Barry Bonds is one of the most controversial figures in baseball history. Although marred by his use of steroids, Bonds remains a beloved figure in San Francisco, where many of his greatest moments ...

1912 — Brooklyn’s Casey Stengel makes his major league debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates, finishing with four singles, two RBIs and two steals in a 7-3 win. 1920 — Bobby Veach of the Detroit Tigers ...

1907 — Walter Johnson wins the first of his 417 victories, leading the Washington Senators past the Cleveland Indians 7-2. 1952 — Bion Shively, 74, drives Sharp Note to victory in the third heat of ...

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CHICAGO – Barry Bonds hit his 752nd and 753rd home runs Thursday, ending his worst slump in six years with two of his biggest swings this month — and Hank Aaron's record is only two away. He was ...

The baseball world hasn't seen a talent like Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani in over a century, strictly in terms of an elite pitcher and hitter. In terms of offensive production, however, ...