A .220 Hitter Gave MC Hammer His Name

Rap star MC Hammer was working for the Oakland A’s at the age of 11 and was given his show business name in reference to one of baseball’s great sluggers.

John Moriello  •  20 Apr 2020
Jerry Reinsdorf: How Much is the Chicago Bulls and White Sox Owner Worth?

A look at how Jerry Reinsdorf, the owner of the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago White Sox, made his money and what he’s worth today.

Luke Norris  •  20 Apr 2020
Steve Sax’s Final Conversation With Dying Father Cured His Yips

Steve Sax had a successful MLB career despite a brief bout with the yips. His dying father’s final words changed Sax’s career and his legacy forever.

Kyle Dalton  •  20 Apr 2020
Mike Hampton’s $121 Million Pitching Contract Was All for His Kids

Mike Hampton didn’t just point to money about why he signed the biggest for a pitcher in 2001. Hampton did it for his kids’ schooling.

Jake Elman  •  20 Apr 2020
Thurman Munson’s Untimely Death Is Why the New York Yankees Don’t Have a Mascot

The New York Yankees quietly had a mascot in the 1970s. The untimely death of catcher Thurman Munson, though, is why ‘Dandy’ disappeared.

Jake Elman  •  18 Apr 2020
What Happens If a Pro Sports Team Dies in a Pandemic or a Plane Crash?

It’s a question no one wants to talk about but professional leagues have already answered. What happens if a professional sports team dies?

Kyle Dalton  •  17 Apr 2020
Mark McGwire Made $128,000 For Every Home Run

Mark McGwire hit home runs at a prolific rate for the Athletics and Cardinals. He got paid quite well in the process.

Stephen Sheehan  •  17 Apr 2020
Reggie Jackson’s Expensive Vintage Car Collection Began With a Glass of Kool-Aid

Former New York Yankees slugger Reggie Jackson’s expensive vintage car collection began with a glass of Kool-Aid.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Apr 2020
The Yips and How It Affected Numerous Baseball Careers

The yips are a taboo topic in sports. No one likes talking about it because it’s so mysterious and can end careers. Here are some notable cases of the yips in baseball.

Kyle Dalton  •  17 Apr 2020