Willie Mays, arguably the greatest all-around player to ever play baseball, has passed away at the age of 93. The news comes just two days before the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals are scheduled to play a game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, where Mays played as a member of the Birmingham Barons of the Negro American League. The Giants announced the news … [Read more...] about Baseball Legend Willie Mays Passes Away at 93
Five Moments That Define the Legendary Career of Willie Mays
Willie Mays, who passed away Tuesday at 93, is among the greatest baseball players ever. Few other ballplayers matched the talent of Mays, who ranks sixth all-time with 660 home runs and won 12 Gold Glove Awards. As a prestigious hitter, Mays surpassed 50 home runs in 10 years, in 1955 and 1965, and batted .301 lifetime. He earned the famous nickname “Say Hey Kid” in his rookie … [Read more...] about Five Moments That Define the Legendary Career of Willie Mays
Rickwood Field Game This Week Celebrates Negro Leagues
The San Franciso Giants and St. Louis Cardinals will face off on Thursday in Birmingham, Alabama at the oldest surviving professional baseball park in the United States. Rickwood Field was built in 1910. From 1924 to 1960 the Negro Leagues Birmingham Barrons played at the site. The oldest living MLB Hall of Famer got his start at the field, when Willie Mays played there from … [Read more...] about Rickwood Field Game This Week Celebrates Negro Leagues
Another Braves Outfielder Snakebit With Injury
Just when the Atlanta Braves offense looked like it had life again, another injury in their outfield struck. Michael Harris II left Friday night’s 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays with left hamstring tightness. After a leadoff single in the first, Harris took third on an Ozzie Albies double and was visibly in pain. He left the game moments later, replaced by J.P. Martinez, who … [Read more...] about Another Braves Outfielder Snakebit With Injury
SF Giants Executive Explains Hesitancy to Pursue a Coveted Japanese Starter
The San Francisco Giants might be regretting for not going after one of the most coveted Japanese pitchers this offseason. It wasn’t Yoshinobu Yamamoto or Shohei Ohtani, despite the Giants heavily pursuing both this winter. They lost in both sweepstakes after both players signed with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. However, another Japanese star player was available that might … [Read more...] about SF Giants Executive Explains Hesitancy to Pursue a Coveted Japanese Starter