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Ken Dufort

With a childhood spent playing neighborhood pickup baseball and creating software so his friends had realistic looking stats, it's no surprise he loves finding and sharing baseball nostalgia.

Pete Rose Had Other Plans

Reds

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Aug 8, 2026

Pete Rose Had Other Plans

The Giants tried to avoid him, but Rose turned their strategy into Cincinnati's biggest break.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
Jim Palmer’s First Win Came With an Unexpected Twist

1960s

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Aug 7, 2026

Jim Palmer’s First Win Came With an Unexpected Twist

An 18-year-old rookie helped himself in a way few future Hall of Fame pitchers ever did.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
The Win That Put the Stottlemyres Alone in Baseball History

Did You Know

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Aug 6, 2026

The Win That Put the Stottlemyres Alone in Baseball History

Arizona's hot start produced a record that stretched across two generations.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
Nineteen Innings Left the Cardinals Out of Options

Did You Know

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Aug 5, 2026

Nineteen Innings Left the Cardinals Out of Options

One marathon game forced Whitey Herzog into moves few managers would ever consider.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
Mantle Reached 500 With Someone Else’s Bat

1960s

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Aug 4, 2026

Mantle Reached 500 With Someone Else’s Bat

The historic homer came with a few oft-forgotten colorful moments

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
The Pitcher Who Never Allowed a Grand Slam Hit One Instead

Did You Know

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Aug 3, 2026

The Pitcher Who Never Allowed a Grand Slam Hit One Instead

A Cardinals ace known for his arm stole the spotlight with a swing that left even his teammates with plenty to say afterward.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
His First Start Produced a Reds No-Hitter

Reds

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Aug 2, 2026

His First Start Produced a Reds No-Hitter

A bullpen arm got his first chance to start and authored a masterpiece, but the game's biggest ironies came from the other dugout.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
One Rookie Had an Uncanny Talent for Breaking Cubs Hearts

1960s

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Aug 1, 2026

One Rookie Had an Uncanny Talent for Breaking Cubs Hearts

Dick Ellsworth took a no-hitter into the eighth inning before one rookie delivered the game's only hit—a swing that carried far more history than anyone realized.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
One Strike Away Then Everything Changed

Reds

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Jul 31, 2026

One Strike Away Then Everything Changed

A heartbreaking swing erased Mario Soto's no-hit bid, but the game's final twist was even less likely.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
Almost Nobody Had Ever Seen This Behind Home Plate

Braves

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Jul 30, 2026

Almost Nobody Had Ever Seen This Behind Home Plate

A chain of ninth-inning substitutions left Benny DiStefano where almost no left-handed thrower had ever played.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
Mel Ott Set a Record That Still Stands Today

Did You Know

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Jul 29, 2026

Mel Ott Set a Record That Still Stands Today

The young Giants slugger reached a career milestone no player has reached sooner.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
The Cubs Made One Trade and Baseball History Followed

1960s

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Jul 28, 2026

The Cubs Made One Trade and Baseball History Followed

Don Cardwell's Chicago debut produced something the major leagues had never seen before.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
Willie Mays Wrote a Perfect First Chapter

Did You Know

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Jul 27, 2026

Willie Mays Wrote a Perfect First Chapter

Back in New York against his former team, Mays delivered a moment that felt almost scripted.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
Buzz Capra Bested a Hall of Famer

Did You Know

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Jul 26, 2026

Buzz Capra Bested a Hall of Famer

A rookie's arm—and bat—made the only difference in a classic pitchers' duel.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
The Hidden Number Behind Tony Gwynn’s Birthday

Epic Performances

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Jul 25, 2026

The Hidden Number Behind Tony Gwynn’s Birthday

A three-hit birthday was impressive, but the deeper numbers told an even bigger story.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
The Home Run That Nearly Silenced Vin Scully

Did You Know

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Jul 24, 2026

The Home Run That Nearly Silenced Vin Scully

One rookie's first homer carried a story the crowd never knew.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
They Came for Pete Rose and Witnessed Baseball Carnage

Epic Performances

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Jul 23, 2026

They Came for Pete Rose and Witnessed Baseball Carnage

Atlanta expected history the next day. Instead, the Expos delivered a record-chasing rout nobody saw coming.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
When Two Outs Were All Boston Needed

2000s

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Jul 22, 2026

When Two Outs Were All Boston Needed

One pitching change helped ignite one of Fenway's most unbelievable finishes.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
Tim Salmon's Bat Suddenly Couldn't Miss

Epic Performances

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Jul 21, 2026

Tim Salmon's Bat Suddenly Couldn't Miss

Five more hits completed a three-game stretch that only two other AL players had ever produced.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
A Teenager Redefined 'Dominance'

Epic Performances

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Jul 20, 2026

A Teenager Redefined 'Dominance'

His no-hitter featured a pitching feat no professional has matched in nine innings.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
Tom Seaver Fanned 16 but Left Empty-Handed

Did You Know

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Jul 19, 2026

Tom Seaver Fanned 16 but Left Empty-Handed

Twelve brilliant innings weren't enough before the Dodgers finally prevailed in the 14th.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
The Boone Brothers Put On a Show

Reds

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Jul 18, 2026

The Boone Brothers Put On a Show

A rare family feat ended with one brother delivering the game's final blow.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
The Day Ernie Banks Reached 500 Took Another Unexpected Turn

Epic Performances

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Jul 17, 2026

The Day Ernie Banks Reached 500 Took Another Unexpected Turn

A much-anticipated milestone seemed certain to define the afternoon until a dramatic finish changed the conversation.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
A Nine-Inning Shutout in Just 58 Pitches

Reds

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Jul 16, 2026

A Nine-Inning Shutout in Just 58 Pitches

The fastest-working pitchers in baseball combined for a game that barely lasted an afternoon.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
The At-Bat That Wouldn't End

Did You Know

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Jul 15, 2026

The At-Bat That Wouldn't End

Matt Clement seemed one pitch away again and again until Alex Cora finally ended an 18-pitch showdown with one unforgettable swing.

Ken Dufort
Ken Dufort
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