Baseball Players
Famous Baseball Players
Read about some of the most famous baseball players ….
Jackie Robinson Biography
Jackie Robinson was the first black player to play Major League baseball. Jackie bore the brunt of the opponents, fans and even his team mates. But in the end he was so good that he won them all over.
Bonds is One Blow Away From Controversial Record
Baseball: Drug row mars baseball star's historic moment · Player's surly style wins him few friends in stands
Strength Training Develops Solid Softball Players
Lynn VanDyke delivers a strength training article for any athlete, but specifically geared towards softball and baseball players. It provides general guidelines and sample exercises for sport specific situations.
Inquiry Casts Shadow Over Baseball's Heroes
Baseball: Chicago White Sox: Players to contest congressional subpoena in steroid scandal.
Baseball: Bonds 'unwittingly' Used Drugs
December 4: America's most popular baseball player has admitted to using steroids from Victor Conte's company.
Milton Bradley -- One more round of anger
Milton Bradley showed more signs last week that he is one of the most unstable players in all of baseball, going toe-to-toe with a Los Angeles Times reporter. Just how bad is the problem, and when is the Dodgers' right-fielder going to admit that he has one?
Greek Athletes Fail Drug Tests
August 10: And so it begins. Two Greek baseball players are amongst the first Olympians to test positive for performance-enhancing drugs.
All underappreciated team
Time to turn a spotlight on the players who have not been getting the press and attention they deserve in Major League Baseball.
A lot of Rand(y)omness
Major League Baseball should consider ramifications of focussing its efforts and PR on only one player during a two week period before July 31st trade deadline.
The 2004 no-name all-stars
It's that time of year again, folks -- baseball's All-Star Yawn. Same old faces playing a couple of innings, then back to the private jet and home for SportsCenter. How about a nod of appreciation to the lesser-known players who are also having a good year?
A power stroke and a smile -- Welcome back Griffey
Ken Griffey Jr. was once the most electrifying baseball player in the game. Suddenly he was a forgotten man, as injuries threatened to ruin him. But, after hitting his 500th home run, he's back in the spotlight. This is the story of the rise, the fall, and the future of Ken Griffey Jr.
Playing right field for the New York Mets, No. 18!.
Memories of my first ever favorite baseball player, and by extension, my hero.
The Greatest?
Is Barry Bonds the Ali of baseball? There's been a lot of discussion lately on whether Barry Bonds is the greatest baseball player of all-time and, if not, what he would have to do to become the greatest player of all time.
What do the players have to hide?
The Major League Baseball Player's Association has no good reason for fighting tougher steroid testing, unless they have something to hide.
Baseball: Bonds Named in American Drug Inquiry
March 3: Baseball is facing its biggest scandal of the modern era after it was reported that Barry Bonds, the world's best player, received performance-enhancing drugs.
New faces in new places
Many star players, as well as role players, have changed uniforms during baseball's offseason. Here's a look at how player movement will affect the NL West in 2004.
The price of being the best -- The Barry Bonds story
Player haters beware... The more you despise the best baseball player ever, the more he's going to lift weights and work hard to prove to the world that he's not going anywhere.
NY Yankees -- Making my brown eyes blue
It's not even baseball season yet and already the Yankees are letting players go like they're doing spring house cleaning. The final straw for this Yankees' fan was letting her favorite New York Yankees player, Andy Petitte, go home to Houston to pitch for the Astros.
A-Rod is no MVP
Alex Rodriguez is a great baseball player, maybe the best right now. But his team finished last, so how could he be an MVP.
Why Barry Bonds will never be the greatest of all-time
There is no question, nor should it even be an argument, that Barry Bonds is the best baseball player anyone under 35 has ever seen. The argument can also be made, and it has been, that Bonds is the greatest of all-time. But he's not, nor will he ever be.
Baseball's best-kept secret
He is one of the best players you have never heard of. What makes it more implausible, he is the best player on his team, a team that won the World Series last year. And he is one of the top-five outfielders in the game. Here's a look at baseball's best-kept secret.
Rap comes out as star targets the gay market
He has described himself as 'hip-hop's homosexual Jackie Robinson', a reference to the black baseball player who broke through the game's racial barriers.
Collegiate level brings out the best baseball
College baseball is more exciting than MLB. Players hustle more and leave their hearts out on the field after every game.
Pete Rose belongs in Cooperstown
After being branded with a scarlet letter by Major League Baseball, Pete Rose, the greatest Reds player of all-time, has spent the past 13 years making cameos appearances on TV, radio shows, and even Wrestlemania XIV. But after all that, here's why Rose still belongs in Cooperstown.
The best and worst of 2002
Every baseball season is filled with great plays, great seasons by individual players, surprise teams, and breakout players. Of course, this greatness is balanced by stories that show another side of baseball, be it the economics or politics of the game. Here's a look at the best and worst of 2002.
Bonds -- Still the best
Even at age 38, Barry Bonds is still the best player in Major League Baseball today. It's not Alex Rodriguez, despite what the "baseball experts" will try and tell you. Here's a look at Bonds and A-Rod, head-to-head, and a reason why the older Bonds still holds the upperhand in today's game... and perhaps ever.
Baseball Players Queer Tax Pitch
American baseball players threaten to walk out if eleventh hour talks fail.
The Bush form of hardball
President Bush thinks baseball players are overpaid prima donnas, but is strangely mum about his fat-cat pals at Enron.
The last straw?
Major League Baseball players and owners might finally drive the most loyal fans away if they can't settle on a new labor agreement. A strike date has been set for Aug. 30 and it's not certain fans will care anymore if the players walk out.
What happened to the good old days of baseball?
What ever happened to the good old days of baseball? The days when home runs meant so much more than they do now, when players did everything in their power to make their team win and were cherished to the point they might be considered gods.
Unwanted tie matches current shabby look of baseball
Baseball: Another player's strike is threatening this season's World Series as baseball once again finds itself facing crisis point, writes Matthew Engel.
Big chill for summer game
Baseball: When ordinary baseball fans are asked which warring faction they back, their club's billionaire owners' or millionaire players', they shake their heads and choose neither.
Baseball in Crisis
when ordinary baseball fans are asked which warring faction they back, their club's billionaire owners' or millionaire players', they shake their heads and choose neither.
Barry Bonds Is Dominant...Now If Only He Could Pitch Like Randy Johnson
In 1948, Red Smith, who may have been an even better baseball columnist than me, wrote, "He was Babe Ruth. There was never another and never will be. He was the greatest ball player who ever lived." For the 54th April in a row, it's time to pay tribute to the best ever.
The over and under on player rankings
Every year, it seems, amidst the drudgery of a winter without baseball, one source or another decides that it's time to announce who they feel are the most underrated players in the game. Here are mine.
Power shift in baseball
For a long time, baseball players were traded like -- well, like baseball cards. But lately, even players under contract seem to be calling the shots.
General: This week's poll...
Two of baseball's greatest players retired at the end of the regular season -- Cal Ripkin, Jr. and Tony Gwynn. Which will be missed the most next year? Here's how you responded, as well as next week's question.
Throwing at players just comes natural in baseball
Don Durham, an ex-Major League pitcher, feels that more hitters are getting beaned than ever before -- a feeling he does not share alone -- but it's not likely a readily available statistic that can be measured. He was once ordered to throw at a player other than a batter, by his manager, Billy Martin.
Is baseball ready for an openly gay player?
Should pro athletes stay in the closet?
COLLECTING: Players value baseball cards
Some might get a new TV, stereo or car, but for most Major Leaguers it depends on their status and the ability of their agent.
Baseball: Drug row mars baseball star's historic moment · Player's surly style wins him few friends in stands
Strength Training Develops Solid Softball Players
Lynn VanDyke delivers a strength training article for any athlete, but specifically geared towards softball and baseball players. It provides general guidelines and sample exercises for sport specific situations.
Inquiry Casts Shadow Over Baseball's Heroes
Baseball: Chicago White Sox: Players to contest congressional subpoena in steroid scandal.
Baseball: Bonds 'unwittingly' Used Drugs
December 4: America's most popular baseball player has admitted to using steroids from Victor Conte's company.
Milton Bradley -- One more round of anger
Milton Bradley showed more signs last week that he is one of the most unstable players in all of baseball, going toe-to-toe with a Los Angeles Times reporter. Just how bad is the problem, and when is the Dodgers' right-fielder going to admit that he has one?
Greek Athletes Fail Drug Tests
August 10: And so it begins. Two Greek baseball players are amongst the first Olympians to test positive for performance-enhancing drugs.
All underappreciated team
Time to turn a spotlight on the players who have not been getting the press and attention they deserve in Major League Baseball.
A lot of Rand(y)omness
Major League Baseball should consider ramifications of focussing its efforts and PR on only one player during a two week period before July 31st trade deadline.
The 2004 no-name all-stars
It's that time of year again, folks -- baseball's All-Star Yawn. Same old faces playing a couple of innings, then back to the private jet and home for SportsCenter. How about a nod of appreciation to the lesser-known players who are also having a good year?
A power stroke and a smile -- Welcome back Griffey
Ken Griffey Jr. was once the most electrifying baseball player in the game. Suddenly he was a forgotten man, as injuries threatened to ruin him. But, after hitting his 500th home run, he's back in the spotlight. This is the story of the rise, the fall, and the future of Ken Griffey Jr.
Playing right field for the New York Mets, No. 18!.
Memories of my first ever favorite baseball player, and by extension, my hero.
The Greatest?
Is Barry Bonds the Ali of baseball? There's been a lot of discussion lately on whether Barry Bonds is the greatest baseball player of all-time and, if not, what he would have to do to become the greatest player of all time.
What do the players have to hide?
The Major League Baseball Player's Association has no good reason for fighting tougher steroid testing, unless they have something to hide.
Baseball: Bonds Named in American Drug Inquiry
March 3: Baseball is facing its biggest scandal of the modern era after it was reported that Barry Bonds, the world's best player, received performance-enhancing drugs.
New faces in new places
Many star players, as well as role players, have changed uniforms during baseball's offseason. Here's a look at how player movement will affect the NL West in 2004.
The price of being the best -- The Barry Bonds story
Player haters beware... The more you despise the best baseball player ever, the more he's going to lift weights and work hard to prove to the world that he's not going anywhere.
NY Yankees -- Making my brown eyes blue
It's not even baseball season yet and already the Yankees are letting players go like they're doing spring house cleaning. The final straw for this Yankees' fan was letting her favorite New York Yankees player, Andy Petitte, go home to Houston to pitch for the Astros.
A-Rod is no MVP
Alex Rodriguez is a great baseball player, maybe the best right now. But his team finished last, so how could he be an MVP.
Why Barry Bonds will never be the greatest of all-time
There is no question, nor should it even be an argument, that Barry Bonds is the best baseball player anyone under 35 has ever seen. The argument can also be made, and it has been, that Bonds is the greatest of all-time. But he's not, nor will he ever be.
Baseball's best-kept secret
He is one of the best players you have never heard of. What makes it more implausible, he is the best player on his team, a team that won the World Series last year. And he is one of the top-five outfielders in the game. Here's a look at baseball's best-kept secret.
Rap comes out as star targets the gay market
He has described himself as 'hip-hop's homosexual Jackie Robinson', a reference to the black baseball player who broke through the game's racial barriers.
Collegiate level brings out the best baseball
College baseball is more exciting than MLB. Players hustle more and leave their hearts out on the field after every game.
Pete Rose belongs in Cooperstown
After being branded with a scarlet letter by Major League Baseball, Pete Rose, the greatest Reds player of all-time, has spent the past 13 years making cameos appearances on TV, radio shows, and even Wrestlemania XIV. But after all that, here's why Rose still belongs in Cooperstown.
The best and worst of 2002
Every baseball season is filled with great plays, great seasons by individual players, surprise teams, and breakout players. Of course, this greatness is balanced by stories that show another side of baseball, be it the economics or politics of the game. Here's a look at the best and worst of 2002.
Bonds -- Still the best
Even at age 38, Barry Bonds is still the best player in Major League Baseball today. It's not Alex Rodriguez, despite what the "baseball experts" will try and tell you. Here's a look at Bonds and A-Rod, head-to-head, and a reason why the older Bonds still holds the upperhand in today's game... and perhaps ever.
Baseball Players Queer Tax Pitch
American baseball players threaten to walk out if eleventh hour talks fail.
The Bush form of hardball
President Bush thinks baseball players are overpaid prima donnas, but is strangely mum about his fat-cat pals at Enron.
The last straw?
Major League Baseball players and owners might finally drive the most loyal fans away if they can't settle on a new labor agreement. A strike date has been set for Aug. 30 and it's not certain fans will care anymore if the players walk out.
What happened to the good old days of baseball?
What ever happened to the good old days of baseball? The days when home runs meant so much more than they do now, when players did everything in their power to make their team win and were cherished to the point they might be considered gods.
Unwanted tie matches current shabby look of baseball
Baseball: Another player's strike is threatening this season's World Series as baseball once again finds itself facing crisis point, writes Matthew Engel.
Big chill for summer game
Baseball: When ordinary baseball fans are asked which warring faction they back, their club's billionaire owners' or millionaire players', they shake their heads and choose neither.
Baseball in Crisis
when ordinary baseball fans are asked which warring faction they back, their club's billionaire owners' or millionaire players', they shake their heads and choose neither.
Barry Bonds Is Dominant...Now If Only He Could Pitch Like Randy Johnson
In 1948, Red Smith, who may have been an even better baseball columnist than me, wrote, "He was Babe Ruth. There was never another and never will be. He was the greatest ball player who ever lived." For the 54th April in a row, it's time to pay tribute to the best ever.
The over and under on player rankings
Every year, it seems, amidst the drudgery of a winter without baseball, one source or another decides that it's time to announce who they feel are the most underrated players in the game. Here are mine.
Power shift in baseball
For a long time, baseball players were traded like -- well, like baseball cards. But lately, even players under contract seem to be calling the shots.
General: This week's poll...
Two of baseball's greatest players retired at the end of the regular season -- Cal Ripkin, Jr. and Tony Gwynn. Which will be missed the most next year? Here's how you responded, as well as next week's question.
Throwing at players just comes natural in baseball
Don Durham, an ex-Major League pitcher, feels that more hitters are getting beaned than ever before -- a feeling he does not share alone -- but it's not likely a readily available statistic that can be measured. He was once ordered to throw at a player other than a batter, by his manager, Billy Martin.
Is baseball ready for an openly gay player?
Should pro athletes stay in the closet?
COLLECTING: Players value baseball cards
Some might get a new TV, stereo or car, but for most Major Leaguers it depends on their status and the ability of their agent.