The sun was blasting down on Wrigley Field one Saturday afternoon in October 1932 during the World Series. Playoff games are always intense, and this…
Category: Baseball History
Learn About the 1970 Baltimore Orioles
The Orioles franchise was one of the eight original American League teams that entered the MLB in 1901. After spending more than 50 years as…
Baseball Park Profile – Yankee Stadium
The new Yankee Stadium first opened in April 2009, offering a similar look to its iconic predecessor that first opened in 1923 and completed a…
Controversy – Who Invented the Curveball?
The curveball is considered to be one of the most prestigious pitches to throw. A wonder of physics, the pitcher grips and throws the ball…
Player Spotlight – Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth is considered to be one of the best baseball players in history. Nicknamed, “The Bambino” and “The Sultan of Swat”, his impact on…
Weird Baseball Moment – Randy Johnson Hits a Bird
Did you know that Randy Johnson once hit a bird with a pitch during a game? It happened during a pre-season game in 2001 between…
New York Yankees Team History
The New York Yankees are one of the original Major League baseball teams. Originally named the Highlanders, they were founded in 1903. Over the course…
Moses Fleetwood Walker Player Profile
Moses Fleetwood Walker was an African American Major League baseball player who was born on October 7, 1856. Many believe that Jackie Robinson was the…
Top 5 Winningest Teams in Baseball History
Baseball has a long history and each year, teams compete for the chance to be known as the best. The ultimate goal is to earn…
Ten Cent Beer Night
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s been an amazing year and I am so thankful for so many things, including every visitor to Baseball Almanac. Thank you. I…