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Red Sox Stars Dwight Evans, Fred Lynn Recall Epic '75 World Series

[Editor’s note: This article is from The Spun’s “Then and Now” magazine, featuring interviews with more than 50 sports stars of yesteryear. Order your copy online today, or pick one up at retail racks and newsstands nationwide.] This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1975 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds.

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The 20 worst MLB teams from the 1980s

MLB in the 1980s was filled with small ball, but some teams played a little too small. These 20 teams were the worst that we witnessed from the decade.

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Red Sox legend references past epic playoff push to keep fans hopeful

Sox Legend Fred Lynn reminds fans the Sox have done the impossible to get to the playoffs, and they can do it again.

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This Day in Braves History: June 18th

Braves Franchise History 1947 - Reds pitcher Ewell Blackwell throws a no-hitter in a 6-0 win over the Boston Braves. 1967 - Astros pitcher Don Wilson tosses the first of his two career no-hitters beating Phil Neikro while striking out 15.

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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?

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In 1983, Fred Lynn accomplished an unduplicated AS Game first

40 years ago, Fred Lynn accomplished an unduplicated All-Star Game first

On June 7, 1983, 40 years ago, Fred Lynn of the then California Angels accomplished a first in the MLB All-Star Game, which no player has duplicated.

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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.

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10 best and 10 worst MLB team starts in history

The start of the MLB season isn't always a telltale sign for the rest of the long baseball season, but it can certainly be indicative. So which teams got out of the gate the fastest and which sputtered in April over the course of MLB's long and storied history?

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The 'Most games played in centerfield' quiz

How many of the career leaders in games played in centerfield can you name in six minutes?

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The 'MLB Miscellaneous Milestones' quiz

More ammunition for the barroom set to impress or challenge true MLB fans ...Clues: 1. Who has won the most World Series rings of any player in baseball history? He's got one for each finger and thumb. 2. Who played the most MLB games without ever having the chance to play in postseason game? Is telling you he's a Cub a hint or a given?3. In 1979 this Cardinal became the first player to collect 100 hits from each side of the plate. Who is this temperamental shortstop that was later shipped out of town to San Diego for young replacement...a kid named Ozzie Smith. 4. On August 4, 1982 this player had two hits – for two different teams. After a 1-for-2 day game as a Met, he was traded to the Expos in time to tally a pinch-hit against Philadelphia later that night.5, 6. Who hit the first grand slam in All-Star game history? It happened in the 50th anniversary of the midsummer classic in the place where it all began - Comiskey Park. Dress yourself with decorative bunting if you can name the Giant hurler who surrendered this grand HR.7. What Cubs fireballer became the first NL pitcher to ring up 20 K's in a game? It happened in 1998, his rookie season. Unfortunately arm troubles would mar his career soon after. 8. April 23, 1999, this Cardinal became the only man to tattoo two grand slams in the same inning. Name him.9. In 2004 this pitcher won the deciding games in the LDS, LCS, and WS – a feat unprecedented. Name him. 10. Who is the first player to hit at least 30 HR and have 100 RBI in his first ten seasons? His sick skein started in 2001.

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The 'Red Sox batting title winners' quiz

The 'Boston Red Sox batting title winners' quiz

A member of the Boston Red Sox has won the MLB American League batting title 25 times. A total of 12 Red Sox hitters have batted their way through season long consistency to claim the title. How many of them can you name?