
The Worst Moments in Pirates Baseball History
As most clubs that have been around for a hundred years or more,…

The Pennsylvania State Association, 1934-1942
Minor League Baseball has enjoyed great success in western Pennsylvania…

A Lot of History at Three Rivers Stadium
Ever since the north side was selected as the site of Pittsburgh's…

A Long Week of Homers: Stunning Dale Long Achievement Detailed — Homer by Homer
This article was originally published in “Baseball in Pittsburgh,”…

The Evolution of the Baseball Diamond: Perfection Came Slowly
This article was originally published in SABR's Baseball Research…

Smokey and the Bandit: The Greatest Pitching Duel in Blackball History
This article was originally published in SABR's The National…

Introduction: Texas is Baseball Country
Professional and amateur baseball had been played across the…

How the Texas Rangers Came to Town
Editor's Note: This article, written by Jim Reeves, was originally…

Case Study: The Texas Rangers Managers
Editor's Note: This article, written by Randy Galloway, was originally…

Wherefore The Name: Hall-Ruggles SABR Chapter
The movement to bring the 1994 SABR 24 Convention to the Arlington…

Ex-mayor Tom Vandergriff recounts 13-year effort to bring baseball team to Texas
Editor's Note: This story, written by Sam Blair, was originally…

From .45 Caliber to Intergalactic: The National League Houston Astros
Look back 33 years, and it's easy to see what has happened to…

Nick Trujillo: Remembering Nolan Ryan
In the summer of 1972 I was a 16-year-old pitcher for my American…

Forgotten Tragedy: Despite untimely death, Ross Youngs’ story often overlooked
Editor's Note: This story, written by Sam Blair, was originally…

Arlington Stadium’s Memorable Moments
Soon to be bulldozed into oblivion, that which once was Arlington…

All-Time Team of Native Texans
1B CECIL COOPER: This smooth-fielding first baseman was one of…

Tris Speaker Never Forgot His Texas Roots
Damon Runyon never forgot his roots. Neither did Tris Speaker.
Bill…
Hitting Hard to All Fields: The Life of Bobby Brown
As a New York Yankee in the late-Joe DiMaggio, early-Mickey Mantle…

J. Alvin Gardner: Authority Symbol of the Texas League
Courtly, fastidious, wealthy, resolute, distinctive, dignified,…

George White: Texas League Media Voice
In the glory days of the Texas League, George W. White was one…

Paul LaGrave: Architect of a Fort Worth Baseball Dynasty
Paul LaGrave in a short span of 12 years became the architect…

The Start of the Texas League
Editor's note: This article was told to William B. Ruggles, June…

J. Walter Morris: Mr. Baseball of the Southwest
There was a bit of fluster about him, just enough to endear him…

College Baseball: A Lone Star Tradition
Collegiate baseball in Texas has one of the most illustrious…
