Archive for the 'History' Category

Three deals that show how even seemingly unbalanced trades can make sense for the teams that make them.

Teams can achieve great success even when failing at an entire position.

Bernie Brewer, one of baseball’s oldest mascots, has lived in a trailer, a chalet and a dugout — and under suspicion.

A graphical look at how 25 and under players have performed throughout the game’s history.

He wasn’t the next Mickey Mantle, but Bobby Murcer was a Yankees fan favorite through his varied baseball lives.

How do you top this? You don’t.

The old man as a young manager — when he wore a uniform.

How can a player be so good as a rookie, so mediocre thereafter?

When unhappy stars are traded for each other, the result is not necessarily joy for all.

Who goes from playing in the majors to calling balls and strikes, safe or out? Just a few men.