Dynamite and Middle of the Rotation Pitching
This pitcher once blew off part of his hand with explosives he found on the road outside his house.
Taking a Swing (and Hitting) Any Ball Within Reach of a Bat
The strike zone is whatever size you want it to be.
Wait, You Can Just Try Out for the Astros?
Joining the Astros the way I joined my Little League team.
Just 11 Votes?
I agree that Jim Edmonds isn’t a Hall of Famer, but expected the decision to be a much closer affair.
Gil Hodges Gets Some Respect
Gil Hodges’ early death 50 years ago came as a shock. His addition to Cooperstown this year was not.
Briefly a New York Met in ’01 Origins
Preston Wilson played all of 8 games with the Mets, the team most associated with his uncle/step-dad.
Umpires Didn’t Have a Prayer Against Deacon Murray
Unfortunately, God doesn’t seem to be an Athletics fan.
Terry Steinbach Wasn’t Supposed to be a Part of his Two Most Memorable Games
It’s not uncommon for a player to be know for the performance of a single game or two. Oakland A’s catcher Terry Steinbach was part of three consecutive World Series teams from 1988-1990, and it is a pair of games from this period that he is still remembered for.
Could This Be the Best Expo/Nats Second Baseman?
Looking solely at player output in the club’s uniform, which second baseman contributed the most to Expos/Nats history?