The Ricketts family owns Wrigley Field, along the team who plays there — the Chicago Cubs. Joe Ricketts, the founder…
Month: May 2022
How Many World Series Have the Royals Won?
The Kansas City Royals have won two World Series, in 1985 and in 2015. In addition to those championships, the…
The 6 Teams that Have Never Won a World Series
Believe it or not, among clubs active in 2022, there are 6 teams that have never won a World Series.…
2014 Gold Glove Winners: The Complete List
The list of 2014 Gold Glove winners adds further evidence to the idea that great defenders are among some of…
How Many World Series Have the Cubs Won?
The Chicago Cubs have won three World Series, in 1907, 1908, and 2016. In addition to those championships, the Cubs…
How Wide Is Home Plate?
Home plate is 17 inches wide at the broad end, facing the pitchers mound. The overall specifications of home plate…
Which Batter Collected 2297 RBIs?
Hank Aaron collected 2297 RBIs during his career, more than any other player in Major League Baseball history. Aaron most…
Who Was the First Pick in the 1988 MLB Draft?
Andy Benes was the first pick in the 1988 MLB Draft, chosen out of the University of Evansville by the…
Mickey Mantle Salary: How Much Did He Earn?
Mickey Mantle earned a total of about $1.1 million during his major league career from 1951 through 1968, with top…
How Did Thurman Munson Die?
Thurman Munson died in an airplane crash at the Akron-Canton Regional Airport on August 2, 1979. At the time, Munson…
