Prince Fielder (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

July 12, 2011: National League wins first All-Star Game played in Arizona

Major League Baseball announced on April 11, 2009, that the…
Kevin Youkilis (TRADING CARD DB)

July 18, 2011: Despite Ortiz’s absence, Red Sox offense erupts in Baltimore

As the Boston Red Sox arrived in Baltimore for a three-game set…

July 26, 2011: Braves beat Pirates in 19th inning on a controversial call

When a team goes through a two-decade slide like the one the…

August 15, 2011: Jim Thome collects career home runs 599 and 600 in Twins’ win

The Detroit Tigers were clinging to a 2½-game lead over Cleveland…

August 19, 2011: Ryan Zimmerman’s walk-off grand slam beats Phillies

It is the most dramatic of baseball plays, the walk-off home…

August 26, 2011: Jim Thome returns to Cleveland after late-season trade

Facing a rash of injuries and fading playoff hopes, the Cleveland…

September 24, 2011: Major League Baseball celebrates 200,000th game

Baseball records are often great fun to contemplate. They are…
Ryan Roberts (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

September 27, 2011: Ryan Roberts grand slam caps record comeback for Diamondbacks

Baseball comebacks are even more remarkable and unique when compared…
Robert Andino (TRADING CARD DB)

September 28, 2011: Orioles play spoiler, strike midnight on Red Sox season

In 2010 manager Buck Showalter’s arrival seemed to provide…
Roy Halladay (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

April 5, 2012: Roy Halladay, Phillies blank Pirates 1-0 on Opening Day

As the 2012 season opened, Philadelphia Phillies ace Roy Halladay…

April 6, 2012: Pena’s walk-off single lifts Rays over Yankees on Opening Day

A crowd of 34,078 showed up for Opening Day 2012 at Tropicana…

April 13, 2012: Giants’ Matt Cain pitches a one-hitter on Opening Day

Opening Day is always a time for ceremonies and celebrations.…

April 21, 2012: Yankees rally from 9 runs down to blow out Red Sox

While fans lament the Red Sox collapse of 1978, their 2011 collapse…
Josh Hamilton (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

May 8, 2012: Rangers’ Josh Hamilton hits four homers in one game

The Baltimore Orioles were playing some of their best baseball…
Nick Markakis (TRADING CARD DB)

May 10, 2012: Orioles lead off game with three consecutive home runs

It was a crazy week for Orioles fans in mid-May of 2012. The…

June 1, 2012: Johan Santana delivers Mets’ first no-hitter

The evening of June 1, 2012, will be remembered as the night…