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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.

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.

Top 30 Cy Young Award Winners, Ranked

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 a Lot More Hitters Who Can Pitch 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)

The Japanese designated hitter-pitcher should spark a new era of two-way players in Major League Baseball.

Greatest College Baseball Coaches of All Time

They have defined the game at the NCAA Division I level with wins and College World Series championships.

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.

Greatest Texas High School Baseball Players of All Time

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?

A Look Back at the 30 Worst Trades in MLB History

Some of these general managers should get demoted to the minors after these worst MLB trades.

Top Athletes Who Retired in Their Prime Led by Andrew Luck

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)

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

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

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

Not all retired MLB jersey numbers are created equal. Here are the suspects…

Worst Skip Bayless Takes Aren't Just on Twitter

Skip Bayless has made a career out of his opinions on sports.

Worst MLB Players in History

Major League Baseball has a long and sordid history that includes some pretty terrible people.

35 Most Valuable Baseball Rookie Cards of All Time, Ranked

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

Texas Ranger veteran Nolan Ryan bites down as he fires one of his 35 pitches to the plate on Tuesday night, July 12, 1989 en route to an American League win in the 60th All-Star Game from Anaheim Stadium. The 42-year-old fastballer became the oldest pitcher to win an All-Star game as the AL took their second consecutive All-Star win, 5-3. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

These MLB players excelled for decades and became legends.

Fastest Pitchers in Baseball History

They could throw the ball over 100 miles per hour. With ease.

Do Steroid Users Belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame?

The steroid era continues to dog a generation of MLB players.

30 Best Shortstops of All Time in Baseball History

The best shortstops of all time changed the way the game is played.

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)

All 30 MLB franchises have had their Bill Buckner moment. Or worse.

These Jim Thorpe Stats Are Still Unreal

Jim Thorpe was a champion among champions.

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)

You can't lose with these baseball memes.

Biggest World Series Heroes, From Great to Unbelievable

We break down the best World Series performances of the expansion era. Do you agree?

30 Best MLB Players to Never Make an All-Star Team

These players went their entire careers without All-Star recognition by fans, players or managers. So, they’ll just have to settle for recognition via this list.

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

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)

This might be the most exclusive club in sports.

31 MLB Players With the Most World Series Wins

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)

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

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.

30 Most Unsung Pitchers in MLB History

They went above and beyond without much fanfare.

'You’re Outta Here' — 41 MLB Managers With the Most Ejections

An MLB manager getting ejected is just as much a part of the job as filling out lineups and making trips to the mound.

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)

They make each stadium experience unique.

Greatest MLB Hitters of All Time

These players had more hits than anyone.

Inside the Wild World of Pro Baseball in South Korea

South Korea's KBO League continues to rise in popularity.

Top Prospect for All 30 MLB Franchises

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)

It's time to play a full season of baseball again.

30 Most Hated Players in MLB History

There was no love lost when these guys were on or around a ballfield.

Hilarious MLB Minis Deliver Huge Laughs

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)

Sports run in these families of great athletes.

Hank Aaron Is Baseball's True Home Run King, Not Barry Bonds

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

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

They 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 in NCAA History

These are college baseball's all-time best teams.

Most Pitching Wins in MLB History

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

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.

Worst Sports Moment for Every State

All losses are not equal.

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

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.

Most Fun MLB Players to Watch in 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

There's more to his story than baseball and controversy.

Best Small-Town Sports Teams by State

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

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 Misunderstood 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

They are living the dream and sharing it with millions of people 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

Need a good laugh? You've come to the right place.

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 players had great careers.

Best Fielding Second Basemen in MLB History

These glovemen in the middle of the infield made the routine look easy and the difficult look routine.

Strangest Coaching Moves in Sports History

Sometimes, the hiring and firing process doesn’t go according to plan.

Where Are the 1986 New York Mets Now?

The World Series championship team was clocked full of bizarre characters and brilliant ballplayers.

Worst Losing Streaks in Sports History

Historic records not are just reserved for winners, and these losers prove that.

All-Time Dodgers Team

From Brooklyn to Los Angeles, the boys in blue have produced some of the greatest players in baseball history.

Greatest Athlete Movie Roles of All Time

These performances are unforgettable.

Most Overrated MLB Players of All Time

It’s the word no big leaguer wants to hear, but somebody has to say it.

The Best and Worst MLB Hats

How is your team’s cap looking these days?

Most Clutch Hitters in MLB History

The greatest baseball heroes make the impossible happen.

Best Baseball Card Designs of All Time

Some vintage cards are so popular — and so well done — they belong in museums.

Best Athlete Ever From Every State

America has produced some amazing sportsmen and sportswomen.

Biggest Tragedies in MLB History

Unforeseen, tragic events have shocked the baseball world and remind us that the game is just a game.