Jim 'Catfish' Hunter and his Oakland Athletics ball club were the two-time defending World Series champions, the first repeat MLB champions in more than a decade and just the second in two decades. “The Swingin’ A’s,” as they had become known, were a beloved Oakland phenomenon
Wild final week looms in MLB postseason races
As of the start of play on Monday, September 25, there was just one final week remaining in the 2023 MLB regular season. For at least half of the 30 clubs, the test results are going to result in a failing grade. Well, that is, at least if postseason contention is your measuring stick.
MLB flashback: Nolan Ryan
Want a fantastic bit of trivia? Seven players who Nolan Ryan struck out during their careers would have sons who grew up to become MLB players who were then also struck out by Nolan Ryan.
MLB Power Ranking: Labor Day 2020
A hot three-week stretch has pushed the Philadelphia Phillies into the top 10 as The Bell releases our 2020 MLB Power Rankings for Labor Day weekend.
Phillies 50: Forgotten 1973 – Ron Diorio and Dave Wallace
Ron Diorio and Dave Wallace share the 1973 pitching spot in this 'Phillies 50' series. Each had a brief playing career but Wallace became a longtime coach.
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