Baseball Stories
How Edgar Martinez Went From Factory Worker to Baseball Hall of Famer
How a 20-year-old factory worker became one of the best hitters in MLB history.
Inspiring Jim Abbott Quotes to Help You Overcome Any Challenge
The media referred to him as “the one-handed pitcher” due to a birth defect, but Abbott never let it define him.
The Best Undrafted Free Agents in MLB History
616 players were picked in the 2022 MLB Draft. A small percentage will go on to have productive big league careers. And an even smaller percentage of players – those who signed as undrafted free agents – will even make it to the MLB level.
Breaking Down the Biggest Misconceptions About D3 Baseball
We spoke to college coaches across the nation to clarify the biggest misconceptions about D3 baseball.
The Best Rule 5 Draft Picks in MLB History
MLB’s Rule 5 Draft provides players with a unique opportunity. Over time, it’s proven that one team’s trash is another team’s treasure.
How Edgar Martinez Went From Factory Worker to Baseball Hall of Famer
How a 20-year-old factory worker became one of the best hitters in MLB history.
Inspiring Jim Abbott Quotes to Help You Overcome Any Challenge
The media referred to him as “the one-handed pitcher” due to a birth defect, but Abbott never let it define him.
The Best Undrafted Free Agents in MLB History
616 players were picked in the 2022 MLB Draft. A small percentage will go on to have productive big league careers. And an even smaller percentage of players – those who signed as undrafted free agents – will even make it to the MLB level.
Breaking Down the Biggest Misconceptions About D3 Baseball
We spoke to college coaches across the nation to clarify the biggest misconceptions about D3 baseball.
The Best Rule 5 Draft Picks in MLB History
MLB’s Rule 5 Draft provides players with a unique opportunity. Over time, it’s proven that one team’s trash is another team’s treasure.
The Oldest Rookies in MLB History
From Satchel Paige to Jim “The Rookie” Morris, some of baseball’s best rookies were among the game’s oldest.
NAIA Baseball Players Who Made it to MLB: Now & Through History
While not as recognizable as the NCAA teams you see on TV, the NAIA produces big-league talent every year.
Jose Cuas: From FedEx Driver to MLB Pitcher
Baseball is full of unlikely heroes and incredible journeys. But this one might top them all.
Chris Coste: From Division 3 to Indy Ball to World Series Champion
Chris Coste joins us for an exclusive interview on his unique journey to Major League Baseball.
How Ken Griffey Jr’s Childhood Grudge Turned Him Into a “Yankee Killer”
In 1983, a 13-year-old boy was kicked out of the Yankees dugout. His response changed baseball forever.
Breaking Down the Smallest Market Teams in Major League Baseball
With no hard salary cap in baseball, small market MLB teams are at a disadvantage when it comes to retaining talent and remaining competitive.
The Shortest MLB Players: Now & Throughout Baseball History
Baseball is beautiful because it doesn’t discriminate – you can either hit a fastball or you can’t. Fans have witnessed players of all shapes and sizes succeed at baseball’s highest level.
Sandy Koufax Almost Quit Baseball Before Becoming a Hall of Fame Pitcher
Before becoming one of the greatest pitchers of all time, Sandy Koufax was a struggling southpaw who nearly quit baseball to work for an electronics business.
JUCO Players Who Made it to Major League Baseball
Some of the best players to ever make the major leagues had humble beginnings in the sport, working their way up from the JUCO level.
D3 Players Who Made it to Major League Baseball
Talent can emerge from unexpected places. It isn’t always confined to the powerhouse programs you see on ESPN.
The Absolute Best Walk-Up Songs for Baseball Players
We’ve put together a curated list of choices recommended by ballplayers across the nation. As a bonus, we also included some recommended start times.
5 Movies to Watch If You Like ‘Moneyball’
If you loved this film and are looking for something similar, we’ve put together our own hand-picked list. Here are five movies like Moneyball.
Trey Mancini: Beating the Odds On & Off the Field
The best story in baseball this season comes by way of one of the sport’s brightest young stars – whose wins off the field inspire us all.
Jake Gronsky: Professional Baseball Player Turned Award-Winning Author
Jake Gronsky is a former pro baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals organization. After hanging up the cleats, he became a writer whose work has been featured on ESPN, FOX Sports, and other outlets.
The 61 Most Inspirational Baseball Quotes of All-Time
These inspiring baseball quotes will motivate you to play like a Hall of Famer in one of the most difficult mental sports on earth.
Julio Urias Conquers Eye & Shoulder Surgeries en Route to MLB
When you think of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Julio Urias probably isn’t the first name that comes to your mind. But Urias has battled adversity throughout his entire life to…
From Bar Fights & Blackouts to Big League Baseball: The Nick Anderson Story
The Tampa Bay Rays dominated the 2020 regular season and cruised into the playoffs as the #1 seed in the American League. Firing on all cylinders, they finished with the…
Mike Yastrzemski is Not Here Because of His Name
If you are reading this and are a millennial who just started following baseball, or know very little about the Boston Red Sox history, you may not know the name…
Dustin Pedroia: A Laser Show with an Unstoppable Motor
He goes by many different monikers: Pedey, the Muddy Chicken, and my favorite, Laser Show. Each name represents a different story of the legend of the little engine that could,…
Tommy La Stella’s SoCal Star Turn
You probably have a Tommy La Stella in your life. Maybe it’s a friend that has an uncanny ability to fully recover after every late-night adventure. Perhaps it’s a charismatic…
South Side Hero Ball: Lucas Giolito’s Triumphant Rise
“With great power comes great responsibility.” Uncle Ben’s famous words to his nephew foreshadow the pains that Peter Parker experiences in his vigilante role as Spider-Man. The same phrase also…
Jessica Mendoza: The Legend, The Pioneer, The Trailblazer
Jessica Mendoza is best known for her success on the softball field. And she didn’t just play, she broke records. Jessica Mendoza is one of the most decorated softball players…
How the 2019 Tampa Bay Rays Have Become One of The Best Surprises in Baseball
If I would have told you that after last season when the Red Sox won 119 games en route to their fourth World Series Championship in 15 years and the…
Netflix’s ‘The Battered Bastards of Baseball’ is Not Your Typical Underdog Story
Three hundred baseball players, young and old, stretched across the right field line. Each of them with a large white paper pinned to the back of their shirt. On each…
The Turtle in The Twin Cities: How Willians Astudillo Forced The Baseball World to Take Him Seriously
It’s a warm September afternoon at Target Field. The park is half-full, with 20,000 fans sprinkled between the rows of empty seats. It’s the bottom of the ninth, tie game,…
How Luke Filled The Voit: A True Bronx Love Story
It was a steamy Saturday in the Bronx. The Yankees just split a doubleheader against the underachieving Kansas City Royals, watching the wheels continue to fall off for their ace,…
How Brock Holt Became Boston’s Glue Guy
This piece has been a long time coming, and this person is well deserved for a sincere take on his career as a player. But, most importantly as a person….
Brady Policelli Looks to Make His Mark With Detroit
Just 2.1% of high school baseball players will go on to compete at a Division 1 level. Of those talented enough to play at the highest collegiate rank, 9.1% will…
The 37-Year-Old Southpaw Seeking a Comeback For The Ages
Luke Hagerty is a bit of a mystery. His name is unfamiliar, even to the biggest of baseball nerds. And unlike other professional athletes, when you Google his name, a…
Blake Snell’s Rise From Struggling Prospect to “CyZilla”
The 2018 MLB Season was one for the books. It brought us three 100-plus win teams. It brought us a game 163 in the National League. But most importantly, it…
From Minor League Journeyman to Underdog Hero: The Steve Pearce Story
As I sat at my friend’s house watching Game 5 of the World Series, I thought to myself, “This is like the All Star Game. It’s the best of the…
How David Bote Went From 18th Rounder to American Folk Hero
Down by three. Bases loaded. Two outs. Bottom of the ninth. Crowd roaring. The manager sends a pinch hitter to the plate. It’s every kid’s dream scenario. Cy Young front-runner…
The Anatomy of a Late Bloomer
Youth is one of the most valuable assets a player can possess in professional baseball. Today, international scouting directors are competing for players as young as 14-years-old. Across the MLB,…