Archive for the 'History' Category

Oh, Manny! We have a new award.

On May 5, 1981, Maury Wills lost his job as manager of the Seattle Mariners. Wills had led the team only since Aug. 4 of the year before, but already had one of the most disastrous managerial tenures in history. Richard looks back on the lowlights.

Using the Three True Outcomes, a look at five players who specialized in making the defense work.

Players who crammed their production before age 26.

Tim Dierkes answers your questions on whose performances to believe so far this season.

Certain teams like going after particular types of managers. A look at the half-dozen teams with the most striking hiring tendencies.

Some can enjoy sweet repose while others simply decompose

On April 20, 1937, Gee Walker of the Tigers hit for the cycle on Opening Day. Walker managed his feat “in reverse,” starting with a homer and working his way down to a single. That’s one of many cycle-related facts that Richard shares this week.

Cliff Lee is on fire.

John’s annual moan about Forbes’ franchise values.