Dodger Stadium Parking Isn't the Only Weird Thing About Chavez Ravine
The history of Dodger Stadium and its parking lot goes a lot deeper than you might think.
Worst World Series Moments of All Time
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Some of the worst World Series moments of all time have changed the course of sports history.
Athletes Who Were Open About Mental Health Issues
File-This July 27, 2021, file photo shows Simone Biles, of the United States, waiting to perform on the vault during the artistic gymnastics women's final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo. Biles’ sponsors including Athleta and Visa are lauding her decision to put her mental health first and withdraw from the gymnastics team competition during the Olympics. It’s the latest example of sponsors praising athletes who are increasingly open about mental health issues. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Gregory Bull
AP
The conversation around the impact of mental health on athletes is fairly new but could be saving lives.
Cincinnati Reds Are Still Ahead of Schedule
Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz, right, celebrates with TJ Friedl after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Nam Y. Huh
AP
The Reds have been a feel-good story this MLB season, and they are not far from being serious contenders.
Angels Have Big Decision to Make With Shohei Ohtani
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Ashley Landis
AP
The two-way superstar is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2023 MLB season.
All 30 MLB Stadiums, Ranked From Worst to First
Kamil Krzaczynski
AP Photo
What makes an MLB stadium great? We ranked each one to get to the answer.
We Want to Hear From Our Stadium Talk Audience
Help us shape the Stadium Talk experience by taking this brief survey.
Fanatics Has Everything You Need to Raise Your Game
Fanatics is the official partner of the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NASCAR, and hundreds of professional and collegiate teams.
Best High School Baseball Player Ever From Every State
These are the greatest high school baseball players from every state in the U.S.
High School Baseball Teams With the Most State Championships
These high school baseball teams have won more state titles than anyone.
Most Gold Glove Awards in MLB History
Gary Stewart
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The greatest defensive players in MLB history have been showered with Gold Glove Awards.
MLB Spring Training Sites, Ranked From Worst to Best
Elaine Thompson
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All 30 Major League Baseball franchises head to Florida and Arizona to conduct their annual spring training routines.
Most Cy Young Award Wins of All Time
James P. Kerlin
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These pitchers have won the Cy Young Award more times than any other players in MLB history.
Greatest Baseball Players to Never Win a World Series
Ray Stubblebine
AP Photo
It's a shame that some of the best professional baseball players never made it to the World Series.
We Can Learn a Lot From Youth Sports Coaching
Being a coach is about much more than just teaching kids how to play the games.
Greatest Cy Young Award Winners of All Time
Ray Stubblebine
AP Photo
The best pitchers to win the Cy Young Award really were more impressive in the good old days.
Welcome to Heaven, Vin Scully
The voice of Dodger baseball left us with a lifetime of memories, happiness and love.
MLB Needs More Two-Way Players Like Shohei Ohtani
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, May 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Jeff Chiu
AP
There is only one Shohei Ohtani, but MLB should encourage more players to hit and pitch.
Most Coaching Wins in College Baseball History
Phil Coale
AP Photo
They have defined the game at the NCAA Division I level with wins and College World Series championships.
Greatest Texas High School Baseball Players of All Time
SportsDayHS
Twitter
They do more than just play football in Texas.
These Baseball Team Names Are as Bad as It Gets
Baseball has a history of bad team names, but which one's the worst of the worst?
College Baseball Needs Wooden Bats Before Aluminum Bats Ruin the Game
The NCAA went from wooden bats to aluminum bats in 1974, and it's been downhill ever since.
Worst Trades in MLB History
FILE - In this May 17, 1996 file photo, Montreal Expos' pitcher Pedro Martinez delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pades in San Diego, Calif. Martínez was the No. 4 starter for the 1994 Montreal Expos, who were the best team in baseball on the morning of Aug. 12 when players went on strike, leading to the cancellation of the rest of the season. Now the Washington Nationals — the former Expos — are in the World Series with a chance to accomplish what so many thought the Expos would have done 25 years ago if they got the opportunity. (AP Photo/Mike Poche, File)
Mike Poche
AP
Some baseball general managers should get demoted to the minors after these terrible MLB trades.
Best Athletes Who Retired in Their Prime
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michael Conroy
AP
Not every athlete gets to play as long as they want to, and not every athlete wants to play as long as fans want them to play.
Top Prospects for the 2022 MLB Draft
MLBbrodotcom
Twitter
Which one of these young talents will be the next MLB superstar?
Most Underrated Sports Bars in the U.S.
These are some of the best-kept secrets for sports fans.
31 Greatest Announcers in Baseball History, Ranked
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Instagram
The big four baseball announcers of the 1950s head our list of the greatest of all time.
Let’s Bring Back These Baseball Jersey Numbers
Julie Jacobson
AP Photo
Not all retired MLB jersey numbers are created equal. Here are the suspects…
Worst Skip Bayless Takes Aren't Just on Twitter
FOX Sports
Skip Bayless has made a career out of his opinions on sports.
Worst MLB Players in History
Ray Stubblebine
AP Photo
Major League Baseball has a long and sordid history that includes some pretty terrible people.
35 Most Valuable Rookie Baseball Cards of All Time, Ranked
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The most valuable baseball rookie cards include some of the game's biggest names in history and are worth millions.
Bo Jackson Shoes Show Why He Was the Greatest
Bo still knows after all these years.
Longest Careers in MLB History
Bob Daugherty
AP Photo
These MLB players excelled for decades and became baseball legends.
Fastest Pitchers in Baseball History
Paul Sancya
AP Photo
They could throw the ball over 100 miles per hour. With ease.
Do Steroid Users Belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
James A. Finley
AP Photo
The steroid era continues to dog a generation of MLB players.
Greatest MLB Shortstops of All Time
AP Photo
The best shortstops of all time changed the way the game is played.
These Jim Thorpe Stats Are Still Unreal
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Jim Thorpe was a champion among champions.
Biggest Mistake in History for Every MLB Team
Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner is a picture of dejection as he leaves the field after committing an error on a ball hit by New York Mets Mookie Wilson which allowed the winning run to score in the sixth game of the World Series, Saturday night, Oct. 25, 1986 in New York. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Rusty Kennedy
AP
All 30 MLB franchises have had their Bill Buckner moment. Or worse.
Hilarious Baseball Memes That May Shock You
Atlanta Braves' Joc Pederson celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Brynn Anderson
AP
You can't lose with these baseball memes.
Greatest World Series Heroes of All Time
Amy Sancetta
AP Photo
Breaking down the best individual World Series performances of the expansion era.
Best MLB Players to Never Make an All-Star Team
Detroit Tigers slugger Kirk Gibson watches the baseball clear the right field fence at Cleveland Stadium at night on Monday, July 24, 1984 in Cleveland for a first inning home run. Gibson?s blast, his 15th of the season, drove in teammate Lou Whitaker to pace Detroit to a 4-1 win over the Indiana. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Mark Duncan
AP
These players went their entire careers without All-Star recognition by fans, players or managers.
Greatest MLB Postseason Pitchers in History
These are the pitchers you want on the mound for big, MLB postseason moments . . .
MLB’s 30 Best Strikeout Pitchers, Ranked
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Who is your favorite strikeout pitcher of all time?
MLB Hitters in the 500 Home Run Club
Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz watches the flight of his two-run home run off Oakland Athletics pitcher Ben Sheets during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, June 2, 2010.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Charles Krupa
AP
This might be the most exclusive club in sports.
31 MLB Players With the Most World Series Wins
AP Photo
Who has won more World Series than any of the other 20,000 players in Major League history?
Most Underpaid Major League Baseball Players
Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates after a double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game 1 of a baseball National League Championship Series Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tony Gutierrez
AP
These wealthy big leaguers deserve to be richer.
Greatest High School Baseball Teams of All Time
They played ball better than anyone.
Best Player for All 101 Uniform Numbers in MLB History
AP Photo
Baseball has always been about numbers, but now we’re looking at the ones on player uniforms instead of the ones in a box score.
Most Underrated Pitchers in MLB History
AP Photo
They went above and beyond without much fanfare.
MLB Managers With the Most Ejections in Baseball History
They mastered the art of getting the old heave-ho.
Best Ballpark Traditions for Every MLB Team
The apple in center field at CitiField, home of the New York Mets, is up before the start of a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in New York. The apple pops up every time a Metss' player hits a home run. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Kathy Willens
AP Photo
They make each stadium experience unique.
Greatest MLB Hitters of All Time
AP Photo
These players had more hits than anyone.
Inside the Wild World of Pro Baseball in South Korea
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Twitter
South Korea's KBO League continues to rise in popularity.
Top Prospect for All 30 MLB Franchises
Brynn Anderson
AP Photo
They will be household names one day.
51 Awesome Things to Watch in the 2021 MLB Season
San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics with teammate Eric Hosmer during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Jed Jacobsohn
AP
It's time to play a full season of baseball again.
Most Hated Players in MLB History
Ed Betz
AP Photo
There was no love lost when these guys were on or around a ballfield.
Hilarious MLB Minis Deliver Huge Laughs
mlb.mini
Instagram
A new Instagram account has become an MLB sensation.
Greatest Sports Families of All Time
Ken Griffey, Jr., and Ken Griffey, Sr., kid around on the bench in Seattle during the Mariners' game against the Detroit Tigers, Aug. 31, 1990. Father and son wear the same uniform for the first time in Major League history. Ken Sr. joined the Mariners' club yesterday. Other players are not identified. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)
Bill Chan
AP Photo
Sports run in these families of great athletes.
Hank Aaron Is Baseball's True Home Run King, Not Barry Bonds
AP Photo
Hank Aaron's home run record should still stand, no matter what MLB record books say.
Stadium Talk's Top 10 Stories of 2020
The year put us in a nostalgic mood.
Greatest MLB Power Hitters of All Time
Eric Risberg
AP Photo
They changed the game with their bats.
Best Sports Role Models of All Time
They are worthy of adulation and emulation.
Best Defensive First Basemen in MLB History
Who's on first? Some great glovemen.
Fastest Players in MLB History
These fastest baseball players had legendary speed.
Best Pro Sports Team Logos of All Time
The best sports logos are works of art.
Biggest Sports Events Ever Canceled
Let the games begin. Well, not always.
Old MLB Photos You Have to See to Believe
They were legends before they got to Cooperstown.
Greatest College World Series Champions of All Time
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These are college baseball's all-time best teams.
Most Pitching Wins in MLB History
AP Photo
These pitchers won more games than anybody.
Greatest Celebrity Athletes of All Time
These stars had some serious sports skills before they became famous.
Greatest RBI Producers in MLB History
AP Photo
These hitters put a lot of runs on the board.
Top 25 High Schools That Have Produced the Most MLB Players
These high schools are pipelines to the big leagues.
Best High School Baseball Player in Every State
Meet the future of baseball.
50 Best Pitching Windups of All Time
Pitching is not just scientific. There's an art to having success on the mound, and the windup is a big part of that.
Best Sports Video Games Ever Made
Nintendo
Everything we love about sports is in these games.
Amazing Maps of the Sports World
These maps will teach you all about sports on Earth.
Life After the Show for MLB Players
Former big leaguers explain what happens when their playing days end and how MLB supports them in retirement.
Greatest Sports Dynasties of All Time
Love them or hate them, they dominated the competition.
Greatest Athletes Who Served in the Military
We often idolize athletes for sports achievements, but the true heroes sacrifice for others.
MLB Players We Miss From the 1980s
It might be baseball's forgotten era, but these players are unforgettable.
Greatest High School Athletes Ever
Some of them became great pros, but others peaked as teenagers.
Worst MLB Defensive Players of All Time
Fielding the ball was not their strength.
America's Greatest Sports Moments by State
Every hero's story is unique, but all of this history was made in the USA.
All-Time Starting Nine for Every MLB Team
More than 19,500 players have played Major League Baseball. These are the best at every position in the history of every team.
Everything We Didn't Know About Pete Rose
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There's more to his story than baseball and controversy.
Best Small-Town Sports Team in Every State
Dave Martin
AP Photo
Small-town sports are a huge part of the stories we tell about America.
Toughest MLB Managers of All Time
These skippers were intense, and they could make a point with the best of them.
Most Brutal Fights in Sports History
Competition can bring out the best in athletes. It also can bring out the savagery.
Funniest Tweets About Astros Cheating Scandal
They stole signs to win games, including the 2017 World Series. After the Astros got caught, Twitter responded with comedy gold.
Greatest Sports Photos of All Time
A picture is worth a thousand words. But in sports, a picture also can be worth a thousand emotions.
Harshest Punishments in Sports History
Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose.
John Swart
Associated Press
An athlete's fall from grace can be as compelling as the games. But the penalties don't always fit the crime.
Most Successful Sports Executives Who Were Athletes
After getting paid to play games, they moved to the front office and built champions.
Little League Legends Who Became Big League Stars
Only 58 Little League World Series participants have made the Show. We rank them all.
Most Controversial Athletes in Sports History
It's time to set the record straight.
Hilarious Signs at Sporting Events
Some are witty. Others troll to perfection. All of them will make you laugh.
MLB Franchise Power Rankings
How's your team doing?
Most Popular Sideline Reporters on Instagram
The value of sideline reporters has increased. And the most popular ones have huge followings around the world.
Ugliest Fan Moments in Sports History
Fans play an important role in sports, but bad things can happen when they lose control.
Best MLB Defensive Players of All Time
Baseball has had some amazing glove stories.
Funny Sports Memes That Will Keep You Laughing
Need a good laugh? You've come to the right place.
Top 10 Stadium Talk Stories of 2019
It's one thing that brings us all together. As we turn the page on the decade, let's celebrate the joy of sports.
Biggest Scandals in Baseball History
The game has a long tradition of unethical behavior and infamous stories.
Greatest Pro Athletes Who Played Little League
Some of the biggest sports legends got their start playing in the largest organized youth sports organization in the world.
Biggest Celebrity Fan for Every MLB Team
They love their baseball teams as much as we do.
Most Underrated MLB Players of All Time
Maybe they didn't make the Hall of Fame, but these underrated MLB players had great careers.