Yet every reason to be remembered with honor. On a brisk April 13, 1954 afternoon, in the first Opening Day hosted in Forbes Field by a Pittsburgh team that traditionally began seasons on the road, Roberts became the Pirates' first African-American playe

Not that it matters, but so close. It’s happened many times in baseball history. A team pitches for nine full innings (or more) and walks away having surrendered just one hit. One hit allowed is almost always eno

There is a lot of hoopla concerning the number that a certain player wears for a team. The Phillies are no exception, you probably remember when you were growing up what number was popular among younger baseball players by the person on the team who was

HOUSTON -- Jeff Bagwell's date with the National Baseball Hall of Fame will have to wait. Bagwell, the Astros' all-time leader in homers and RBIs, fell short of being elected to the Hall of Fame on Monday, garnering 56 percent of the vote on his second

Detroit— Close, but only close. Former Tigers pitcher Jack Morris needed 75 percent of the vote from the Baseball Writers Association to be elected on Monday to the Hall of Fame. He received 67 percent — easily the highest amount he's ever received, but

Really good even. So good that it’s not really a question of if he’ll make Cooperstown. All Pujols need