Tommy John, surgery pioneer, dies at 83
#TommyJohn #MLBHistoryHall of Fame snub Tommy John, the four-time All-Star and namesake of the revolutionary elbow surgery, died at 83. He won 288 games across 26 seasons, pitching 14 more years post-procedure. read more
Verlander’s Retirement Ends Era of Baseball’s Traditional Aces
#Verlander #MLBHistoryJustin Verlander’s retirement marks the end of the traditional ace era. Alongside Kershaw and Scherzer, he defined an old-school generation with high volume and dominance. Future pitchers will face different standards, making his 266 wins and three Cy Youngs a fitting capstone. read more
Misiorowski throws one-hit, 15-strikeout Maddux
#Brewers #MLBHistoryJacob Misiorowski threw a historic one-hit shutout with 15 strikeouts on 95 pitches, facing the minimum 27 batters. His 104.5 mph fastball set a record, and his 100 game score ranks among baseball's best ever. read more
Phillies Ace Sánchez Scoreless Streak Ends at 50⅔
#Phillies #MLBHistoryPhillies ace Cristopher Sánchez's historic scoreless innings streak ended at 50⅔, third all-time since 1920. He received a standing ovation after allowing a run. Sánchez holds the longest streak by a left-handed pitcher. read more
Kerry Woods 20-Strikeout Game Still Baffles Baseball
#KerryWood #MLBHistoryOn May 6, 1998, 20-year-old Kerry Wood struck out 20 Astros, tying the MLB record with a dominant fastball and slurve. Despite feeling sluggish and erratic in warm-ups, he allowed only one hit and no walks in a legendary performance. read more
Trouts Historic Bronx Blast Buries Yankees
#MLBHistory #MikeTroutMike Trout made MLB history by hitting his fifth home run in a four-game series at Yankee Stadium, joining three other players. His 446-foot blast helped the Angels win 11-4, as the team set a series record with 13 homers. read more
Baseball Dons 42 to Honor Jackie Robinson
#JackieRobinsonDay #MLBHistoryMLB honored Jackie Robinson's legacy on the 79th anniversary of his debut, with all personnel wearing his No. 42. He broke baseball's color barrier in 1947, enduring immense pressure to pave the way for future generations of diverse players. read more
Three Catchers, One Historic Cubs World Series Win
#MLBHistory #CubsWinIn the 2016 World Series Game 7, Cubs catchers Contreras, Ross, and Montero each delivered a hit and RBI, a unique MLB feat. Their crucial performances across ten innings helped Chicago end a 108-year championship drought in a historic victory. read more
#PeteRose #MLBhistory
A new biography on Pete Rose, MLB's hit king, explores his career and dramatic fall due to gambling, reflecting on his achievements and controversies. The book discusses his achievements, gambling issues, and relationships, shedding light on the cultural shift towards sports gambling. read more