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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / May 17, 2020
May 18 in sports history: The Big Perfect

May 18 in sports history: The Big Perfect

On this date in 2004, Randy Johnson became the 17th pitcher in MLB history to throw a perfect game.

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The signature moments from the 2019 Hall of Fame Class

The signature moments from the 2019 Hall of Fame Class

The 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame class is no exception to this, as these six former players have been responsible for many of the most enduring marks in MLB history. Here is a look at five of the defining moments in the careers of Harold Baines, Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Mariano Rivera and Lee Smith.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 25, 2019
Why Yankees' CC Sabathia is first-ballot Hall of Famer

Why Yankees' CC Sabathia is first-ballot Hall of Famer

CC Sabathia contemporaries Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander are more celebrated. But when it comes to consistency, few can approach Sabathia over the past three decades, Matt Whitener writes.

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

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.

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Best seasons that didn't win the Cy Young Award

Best seasons that didn't win the Cy Young Award

We've seen our fair share of amazing pitching seasons since the Cy Young Award was introduced in 1956, but those seasons haven't always won the award. Here's a look at the best seasons failed to win the Cy Young since the award started.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 14, 2018
The 2018 Cy Young races are both uniquely crowded

The 2018 Cy Young races are both uniquely crowded

Much as is the case with the Most Valuable Player race in both the National and American Leagues, the top candidates for Cy Young Award honors present a series of interesting parallels this year.

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