This week, Richard gives every day its due, looking back at a piece of history from every day, spanning the years to bring the interesting historical events of May 31 through June 6.

Smoltz and Eckersley: The two biggest transitions from successful starter to successful closer.

Last week I wrote that no one was really getting excited about Randy Johnson’s 300th win. That said, I bet that more people turn out for the potential milestone tonight than did for these: Baseball history is littered with noteworthy achievements that took place in front of sparse crowds. Ted Williams’s last game at Fenway […]

The 1969 Montreal Expos played 12 extra-inning games and lost them all.

Let’s catch up with this most congenial big fellow as he continues to chuck heaters past hitters well into his 40s.

Using some new info available at b-ref, Chris examines the inside-the-park home run.

On May 27, 1968 Jeff Bagwell and Frank Thomas were born. But everyone knows that story. Today Richard looks at the other players born on that date.

Get acquainted with this most unusual breed of catchers, right up to the most current cohort.

A look at the history of stealing home in the 2000s.

On May 21, 1962, the Baltimore Orioles signed Robin Roberts. It seemed to be the marriage of a player on his last legs with a franchise in need of any body capable of taking the field. Instead, it would launch a second wind for the long-time Phillie.