Chris takes another look at the BBWAA’s voting process to uncover what really makes it tick.

On Sept. 9, 1850, the state of California was born. To celebrate the birthday of a state that has produced more major leaguers than any other state, and more players than all foreign countries put together, Richard creates an all-California team.

Remember the logo, with that slightly deranged-looking friar gleefully and wildly swinging that big bat? Here’s the one season in which it was a perfect fit.

On Sept. 5, 1903 Joe Tinker hit home run No. 10,000 in major league baseball history. As another landmark homer approaches. Richard looks back on some of the numerically notable round-trippers of all time.

Once upon a time, a team had six hits in a game, all home runs.

The flexible flingers make their way through the era in which the model of relief pitcher deployment began to fundamentally change.

On Aug. 25, 1937 Clarence Coleman was born. Like George Ruth and Denton Young, his place in the game’s history would come with a nickname. Unfortunately for “Choo Choo” Coleman, it would not come with the greatness Babe and Cy enjoyed.

Or, how to make the worst of a bad situation.

An examination of the most extreme examples in baseball history when a batter overcame a dreadful start to have a stellar season.

On Aug. 23, 1870, George Davis was born. He would go on to a Hall of Fame career that reflected both the excellence of the player and the era in which he played.