Braves Franchise History 1966 – The Braves trade Eddie Mathews to the Astros. Mathews is the only player to play for the Braves in Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta. MLB History 1918 – Kid Gleason replaces Pants Rowland as White Sox manager. Gleason will win the American League pennant in his first season, but it will … Read more
2012 was one of the most magical seasons in Washington Nationals history. They made the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, and won 98 games, still a single season record. There was a buzz in DC heading into the playoffs. The franchise was entering uncharted waters with a team that was ready to … Read more
On the last day of the 2014 regular season, Jordan Zimmermann took the mound for the Nationals against the Miami Marlins. The Nationals had locked up the NL East crown, so there was not a whole lot to play for. However, this would be a special day at the ballpark. If you love offense, this … Read more
MLB History 1940 – South Side Park, the first home of the Chicago White Sox, burns down. 1989 – Billy Martin dies in a car accident in Johnson City, New York at the age of 61. Martin was a former All-Star infielder and the former manager of the Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, New … Read more
After trading for Nathaniel Lowe, the Washington Nationals have a new first baseman. With a new face at the cold corner, it feels like a good time to reminisce about some of the Nationals best first baseman. In their relatively short history, the Nats have had some great players at the position. When the Nationals … Read more
Even before the playoff run, the 2019 Washington Nationals were involved in some iconic games. No game was more iconic than the 11-10 comeback thriller against the Mets on September 3rd. When fans showed up to the ballpark to see a matchup between Jacob Degrom and Max Scherzer, they were not expecting a combined 21 … Read more
Braves Franchise History 1935: The Boston Bees acquire Ray Benge, Tony Cuccinello, Al Lopez and Bobby Regis from the Dodgers in exchange for Ed Brandt and Randy Moore. Al López leaps to catch a throw MLB History 1960: Cubs owner Philip Wrigley announces that the club will not have a manager for next season and … Read more