Home runs make highlights. Hitting streaks make headlines. When you combine the two, you have big news. What is the longest home run streak in MLB history?
What Happens to Foul Balls and Home Run Balls in 2020 With No Fans in the Stands?
The 2020 MLB season is unique on many levels including no fans in the stands. What happens to foul balls and home run balls that land in the stands?
The Embarrassing Reasons President Trump Backed Out of Throwing First Pitch at Yankees Stadium
President Trump planned to throw out the first pitch at Yankees Stadium in a game on August 15. Now he’s backed out for several embarrassing reasons.
MLB’s Bizarre Rule Changes Perfectly Fit in With 2020
We all know 2020 has been a crazy year. MLB is joining in on the fun today with some bizarre rule changes that fit perfectly into the craziness.
These 5 MLB Hitters Could Hit .400 in the Pandemic-Shortened 2020 Season
Ted Williams was the last to hit over 400 in 1941. The shortened 2020 season could produce another 400 hitter. Here are five hitters that might accomplish the feat.
Who Is Jessica Mendoza?
Jessica Mendoza has been with ESPN since 2007. This season, she will see her role expanded as an MLB analyst and will be featured in more weekly broadcasts.
Charlie Daniels Once Wrote a Passionate Letter on PEDs in Sports
Music legend Charlie Daniels, who passed away on Monday at the age of 83, once wrote a passionate letter on the use of PEDs in sports.
Did MLB Just Cancel the Season Without Saying It?
MLB announced late Friday it was shutting down all spring training facilities with increased numbers of positive COVID-19 tests for a deep cleaning. Will it return or is this MLB’s way of cancelling the season without saying it?
Nick Watney and His Famous Cousin Heidi Swapped Their Childhood Destinies
Nick Watney wanted to be a baseball player growing up. His cousin, Heidi, had a dad who was a golf coach. Now she works for MLB and he’s on the PGA Tour.
What to Expect From Tonight’s ‘The Return of Sports’ Special on ESPN
A look what viewers should expect in Monday night’s two-hour ESPN SportsCenter special, “The Return to Sports.”
Where Is Steroids Mastermind and BALCO Founder Victor Conte Today?
Victor Conte was at the center of the MLB steroid scandal as founder and president of BALCO. He went to prison. Where is Victor Conte today?
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.
Bob Costas Made Tons of Money on TV Ever Since His Baseball Coach Told Him He Couldn’t Hit His Weight
Legendary sports broadcaster Bob Costas made a lot of money calling games ever since his high school coach told him he couldn’t hit his weight.
Sports Memorabilia Market Estimated at $5.4 Billion, but Beware of the Fakes
Some have estimated the sports memorabilia industry to be worth $5.4 billion, but don’t believe that all of what’s out there is authentic.
What Happened to 3-Time All-Star Pitcher Roy Oswalt?
Roy Oswalt spent 13 seasons in the MLB playing for four teams. He spent the majority of his playing career with the Houston Astros.
Remembering the Incredible MTV ‘Rock N’ Jock’ Era of the 1990s
A look back at the MTV ‘Rock N’ Jock’ era that saw professional athletes mix it up with celebrities in wild softball and basketball games.
Jackie Robinson Was Not the First African American to Play Professional Baseball
Before Jackie Robinson, there was Moses Fleetwood Walker who is considered to be the first African American to play major league baseball.
Former MLB Star Kenny Lofton Could Have Had a Career in Basketball
Kenny Lofton is known as one of the best outfielders in the game. Before his baseball career, he was a standout basketball player.
A Look Back When Torii Hunter Threw a Punch at a Teammate
Former Minnesota Twins’ teammates Torii Hunter and Justin Morneau got into a mini scuffle after a Twins’ game.
How Hall of Fame Baseball Star Rickey Henderson Became The Stolen Base King
Rickey Henderson is the all-time stolen base leader in MLB. There may not be another player to ever catch Henderson in that category.
Torii Hunter is Still a Vital Part of the Twins’ Success
Torii Hunter spent 19 seasons in the MLB and after his retirement he continues to be an essential part of the Minnesota Twins’ organization.
What an MLB Return With All Games Played in Arizona Would Look Like
Major League Baseball is reportedly eyeing a May return with all games played in Arizona. Here’s what that scenario looks like.
Holding UFC 249 on an Island Is Template for MLB, NBA to Resume
Dana White wants to move UFC 249 and several other fight cards to a private island this spring as a workaround to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meet Jon Rauch: The Tallest Player in the History of Major League Baseball
Many people may not know who Jon Rauch is, but he’s the tallest player in MLB history at 6’11. He played 12 years in the league.
Whatever Happened to Former Cleveland Indians Slugger Albert Belle?
Should Albert Belle be in Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame? Some have been asking that question which means Belle had himself quite a professional baseball career. Belle’s baseball performance sometimes was overshadowed by his antics both on and off the field. Belle was a five-time all-star but was also one of the toughest guys …
What Happened to Former MLB Pitcher Hideo Nomo?
Hideo Nomo pitched 12 seasons in the MLB. He through two no-hitters during his time in the league for two different teams.
What Happened to Controversial MLB Pitcher John Rocker?
A look back at the career and controversial comments of former MLB pitcher John Rocker and what he did after leaving baseball.
Deion Sanders vs. Bo Jackson: Who Was the Better Two-Sport Athlete?
Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders are two of the best two-sport athletes ever. But who’s the better one out of the two?
Babe Ruth and the 17-Year-Old Girl Who Struck Him out on 4 Pitches
Babe Ruth may have hit 714 home runs, but he also had the unfortunate luck of getting struck out by a 17-year-old girl in 1931.
Bo Jackson May Have Been a Tampa Bay Buccaneer If Not for a Plane Ride
Bo Jackson, the two-sport, all-star athlete, may have been a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if not for a plane ride.
Ex-Chicago Cub Sammy Sosa Looks Completely Different Now
Baseball fans who saw Sammy Sosa play in a career that included more than 600 home runs might not even recognize the retired Chicago Cubs great today.
Where is Former MLB Player Johnny Damon?
Johnny Damon spent 18 seasons playing in the MLB for multiple teams. He won two World Series titles with the Red Sox and the Yankees.
Paul Lo Duca Slams Alex Rodriguez in New Interview, Even Taking Shots at J.Lo
Former MLB catcher Paul Lo Duca ripped Alex Rodriguez in a new radio interview and isn’t buying into his redemption story.
A Look Back at Brian Jordan, the ‘Other’ Two-Sport Star
Brian Jordan, who played professionally for the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons, is always the forgotten two-sport athlete.
What Happened to Jason Giambi?
Jason Giambi played 20 seasons in the MLB. He played for multiple teams and was once the AL MVP when he played for the Oakland Athletics.
Alex Rodriguez Will be 50 When He Gets His Last MLB Paycheck
Alex Rodriguez will be 50 when he receives his final MLB paycheck as a result of a $26 million deferred payment plan with the Texas Rangers.
The Cincinnati Reds’ Michael Lorenzen Shares a Fun MLB Record With Babe Ruth
Cincinnati Reds pitcher/outfielder Michael Lorenzen shares an amazing Major League Baseball record with none other than Babe Ruth.
Babe Ruth’s Life Is More Tragic Than You Think
Babe Ruth may have been the greatest baseball player of all time. Off the field, the New York Yankees star endured many difficult tragedies.
The Little-Known Story of How Babe Ruth Almost Went to the Cincinnati Reds
A look back at the story of how the Cincinnati Reds nearly acquired Babe Ruth before he ever went to the New York Yankees.
Pete Rose Offers Insight and Advice to Players Who Will Have a Delayed 2020 Season
Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leader Pete Rose offers advice and insight to players who will have a delayed start to the 2020 season.
Whatever Happened to MLB’s One-Handed Pitcher Jim Abbott?
Remembering one-handed pitcher Jim Abbott’s no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians and finding out what he is doing today.
Here Are 4 MLB Players That Hit 3 Home Runs on Opening Day
There have only been four MLB players to hit three home runs on Opening Day. Take a look at who they are and when the last time it happened.
Play Ball! Memorable MLB Opening Day Moments
We don’t know when baseball’s 2020 Opening Day will arrive, but past seasons have kicked off with memorable moments.
Joe Buck Is Making It Impossible for People to Hate Him Right Now
Fox Sports announcer Joe Buck is making it impossible to hate him as he works on his play-by-play skills on social media.
Will Major League Baseball Consider 7-Inning Doubleheaders to Help Save the 2020 Season?
Would Major League Baseball consider playing seven-inning doubleheaders to help save the 2020 baseball season?
The Number of Female Coaches in Major League Baseball Is Growing
Female coaches in men’s sports leagues has been a thing for years and Major League Baseball is finally catching up.
20 Years ago the New York Yankees Became the Last MLB Team to 3-Peat
The New York Yankees won its third consecutive World Series title in 2000. They are the last team in baseball to win three straight.
Can the Detroit Tigers get Back to Their Winning Ways?
Detroit Tigers are currently in the rebuilding process. How long will it take for them to get back to the playoffs?
Which Professional Sports Commissioner Gets Paid the Most?
Professional athletes are getting bigger contracts every season, but what about the commissioners who run America’s best sports’ leagues?
Michael Jordan Always Taunted Derek Jeter About Having More Championships
NBA legend Michael Jordan taunted New York Yankee great Derek Jeter about having six championship rings to Jeter’s five.