RIP to Gary Wagner, who pitched for 6 seasons in the majors as a relief pitcher before injuries to his arm led to his retirement. The resident of Bedfo...

In his first full season in the majors, Wayne Granger set a major-league record by pitching in 90 games in 1969. He surpassed the old record of 88 game...

Even if Bill Mazeroski had never played in the postseason, he deservedly would be remembered as one of the greatest defensive second basemen ever. It j...

By Al Doyle

Want to end up forgotten in baseball history? Being a .500 pitcher is a way to jump on the path to obscurity.

Here is how it happens. Baseball info addicts (I’m guilty as charged) and statheads who like to go through records of the past are naturally drawn to extreme numbers. Take a team that has two pitchers with 16 decisions. Ad...

RIP to Bobby Henrich, who went from a high school ballfield in California to the Cincinnati Reds, thanks to the “Bonus Baby” rules of the 1950s. He die...