Archive for the 'History' Category
Having a written the book Evaluating Baseball’s Managers, 1876-2008, Chris looks at what his Tendencies Database says about these two through 2009.
George examines the issue in detail and finds no proof of anti-Semitism.
A look at some fashionable trends displayed over the past six weeks.
On April 3, 1989, Ken Griffey Jr. made his major league debut. Since then he has created a Hall of Fame career for himself, but one honor—a World Series title—has eluded him. Richard looks at other great players with no ring.
On March 25, 1951, Eddie Collins died. Richard looks back at the career of this all-time great player.
The best and worst of the starting staffs.
On March 18, 2010, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament will begin. In honor of this event, Richard looks back on the handful of players who saw time in the big leagues of both baseball and basketball.
A closer look at an overlooked great player.
Bruce Markusen bids a fond farewell to one of the game’s colorful characters.
On March 10, 2009, the Dominican Republic’s World Baseball Classic squad lost its second game to the unheralded Netherlands, knocking the Dominicans out of the tournament. But all is not lost for the DR, as this week Richard looks back at the best pitchers to come from the country.