Before free agency reshaped the game, trades did. ⚾ Samuel Barrett’s Orange Crush: The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros traces the deals that built rival dynasties.

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Ozzie Albies Makes Braves History on Opening Day With Solo Homer Ozzie Albies homered, broke a franchise record & climbed the all-time hits list. See the full story.

Ozzie Albies just made Braves history with a record‑breaking Opening Day solo home run, cementing his place among franchise legends.

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The talent was real. The opportunity was fleeting. ⚾ Orange Crush: The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros by Samuel Barrett and rediscover a lost contender.

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1934 Baseball All-Star Game | Vintage Radio Broadcast & Historic Lounge Ambience Podcast Episode · uncommon ambience · March 25 · 3h 14m

Opening Day 2026. Celebrate baseball, Baltimore style. Travel back to 1934 and hear the All-Star Game as if you were inside the historic Hotel Rennert listening to NBC radio. Time-traveling dudes… and ladies. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u... #Baltimore #BaseballHistory #SportsMedia #OpeningDay

Ed Glynn played in majors over decade with Mets, others Brought up from AAA Tidewater the month before, Mets reliever Ed Glynn went on a run, saving four in 14 games, Newsday wrote . Five of thos...

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For fans who love stats and stories alike ⚾ Orange Crush: The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros by Samuel Barrett blends rigorous analysis with narrative history.

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Black-and-white 1936 newspaper advertisement showing a crowded baseball stadium beneath the headline, “Today...the President of the United States throws out the first ball...and the 1936 season is on,” with a Chesterfield cigarette pack prominently displayed in the foreground.

Opening Day 1936 Chesterfield ties cigarette advertising to baseball’s presidential first-pitch ceremony. A compact example of tobacco borrowing the symbolism & spectacle of America’s pastime.
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What if Houston had kept its stars? ⚾ Orange Crush: The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros by Samuel Barrett simulates the postseason that never was.

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Wally Whitehurst got unusual first ML win, saw 7 seasons Met reliever Wally Whitehurst got his first major league win in this July 1990 game, just now how he envisioned it, according to The Tarryt...

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What if Houston had kept its stars? ⚾ Orange Crush: The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros by Samuel Barrett simulates the postseason that never was.

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The Astrodome era began with hope.⚾ Orange Crush: The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros by Samuel Barrett revisits a pivotal season inside baseball’s most futuristic stadium.

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But for now, the island remains in "draft limbo" until the next MLB labor agreement. Until then, the 1995 Puerto Rico Dream Team stands as the ultimate benchmark that proved what Puerto Rico can achieve when the system supports its homegrown talent. #BaseballHistory #PuertoRico #DreamTeam #MLB #WBC

It's #TriviaTuesday! If you have a guess for this week's question, answer in the comments and check in next Tuesday to see if your answer was correct!
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Doug Sisk saw cheers turn to boos, made 9 majors seasons Opening Day 1983 came with promise for the Mets as Tom Seaver returned to the club.  While Seaver pitched well in his start, praise went t...

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Bite-Sized Baseball History | Substack Stories and stats about baseball's history, players, and legends. Click to read Bite-Sized Baseball History on Substack. Launched 7 days ago.

Just posted my second article! My first series of posts is about players through history with weird off-season jobs. So far, #rubewaddell and #bojackson with more to come each Friday! #baseball #baseballhistory #biographies

The Ambition Behind AG Spalding’s Rise in America’s Pastime A League of His Own delivers a richly detailed account of A.G. Spalding’s sweeping influence on baseball and American business. Blending biography and economic history, it reveals how Spalding shaped the sport’s rules, culture, and commercial foundations during the Gilded Age.

Mark A Stein’s A League of His Own uncovers how A.G. Spalding shaped modern baseball—on the field, in the boardroom, and across American consumer culture. A sharp, engaging look at ambition, innovation, and the business of sport. #BaseballHistory #SportsBooks #AGSpalding

Could one front office change the fate of a franchise? ⚾ In Orange Crush: The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros, Samuel Barrett breaks down the moves that reshaped baseball history.

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Johnny Monell made AAA in long career, son made majors Mets farmhand Johnny Monell returned to single-A Columbia in 1987, after playing there in 1986. This year, though, the third-year pro had ...

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This day in #StrangeAsItSeems history!

March 9th, 1943

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This day in #StrangeAsItSeems history!

March 8th, 1939

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A teenage Cesar Cedeno. An ace in Larry Dierker. A powerhouse on paper. ⚾ Orange Crush: The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros by Samuel Barrett asks why promise never became dynasty.

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The 1971 Astros played 75 one-run games, an MLB record. Imagine the margins. ⚾ Samuel Barrett explores the heartbreak in Orange Crush: The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros.

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Barry Lyons believed in himself, saw 7 majors seasons Lynchburg Met Steve Lyons couldn't get consistent playing time early in 1984, The Lynchburg News and Advance wrote . When he got it, he exc...

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Orange Crush | HIP ORANGE CRUSH: The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros- - - - - - - - - When fans of the Houston Astros reflect on the history of the team's success, they do not often include seasons between the late…

Before the Big Red Machine ruled, Houston held the pieces. ⚾ Orange Crush: The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros by Samuel Barrett tells the story of a team that let its future slip away.

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[ODDS and EVENS] 2006 WBC Brought Joy, Excitement to Japan | JAPAN Forward Although Japan struggled in the opening rounds of the 2006 WBC, subsequent victories over South Korea and Cuba delivered a championship to Sadaharu Oh's team.

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Top 5 Best Baseball Players Who Changed The Game In History Discover the Top 5 Best Baseball Players Who Changed The Game In History, legends whose talent and impact transformed baseball forever.

Top 5 Best Baseball Players Who Changed The Game In History
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Hector Espino and Zines | The Mighty Lark Get more from The Mighty Lark on Patreon

Check out my quick Hector Espino drawing and some thoughts on my new zine projects.

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The Mariners are the only MLB franchise to never appear in a World Series. Despite that, the team has produced unforgettable players and seasons. Does a franchise need a title to matter? #Baseball #MLB #SeattleMariners #BaseballHistory

Eric Hillman visualized, made three Mets seasons, Japan After calling his first major league start in August 1992 "every little kid's dream," Mets rookie Eric Hillman explained his pitching style...

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Bosse Field in the 1920s

Team photo of the Evansville Crescents, taken in 1925

The Evansville Crescent Baseball Team was an all-black semi-pro team that started in conjunction with the opening of the Negro National League’s first season in 1920.

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