# ![@FunBaseballFact Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1667190155759722496.png) @FunBaseballFact FunBaseballFacts

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### Top Social Posts
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"Born this day in 1951: Bill Madlock. He won the batting title four times (only Cobb Gwynn Wagner Carew Hornsby Musial Williams and Boggs won more). He was a 3x All-Star had a career average of .305 and helped the Pirates win the [----] World Series. #MLB #baseball #Pirates"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2010710354616275435)  2026-01-12T13:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Today in 1974: Ray Kroc owner of McDonalds purchased the San Diego Padres for $12 million from C. Arnholt Smith The team only five years old was on the verge of a move to Washington D.C. so Kroc was hailed as a local hero for keeping the team in town #MLB #Padres #McDonalds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2015489595442627003)  2026-01-25T18:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Today in [----] the Cubs acquired Ryne Sandberg and Larry Bowa from the Phillies for Ivan DeJesus Sandberg was then an unproven player but went on to a Hall of Fame career. He was the [----] MVP won [--] straight Golden Gloves at second and was a 10-time All-Star #MLB #Cubs #baseball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2016144158948548716)  2026-01-27T13:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"After his 56-game hitting streak ended Joe DiMaggio told teammates that failing to extend his streak one more game cost him $10000 promised by Heinz to endorse their Heinz [--] products. #MLB #baseball #Yankees @HeinzTweets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2017309839542915392)  2026-01-30T18:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Born today in 1952: Fred Lynn. First to win MVP and Rookie of the Year in same year (1975) A 9-time All-Star. Won [----] AL batting title. Only player to hit a grand slam in an All-Star game (1983) Helped #USC win College World Series in [----] [----] [----] #MLB #RedSox @19fredlynn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2018684900493455752)  2026-02-03T13:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in 1949: Joe DiMaggio became the first player to earn a $100000 salary. Here are the players who first reached certain salary levels: $25000 Ty Cobb [----] $50000 Babe Ruth [----] $100000 Joe DiMaggio [----] $500000 Mike Schmidt [----] $1 million Nolan Ryan [----] $5 million Bobby Bonilla [----] $10 million Albert Belle [----] $20 million Alex Rodriguez [----] $30 million Alex Rodriguez [----] #MLB #baseball #salaries https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020134703882211435 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020134703882211435"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2020134703882211435)  2026-02-07T13:57Z [----] followers, 13.9K engagements


"Today in 2019: Frank Robinson died. The first player to ever win MVP in each league. In [----] he won the MVP the Triple Crown and led Baltimore to its 1st World Series win. Led them to [--] more pennants (1969-71) and another championship in [----]. First black manager in history when he took over Cleveland as its player-manager in [----]. He managed [--] different teams: Indians Giants Orioles Expos and Nationals. Elected to the Hall of Fame in [----]. He's the only HOF member to be intentionally walked in his first major league game. #MLB #baseball #Reds #Orioles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2020198876662370423)  2026-02-07T18:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Today in [----] Josh Gibson and Buck Leonard were elected into the Hall of Fame the 2nd and 3rd #NegroLeague players after Satchel Paige The teammates led the Homestead Grays to [--] Negro National League pennants (1937-1945) and [--] straight appearances in the Negro World Series #MLB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2020497849125830963)  2026-02-08T14:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@MLFootball @Xommanders @LicensePlateGuy @bengaljims_BTR @DustBaker @thebengalorian @vountee @lexiosborne @KennyKing_Jr @shawnemerriman Let's just say it made me long for Opening Day of baseball even more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2020703916418281845)  2026-02-09T03:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Born today in 1895: George Halas. Founder and owner of the Chicago Bears from [----] until his death in 1983; the team's coach for [--] years; a co-founder of the NFL. But he also played outfield for the Yankees in [----]. He only got [--] hits in [--] at bats before a hip injury cut short his career. #MLB #NFL #Bears #Yankees #baseball https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018392222253961416 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018392222253961416"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2018392222253961416)  2026-02-02T18:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in 1998: Brian Cashman replaced Bob Watson as GM of the Yankees. He began as an intern with the ballclub in [----] and was named assistant GM in [----]. During his tenure the #Yankees have won [--] pennants and [--] World Series. What are your thoughts on him #MLB #baseball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2018742530209120271)  2026-02-03T17:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Mickey Lolich passed away today. He had arguably the best World Series of any pitcher in history. In [----] he hurled three complete game victories for the Tigers including the Game [--] win. He also hit his only career home run in 800+ at bats. He was named the Series MVP. #MLB #baseball #Tigers https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019137130182897817 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019137130182897817"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2019137130182897817)  2026-02-04T19:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Born today in 1934: Hank Aaron in Mobile Alabama. First in career RBIs total bases and All-Star games (25); second in home runs (755). Won [--] batting titles [--] Gold Gloves and the [----] MVP when he led the Milwaukee Braves to a World Series victory. #MLB #Braves #baseball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2019407914478497919)  2026-02-05T13:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Lew Burdette died today in [----]. The [----] World Series MVP for the Braves when he pitched and won [--] complete games (only Bob Gibson and Mickey Lolich have also done that since 1920). In [----] the Pirates Harvey Haddix threw [--] perfect innings only to lose in the 13th; Lew won that game when he pitched all [--] innings in a 1-0 shutout. #MLB #Braves #baseball #WorldSeries https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019836740530499999 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019836740530499999"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2019836740530499999)  2026-02-06T18:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton passed away today in [----]. Pitched [--] years [--] with the #Dodgers; never missed a turn in the rotation in [---] starts. Won [---] games and is third in career starts and seventh in innings pitched. Became a #Braves announcer for [--] years #MLB #baseball https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012886694983249943 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012886694983249943"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2012886694983249943)  2026-01-18T13:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Born today in 1917: Dom DiMaggio. The youngest of the [--] brothers (who all played center in the majors) he starred for the Red Sox for a decade. A .298 career average and a 7-time All-Star. He may have been the top defensive center fielder of his time. #MLB #baseball #RedSox"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2021946894562271309)  2026-02-12T13:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Born today in 1926: Joe Garagiola. Known for [--] years as a broadcaster Played [--] years in the majors. Helped the #Cardinals win the [----] World Series as a rookie catcher batting 6-for-19 Childhood friend of Yogi Berra. Hosted the Today Show from 1967-1973 and 1990-1992 #MLB #NBC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2022011318946164807)  2026-02-12T18:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in 1974: arbitration bursts on to the baseball scene. [--] players exercise their rights to settle their contracts through this new procedure. The first case: Twins pitcher Dick Woodson asked for $29000. The club offered $23000. The arbitrator found in favor of Woodson. #MLB #arbitration #salaries #Twins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2022046803164905562)  2026-02-12T20:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in 1956: Connie Mack died. His real name: Cornelius McGillicuddy. In [----] he helped start the American League and became manager of the Philadelphia As for [--] years. He won [--] pennants and [--] World Series. Managed from the dugout in a suit and tie. Holds the MLB record for wins (3731) and losses (3948) as a manager. His teams also finished last [--] times. In his playing days as a catcher Mack was one of the first catchers to play directly behind home plate instead of standing by the backstop. The player/manager for the Pirates from 1894-1896. Elected to the Hall of Fame in the Halls second"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2020558497172046092)  2026-02-08T18:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Such a great guy.and incredible hitter Tony Gwynn overwhelmed when he finds out the Padres new baseball stadium address will bare his number and name. https://t.co/AtFYZjHYTr Tony Gwynn overwhelmed when he finds out the Padres new baseball stadium address will bare his number and name. https://t.co/AtFYZjHYTr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2020619649289691524)  2026-02-08T22:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Looking forward to hearing them. Clayton Kershaw Joey Votto and Anthony Rizzo are joining NBC Sports as studio analysts for the Wild Card round and select regular-season games https://t.co/7oewY7jLM7 Clayton Kershaw Joey Votto and Anthony Rizzo are joining NBC Sports as studio analysts for the Wild Card round and select regular-season games https://t.co/7oewY7jLM7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2020704682193338478)  2026-02-09T03:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Born in 1914: Bill Veeck. Responsible for signing Larry Doby as the 1st African American in the AL in [----] and Satchel Paige as MLB's oldest rookie at age [--]. A legendary promoter. Famous for Disco Demolition Night signing 3' 7" Eddie Gaedel as a pinch hitter and Harry Caray as an announcer. In [----] he bought a Triple-A team and gave away animals and had weddings at home plate. He brought exploding scoreboards to the majors as well as names on the backs of uniforms. With the St. Louis Browns he held "Grandstand Managers Day" where fans held up placards telling the manager whether the team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2020861115828432964)  2026-02-09T14:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Born today in 1956: Mookie Wilson. A 12-year #MLB career [--] with the #Mets Nicknamed Mookie due to the way he asked for milk as a toddler An ordained Baptist minister since [----] Famous for the grounder he hit Bill Buckner in the [----] World Series; the two became great friends"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020921890735522111)  2026-02-09T18:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Last night's Super Bowl certainly didn't have any iconic moments like you see here. The European mind would not be able to comprehend this great sport https://t.co/5Xw43QBHDH The European mind would not be able to comprehend this great sport https://t.co/5Xw43QBHDH"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2020978334239424912)  2026-02-09T21:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Take a minute to digest this. DYK: Dave Winfield was the first athlete in history to be drafted by [--] different professional leagues. The 4th overall selection in the [----] MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres was also taken in the 5th round of the [----] NBA Draft the 6th round of the [----] ABA Draft and the 17th https://t.co/7C23eikQsO DYK: Dave Winfield was the first athlete in history to be drafted by [--] different professional leagues. The 4th overall selection in the [----] MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres was also taken in the 5th round of the [----] NBA Draft the 6th round of the [----] ABA Draft"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2020983295064875261)  2026-02-09T22:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Joe Sewell may have been the toughest major league player to strike out in history. He holds two all-time records: the lowest strikeout rate (1 every [--] at bats) and the most consecutive games (115) without a strikeout. He played for the Indians and Yankees from 1920-1933 and helped each team win a World Series. Had a career .312 average and made the Hall of Fame in [----]. After retirement he coached the University of Alabama baseball team starting in [----] for [--] seasons. The stadium there is named Sewell-Thomas Stadium in his honor. #MLB #Indians #Yankees @UA_Athletics @AlabamaBSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2021222119367975388)  2026-02-10T13:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"In [----] Jack McCarthy hurt his ankle tripping over a broom the ump was using to clean the plate Baseball then made umps clean the plate with a small whisk broom Umpires face the crowd when dusting the plate giving him a discreet way to possibly talk to the catcher #mlb @MLBUA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2021289059910287443)  2026-02-10T18:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"A great Super Bowl commercial. NBC will be the home of Sunday Night Baseball this season They just dropped this awesome commercial featuring Aaron Judge 🔥 https://t.co/ZsfA0BBUfW NBC will be the home of Sunday Night Baseball this season They just dropped this awesome commercial featuring Aaron Judge 🔥 https://t.co/ZsfA0BBUfW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2021332093360537825)  2026-02-10T21:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Talk about being comfortable doing two things at once. "Sorry guys I need to make this play real quick." 🤣 https://t.co/Izivgldxt9 "Sorry guys I need to make this play real quick." 🤣 https://t.co/Izivgldxt9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2021400292734976477)  2026-02-11T01:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"If Rojas doesnt make any one of these plays the Dodgers dont win the Series Cant stop thinking about how awesome Rojas was in the post season. https://t.co/knv5xIPYDs Cant stop thinking about how awesome Rojas was in the post season. https://t.co/knv5xIPYDs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2021560370184524282)  2026-02-11T12:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in 2010: Tom Glavine retired. A 2-time Cy Young winner. 10-time All-Star. Won [---] games 4th most for a lefthander. Won [--] Silver Slugger awards for a pitcher Elected to Hall of Fame in [----] Was drafted in the 4th round of the [----] NHL draft by the L.A. Kings #MLB #Braves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2021627288325173709)  2026-02-11T16:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Great fact A player could get a Hit in all [---] gamesfor [--] straight seasonsand hed still be [--] Hits shy of Pete Rose https://t.co/UH22P7WXyR A player could get a Hit in all [---] gamesfor [--] straight seasonsand hed still be [--] Hits shy of Pete Rose https://t.co/UH22P7WXyR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2021808391467757719)  2026-02-12T04:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Pretty good. Johnny Damon cutting off Manny Ramirezs first pitch is hilarious 😂 https://t.co/ZJrPW8wg9f Johnny Damon cutting off Manny Ramirezs first pitch is hilarious 😂 https://t.co/ZJrPW8wg9f"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2022092101555454447)  2026-02-12T23:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Good one. I lold https://t.co/zBLP2tkpCy I lold https://t.co/zBLP2tkpCy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2022121308914692131)  2026-02-13T01:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Clyde Sukeforth was one of the most famous scouts in baseball history. Instrumental in signing both Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente two Hall of Famers. When manager Leo Durocher was suspended for the [----] season Clyde became manager for Robinson's first two MLB games with the Dodgers before giving way to Burt Shotton. Clyde went 2-0 in his career as a big-league manager. Clyde was so close to Jackie that Robinson wrote this to him in 1972: "Whenever there were problems in the earlier days I could always go to you talk with you and receive the warm and friendly advice that I always did.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2022308025323913319)  2026-02-13T13:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Born [--] years ago today: Fernando Tatis Sr. The only player in MLB history to hit two grand slams in the same inning (in 1999). His career also had an interesting twist. He was a 7-year veteran when he retired after the [----] season. He was out of the game in [----] and [----] but returned in [----]. Why To help raise money to buy the land and build a church in his Dominican Republic hometown of San Pedro de Macoris. He helped raise nearly $1 million for the project. And he played until [----]. #MLB #baseball #Cardinals #Mets https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2006731637946515956"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2006731637946515956)  2026-01-01T14:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"On this day in [----] the great Rogers Hornsby dies at the age of [--]. He has the second highest career batting average (.358) in MLB history. He was a two-time NL MVP (1925 1929) a seven-time batting champion and one of two players to win the Triple Crown twice. #MLB #baseball https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008174143305379848 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008174143305379848"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2008174143305379848)  2026-01-05T13:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"31 years ago MLB teams broke camp and Michael Jordan was assigned to the Birmingham Barons the Double A affiliate of the White Sox. The announcement came at 8am in Chicago by GM Ron Schueler. Five minutes later cars streamed into the Barons parking lot to buy tickets; lines formed that would not subside until after midnight. Demand was so great that the Barons had to double the number of phone lines to accommodate the public request for tickets. The excitement of having one of the worlds greatest athletes playing minor league baseball at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium would continue and even"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/1906454612061901017)  2025-03-30T21:12Z [----] followers, 13K engagements


"The team with the longest active major league postseason drought The Los Angeles Angels. They haven't made the playoffs since [----]. Closely followed by the Pittsburgh Pirates who haven't been there since [----]. #mlb #Postseason #Angels #Pirates"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/1936158884453810312)  2025-06-20T20:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Born today in 1940: Luis Tiant. "El Tiante" won [---] games in his career. Was a 3-time All-Star and won [--] games [--] times. Led the American League in ERA twice. Nearly every kid tried to imitate his very unique pitching delivery. #mlb #RedSox #Guardians"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/1992606563438313976)  2025-11-23T14:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Born today in 1967: Mo Vaughn. A 3-time All-Star with the #RedSox and [----] AL MVP. Played [--] years with a .293 career average He is a managing director of a company which has bought and rehabilitated over [----] units of distressed housing to provide low cost housing in New York"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2000595752536432993)  2025-12-15T15:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Born today in 1949: Cecil Cooper. A 17-year veteran with the Red Sox (6 years) and Brewers (11). A 5-time All-Star with a .298 lifetime average. Won two Gold Gloves and led the AL in RBI's twice. Went on to manage the Astros between 2007-2009. #MLB #Brewers #Astros #baseball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2002380969597415747)  2025-12-20T14:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Today in [----] Billy Martin was killed in a car crash on an icy road in New York. Martin played second base for the Yankees for [--] years. He then managed the team on five occasions between [----] and [----]. His number [--] was retired by the team in [----]. #mlb #baseball #Yankees"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2004290552385126518)  2025-12-25T20:38Z [----] followers, 24.1K engagements


"Born [--] years ago today: Ozzie Smith. Perhaps the game's greatest defensive shortstop winning the Gold Glove Award for [--] straight seasons. The Wizard of Oz was a 15-time All-Star and a first ballot Hall of Famer. He thrilled fans with his signature back flip while taking the field. #MLB #Cardinals @STLWizard https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2004555926507028778 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2004555926507028778"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2004555926507028778)  2025-12-26T14:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Born today in 1943: Roy White. Played his entire 15-year career with the Yankees. A 2-time All-Star. Joined the Yanks in [----] when the team suffered its first decline in decades. But enjoyed the club's resurgence to become a 2-time World Series champ (1977 1978). #MLB #Yankees #baseball https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2004913910231744706 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2004913910231744706"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2004913910231744706)  2025-12-27T13:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Casey Stengel managed [--] years with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Braves and had only one winning season before he got the job with the #Yankees But once he took the helm with the Yankees in [----] he did okay. His teams won [--] pennants and [--] World Series in the next decade #MLB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2005713931189317937)  2025-12-29T18:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Born today in 1911: Hank Greenberg. Helped the Detroit Tigers win two World Series and had a lifetime average of .313. He won the MVP in [----] as a first baseman and again in [----] as on outfielder. It was the first time a player won the MVP at two different positions. He gave up four of his prime years to serve his country during World War II. After he retired Bill Veeck hired him to guide the Indians farm system and then became their General Manager. He later served as the White Sox GM. He was the first Jewish inductee into the Hall of Fame in [----]. #MLB #baseball #Tigers #WhiteSox"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2006802102992122179)  2026-01-01T18:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Born today in 1963: David Cone. A 5-time All-Star and World Series Champion (one with the Blue Jays four with the Yankees). Won the Cy Young Award in [----] with the Royals. And pitched a perfect game in [----] as a member of the Yankees. #MLB #baseball #Yankees"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2007094528847528086)  2026-01-02T14:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"This date in baseball history: On January [--] [----] George Steinbrenner and a group of investors purchased the New York Yankees from CBS for $10.3 million. George maintained day-to-day control until November [----] when he turned it over to his son Hal. #MLB #baseball #Yankees"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2007457419857944987)  2026-01-03T14:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Today in 1957: Walter O'Malley purchases a 44-passenger Convair [---] Metropolitan airliner for $775000. The Brooklyn Dodgers become the first professional sports team to own its own airplane. #MLB #baseball #Dodgers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2007820814255886737)  2026-01-04T14:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Tommy Lasorda's first start in the majors was rough. On May [--] [----] in the first inning he uncorked three wild pitches. On the last one Wally Moon of the Cardinals slid home accidently spiking Lasorda who was covering the plate. Lasorda left the game after the inning to get stitched up. But Lasorda did manage to strike out one batter. The victim: future Hall of Famer Stan Musial. #MLB #Dodgers @TommyLasorda https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2007881464621465647 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2007881464621465647"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2007881464621465647)  2026-01-04T18:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"On this day in [----] Charlie Finley signed a pact with the Commonwealth of Kentucky to move the Kansas City A's to Louisville. Finley planned to call the team the Kentucky Colonels allowing the team to keep KC on its hats and jerseys. The AL owners voted down the idea 9-1 saying Louisvilles population would make it the smallest market in baseball. Finley eventually moved the As to Oakland for the [----] season. #MLB #baseball #Athletics https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008536531250610681 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008536531250610681"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2008536531250610681)  2026-01-06T13:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Born this day in 1945: Tony Conigliaro. He is the youngest player in AL history to hit [---] career home runs (22 years [---] days) and was on his way to a stellar career when he was beaned in August [----] by Angels pitcher Jack Hamilton. The pitch broke his left cheekbone and permanently damaged his left eye. Tony missed the entire [----] season. He mounted a brave comeback in [----] hitting [--] home runs but his eyesight never recovered. He retired at age [--]. Tragically in [----] he suffered a debilitating heart attack while being driven to the airport by his brother Billy. Months later he suffered a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2008900932365668841)  2026-01-07T13:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Born today in 1976: Alfonso Soriano. A 16-year #MLB veteran who played mostly with the #Yankees and #Cubs. Was a 7-time All-Star and hit [---] career home runs. The MVP of the [----] All-Star game and is one of only six players in the 40/40 club (46 homers/41 stolen bases in 2006)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2008978945375395927)  2026-01-07T19:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Born today in 1953: Bruce Sutter. Led the NL in saves five times and won the [----] Cy Young. Had [---] saves in [--] years with the Cubs Cardinals and Braves A six-time All-Star and [----] World Series champ (Cardinals). Inducted into the Hall of Fame in [----] #MLB #baseball #Cardinals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2009337558543569359)  2026-01-08T18:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Any thoughts on these two ideas that Rob Manfred considered Here's an opinion: ABSOLUTELY NOT Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said on WFAN that he has discussed major changes to the sport's schedule: both a split season and an in-season tournament. He also acknowledged they'd be difficult to implement. https://t.co/7tTEajX5cO Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said on WFAN that he has discussed major changes to the sport's schedule: both a split season and an in-season tournament. He also acknowledged they'd be difficult to implement. https://t.co/7tTEajX5cO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2009651724265673011)  2026-01-09T15:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Ted Williams won [--] Triple Crowns but failed to win the MVP in either year. In [----] the MVP went to Joe Gordon. In [----] Joe DiMaggio won the MVP with [---] votes to Williams' [---] when Ted was left off one ballot. Williams did win [--] MVPs: in [----] and [----]. #MLB #baseball #RedSox https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009711774145327112 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009711774145327112"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2009711774145327112)  2026-01-09T19:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""Anybody who is an MVP please come over here for a picture." So much greatness in one picture. https://t.co/kDu5OFLH47 So much greatness in one picture. https://t.co/kDu5OFLH47"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2009769907441819969)  2026-01-09T23:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"44 years ago today: Vin Scully called a number of incredible baseball moments but he was also on the mic for one of the most famous football moments in NFL history: Dwight Clark's touchdown catch in the NFC Championship Game on January [--] [----]. It was Vin's final #NFL telecast"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2010063593023185087)  2026-01-10T18:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in 1965: Wally Pipp passed away. The Yankees first baseman for a decade he helped them to the pennant in [----] [----] and their first World Series win in [----]. In [----] he hit .295 with [---] RBI. But he's best known as the man Lou Gehrig replaced as the Yankee first baseman on June [--] [----]. Pipp asked out of the lineup that day because of a headache. Yankees manager Miller Huggins turned to his bench and found 21-year-old Lou Gehrig. Lou got three hits and a legend was born. Gehrig played in [----] consecutive games until May [--] [----] when he took himself out of the lineup after he started"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2010357781375902054)  2026-01-11T14:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in 1977: Rick Monday was traded from the Cubs to the Dodgers. During the previous season Monday became somewhat of a folk hero. Two protesters ran onto the field between innings at Dodger Stadium and doused an American Flag with kerosene. The Cubs' Monday sprinted and grabbed the flag before they set it on fire. He got a standing ovation. As a result he was a very popular player in Los Angeles before he ever joined the Dodgers. After his playing career he became a long-time broadcaster for the Dodgers on radio and television. #MLB #baseball #Dodgers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2010428245938778338)  2026-01-11T19:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Interesting fact. For the first time ever The Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears have advanced in the playoffs the same season. https://t.co/Qf2QzK1CXW For the first time ever The Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears have advanced in the playoffs the same season. https://t.co/Qf2QzK1CXW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2010562746178220203)  2026-01-12T04:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in 1978: Joe McCarthy passed away. His Yankee teams won [--] World Series (tied with Casey Stengel for most in history). The first manager to win a pennants in both leagues (Cubs [----] Yankees 1932). The 4th manager to be elected into the Hall of Fame. #MLB #baseball #Yankees"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2011074377769771281)  2026-01-13T13:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@sanjaromin It certainly was. Ted had a vision for how to make the Atlanta Braves "America's Team""  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2011522441080947003)  2026-01-14T19:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in [----] FDR may have saved baseball. Six weeks after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis asked President Roosevelt if baseball should play during WWII. FDR's response known as The Green Light Letter gave baseball the go-ahead. It read I honestly feel that it would be best for the country to keep baseball going. There will be fewer people unemployed and everybody will work longer hours and harder than ever before. And that means that they ought to have a chance for recreation and for taking their minds off their work even more than before. Baseball continued to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2011801293514211791)  2026-01-15T14:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Think what Mantle would have done if he had been healthy. Mickey Mantle laying down a drag bunt June [----]. Photo by Tony Tomsic. He had [--] career bunt hits. https://t.co/kRckEeNn71 Mickey Mantle laying down a drag bunt June [----]. Photo by Tony Tomsic. He had [--] career bunt hits. https://t.co/kRckEeNn71"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2012034742443786560)  2026-01-16T05:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"On this date in [----] Curt Flood traded from the Cardinals to the Phillies filed a $1 million lawsuit against Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and MLB challenging baseball's reserve clause saying it violated federal antitrust laws. Flood compared the reserve clause to slavery and refused to report; instead sitting out the [----] season. Flood and the union lost that suit which went to the Supreme Court. But the reserve clause was finally struck down in [----] in the case of pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally. Flood was a .293 career hitter who won seven consecutive Gold Gloves as a center fielder"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2012165190863716760)  2026-01-16T14:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"On March [--] [----] baseball honored the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. with a special exhibition game called the East West Major League Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium. The participants were a Whos Who of baseball from that era. Roy Campanella managed the West with coaches Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale Don Newcombe and Elston Howard. Joe DiMaggio managed the East with coaches Satchel Paige Stan Musial John McNamara and Billy Martin. And the players included [--] future Hall of Famers: Al Kaline Frank Robinson Lou Brock Willie Stargell Roberto Clemente Ron Santo Ernie Banks Tom Seaver and Bob"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2013290177376956678)  2026-01-19T16:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Today in 1960: Stan Musial asked the #Cardinals to cut his salary for the [----] season from $100000 to $80000. In [----] Musial hit just .255 with [--] homers and [--] RBIs and felt he hadnt lived up to his end of the bargain. Would any of today's players do that #MLB #baseball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2013974361380962711)  2026-01-21T13:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in [----] Ted Turner obtained complete ownership of the Atlanta Braves for $12 million. Turner [--] owned a local Atlanta TV station. He eventually made his WTBS a Superstation televised the games nationally and dubbed the Braves "America's Team". He tried to get pitcher Andy Messersmith to use his #17 jersey to promote WTBS by placing "Channel 17" on his back. But MLB said team jerseys were not allowed to have any ads on them. #MLB #baseball #Braves https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011498045213397063 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011498045213397063"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2011498045213397063)  2026-01-14T17:58Z [----] followers, 48K engagements


"Born today in 1949: Bobby Grich. A six-time All-Star who played for the Angels and Orioles. He set the all-time major league fielding record in [----] at second base with a .995 fielding percentage. He raised it to .997 [--] years later in [----]. #MLB #baseball #Angels #Orioles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2011875028179063143)  2026-01-15T18:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Born today in 1980: Albert Pujols. He was a three-time NL MVP (2005 [----] 2009) and an 11-time All-Star He was the fourth player in MLB history to hit 700+ home runs. He also collected over [----] hits He is second in career RBIs to Henry Aaron (2218) #MLB #baseball #Cardinals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2012226343136887236)  2026-01-16T18:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Ron Wright played [--] years in the minor leagues. He got to the show for one game in [----] with Seattle as the DH. In his only three ABs he struck out hit into a triple play and then hit into a double play. "Im grateful for time I had up there and to get into that game said Wright. He became a pharmacist after leaving the game. #MLB #Mariners #baseball https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012525319308083603 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012525319308083603"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2012525319308083603)  2026-01-17T14:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Today in [----] Yogi Berra was elected to the Hall of Fame. A 3-time MVP an All-Star [--] times and led the Yankees win [--] World Series wins more than any MLB player. Served as manager of the #Mets and #Yankees. Was a WWII Navy gunner wounded on D-Day. #MLB @lindsayberra #baseball https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013247573134315623 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013247573134315623"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2013247573134315623)  2026-01-19T13:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in [----] Sandy Koufax is elected to the Hall of Fame. At age [--] Koufax becomes and remains the youngest HOF honoree in history. #MLB #halloffame #Dodgers #baseball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2013333890967208235)  2026-01-19T19:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"On this date in [----] the great Josh Gibson passed away. In [----] he became the second Negro league player to be inducted in the Hall of Fame. Many consider him the greatest power hitter in the Negro Leagues. He was known as the "black Babe Ruth". A top-notch catcher he won two straight Triple Crowns and finished his career with a .373 batting average. He was the second-highest paid player in black baseball behind Satchel Paige. Gibson played for the Homestead Grays and the Pittsburgh Crawfords from [----] through [----]. One season in Pittsburgh he teamed up with Satchel to form one of the most"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2013608199392293096)  2026-01-20T13:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in [----] the White Sox claimed Tom Seaver from the #Mets in a free-agent compensation draft. The Mets didn't put Seaver on their protected list assuming no team would draft a 39-year-old. He won [--] games in two years with the #WhiteSox including his 300th. #MLB #baseball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2013698795607912950)  2026-01-20T19:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in [----] Henry Aaron passed away. First in career RBIs total bases and All-Star games (25); second in home runs (755). Won two batting titles three Gold Gloves and the [----] MVP when he led the Braves to a World Series victory. Some fun facts about him: Aaron broke into baseball in [----] as a shortstop for the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League. Two teams tried to sign Aaron out of the Negro Leagues: the Boston Braves and New York Giants. Had he signed with the Giants he would have been in the same outfield as Willie Mays. He chose the Braves when they offered him $500 more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2014409730609840499)  2026-01-22T18:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in 2015: Rob Manfred became the 10th Commissioner succeeding Bud Selig. Joined #MLB in [----] directing all collective bargaining with the Players Association. Helped negotiate first drug testing agreement. Became the COO in [----]. What's your opinion of the job he has done"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2015421144850137513)  2026-01-25T13:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"One of the key figures in Yankees history is Jacob Ruppert Jr. He and a partner bought the team in [----] from the club's original owners. At the time the Yankees played second fiddle to the New York Giants even playing in the Giants' home stadium the Polo Grounds. Ruppert made major changes. He hired Miller Huggins as manager and in [----] purchased Babe Ruth from the Red Sox for $125000. In the next four years the Yankees won three straight pennants and captured their first World Series title in [----] the same year Ruppert opened a new ballpark Yankee Stadium. #MLB #baseball #Yankees"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2016594628552819142)  2026-01-28T19:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Today in 1988: the Dodgers signed free agent Kirk Gibson to a 3-year $4.5 million contract. Not a bad move. Gibson went on to win the NL MVP that year. The Dodgers won their division upset the Mets for the pennant and Gibson's 9th-inning pinch-hit homer against the A's in Game [--] is considered one of the most dramatic in baseball history. It propelled the Dodgers to a World Series victory. #MLB #Dodgers #baseball https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016871705504076254 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016871705504076254"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2016871705504076254)  2026-01-29T13:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In major league baseball history there have only been two players with the last name of Moyer. Ed Moyer (played in 1910) died on November [--] [----]. On that very same day Jamie Moyer (played from [----] to 2012) was born. They are not related in any way. #mlb #baseball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2016944431807811912)  2026-01-29T18:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@dodgernate Edmans throw to third The Klein comebacker The relay from Teo to home plate You could easily make a Top 10"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2017232266062164123)  2026-01-30T13:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in 1926: the Major League Rules Committee votes to let pitchers have access to a rosin bag The white bag contains rosin powder a sticky substance derived from the sap of fir trees It helps pitchers combat sweat and moisture to get a firm grip on a baseball #MLB #baseball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2017238620642345037)  2026-01-30T14:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Born today in 1931: Ernie Banks "Mr. Cub". He won the NL MVP in [----] and [----] the first player to win in consecutive seasons despite the Cubs finishing with a losing record both years. He led the league twice in home runs and RBIs and was a member of [--] All-Star teams. Banks Honus Wagner and Cal Ripken Jr. were the three shortstops named to Major League Baseballs All-Century Team in [----]. The first African-American in Cubs history and the first Cub to have his number retired. He's one of eight baseball players to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom (in 2013). #MLB #baseball #Cubs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2017597737102152148)  2026-01-31T13:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"31 years ago today Michael Jordan played his first minor league game for the Birmingham Barons in front of a packed stadium. He went 0-for-3. Prior to [----] the Barons usually had [--] media people at their games. That night there were 130+ media members from [--] countries. Jordan played the entire season in Birmingham. He hit .202 with [--] home runs [--] stolen bases and [--] RBIs. He hadn't played baseball since high school. But the Barons players and Terry Francona his manager were amazed at Jordan's incredible work ethic. #MLB @MiLB @BhamBarons @Jumpman23"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/1909672931787235827)  2025-04-08T18:21Z [----] followers, 11.5K engagements


"Born today in 1948: Dave Kingman. "King Kong" was a 3-time All-Star who hit [---] career home runs making him one of the Top [--] home run hitters of all-time. He twice led the NL in home runs. Played for [--] different teams in his 16-year career. #MLB #baseball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2002748642260832311)  2025-12-21T14:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"There have been over [---] player-managers in major league history including [--] who were eventually made the Hall of Fame as players. The last two player-managers in the majors were Pete Rose of the Reds (1984-86) and Don Kessinger of the White Sox (1979). #MLB #Reds #WhiteSox"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2006441098089243048)  2025-12-31T19:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The franchise with the longest active postseason drought The Los Angeles Angels. They have not made the playoffs since [----] Closely followed by the Pittsburgh Pirates (who haven't been there since 2016) and the Colorado Rockies (2018) #mlb #Postseason #baseball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2007152914012229729)  2026-01-02T18:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Born today in 1915: Lum Harris. Was Houston's manager when they played their first game in the Astrodome in [----] and changed their name from the Colt .45s to the Astros. And he was the manager for the Atlanta Braves (1968-1972) when baseball split leagues into two divisions. His Braves won the first-ever West Division title in [----] but lost the pennant to the Amazin' Mets. #MLB #baseball #Braves #Astros https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012590493042139199 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012590493042139199"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2012590493042139199)  2026-01-17T18:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in 1973: The Boston Red Sox signed Orlando Cepeda making him the first player signed by a team specifically to be a designated hitter. The DH came into the American League at the start of the [----] season. The Yankees' Ron Blomberg became the first DH in a game on 4/6/73. #MLB #baseball #RedSox #Yankees https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012956404093686241 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012956404093686241"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2012956404093686241)  2026-01-18T18:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Today in 1982: Reggie Jackson signs a four-year deal with the Angels ending his five-year run with the Yankees. From 1977-1981 he led the Yankees to three pennants and two World Series wins hitting [---] of his [---] career home runs. #MLB #baseball #Angels #Yankees @mroctober"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2014436405863469362)  2026-01-22T20:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today in 1967: Stan Musial became the Cardinals GM. He only held the title for a year but St. Louis won the World Series. He was popular with the players offering them fair contracts and creating an in-stadium babysitting service so wives could attend the games. #MLB #Cardinals #baseball https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2014694859555143682 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2014694859555143682"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2014694859555143682)  2026-01-23T13:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Born today in 1947: Kurt Bevacqua. Played for six teams over a 15-year career. Hit two home runs in the [----] World Series for the Padres. But he may be most famous for his feud with Tommy Lasorda. Bevacqua called Lasorda a "fat little Italian" and accused the Dodgers manager of ordering the beaning of the Padres' Joe Lefebvre. When Lasorda was asked about Bevacqua's comments Tommy had this to say: Ill tell you what I think about it. I think that is very very bad for that man to make an accusation like that. That is terrible. I have never ever since I managed ever told a pitcher to throw at"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2014758277595136451)  2026-01-23T17:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Born today in [----] the beloved Bob Uecker. Played six seasons (1962-67) as a catcher for the Braves Phillies and Cardinals (including the [----] World Series champs). Had a career .200 average with [--] HRs and [--] RBIs. But he's most well known for his retirement years. He was the Brewers broadcaster for [--] years until he passed away in [----]. He starred in five Miller Lite commercials made nearly [---] appearances on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show and appeared in [--] movies or TV series including six years as one of the main characters on Mr. Belvedere. In [----] he became the first"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2015786049558188422)  2026-01-26T13:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Larry Doby broke the color barrier in the AL in [----] when he debuted with Cleveland [--] weeks after Jackie Robinson. In [----] he was the first African American to lead either league in home runs. In [----] the same man that had signed him as a player Bill Veeck hired him to manage the White Sox making Doby the second Black manager in the major leagues after Frank Robinson. The center fielder was a seven time All-Star and had five 100-RBI seasons. He was elected to Hall of Fame in [----]. #mlb #baseball @NegroLeagueMan @NLBMuseumKC https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018027569371599152"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2018027569371599152)  2026-02-01T18:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Today in [----] the first #MLB Hall of Fame Class is announced The first members: Ty Cobb Walter Johnson Christy Mathewson Babe Ruth and Honus Wagner There were [--] candidates on the ballot. Some who didnt get 75% of the votes in 1936: Cy Young Lou Gehrig and Rogers Hornsby #MLB #baseball #HallofFame https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018322512707305699 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018322512707305699"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2018322512707305699)  2026-02-02T13:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Dayday313LFC an amazing World Series performance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/2019445482498498707)  2026-02-05T16:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Born today in 1944: Sparky Lyle. First reliever to win the Cy Young Award in the American League (1977). He helped re-define the role of a relief pitcher in the 1970s. Sparky also co-authored best-selling book The Bronx Zoo a tell-all book about the [----] and [----] Yankees. #MLB #baseball #Yankees"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/1947693110491811949)  2025-07-22T16:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Helmets were made mandatory for base coaches throughout pro baseball in [----] following the death of Mike Coolbaugh. He was hit in the head by a batted ball while coaching first base in a minor league game between the Tulsa Drillers and the Arkansas Travelers. #mlb #baseball #MiLB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FunBaseballFact/status/1860737142973960565)  2024-11-24T17:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

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