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An all-American favorite, baseball is one of the most beloved sports in the United States, with more countries adopting the sports, as well. The best baseball players, ballparks, facts and the TFR MLB teams guide that every fan should know are housed in the Baseball category.

Cincinnati Reds: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the Cincinnati Reds The Cincinnati Reds were originally called the Red Stockings when they were founded in 1869. They won their first 130…

Baltimore Orioles: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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Fun Facts about the Baltimore Orioles What are Baltimore Orioles team colors? Black, Orange, White Where did the Baltimore Orioles get their name and why…

St. Louis Cardinals: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals were founded as the St. Louis Brown Stockings (or Browns) in 1882. The team name remained…

Houston Astros: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the Houston Astros The Houston Astros baseball franchise was formed in 1962 due to league expansions that were decided upon in 1960. The…

Atlanta Braves: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the Atlanta Braves The Braves were originally founded in 1871 as the Boston Red Stockings. The team became the Red Caps, the Doves,…

Colorado Rockies: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies became one of Major League Baseball’s newest teams when it was selected in 1981 as one of…

Los Angeles Dodgers: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers were originally founded as the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1890. The team was originally named the…

Minnesota Twins: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins were first established at the end of the 1960 season, when the Washington Senators moved to Minneapolis/St….

San Francisco Giants: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of San Francisco Giants The Giants, originally called the Gothams, were established in 1883, by the same owners as the Metropolitans (Mets). They played…

Seattle Mariners: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners team was founded in 1977 as part of the Western Division of the American League. They have…

Detroit Tigers: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers were one of the first eight franchises of the American League. The team was founded in 1894….

Chicago White Sox: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox were born as a team in 1900. They won their first official game against the…

Los Angeles Angels: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the Los Angeles Angels The Los Angeles Angels were founded in 1961. Their first season was not a winning season, with a record…

MLB Team Guides: MLB Teams, Stadiums, and Players

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Below is a growing list of Major League Baseball (MLB) team guides. Each guide includes team history, team information, best players, stadium information, prohibited items…

Oakland Athletics: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics was first founded as the Philadelphia Athletics in 1901. Connie Mack was the team’s manager for the…

Pittsburgh Pirates: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Alleghneys played their first National League Game on April 30, 1887. They won against the Chicago White Stockings…

New York Mets: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the New York Mets The New York Mets were formed by William Shea, an attorney in New York, in 1959. He wanted to…

Boston Red Sox: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox were founded in 1893 in Toledo, Ohio. The were a member of the Western League…

Chicago Cubs: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the Chicago Cubs In 1876, the Chicago White Stockings were one of eight teams selected to be in the National League by William…

New York Yankees: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the New York Yankees The New York Yankees were originally the New York Highlanders. The team was founded in 1903, purchased by Frank…

Philadelphia Phillies: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies were originally known as the Quakers and founded in 1883. The team did not have a winning…

National League Cy Young Winners

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History of the Cy Young Award? The Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in baseball to the best pitchers in the Majors for…

American League Cy Young Winners

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What is the Cy Young Award? The Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in baseball to the best pitchers in the Majors for…

Mickey Mantle: Biography, Stats and Facts

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Known as one of the most amazing and talented baseball players of all time, Mickey Charles Mantle was born on October 20, 1931 in Spavinaw…

Walter Johnson: Biography, Stats, and Facts

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Biography of Walter Johnson Walter Perry Johnson was a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher. He played with the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927. He…

Hank Aaron: Biography, Stats, and Facts

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Biography of Hank Aaron The man, who is known to the world as Hammering Hank, was born Henry Louis Aaron on the 5th February, 1934….

Honus Wagner: Biography, Stats, and Facts

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The Flying Dutchman. Honus Wagner. His real name was Johannes Peter Wagner of German heritage and one of the fastest baseball players ever. He was…

Lou Gehrig: Biography, Stats, and Facts

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Lou Gehrig Biography Lou Gehrig was a legend in baseball. He rose to fame young in his professional baseball career with the New York Yankees….

Barry Bonds: Biography, Stats, Facts

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Baseball runs in the blood of Barry Bonds; he is the son of Bobby Bonds who was an All-Star professional player in the 1970′s. Bonds…

Ty Cobb: Biography, Stats, Facts

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Tyrus Raymond “Ty” Cobb (December 18, 1886 – July 17, 1961) was a Hall of Fame baseball player for the Detroit Tigers, widely hailed by…

Ted Williams: Biography, Facts, and Stats

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Ted Williams: More Than the Greatest Hitter of All Time Baseball Hall-of-Famer Ted Williams was born on August 30, 1918 in San Diego. He was…

Willie Mays: Biography, Stats, and Facts

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Willie Mays was one of the world’s greatest black baseball players in the world. He came along during the time that it was not easy…

Jackie Robinson: Biography, Facts, and Resources

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Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia. In high school, he was very athletic, playing on the football, basketball, track, and…

Ty Cobb: A Brief Biography, Facts, and Resources

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Baseball has produced several legendary baseball players during its history. Players such as Cy Young, Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams have helped to…

Babe Ruth: A Brief Biography, Facts, and Resources

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George Herman Ruth, who would later be known as Babe Ruth, was born in the city of Baltimore in February of 1895. His parents, Kate…

Major League Baseball (MLB): Facts, History, and Timeline

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Major League Baseball has been the pastime of America since the National League was formed in 1876. The American League was not added until 1901,…