During the broadcast of the MLB game between the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins on August 24, 2020, Fox Sports Cleveland, the flagship television station for the Indians, ran the following infographic on former Cleveland pitcher Ray Caldwell: According to the unbelievable stat line, on that date 101 years prior, Caldwell was struck by lightning in the final inning of his Indians debut. Despite being … Continue reading Ray Caldwell: The Pitcher that Was Struck by Lightning

In February of 1992, America was infatuated with The Simpsons. The show was in its third season, and it was one of the highest-rated television series in the world. On February 20, they aired the 17th episode of that season, “Homer at the Bat” (spoilers ahead). In this episode, the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant starts a slow-pitch softball team. Homer becomes the star of the … Continue reading Homer at the Bat: Which of Mr. Burns’ Teams Would’ve Been Better?

Joe DiMaggio is considered one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball history. He played from 1936 to 1951 (as well as serving in the military between 1943 and 1945 due to World War II). He was named an all star every season of his career, won nine World Series titles, and won the American League MVP in 1939, 1941, and 1947. He finished … Continue reading Vince DiMaggio: The Oldest DiMaggio Brother

When people think of Wrigley Field, one image that pops into most of their minds is the ivy on the the outfield wall. When people think about the first black player to play in the American League, they think of Larry Doby. And when people think of some of the most disastrous promotions in Major League Baseball history, one that may come to mind before … Continue reading Bill Veeck: Baseball’s Most Groundbreaking Owner

In 1974, using his first calculator, 23-year-old Mark Sackler, then a radio broadcaster for WMMM in Westport, Connecticut, decided to pursue a statistics project for fun. He purchased a copy of the Baseball Encyclopedia, and he decided to see how many runs have been scored in Major League Baseball history. As the project progressed, Sackler realized the game was quickly approaching its one millionth run. … Continue reading Bob Watson and the Race to MLB’s One Millionth Run

On April 16, 2007, one of the most famous fan incidents in the history of Fenway Park occurred. During a typical mid-April baseball game, what became known as “The Pizza Incident” took place in the stands of America’s Most Beloved Ballpark. The Red Sox were playing the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the annual Patriots’ Day and Marathon Monday day game. Red Sox batter … Continue reading The Pizza Incident at Fenway Park

On July 15, 1994, the Chicago White Sox traveled to Jacobs Field to take on the Cleveland Indians in a heated battle for the top of the American League Central division. What started as a typical division rivalry game would end up becoming one of the most eventful nights in the history of Major League Baseball. Prior to the game, White Sox manager Gene Lamont … Continue reading The Great Cleveland Indians Heist of 1994