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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.

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.

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.

One Orioles Slugger Stole the Show in a Home Run Barrage

White Sox

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Jul 7, 2026

One Orioles Slugger Stole the Show in a Home Run Barrage

Baltimore's 15-run outburst featured a performance baseball had never witnessed before or since.

Two Days, Two Walk-Offs, One Hero

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Jul 6, 2026

Two Days, Two Walk-Offs, One Hero

Tom Paciorek authored one of baseball's most improbable back-to-back finishes against the Yankees.

Eight Innings of Brilliance, One Inning of Heartbreak

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Jul 2, 2026

Eight Innings of Brilliance, One Inning of Heartbreak

He entered the ninth with a no-hitter and a 2-0 lead. He left with neither.

One Argument Changed Everything for the Mets

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Jun 26, 2026

One Argument Changed Everything for the Mets

A disputed play at first unraveled a comeback game in Houston—and one alert baserunner made sure it counted.

The Streak Nobody Noticed Until It Ended

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Jun 23, 2026

The Streak Nobody Noticed Until It Ended

For the first time in nearly a month, no team was blanked.

When Ryan Faced Gooden, Baseball Saw Two Generations Collide

1980s

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Jun 16, 2026

When Ryan Faced Gooden, Baseball Saw Two Generations Collide

The veteran legend and teenage phenom shared one unforgettable afternoon

When .400 Wasn’t Enough for Rod Carew

Epic Performances

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Jun 13, 2026

When .400 Wasn’t Enough for Rod Carew

A blistering start had baseball talking about a number far beyond the sport’s most famous benchmark

This Omar Moreno Stolen Base Was Different

Epic Performances

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May 22, 2026

This Omar Moreno Stolen Base Was Different

One August sprint placed the Pirates speedster in completely uncharted territory

A Box Score Line Nobody Had Ever Seen Before

1980s

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May 18, 2026

A Box Score Line Nobody Had Ever Seen Before

Dale Holman made baseball history playing for both teams in one game.

Lloyd Moseby’s "un-stolen" base

White Sox

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May 17, 2026

Lloyd Moseby’s "un-stolen" base

A routine stolen base turned into one of baseball’s funniest and strangest sequences.

Baseball’s 7-Hour Midnight Marathon Finally Ended at 2:50am

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May 10, 2026

Baseball’s 7-Hour Midnight Marathon Finally Ended at 2:50am

The Astros and Dodgers played 22 exhausting innings before one bizarre bounce ended it

A Cycle in the 9th Brings a Father-Son First

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Apr 21, 2026

A Cycle in the 9th Brings a Father-Son First

Daryle Ward’s clutch swing put him beside his father in baseball history

A Reliever’s Rare Run Nearly Went the Distance

Reds

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Apr 18, 2026

A Reliever’s Rare Run Nearly Went the Distance

Mario Soto took over early and delivered a pitching gem

Rickey Henderson Reached Base All Night Without Swinging

Athletics

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Apr 13, 2026

Rickey Henderson Reached Base All Night Without Swinging

He walked, ran wild, and scored again and again

A Record Built in Six Perfect Swings

Did You Know

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Apr 9, 2026

A Record Built in Six Perfect Swings

Mattingly’s 1987 remains one of baseball’s oddest feats

Nolan Ryan’s Only Walk-Off Loss Came Off an Unlikely Bat

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Apr 7, 2026

Nolan Ryan’s Only Walk-Off Loss Came Off an Unlikely Bat

A backup catcher delivered the one blow Ryan never escaped

Fourteen Innings of Tension Then One Inning of Madness

Athletics

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Apr 5, 2026

Fourteen Innings of Tension Then One Inning of Madness

A marathon game ended in record-breaking fashion

A Record Nobody Wants

Reds

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Mar 14, 2026

A Record Nobody Wants

Robby Thompson was thrown out stealing four times in one unforgettable Giants game

A Win Without Facing a Batter

Reds

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Mar 11, 2026

A Win Without Facing a Batter

Larry Anderson’s bizarre ninth inning ended with a tag at home plate

The Braves Won a Game They Tried Hard to Give Away

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Mar 10, 2026

The Braves Won a Game They Tried Hard to Give Away

Missed opportunity after missed opportunity still ended in a 6–5 win.

Little Fred Patek’s Power Surge

Underdogs

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Feb 16, 2026

Little Fred Patek’s Power Surge

The 5-foot-5 shortstop brought the unexpected to Boston

A Save Without a Pitch

1980s

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Jan 27, 2026

A Save Without a Pitch

Mitch Williams ended a game before it even began

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