By GEORGE HENRY, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Brandon Nimmo drove in a big run in the ninth inning to give the New York Mets a three-run cushion. They didn’t want to give the Atlanta Braves a chance at another last-gasp rally. “It’s just kind of scary out there when the Braves come up in the…… More
#80 – Duke Snider “The Duke of Flatbush” was named to the National League All-Star roster 8x, was the, he helped lead the Dodgers to six World Series, helping them win 2 (1955 and 1959), was a lifetime .300 hitter, swatted over 400 home runs, and most importantly, he was Mamma Dimino’s FAVORITE player! CLICK…… More
#81 – Charlie Gehringer Time for a blast from the past! Charlie Gehringer played his whole career at 2B for the Tigers, and in over 10,000 plate appearances he only struck out 372 times in 10,000+ plate appearances! Couple that with his 6 All Star Awards, an MVP, a league batting title, led all American…… More
Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are back on top of ESPN’s Football Power Index. Despite losing the Super Bowl to the Nick Foles-led Eagles and despite an offseason filled with questions about stability at the top of the organization, the Patriots remain the best team in the NFL and the favorite to win Super Bowl…… More
ESPN News Services Atlanta Braves rookie outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox with an injury to his left knee. Acuna suffered the injury in the seventh inning while beating an infield single. The 20-year-old immediately went down to the ground but was able to walk off the field under…… More
#82 – Johnny Mize A Georgia boy from Demerest, Johnny Mize (The Big Cat) was the first person to hit 51 home runs in a season with only 42 strikeouts, and the most he ever had in a season was 57! In addition, he bashed 359 home runs, drove in almost 1400 runs, was a…… More
By TIM DAHLBERG NFL owners were busy handing out prizes at their meeting in Atlanta, doling out Super Bowls to various cities and giving Nashville the 2019 draft. Then they gave one to themselves: A new anthem policy adopted with the fervent hope that the protests sparked by Colin Kaepernick will go away and the…… More
#84 – Craig Biggio Craig Biggio is an interesting ball player. He played three positions (2nd Base, Outfield, and Catcher) and taken individually, he was never the best at any one position. However, when factoring in all three, Biggio’s stats are FILTHY! He had almost 300 home runs, almost 1200 RBI, over 400 stolen bases,…… More
By The Associated Press A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ENCORE! Nationals outfielder Juan Soto looks to add to his hit total. The youngest player in the majors at 19, he launched a 442-foot home run Monday night in his first big league start. Soto also singled while driving in three runs…… More
#86 – Brooks Robinson When baseball players are measured for their defensive skills, Brooks Robinson is immediately tops the list for third base! Robinson won 16 Gold Gloves, was an 18x All Star, an ALCS Championship MVP and World Series MVP. Add to that list some decent career offensive numbers and the case is made!…… More
