(Encyclopedia) baseball, bat-and-ball sport known as the national pastime of the United States. It derives its name from the four bases that form a diamond (the infield) around the pitcher's…
The first World Series was played between Pittsburgh and Boston in 1903 and was a nine-game series. Boston won the series 5-3.The New York Yankees have won 26 World Series titles, which is more…
Source: The U.S. Department of State The sport that evokes more nostalgia among Americans than any other is baseball. So many people play the game as children (or play its close relative, softball…
American League Final StandingsAMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES—2004AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS, 2004National League Final StandingsNATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES—2004NATIONAL LEAGUE LEADERS,…
(through 2005)Most hits game—5, Paul Molitor, Milwaukee A.L., first game vs. St. Louis N.L., 1982.Most 4-hit games, series—2, Robin Yount, Milwaukee A.L., first and fifth games vs. St. Louis N.L.,…
(through 2006)Most Games Won—511, Cy Young, Cleveland N.L., 1890–98, St. Louis N.L., 1899–1900, Boston A.L., 1901–08, Cleveland A.L., 1909–11, Boston N.L., 1911.Most Games Won, Season—54, Al…