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On This Day in 1924, Walter Johnson Became a World Series Hero

On This Day in 1924, Walter Johnson Became a World Series Hero

Walter Johnson, a legendary pitcher nearing the twilight of his career at 36 years old, finally made his first World Series appearance in 1924. Des...

On This Day in 1951, the Yankees Won Their 14th World Series

On This Day in 1951, the Yankees Won Their 14th World Series

Played on October 10, 1951, at the iconic Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, this game saw the Yankees secure their third consecutive World Series title ...

Babe Ruth Homered in Yankee Stadium's Historic Opening Game

Babe Ruth Homered in Yankee Stadium's Historic Opening Game

The 1923 baseball season marked a monumental turning point for the New York Yankees, a year that saw them not only inaugurate their iconic new home...

70 Years Ago Today, New York Crushed Brooklyn 9-0 in Game 7

70 Years Ago Today, New York Crushed Brooklyn 9-0 in Game 7

The 1956 World Series marked the 53rd edition of Major League Baseball's championship series, pitting the American League champion New York Yankees...

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 9

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 9

Happy Birthday, Courtney Duncan!

Two Brothers Faced Each Other in Three Straight Fall Classics

Two Brothers Faced Each Other in Three Straight Fall Classics

The early 1920s witnessed an unprecedented rivalry in Major League Baseball, as the New York Yankees and the New York Giants faced each other in th...

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Ping Bodie

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Ping Bodie

From an eating contest with an ostrich to rooming with Babe Ruth, Ping Bodie did it all while playing ball.

Only Three Players Were Chosen in MLB's Forgotten Expansion Draft

Only Three Players Were Chosen in MLB's Forgotten Expansion Draft

While the 1961 Major League Baseball expansion draft is often remembered for establishing the New York Mets and Houston Colt .45s, a lesser-known f...

Today in Cubs history: A five-run ninth inning rally wins a World Series game

Today in Cubs history: A five-run ninth inning rally wins a World Series game

The Cubs came from behind to win Game 1 of the 1908 World Series.

65 Years Ago Today, MLB's Expansion Draft Shaped Two Franchises

65 Years Ago Today, MLB's Expansion Draft Shaped Two Franchises

Held on October 10, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio, this event was specifically designed to populate the rosters of these teams, which were slated to be...

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bud Daley

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bud Daley

Remembering the journeyman lefty, who pitched eight scoreless World Series innings while earning two rings

The Washington Nationals finally found their next ace with Cade Cavalli

The Washington Nationals finally found their next ace with Cade Cavalli

Cade Cavalli finally became the guy for the Nationals this year and got rewarded with a contract extension