A Bevy of Tearful Departures

The Niekro File

In 1987, Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Niekro was suspected of "defacing" the baseball, but the cover-up was worse than the crime.

Sep 1 •

“A Cowardly and Premeditated Assault” - Part 2 of 2

A beanball in 1940 leads to a legal inquiry and a Wild-West-themed night at Brooklyn’s old ballpark.

Aug 25 •

“A Cowardly and Premeditated Assault”

In 1940, a Brooklyn Dodger star was hit in the head by a pitch. The team's president shocked baseball by making an unprecedented accusation in response.

Aug 18 •

On Ejections: You Have to Tip Your Cap

How have three different players gotten thrown out for giving respect?

May 5 •

(After) The Battle of Atlanta

Near the end of a landmark year for brushback brawls, the Braves and Padres renewed their rivalry in San Diego.

Jan 27 •

The Battle of Atlanta - Part 2

A 1984 contest between rivals deteriorated into a “fiasco” that punctuated a season of brushbacks, drillings, and brawls.

Jan 20 •

The Battle of Atlanta - Part 1

During the most infamous brawl in modern baseball history, the games’ unwritten rules were pushed far past their breaking point.

Jan 13 •

Sensible Send-offs

Ejection stories for each of the five senses.

Sep 23, 2024 •

Father’s Day (Observed)

In 1961, an impulsive, potentially-dangerous, and ultimately unrequited act of love inspired the nation.

Jun 16, 2024 •

It may work against grizzly bears, but lying down just makes the umpires angrier.

May 20, 2024 •

The Disallowed - Part 2 of 2

You get ejected! And YOU get ejected! And YOU GET EJECTED! Not you, though, Regan, you stay right where you are.

Apr 22, 2024 •

The Disallowed - Part 1

"Deja vu is a glitch in the Matrix. It happens when they change something."

Apr 15, 2024 •

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