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Dodgers vs Reds: the most historic duel

Dodgers vs Reds: the most historic duel

On July 22, 1911, the Brooklyn Dodgers along with the Cincinatti Reds tied a National League record for the fewest official at-bats in a 9-inning game with 48. Each team had 24 at-bats. The highlight of the game was an exciting pitching duel between Nap Rucker of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Frank Smith of the [...] [...more]

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Yankees: Murderers Row

Yankees: Murderers Row

The Yankees have won more championships than any sports franchise in America. The greatest Yankee team of all-time was the 1927 Yankees nicknamed “Murderers Row”. However, there was another famous Yankee team called “Murderers Row” what Yankee team was dubbed that nickname? A. 1926 Yankees B. 1961 Yankees C. 1977 Yankees D. 2000 Yankees E. 2007 Yankees The answer is [...] [...more]

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New York’s biggest thief

New York’s biggest thief

The New York Yankees have always been known for their hitting and pitching. With legendary and Hall of Fame players like Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Reggie Jackson, Alex Rodriguez, Whitey Ford, Bob Turley, Ron Guidry, Roger Clemens and Mariano Rivera, important baseball records, like the number of stolen bases are often [...] [...more]

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John Sterling: Genius or Joke?

John Sterling: Genius or Joke?

Of all professional sports, baseball has had some of the best radio announcers ever. Men like Red Barber, Ernie Harwell, and Vin Scully have became just as integral to the game as are the players on the field. For generations of fans, these men painted the picture of their favorite stars, with double plays and [...] [...more]

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Steve Trachsel: The Human Rain Delay

Steve Trachsel: The Human Rain Delay

Umpires and baseball officials have been trying to speed up the game since the midway part of our century. As the American attention span shortens, players are encouraged to move along quickly, taking less time to prepare and increasing the pace of play. But for as long as the arbitrators have been trying to quicken [...] [...more]

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