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Daniel Murphy's Wild Ride: Playoff Hero, World Series Goat, Washington National
In a span of a few weeks, Daniel Murphy experienced astounding highs and agonizing lows. Now he's onto the next chapter of his career with the Nationals.
Throwback Thursday: Sadaharu Oh Hangs 'Em Up
Sadaharu Oh wrote one of the best sports books ever. Some of its most memorable passages were about confronting the end of his career.
Kyle Schwarber's Monster Home Run Landed on The Cubs Video Board
Kyle Schwarber hit a monster home run that landed on the Cubs video board and they will keep it there until the end of the postseason.
Future of the Game: Baseball's Latest Statistical Revolution
FUTURE OF THE GAME is a new series exploring the cutting edge in sports technology, co-produced with our pals at VICE's tech channel Motherboard. In our first episode we meet the architects of MLB Statcast.
Alex Rios Hits Home Run In Cleveland, Indians Pyro Guy Super Bummed He Set off the Fireworks
Alex Rios hit a home run against the Indians and for some reason the Cleveland pyrotechnics guy lit the fireworks. He was very upset with himself.
Toronto Fans Toss Hats on Field to Celebrate Edwin Encarnacion's Hat Trick of Home Runs
Edwin Encarnacion hit his third home run of the day in Toronto and fans celebrated like it was a hat trick.
Throwback Thursday: A Long Ball in Short Shorts
Thirty-nine years ago this week, Jack Brohamer became the only Major League Baseball player to hit a home run in shorts.
Dad Risks Injury to Small Child for Home Run Ball, Comes up Empty
A dad tried to get a home run ball while holding his toddler daughter and failed miserably and almost dropped her on her head. Then the usher made things even worse.
The Ballad of Mike Hessman, Minor League Home Run King
Toledo Mud Hens slugger Mike Hessman has hit a record 433 minor league home runs over 19 years, giving him a record nobody in baseball quite wants.
Kid Hits Home Run Into Windshield as Car Leaves Parking Lot
A youth baseball player hit a home run clear out of the park and into a moving car's windshield.
Alex Rodriguez Powers Yankees Comeback with Three Home Runs
Alex Rodriguez put on an awesome display of power in Minnesota last night. He is almost 40 years old.
Here's Why This Starling Marte Home Run Was Actually a Double
Starling Marte missed out on a home run in the weirdest possible way.