Looking through the history books, you can always find things that tie World Series winners together whether it’s through the movement of players or finding common ground in statistics.
O'Neill's blast moved him past Todd Hundley, Gary Carter, and Yogi Berra for most consecutive Opening Day home runs.
Your ace going 11 innings and still taking a loss is a brutal one. Opening Day games are not worth more or less than other regular season ones in the standings.
The famous Yogi Berra quote has been going through my head all week watching Edmonton Oilers prospects. The junior ranks have very few players making progress.
One baseball player trait fans admire is “played their whole career with the same team”. It is standard trivia to know Brooks Robinson and Carl Yastrzemski both spent their entire 23-year careers with the same team – that’s the record.
We’re looking back at the 50th anniversary of the Mets’ 1973 National League pennant-winning team by examining the most inspirational figures of that remarkable run.
Nine people face federal charges for allegedly participating in a burglary ring that managed to steal millions of dollars of valuable paintings and memorabilia, including nine of Yogi Berra's 10 World Series rings, authorities announced Thursday.
In 2014, several World Series rings, two MVP plaques and other valuable items were stolen from the Yogi Berra Museum in Montclair, N.J.
1957 - The Braves move to within a half game of the division leading Redlegs with a 7-2 win over the Dodgers. Roy Campanella hits his 237th career home run and passes Gabby Hartnett and Yogi Berra on the all-time list.
Who doesn’t enjoy a good malaprop? And let’s be honest, some of the best malaprops have come from baseball players. Ever heard of Yogi Berra or Casey Stengel?
Sony Pictures Classics It Ain’t Over is a new documentary feature centered on an American and baseball icon, Yogi Berra. It was written and directed by Sean Mullin while premiering at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival.
Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra is one of the greatest catchers to ever put on the gear. Still, somehow, the Yankee great transcended his 10 World Series rings, 18 All-Star appearances and three MVPs both during and following his playing career.
Carlos Rodón has hit a snag in his recovery; Ken Rosenthal explains it could be a long season for Yankees fans; Didi Gregorius signs on in the Mexican League; there is a new Yogi Berra documentary on the way.
Yogi the man is often overshadowed by Yogi the pop culture icon, but he was so much more than that. Below a comprehensive rundown of every catcher in MLB
Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the New York Yankees.
Yogi Berra was fired just 16 games into the season on April 28th. Billy Martin was once again brought back by George Steinbrenner. At the time, Shirley had made six relief appearances totaling 9.2 innings and a 2.37 FIP.
Berra earned 10 World Series rings as a player and three more as a coach, but many know him mostly for the "Yogi-isms" he said over the years, such as: "It ain't over 'til it's over."
Larsen has actually said he didn’t know he had thrown a perfect game until after the fact. He said he knew it was a no-hitter, but he didn’t know what a perfect game was.
To become one of the greatest MLB catchers a player needs a specialized skill set. A skill set different from every other field position. It’s why catchers are the second most unique position in baseball, behind only pitchers.
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.
In the history of MLB, a total of 12 players 5'9" or smaller have hit 30 or more home runs in a season 31 times. How many of the short, not-necessarily-short-stops can you name?
In the history of Major League Baseball, a catcher has won the Most Valuable Player award 16 times. How many of them can you name?
Twenty-six MLB players have won six or more World Series championship rings.Can you name them all?
The New York Mets have had 24 managers in the franchise's MLB history. How many of them can you name name?
The New York Yankees have 25 MVP award winners and 5 Cy Young award winners in franchise history. How many of these MLB superstars can you name?
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