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43 Years Ago Today On this day at Exhibition Stadium, Dave Winfield accidentally threw a ball that struck and killed a seagull during a game. At first glance, it sounds like the setup for a joke.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / June 29

5 Greatest San Diego Padres Hitters of All Time

Even 25 years after his final plate appearance, perennial All-Star outfielder Tony Gwynn remains the greatest hitter in San Diego Padres history. From Gwynn and Dave Winfield through potential future Hall of Fame third basemanManny Machado, the Padres have had plenty of notable hitters throughout the years.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 3

Dave Winfield Got Arrested at Blue Jays' Original Home. The Stories Only Get Wilder.

The Blue Jays' 'Ex' will be taking center stage next week for all the world to see. BMO Field, built on the site of the Blue Jays' original home ballpark, Exhibition Stadium (nicknamed the Ex '), will host Canada's first-ever World Cup game on home soil against Bosnia and Herzegovina next Friday, June 12th.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Greatest New York Yankees Outfielders of All Time

Roger Maris. Dave Winfield. Reggie Jackson. Three names you won’t find on the list of the five best New York Yankees outfielders in history. No knock against those legends.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 19

Compete With Your Crew: The Winfield Game Launches Group Leaderboards (Sponsored)

As the MLB hot stove heats up, there’s another daily challenge baseball fans are trying to solve: The Winfield Game. Sharing a name with Dave Winfield – the only athlete ever drafted in the first round of the MLB, NBA, and NFL drafts – The Winfield Game is a free daily sports trivia puzzle.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 19

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Dave Winfield

When a future Hall of Famer signs a 10-year deal to join a new team, that contract is usually remembered first and foremost for how that player performs on the field.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / August 4, 2025

Today in Blue Jays history: Dave Winfield kills a seagull

Also Dave Stieb loses a no-hitter with 2 out in the ninth 42 Years Ago Today In a game in Exhibition Stadium, Dave Winfield threw a ball that hit and killed a seagull.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / April 13, 2025

The Twins Almanac for April 13: Kirby Puckett on a Roll, and Jim Perry Kicking It Old-School

April 13 is an eventful date in Minnesota baseball history. Jim Perry, Kirby Puckett, and Dave Winfield had great games, and Ron Davis, well, did Ron Davis things.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / March 20, 2025

Greatest Pitcher In Padres History Back With the Franchise

Tony Gwynn. Dave Winfield. Jake Peavy. Those three players have the three highest individual wins-above-replacement totals in San Diego Padres franchise history.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 7, 2025

Five strangest final teams for Baseball Hall of Famers

Justin Verlander has found a new home. The future Hall of Famer has signed with the San Francisco Giants for the 2025 season.

Justin Verlander signs with a new team for his 20th MLB season

Risers, fallers and failures: 20 MLB bold predictions for 2025

The 24 pitchers who have thrown an MLB perfect game

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 22, 2024

Hall of Famer Dave Winfield Broke the News of Rickey Henderson's Death on Social Media

News of the passing of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson spread through the baseball world on Saturday, with tributes pouring in from all over. One of the

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21, 2024

Dave Winfield posts heartfelt tribute to Rickey Henderson

Dave Winfield reacted to the news that his former teammate, Rickey Henderson, had died.

MLB legend Rickey Henderson dies at 65

Five greatest moments for Rickey Henderson

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 27, 2024

Former Blue Jay Dave Winfield named 2024 Curt Flood Award Winner

On Saturday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that Dave Winfield was given the 2024 Curt Flood Award. The award is “given to a former player who

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / October 24, 2024

Toronto Blue Jays World Series Champion Nominated for Big Award in Post-Playing Days

Congratulations are in order for National Baseball Hall of Famer and former Toronto Blue Jays World Series champion Dave Winfield, who was nominated for a prestigious post-playing award.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / May 17, 2024

Chaos In Yankeeland With ‘Bronx Zoo 90’ Doc Director D.J. Caruso

While it may seem like the Yankees have always been competitive, going more than 30 years since their last losing record, there is a chaotic prelude to the dynasty years of the Core Four and beyond.

New York Yankees News / TV Insider / May 15, 2024

Explosive New York Yankees Docuseries Revisits Team’s Scandal-Ridden 1990 Season

It’s the New York Yankees story they didn’t want you to know about. Before the team’s dynasty was rebuilt they first had to endure the debacle that was the scandal-packed 1990 season.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / April 13, 2024

Twins Almanac: Snowstorms, Home Run Milestones, & WWII Veterans

April 13 is an eventful date in Minnesota baseball history. Jim Perry, Kirby Puckett, and Dave Winfield had great games, and Ron Davis had a Ron Davis game.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / April 4, 2024

A conversation with Dave Winfield

Winfield palling around with his then-teammate Don Mattingly as they competed for the batting title in 1984 The last few years, people have been hurt all the time.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 4, 2024

Yankees legend addresses uncertain future of Juan Soto

New York Yankees legend and Hall of Famer Dave Winfield recently addressed the newest Yankees star.

Why Yankees slugger Juan Soto could reportedly reset the market as a free agent

Yankees' Aaron Judge leads MLB in this frustrating stat

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

Who are the greatest African-American baseball players of all time?

A look at the elite African-American players in Major League Baseball history reads like a who’s who of the upper rungs of Cooperstown. These are pioneering stars not only on the diamond, but also in the advancement of African-American culture in the country.

The biggest barrier-breaking African-American moments in MLB history

Jackie Robinson: A remarkable life

Negro Leaguers every fan should know

It's time for Satchel Paige Day in Major League Baseball

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