Archive for the 'History' Category

What players are your borderlines for who belongs in Cooperstown?

We know all about Gaylord; now let’s learn about Jim.

On July 30, 2011 Richard will be running a half-marathon. In honor of his run, he looks at the distance travelled by some notable players.

In honor of the Braves’ recent 10,000th win and impending 10,000th loss, a look at franchise records.

What teams had the most great players?

On July 20, 1901 Heinie Manush was born. Richard looks back at his Hall of Fame career.

A look at the sabermetric darling entering Cooperstown next weekend.

Braun sounds like a ballplayer’s name. But he wasn’t all brawn; he has brains, too.

Who has hit the most homers in July?

I have no proof that Paul Sorrento visited a fortune teller before the 1991 season, but if he did, the results would have been eye opening.