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Tag: Baseball History

Gotham Classic / New York Yankees

The First MLB Drug Test And The Other Side Of Branch Rickey

Mark Healeyby Mark HealeyApril 29, 2014April 29, 2014

Babe Dahlgren, once considered the best fielding first baseman in baseball, was sentenced to a life as a baseball vagabond.

Major Leagues

Future Talent Had A Hand In Major League Baseball’s Greatest Night

Jessica Quiroliby Jessica QuiroliOctober 1, 2011

Prospects contribute in a most memorable night of post-season baseball.

Major Leagues

Baseball Digest Birthdays: Casey Stengel

Drew Sarverby Drew SarverJuly 30, 2011

One hundred-twenty one years ago today one of the most colorful characters in baseball history was born. Remembering Casey Stengel.

Gotham Classic / New York Yankees / Top Story

UNBREAKABLE: Jack Chesbro

Mark Healeyby Mark HealeyFebruary 13, 2010February 13, 20102

“He was either steady or wild as a hawk; with no middle ground.  He always had some trick up his sleeve, feeding the visitors on …

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