Oddities

Unusual events and offbeat antics that make baseball endlessly entertaining

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Twelve Pitches, Zero Strikes, One Record-Tying Meltdown

Reds

May 31, 2026

Twelve Pitches, Zero Strikes, One Record-Tying Meltdown

Dock Ellis lasted minutes, but left everyone talking afterward.

The Finger-Licking Feud That Nearly Forfeited a Phillies Game

Oddities

May 29, 2026

The Finger-Licking Feud That Nearly Forfeited a Phillies Game

A bizarre seventh inning turned Shea Stadium into baseball’s strangest battleground.

A Padres Double Brought an Unexpected Runner to Second Base

2000s

May 19, 2026

A Padres Double Brought an Unexpected Runner to Second Base

Gene Kingsale drove in two runs — then the strangest baserunner arrived

A Box Score Line Nobody Had Ever Seen Before

1980s

May 18, 2026

A Box Score Line Nobody Had Ever Seen Before

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

White Sox

May 17, 2026

Lloyd Moseby’s "un-stolen" base

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

Lou Piniella Made a Bet His Team Couldn’t Ignore

2000s

Apr 25, 2026

Lou Piniella Made a Bet His Team Couldn’t Ignore

A struggling Devil Rays squad finally cashed it in—and sent their manager to the salon

2000s

Apr 16, 2026

When Lloyd McLendon "stole" the show

His wild protest overshadowed a 12-inning Pirates thriller

Orioles

Apr 15, 2026

The Metrodome Played Defense That Day

Chili Davis’ deep drive took an unexpected detour

Rickey Henderson Reached Base All Night Without Swinging

Athletics

Apr 13, 2026

Rickey Henderson Reached Base All Night Without Swinging

He walked, ran wild, and scored again and again

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

No Hits, No Chance, Yet Somehow a 4-0 Loss

White Sox

Apr 3, 2026

No Hits, No Chance, Yet Somehow a 4-0 Loss

Andy Hawkins made history, but the scoreboard told a different story

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

A Wrigley Slugfest With a Twist Fans Never Forgot

Giants

Mar 29, 2026

A Wrigley Slugfest With a Twist Fans Never Forgot

In a game full of power, confusion stole the spotlight

Wrigley Turns Into Pinball With Two Balls in Play

Cubs

Mar 25, 2026

Wrigley Turns Into Pinball With Two Balls in Play

A routine walk to Stan Musial became a scene no one could control

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

Oddities

Mar 20, 2026

Feathered Friend Frustrates Fielders

A routine fly ball turned into chaos when an unexpected visitor intervened

Oddities

Mar 19, 2026

The 44 MPH Pitch That Silenced McGwire

Bob Tewksbury outsmarted baseball’s hottest slugger with pure unpredictability

2000s

Mar 17, 2026

Dodgers Win a Game Without a Hit

A bizarre Freeway Series night where mistakes and a fly ball decided everything

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.

Reds

Mar 11, 2026

A Win Without Facing a Batter

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

Reds

Mar 2, 2026

The Oddest Home Run at Ebbets Field

A scoreboard ricochet turned into a mad dash for Ival Goodman

The Most Prolific Hitters Were the Pitchers

Oddities

Feb 22, 2026

The Most Prolific Hitters Were the Pitchers

A near no-hitter unraveled when the opposing starter sparked the rally

Athletics

Feb 21, 2026

The Stopwatch Game in Kansas City

A 15-6 slugfest revealed how little baseball is actually played

This stolen base attempt backfired - or did it?

1910s

Feb 19, 2026

This stolen base attempt backfired - or did it?

A 1917 blunder sparked one of baseball’s strangest balks

Oddities

Twelve Pitches, Zero Strikes, One Record-Tying Meltdown

The Finger-Licking Feud That Nearly Forfeited a Phillies Game

A Padres Double Brought an Unexpected Runner to Second Base

A Box Score Line Nobody Had Ever Seen Before

Lloyd Moseby’s "un-stolen" base

Lou Piniella Made a Bet His Team Couldn’t Ignore

When Lloyd McLendon "stole" the show

The Metrodome Played Defense That Day

Rickey Henderson Reached Base All Night Without Swinging

Ron Santo’s Record Chase Took a Wild Turn Overnight

No Hits, No Chance, Yet Somehow a 4-0 Loss

A One-Handed Swing Turned a Reflex Into a Run

A Wrigley Slugfest With a Twist Fans Never Forgot

Wrigley Turns Into Pinball With Two Balls in Play

Three Sacrifice Flies in One Inning?

The Ball That Disappeared Sparked a Classic Durocher Ejection

Feathered Friend Frustrates Fielders

The 44 MPH Pitch That Silenced McGwire

Dodgers Win a Game Without a Hit

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

A Win Without Facing a Batter

The Oddest Home Run at Ebbets Field

The Most Prolific Hitters Were the Pitchers

The Stopwatch Game in Kansas City

This stolen base attempt backfired - or did it?

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