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Athletics

Jun 5, 2026

Four Straight in Extras

A deadlocked game suddenly produced one of baseball’s rarest power explosions.

Athletics

May 27, 2026

The 27 Outs That Ended a 46-Year Wait

22-year-old Catfish Hunter carried the A’s in every possible way

Willie Mays Waited Four Innings To Rewrite The Night

1960s

May 25, 2026

Willie Mays Waited Four Innings To Rewrite The Night

After a rally killing double play, the Giants captain seized one final chance

Four Straight Blasts Still Weren’t Enough

1960s

May 24, 2026

Four Straight Blasts Still Weren’t Enough

One wild inning left veteran baseball writers searching the record books.

Guardians

May 20, 2026

Dick Stuart Got One the Hard Way

A routine blast took a bizarre path with unexpected results

White Sox

May 13, 2026

Brooks Robinson’s Most Unwanted Record

A screaming grounder turned baseball’s greatest third baseman into an unlikely record holder

1960s

May 12, 2026

It Was a No-Hitter of the Rarest Kind

Ken Holtzman’s 1969 masterpiece defied baseball logic at Wrigley Field

He Left Military Duty to Beat Steve Carlton in 11 Innings

1960s

May 11, 2026

He Left Military Duty to Beat Steve Carlton in 11 Innings

Larry Dierker’s unforgettable 24-hour pass became Astros history

Johnny Callison Delivered the All-Star Game’s Final Walk-Off Homer

1960s

May 6, 2026

Johnny Callison Delivered the All-Star Game’s Final Walk-Off Homer

One swing at Shea Stadium capped a summer Phillies fans would never forget.

Stan Musial Turns Back Time With Three Home Runs at 41

1960s

Apr 30, 2026

Stan Musial Turns Back Time With Three Home Runs at 41

The Cardinals legend delivered a power display for the ages in 1962

The Stat That Quietly Changed Roger Maris’ Historic 1961 Season

Guardians

Apr 14, 2026

The Stat That Quietly Changed Roger Maris’ Historic 1961 Season

A decades-later discovery erased an RBI and rewrote a forgotten race

Ron Santo’s Record Chase Took a Wild Turn Overnight

1960s

Apr 10, 2026

Ron Santo’s Record Chase Took a Wild Turn Overnight

A comeback, a standing ovation, and a rule that rewrote history

A One-Handed Swing Turned a Reflex Into a Run

1960s

Mar 30, 2026

A One-Handed Swing Turned a Reflex Into a Run

Marichal rushed, Clemente reacted, and baseball delivered a moment no one expected

When Two Scoreless Streaks Collided, It Ended in One Pitch

1960s

Mar 27, 2026

When Two Scoreless Streaks Collided, It Ended in One Pitch

Drysdale’s record loomed as Gibson chased history in a duel that fizzled fast

White Sox

Mar 23, 2026

Three Sacrifice Flies in One Inning?

A bizarre White Sox rally rewrote what seemed possible at Comiskey

The Ball That Disappeared Sparked a Classic Durocher Ejection

1960s

Mar 22, 2026

The Ball That Disappeared Sparked a Classic Durocher Ejection

Ernie Banks’ deep drive turned into a mystery—and a full-blown argument

A Mets Home Run Led to One of Baseball’s Oddest Trips Around the Bases

1960s

Mar 13, 2026

A Mets Home Run Led to One of Baseball’s Oddest Trips Around the Bases

Jimmy Piersall marked a milestone homer with a celebration fans still remember.

Pitcher wins on brother's walk-off homer

1960s

Mar 12, 2026

Pitcher wins on brother's walk-off homer

Headlines exclaim “Phils Can’t Cope with two Sherry’s”

The Cubs Finally Break Their Historic Scoring Drought

1960s

Mar 6, 2026

The Cubs Finally Break Their Historic Scoring Drought

After tying an MLB record with 48 scoreless innings, a bases-loaded moment changes everything.

Curt Flood’s Sprint Stunned Houston in the 11th

1960s

Feb 15, 2026

Curt Flood’s Sprint Stunned Houston in the 11th

A shoestring grab became a shocking game-ending dash

1960s

Feb 14, 2026

Al Kaline’s Day at The Hot Corner

After 1,115 outfield games, Detroit’s star tried third base

Don Drysdale Breaks Baseball’s Most Untouchable Pitching Record

1960s

Feb 7, 2026

Don Drysdale Breaks Baseball’s Most Untouchable Pitching Record

A June night in 1968 finally cracked perfection—but only after history fell

The Day Fenway Belonged to Jim Pagliaroni

1960s

Jan 30, 2026

The Day Fenway Belonged to Jim Pagliaroni

One catcher, 22 innings, and a doubleheader nobody forgot

A Shutout, Then Another—Three Decades Apart

Athletics

Jan 29, 2026

A Shutout, Then Another—Three Decades Apart

An 18-year-old phenom echoes his father’s final act

Two Grand Slams, One Wild Finish in Pittsburgh

1960s

Jan 25, 2026

Two Grand Slams, One Wild Finish in Pittsburgh

Aaron and Clemente trade thunder before an unforgettable Pirates comeback

1960s

Four Straight in Extras

The 27 Outs That Ended a 46-Year Wait

Willie Mays Waited Four Innings To Rewrite The Night

Four Straight Blasts Still Weren’t Enough

Dick Stuart Got One the Hard Way

Brooks Robinson’s Most Unwanted Record

It Was a No-Hitter of the Rarest Kind

He Left Military Duty to Beat Steve Carlton in 11 Innings

Johnny Callison Delivered the All-Star Game’s Final Walk-Off Homer

Stan Musial Turns Back Time With Three Home Runs at 41

The Stat That Quietly Changed Roger Maris’ Historic 1961 Season

Ron Santo’s Record Chase Took a Wild Turn Overnight

A One-Handed Swing Turned a Reflex Into a Run

When Two Scoreless Streaks Collided, It Ended in One Pitch

Three Sacrifice Flies in One Inning?

The Ball That Disappeared Sparked a Classic Durocher Ejection

A Mets Home Run Led to One of Baseball’s Oddest Trips Around the Bases

Pitcher wins on brother's walk-off homer

The Cubs Finally Break Their Historic Scoring Drought

Curt Flood’s Sprint Stunned Houston in the 11th

Al Kaline’s Day at The Hot Corner

Don Drysdale Breaks Baseball’s Most Untouchable Pitching Record

The Day Fenway Belonged to Jim Pagliaroni

A Shutout, Then Another—Three Decades Apart

Two Grand Slams, One Wild Finish in Pittsburgh

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