Baseball’s July 12‑18 Hall of Oddities
From a pitcher’s disastrous debut to historic hitting streaks, the baseball calendar between July 12 and 18 is littered with moments that still spark debate among fans and scholars.
Jul 25, 2026
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Jim Perry
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Baseball Milestones and the 2020 All-Star Game Cancellation: A Historical Overview
A look at remarkable baseball achievements across decades and the unprecedented cancellation of the 2020 All-Star Game.
Jul 2, 2026
Chuck Nieson, 83, Remembered for a Brief but Remarkable MLB Career
Chuck Nieson, a former major‑league pitcher whose career spanned just two games, died at 83 in Ortonville, Minnesota. His journey from a standout high‑school athlete in Hanford, California, to a modest but statistically odd career in the minors and a later life in insurance reflects a broader narrative of post‑war baseball talent.
May 27, 2026