Texas Rangers slugger Joey Gallo once threw a no-hitter in high school and then took Greg Maddux’s daughter to prom that same night.
Vanderbilt Pitcher Jack Leiter Is Following in the Footsteps of Dad Al Leiter
Al Leiter is the father of Vanderbilt pitcher Jack Leiter, a top prospect in the 2021 MLB draft who is coming off a weekend no-hitter.
MLB Pitcher Mike Leake Once Made a Regrettable Decision at a Department Store That Resulted in His Embarrassing Arrest
Pitcher Mike Leake has had success in the MLB for the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, and other teams. He has even won a Gold Glove. However, Leake once found himself arrested after making a regrettable decision at a Cincinnati department store.
Chicago Cubs Ace Kerry Wood Was So Cursed He Injured Himself in a Very Bizarre Way
Kerry Wood was one of the most feared pitchers in baseball. Had injuries not ruined his body, Wood may have gone down as one of the best pitchers ever.
Blake Snell Reveals Who Was Hurt the Most After His Early Exit in Game 6 of the World Series
Blake Snell opens up about being pulled in Game 6 of the World Series and having to see a family member cry for the first time.
The Curt Schilling Dilemma Has Hall of Fame Voters Embarrassing Themselves More Than Usual
Curt Schilling’s political views have become a factor in his candidacy for the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
Don Sutton Was Once Accused of Setting Up His Teammate for a DUI As a Way to Get Him Out of the Starting Rotation
Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton was accused at the end of his career of setting up Angels teammate John Candelaria for a DUI.
Former Tigers Pitcher Joel Zumaya Once Missed the ALCS Because of a ‘Guitar Hero’ Injury
Joel Zumaya took the MLB by storm with the Tigers in 2006. However, he missed part of the ALCS because he got hurt playing ‘Guitar Hero.’
A Look at Roger Clemens’ Alleged Inappropriate Affair With Country Star Mindy McCready, Who Tragically Later Died by Suicide
A look back on the alleged affair between 7-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens and country star Mindy McCready, who died by suicide in 2013.
The Philadelphia Phillies Have Placed Their $118 Million Star on the Trade Block
Zach Wheeler signed a five-year, $118 million contract with the Phillies just last year, but the team is already looking to trade him.
The Boston Red Sox Could Soon Add a New Star Pitcher for 2021
The Boston Red Sox were not a very good team in 2020 as they struggled on the mound. They could add a star pitcher, though, in Corey Kluber.
Jon Lester Dropped $47,000 on Beer Over the Weekend in an Amazing Gesture To Cubs Fans
Not knowing whether or not he’ll be in a Chicago Cubs uniform in 2021, Jon Lester spent $47,000 on beer this past weekend as a “thank you” to fans.
Former Rays Pitcher Jim Morris Has Fought Through Parkinson’s and Addiction Since the Events of ‘The Rookie’
Former Rays pitcher Jim Morris, whose was the subject of “The Rookie,” had a rough life following the events of the film but has turned things around.
How Many Times Has Clayton Kershaw Choked in the Playoffs?
Clayton Kershaw is a generational talent, but he’s earned the label of playoff choke artist over the years. Is it warranted or too harsh?
Braves Rookie Sensation Ian Anderson Shares a Bond With a Rising Atlanta Hawks Star
Right-hander Ian Anderson has made a splash as a rookie pitcher for the Atlanta Braves.
Former Yankees Ace CC Sabathia Tears Into ‘Clown’ Carlos Correa and the Astros in Profanity-Laced Rant
Former New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia recently tore into Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros in a profanity-laced rant.
The Question ‘Who Was the First Pro Athlete to Make $1 Million In a Single Season?’ Has a Tricky Answer
The question ‘Who was the first professional athlete to make a million dollars in a single season?’ doesn’t have a simple answer.
What Pitchers Have the Most Career Home Runs Allowed in MLB History?
When you think about MLB pitchers with most home runs allowed in a career, it’s easy to assume they were bad. In reality, our top 10 features six Hall of Famers.
Gerrit Cole Made Yankees Announcer Suzyn Waldman Pay up on a 2011 Promise
Gerrit Cole met announcer Suzyn Waldman in 2011 and made her promise she would sing the national anthem if he ever joined the New York Yankees.
Dodgers Pitcher Joe Kelly Just Became America’s Hero by Giving the Astros What They Deserve
Joe Kelly received a standing ovation from America Tuesday night when he delivered some payback to the cheating Houston Astros.
What Happened to Former MLB Tough Guy Kyle Farnsworth?
A look at the career and post-MLB life of former pitcher Kyle Farnsworth, who was widely regarded as one of baseball’s toughest players.
David Price Slams MLB and Rob Manfred Over the Miami Marlins Coronavirus Outbreak
David Price, who opted out of the 2020 season, called out MLB and commissioner Rob Manfred following the Miami Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak.
The Tragic Death of Former All-Star Pitcher Jose Lima
Jose Lima was more than a MLB pitcher. He was a personality. He was Lima Time every time he stepped on to the mound. He tragically died at just 37.
Gerrit Cole Will Make More Money in 2020 Than the Entire Pittsburgh Pirates Roster
Gerrit Cole had his 2020 salary cut by more than half, but he’s still set to make more than his old team’s entire roster.
Gerrit Cole Will Lose $23 Million This Season Because of Rob Manfred’s Incompetence
Gerrit Cole was scheduled to make $36 million in 2020, but that figure has been slashed due to MLB’s shortened season.
Wei-Yin Chen Will be MLB’s Second Highest-Paid Player in 2020 Despite Not Throwing a Single Pitch
With MLB’s biggest stars earning less than normal this season, a surprising name has emerged as one of the league’s highest-paid players.
A Look at the Best 60-Game Stretches in Every Major MLB Category
Ahead of what’s sure to be a wild 2020 MLB season, here’s a look at the best 60-game stretches in history in numerous categories.
3-Time Cy Young Winner Max Scherzer Has an Odd Problem With Shin-Soo Choo
Three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series champion Max Scherzer has had major problems facing a particular batter over the years.
The Complete List of MLB Players Opting Out of the 2020 Season
Here’s a look at updated list of every MLB player that’s choosing not to play the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns.
Who is Sean Doolittle, Major League Baseball’s Voice of Reason?
As Major League Baseball tries to restart its season, Washington Nationals reliever Sean Doolittle has emerged as a voice of reason.
David Price Almost Quit Baseball and Got a Job at McDonald’s Before Making $184 Million in the Big Leagues
During his time in Major League Baseball, David Price has made hundreds of millions. During college, however, he almost quit baseball and took a job at McDonald’s.
Yankees Pitcher Aroldis Chapman Worked as Cuban Government Informant Before Defecting
New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman is one of the best relievers in baseball. Just over a decade ago, he worked as an informant for the Cuban government.
Are Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer Friends?
Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander formed the backbone of a ferocious Detroit Tigers pitching staff, but were they friends when they played together?
The Tragic Death of Cardinals Pitcher Darryl Kile Stunned the Baseball World
Darryl Kile threw a no-hitter and made three All-Star games in his career, but he tragically passed away in 2002 at the age of 33.
Curt Schilling Has a Collection of Nazi Memorabilia and Doesn’t See a Problem With It
In 2015, Curt Schilling posted his collection of Nazi memorabilia from World War II on Facebook, and he still has it on his page today.
The Tragic Death of MLB Pitcher Roy Halladay
During his time in Major League Baseball, Roy Halladay established himself as an elite pitcher. His life, however, ended in tragedy.
How Did Nolan Ryan Never Win a Cy Young Award?
A look back on the career of Nolan Ryan, who somehow never won a Cy Young Award despite holding numerous MLB pitching records.
Red Sox Pitcher Chris Sale Has a Contract Quirk That’ll Keep Him Paid After Retirement
Chris Sale has already made a lot of money playing baseball. But a weird quirk in his contract has secured his finances for years to come.
The Tragic Death of Marlins Phenom José Fernández
José Fernández was already one of the most dominant pitchers in the MLB at 24 years old, but a boating accident tragically ended his life.
MLB Draft: The 5 Lowest Picks to Make the Baseball Hall of Fame
A look at the five lowest picks in MLB draft history to make it to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
The Crazy Journey of 2004 MLB No. 1 Draft Pick Matt Bush Included Years in Prison
Matt Bush was the No. 1 pick in the 2004 MLB Draft. Ten years later he sat in prison hoping for another chance. He got it in 2015.
MLB Draft: Only One-Third of the 24 Players Taken Ahead of Mike Trout in 2009 Are Still in the Majors
In the 2011 MLB draft, Mike Trout was taken with the 25th pick. Of the 24 players taken ahead of him, only eight are still in the majors.
What Happened to Armando Galarraga After He Was Robbed of a Perfect Game 10 Years Ago?
Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga was robbed of a perfect game 10 years ago today. What happened to him after that fateful day?
What Was Roy Halladay’s Net Worth at the Time of His Death?
Roy Halladay was one of the most dominant pitchers after the turn of the century. He died tragically at age 40 in 2017. What was Roy Halladay’s net worth at the time of his death?
Dave Dravecky Didn’t Let Cancer and a Horrific Pitching Injury Define His Legacy
Dave Dravecky was on his way to having a solid career as a starting left-handed pitcher when life went sideways for him in 1988. A 21st-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1978 MLB draft, the Youngstown Ohio native compiled 64 wins against 57 losses in his eight years in the majors. Dravecky, …
Bartolo Colon’s Tough Childhood Set the Stage for His $117 Million Major League Baseball Career
While we now know him as ‘Big Sexy,’ Bartolo Colon grew up working with his father in the Dominican Republic. That labor, however, set the stage for his MLB career.
What Happened to Former World Series MVP Josh Beckett?
Josh Beckett enjoyed a successful career as a MLB pitcher and he ended his career on a great note by throwing a no-hitter in his last season.
Madison Bumgarner Once Dated a Girl Named Madison Bumgarner
Madison Bumgarner is a simple man. So simple, in fact, that he once dated a girl with the same name as his and couldn’t have cared less.
5 Athletes Who Got Caught Cheating on Live TV
Cheating occurs in every professional sport. Here are five of the most egregious cheating incidents ever caught on camera.
Curt Schilling Lost His Entire $115 Million Career Earnings on a Video Game
Curt Schilling earned more than $115 million during his MLB career, but he lost it all on a video game just three years after retirement.
Rollie Fingers’ Mustache Began as a Joke, Then He Chose It Over Baseball
MLB Hall of Fame pitcher Rollie Fingers grew his mustache as a joke, but he wound up choosing his facial hair over baseball.