On April 12, 1880, Addie Joss was born. Joss played only nine seasons and won just 160 games but still earned Hall of Fame election in 1978.

Taking a break from writing history, Richard reviews The House That Ruth Built, the story of the original Yankee Stadium’s inaugural season.

On April 2, 1869, Hugh Jennings was born. Through his life, he would be known as Hughie, Ee-Yah and finally as a Hall of Famer.

On March 24, 1951, Tommy Hilfiger was born. What does that have to do with baseball? Surely he could have designed better uniforms than these.

A two-for-one special recapping the careers of “Little Poison” and “Big Poison.”

The first of a series looking at the keys to the 2011 season for all 30 teams.

In honor of his upcoming 27th birthday, Richard looks back at some of the great seasons ever posted by men that age.

On Feb. 20, 1975, Livan Hernandez was born. He’s is part of a rare club: pitchers with more than 150 victories despite an ERA+ less than 100.

On February 18, 1915, Joe Gordon was born. The 1942 Most Valuable Player and nine-time All-Star, “Flash” was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2009. Richard looks back at his life and career.

On Feb. 6, 1895 Babe Ruth was born. Many would consider him a no doubt choice for the list of 10 most influential figures in baseball history, but does he deserve it?