The Detroit Tigers joined the American League when it began in 1901 and ever since have been one of the most storied franchises in MLB history. Ty Cobb was the initial face of the Tigers when he joined in 1905 and many other greats since such as Greenberg, Kaline, Newhouse, and their last 30-game winner Denny McLain. Find out who else made the list and why as well as other who just missed.
Yet the New York Mets had other ideas and overtook the Cubs by storm along the way. Now to dig in and dispel the myth from reality and why this talented Cubs team collapsed along the way.
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In 1962 Major League Baseball welcomed a new team to the National League named the New York Mets. They were greeted with much fan fare, then went on to set a record for the worst record in the 162 regular season format with a mere 40 wins, an underwhelming .250 winning percentage. However this great franchise took the baseball world by storm only several years later becoming World Series Champions as the “Miracle Mets”! The Mets went on to collect their second title in 1986. Let’s review the 24 greatest players in their 50+ year Major League Baseball history.
There have been many classic moments in World Series history. On this Baseball Classics podcast, I take you back to 3 of them featuring dramatic come from behind Game 1 victories spanning back 60 years of the Fall Classic. Each first game win was over a team considered as the clear favorite to win it all that season and become World Series champions.
Each thrilling game 1 win set the tone for these underdog teams on their way to a combined 12-1 record in the World Series and etching iconic moments in MLB history still talked about today and for many decades to come. (more…)
Find out what happens when MLB pitcher, Clayton Kershaw faces one of the greatest all-time teams. Can he stand up to a lineup stacked with future Hall of Famers? (more…)
Which MLB team has had the most dominating performance in the playoffs since 1969? Take a guess, then tune in to find out as I dig in and share the numbers revealing the very best!