Articles by The Hall of Very Good (1026)

june 22

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 22

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1987 – After spending over two weeks training to make a comeback with…

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june 21

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 21

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1964 – On an unseasonably warm Father’s Day, Phillies’ hurler Jim Bunning becomes…

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june 20

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 20

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 2004 – On Father’s Day with his dad in attendance, 34 year-old Ken…

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june 19

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 19

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1963 – In his first major league at bat, Gates Brown delivers a…

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june 18

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 18

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1973 – On Father’s Day, the A’s stage a Mustache Day promotion, giving…

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june 17

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 17

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1960 – Ted Williams becomes the fourth major leaguer to hit 500 career…

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june 16

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 16

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1992 – During a pregame ceremony at Anaheim Stadium, the Angels become the…

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The HOVG Podcast: Adam Greenberg

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Adam Greenberg. The former Major Leaguer-turned-author talks to the boys…

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june 15

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 15

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1963 – At Candlestick Park, Juan Marichal no-hits Houston, 1-0, to become the…

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june 14

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 14

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1974 – Nolan Ryan, throwing an unbelievable 235 pitches, whiffs 19 batters in…

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june 13

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 13

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1994 – At the age of 34, Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg suddenly…

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dock ellis

Dock Ellis Heading to the Big Screen

It’s been 47 years since Dock Ellis pitched a no-hitter high on LSD. Monday, it was announced that the story…

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june 12

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 12

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1970 – Dock Ellis throws a 2-0 no-hitter against the Padres in San…

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june 11

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 11

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1938 – In the first of two consecutive no-hitters he will hurl, Johnny…

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june 10

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 10

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1944 – Six weeks shy of his 16th birthday, Joe Nuxhall becomes the…

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june 9

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 9

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1946 – Ted Williams clouts the farthest home run ever hit at Fenway…

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John McCain Blames Diamondbacks for Poor Performance

The Senate Intelligence Committee’s hearing with James Comey got under way Thursday and among those addressing the former FBI Director…John McCain….

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june 8

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 8

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTc3H-o0vGI 1979 – Dan Marino and John Elway are selected fourth and seventeenth,…

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june 7

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 7

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KT1LTddGC8 1966 – The A’s select future Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson in…

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scooter gennett

Ten Things About Scooter Gennett’s Historic Night

Brandon Phillips made his first trip back to Cincinnati Friday night and was not pleased to see the Reds have…

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june 6

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 6

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1892 – At Washington, D.C.’s Swampoodle Grounds, Benjamin Harrison becomes the first U.S….

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june 5

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 5

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1986 – Casey Candaele makes his major league debut, pinch-hitting for the Expos…

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adam jones

Adam Jones Cosplays at WWE Event

Adam Jones is a huge WWE fan, so it’s not surprising that the Baltimore Orioles All-Star showed up at Extreme…

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june 4

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 4

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1972 – The Dodgers retire Roy Campanella’s uniform number 39. Campy, who won…

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june 3

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 3

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1932 – In Philadelphia, Lou Gehrig becomes the first player in the twentieth…

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podcast - jason klein

The HOVG Podcast: Jason Klein

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Jason Klein. The Brandiose co-founder talks to the boys about…

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june 2

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 2

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1935 – Braves outfielder Babe Ruth announces his retirement from baseball. The 40…

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Anthony Rizzo Had a Great Off Day

Most people spend their day off mowing the lawn, going to the grocery store or, let’s face it…doing both. But…

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june 1

TODAY IN BASEBALL: June 1

TODAY IN BASEBALL courtesy of National Pastime 1975 – California right-hander Nolan Ryan’s 100th career victory is a memorable one…

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