Major League Baseball is the oldest of the major professional sports leagues in the US and Canada, with upwards of 25 million viewers per season, with digital viewership increasing year on year, and attracting sports fans and gamblers alike. At the outset of the season, current title holders Los Angeles Dodgers looked to be the team to beat, but currently, …
1904 1906 1917 1920 1981 2005 White Stockings to Shortened Nickname White Sox Headline editors at the Chicago Tribune sports department immediately began shortening the name to “White Sox”, and the team officially adopted the shorter name in 1904. The name change to the White Sox was brought on after scorekeeper Christoph Hynes wrote White Sox at the top of …
MLB Team History The history of MLB teams is steeped in tradition, with a rich tapestry of stories that have unfolded on baseball diamonds across the United States. Each team has left an indelible mark on America’s pastime, from the historic New York Yankees to the beloved Chicago Cubs. Let’s delve into the histories of a few prominent MLB teams. …
