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11 Defunct Sports Teams

From the Macon Whoopees to the Piedmont-Westernport Drybugs and beyond.

What Do Referees Do Between Periods of a Game?

Spoiler alert: They’re not just sitting around.

15 of the Most Valuable Modern Sports Rookie Cards

Discover which of these most valuable sports rookie cards can net savvy collectors millions.

Why Do We Call It a “Rain Check”?

When we promise to honor a commitment, it's a "rain check." And yes, it originally had something to do with the weather.

Now’s a good time—so good, so good, so good—to dig into the rich history of “Sweet Caroline.”

Unraveling the Many Mysteries of Neil Diamond’s ’Sweet Caroline’

Now’s a good time—so good, so good, so good—to dig into the rich history of Neil Diamond's iconic tune.

Mantle Piece: You Can Own Shares of Mickey Mantle’s Boyhood Home for $7

The baseball icon’s modest Oklahoma home is getting the fractional ownership treatment.

Pepsi Unveils Pepsi-Flavored Ketchup for the Fourth of July

Could the best ketchup contain cola? Pepsi is putting that question to the test.

New York Yankee Domingo Germán pitching a perfect game against the Oakland A's on June 28, 2023.

Perfect Game vs. No-Hitter vs. Shutout: What’s the Difference?

The perfect game is to a baseball pitcher what Moby-Dick was to Captain Ahab.

Detroit Tiger Miguel Cabrera sporting stars and stripes during a Fourth of July game in 2017.

The Star-Spangled Batter: A Brief History of Baseball on the Fourth of July

Fourth of July baseball games have been popular since the Civil War era. Here’s how the tradition started.

How Far Could You Throw a Baseball on Another Planet? Watch and See

On Pluto, you might be able to toss it over the equivalent of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Marge Callaghan of the Fort Wayne Daisies slides into home plate during a 1948 game.

The Real-Life Women’s Baseball League Behind ‘A League of Their Own’

Here’s what Penny Marshall's ‘A League of Their Own’ got right (and wrong) about the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

Jackie Robinson is getting his long-overdue museum.

New York City Is Getting a Jackie Robinson Museum

The iconic baseball player and civil rights leader will see his life story told in a New York City museum.

NFL running back Bo Jackson moonlighting as a member of the Kansas City Royals.

11 of the Most Memorable Multi-Sport Athletes in History

The Minnesota Vikings once drafted Dave Winfield … who hadn’t played football since childhood.

(Left to right) Lou Gehrig, Tony Lazzeri, Mark Koenig, and Joe Duga of the 1927 New York Yankees.

The True Crime Origins of the Baseball Phrase ‘Murderers’ Row’

The first Murderers’ Row wasn’t the 1927 New York Yankees. It was a literal row of murderers.

Nolan Ryan was famous for his high cheese that often turned into some uncomfortable chin music for batters.

17 Baseball Slang Terms You Should Know

How’s your hose? If the question is confusing—or sounds like someone is trying to sell you gardening equipment—you might not be up on your baseball slang. “Ever

11 Facts About Babe Ruth

With a career .342 batting average, 714 home runs, and outsized personality, Babe Ruth became a symbol of bold, decisive victory and bombastic braggadocio.

The 20 Most Expensive Baseball Parks in America

Watching the Chicago Cubs play at Wrigley Field will cost you way more than a trip to see the Arizona Diamondbacks.

MLB umpire Jeff Kellogg (far left) gets into it with Andrew McCutchen (far right) during a Pittsburgh Pirates game in 2017.

10 Behind-the-Plate Secrets of MLB Umpires

MLB umpires know they’re your favorite scapegoats—but they might not actually see what you’re saying about them.

Celebrate National Mustard Day With French’s Mustard-Flavored Hot Dog Buns

Is your hot dog buckling under the weight of all those hot dog toppings? French’s mustard bun is for you.

Why Do Baseball Players Wear Stirrups?

The longtime fashion tradition has its roots in the 1800s, when players wanted to show off their sexy calves for the ladies.

Actual Milwaukee Brewer Robin Yount wearing his own uniform during a home game in the 1970s.

The Time the Kansas City Royals Had to Wear the Milwaukee Brewers’ Jerseys… In a Game Against the Brewers

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. And when (your jerseys are stolen) in Milwaukee, wear what Milwaukee wears.

Jacoby Ellsbury of the Boston Red Sox wields a bat with a ring in 2013.

What's That Round Thing on a Baseball Bat?

Major League players often warm up with a special ring on their bats. What is it, who invented it, and is it going to help your team win?

Batter Up: The Reason Why Aluminum Bats Aren't Allowed in MLB

You won't see any synthetic bats in Major League Baseball. The technology would change the game, and not necessarily for the better.

Notable southpaw Tommy John pitching for the New York Yankees in the 1980s.

Why Are Left-Handed People Called Southpaws?

Southpaws are most often talked about in baseball and boxing. But which sport (if either) coined the term?