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1968 World Series MVP Mickey Lolich Passes Away at 85

Mickey Lolich, the portly left-hander who tossed three complete-game victories in the 1968 World Series, passed away on Wednesday. He was 85. The Associated Press was the first to break the story.

Tigers P Mickey Lolich, '68 World Series MVP, dies at 85

Pitcher Mickey Lolich, the MVP and Game 7 star of the Detroit Tigers' 1968 World Series triumph, died Wednesday at the age of 85, the team announced. Lolich won all three of his starts against the St.

This Day In Dodgers History: Kirk Gibson Named 1988 NL MVP

On Nov. 15, 1988, Kirk Gibson was named the National League MVP after his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The award capped off a celebratory season for Gibson and the Dodgers, who unexpectedly defeated the Oakland Athletics in five games to win the World Series.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto joins 1968 Bob Gibson in exclusive club with stellar season

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching staff has battled injuries and ineffectiveness this season. But while the rotation is rounding into form in time for a playoff run, Yoshinobu Yamamoto has remained a constant for LA.

Sonny Gray joins Bob Gibson in Cardinals history vs Giants

It is a good thing for the St. Louis Cardinals that they still have right-hander Sonny Gray. On Wednesday, he came through in a big way and managed to etch his place among other St.

Cubs’ Cade Horton pulls off eye-popping feat last done by 1968 Bob Gibson

The Chicago Cubs took care of business Tuesday night, as they extended their winning streak to three games after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-1.

Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi reaches 1968 Bob Gibson territory in win vs. Yankees

The Texas Rangers shut out the New York Yankees 2-0 on Tuesday night, powered by a historic outing from Nathan Eovaldi. Eovaldi tossed eight scoreless innings, allowing just one hit, a soft double by Anthony Volpe in the third inning with an exit velocity of 62.2 mph.

St. Louis Cardinals Legend Bob Gibson Gets Company in Amazing History

Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw joined baseball immortality on Wednesday night, recording his 3,000th strikeout against the Chicago White Sox.

Today in Astros history - June 4

What happened today in team history? 1965 - Houston shocks the Cards Tied up at two heading into the ninth, Houston Astros catcher Ron Brand shocked everyone by sending a three-run shot into the left field bleachers off Bob Gibson to hand the Astros the 5-2 win over the St.

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

How Nationals’ MacKenzie Gore joined Bob Gibson in MLB history on Opening Day

On Thursday at Nationals Park, MacKenzie Gore stepped onto the mound with the weight of Opening Day expectations. What followed was not just a breakout performance—it was a historic one.

MLB Legend Spotlight: Bob Gibson

Bob Gibson, a name synonymous with fierce competitiveness and pitching dominance, left a lasting mark on Major League Baseball. Born Robert Gibson on November 9, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska, his journey to baseball immortality was one of overcoming adversity and unwavering determination.

The 24 best players in St. Louis Cardinals history

Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the St. Louis Cardinals franchise.

The 25 greatest baseball players who never played in the MLB

Before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947, black players weren’t allowed in Major League Baseball. Before the recent advances in the United States’ relationship with Cuba, it was rare for Cuban players to escape their homeland.

The 'Most 20+ win seasons ever' quiz

33 pitchers in MLB history have had 5 or more 20+ win seasons since 1900. These are some of the most memorable hurlers in the history of the game. How many of them can you name?

The 'Most shutouts in a season' quiz

Since 1900, 20 MLB pitchers have recorded 10 or more shutouts in a single season. How many of them can you name?

The 'St. Louis Cardinals to throw a no-hitter' quiz

A St. Louis Cardinals pitcher has thrown a no-hitter ten times in MLB history (and one pitcher has thrown two). Can you name them all?Clue given is the year the no-hitter was thrown.

The 'St. Louis Cardinals retired numbers' quiz

15 members of the St. Louis Cardinals franchise have had their numbers retired or names honored. How many of them can you name?

The 'Most consecutive scoreless innings' quiz