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Dave Winfield turns 74 today. Winfield had a terrific 22-year MLB career, a Hall of Fame career, and that one season with the Blue Jays. In 1992, at age 40, Dave signed with the Jays as a free agent.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / August 4

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

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.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / March 20

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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

MLB News / ESPN / February 17

Hall of Famer Winfield retires from players union

Dave Winfield, who was inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame in 2001, retired Monday from the Major League Baseball Players Association.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 7

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

MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 22

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

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

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / October 3, 2024

Happy Birthday Dave Winfield

And Darren Fletcher and Junior Felix Dave Winfield turns 73 today. Winfield had a terrific 22-year MLB career, a Hall of Fame career, and that one season with the Blue Jays.

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.

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The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 2, 2024

Top 100 Yankees: #35 Dave Winfield

Staff rank: 36 Community rank: 30 Stats rank: 49 2013 rank: 42 Anderson, Dave, “IMPATIENCE IN THE RUINS”, The New York Times, Sept 16, 1985. Baseball Reference Dean, Michelle, “A mentor in shamelessness: the man who taught Trump the power of publicity,” The Guardian, Apr 20, 2016.

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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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