Mo Vaughn singing the Richie Allen Blues

Strictly the Facts: 1965 Minnesota Twins

While writing last week about Zoilo Versalles, I discussed the accepted wisdom that the 1965 Twins won the pennant because they had adopted a ‘small ball’ approach. This prominently featured aggressive baserunning and improved fundamental defense, and was in opposition to their previous slugging teams, especially in 1964. After a brief look at the numbers, though, […]

The Curious Case of Zoilo Versalles

The Joe Gordon Fan Club

Why did Flash get in?

2008 Season Review: NL West

Once Through the Rotation With the Minnesota Twins

Looking Back on the 2008 World Series: Philadelphia Phillies

Who, You Ask, is Jocko Flynn?

In 1886, Jocko Flynn was 22 years old and the toast of Chicago. He’d emerged as a formidable starting pitcher on a pennant-winning team. In 1887, Flynn was 23, a forgotten man with a sore arm and a troubling taste for liquor. In 1907, he was dead at age 42. Who was this man?

Why Baseball?

Before Yankee Stadium…

there was Hilltop Park.

Fun With Games Played

A few nuggets based on career games played—A-Rod, the Veterans Ballot and historical comparisons.

Film Review: Signs of the Time

The introduction of umpire hand signals has long been a matter of lively debate among baseball historians. A new film, Signs of the Time, examines two of the more widespread accounts.

Who is Turkey Stearnes?

A primer on one of the most overlooked Hall of Famers.

Olympic interview: Scott Crawford, Canada

Olympic interview: Peter Bjarkman, Cuba

Deadline Winners—When Less is More

Why the Rays did the right thing

The Goose’s Greatest Hits

Goose Gossage is being inducted into the Hall of Fame tomorrow. Here are some highlights from his 22 year career.

The Revenge of Alexei Ramirez

or, why my first article is obsolete

Judging Bill Smith, continued

Free agency decisions.

Judging Bill Smith

An early July look at the new Twins GM’s first off-season.

Forgotten Pitchers of the 1980s, pt. 3

The Late Bloomers: Mike Scott and John Tudor

Forgotten Pitchers of the 1980s, pt. 2

The Angry Man: Mario Soto

Forgotten Pitchers of the 1980s

The Studs: Dave Stieb and Bob Welch

An Early Look at Alexei Ramirez

Slugging Second Basemen: Rogers Hornsby and a Bunch of Guys Named Joe

A Chase Utley-inspired look at heavy hitting 2Bs.

The Kid and The Mick

Baseball’s Best Runners-Up: 1961 Detroit Tigers

Baseball’s Best Runners-Up: 1942 Dodgers

Dem Bums indeed.

Return of the Franchise

A closer look at Francisco Liriano’s first start back.

Baseball’s Best Runners-Up: 1909 Cubs

If Chicago Cubs fans have not yet tired of hearing about their ignominious centennial, there is no doubt that they soon will. Though it may be little consolation, it is worth bearing in mind how close the 1909 Cubs came to giving this year’s Cubs another season’s reprieve.

Baseball’s Best Runners-Up: 1885-86 National League

This is the first of several articles on teams through baseball history who had tremendous years, only to be overshadowed by an even better team in the same season.

Opening Day: 1908

“We-e-e-a-ah!” and likewise “Stri-i-ke tuh!” They’re here today, both of them, and so is the baseball season of 1908. – Chicago Tribune

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