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Félix Hernández during his perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays in August 2012.

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.

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.

10 of the Most Valuable Modern Sports Rookie Cards

If you had the foresight to grab a 2003 Dwyane Wade rookie card in 2018 for $2918, you're in luck. Thanks to the exploding sports card market, it's now going for $115,000.

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?

Le Creuset Hits A Home Run With Its Latest Collaboration With Major League Baseball™

Le Creuset and Major League Baseball™ have teamed up for the ultimate collaboration between team fandom and essential cookware.

Double Bray: When the New York Mets Replaced Mr. Met With a Live Mule

The mule’s name, Mettle, represented spirit, ardor, and stamina. “The way they play, they need all those things,” one Mets fan said.

8 of the Strangest Minor League Baseball Mascots

From a musclebound mollusk with a Cheshire grin to a furry mystery with lore worthy of Tolkien, here are eight of the most unique Minor League baseball mascots.

Double Play: The Curious Life and Career of Ozzie Canseco

Ozzie Canseco, the identical twin brother of baseball legend Jose Canseco, had all of the tools—but not nearly enough of the practice.

Bo Jackson and the "Bo Knows" campaign helped Nike finally overtake Reebook in the early 1990s.

Bo Knows Everything: Remembering Nike's Legendary Bo Jackson Ad Campaign

The two-sport athlete slammed home runs in baseball and rushed for 950 yards in football, but it was an endorsement deal with Nike that made Bo Jackson a household name.

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, in the Netflix documentary Pelé (2021).

10 Great Sports Documentaries You Can Stream Right Now

Don't always have time to catch live sports on television? No problem. Some of the most dramatic athletic moments in history are available to stream.

Left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the National League Division Series in 2019.

6 Surprising Ways Baseball Actually Favors Lefties

Here’s how left-handed pitchers, batters, and other players sometimes have an edge over their right-handed competitors in baseball.