (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians: Pete Dowling’s long-overlooked no-hitter

NEW YORK - CIRCA 1967: Outfielder Willie Mays #24 of the San Francisco Giants bats against the New York Mets during an Major League Baseball game circa 1967 at Shea Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City. Mays played for the Giants from 1951-72. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

MLB history: The eclectic 300-300 club

Jun 16, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington (left) introduces the Pirates 2017 first round draft pick Shane Baz (right) before the game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Baz was the 12th overall pick in the 2017 MLB first-year player draft. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: The century’s worst GMs