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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.

1963 Championship Year, a Symbolic Game: Who’s on first?

The Dodgers’ eight World Series championships are individually worthy of a movie. With that in mind, we continue with part six of an eight-part series that takes one regular season game — a microcosm game for the team’s championship season — and treat it like a screenplay to a movie.

The 5 Most Dominant Seasons by Cardinals Pitchers

Since its inception, the St. Louis Cardinals franchise has boasted some of the greatest players to ever take the mound. From the indomitable spirit of Bob Gibson to the longevity and charm of Adam Wainwright, countless pitchers from Cardinals history have had great success on the mound.

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

On Nov. 15, 1988, Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Kirk Gibson was named the National League MVP. 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.

Revisiting Greg Maddux's Underrated Cy Young Run

There are a few dominant runs that come to mind when you discuss the best seasons by a pitcher. There are Bob Gibson (1.12 ERA) and Denny McLain (31 wins) during the Year of the Pitcher in 1968.

Cardinals notch first Yankee Stadium win since ... the 1964 World Series

The last time the Cardinals beat the Yankees in the Bronx, Bob Gibson was involved.

Cardinals Finally Record Win At Yankees Stadium After Ending Prolonged Losing Streak

The St. Louis Cardinals earned their first victory in the Bronx since before the new stadium was built after defeating the New York Yankees in a nailbiting 6-5 victory Saturday afternoon.

Baseball history unpacked, June 3

A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Josh Gibson, Holtzman’s second no-no, CorkGate, and other stories.

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 'Famous MLB battery mates' quiz

Some of the greatest pitchers in MLB history have a record of playing pitch-and-catch with a handful of solid catchers as their "battery mates." We have identified 22 pitching greats by their battery mates. 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 'Lowest single-season ERA' quiz

The Live Ball Era, beginning in 1920, changed the face of baseball by introducing a number of rules to help both the pitcher and the batter as well as changing the actual cosmetics of the ball for better game play. Run production increased and major advantages of the pitcher were diminished.Since then, MLB pitchers have had an ERA under 2.00 in a single season with at least 20 starts only 46 times. 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