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The best baseball players born on Jan. 19

@SportsAngle
January 19, 2026

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Jan. 19. 1) Jon Matlack (1950) The Mets have had two absolute golden seasons: 1969 and 1986. Matlack showed

The best baseball players born on Dec. 30

@SportsAngle
December 30, 2025

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Dec. 30, though if you disagreed with our top pick, we would be stunned. 1) Sandy Koufax (1935) When

$3 million! Ohtani Topps Gold Logoman autograph card smashes records at auction

@SportsAngle
December 19, 2025

With every passing season, two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani finds new and exciting ways to raise the bar -- and his collectibles are no different: His Topps Chrome Gold Logoman Autograph Card auctioned for $3 million including a buyer's premium on Thursday night, obliterating the previous record for Ohtani cards. Like

Knicks star Towns pulls holy grail Yamamoto card -- and auctions it for $72K

@SportsAngle
November 21, 2025

Karl-Anthony Towns has racked up achievements during his decorated basketball career: He was the No. 1 overall Draft pick in 2015, he won Rookie of the Year, he’s been All-NBA three times and is in the conversation as one of the best-shooting big men of all time. But all that

The best baseball players born on Oct. 16

@SportsAngle
October 15, 2025

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Oct. 16.

The best baseball players born on Aug. 26

@SportsAngle
August 26, 2025

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Aug. 26:

The best baseball players born on July 24

@SportsAngle
July 24, 2025

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for July 24. (Note: No. 1 wasn't a difficult choice.) 1) Barry Bonds (1964) Early in the morning on Aug.

Reds catcher tips cap to 'Talladega Nights' with Speedway Classic gear

@SportsAngle
July 7, 2025

The most famous quote from the 2006 film "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" comes from the title character: “If you ain’t first, you’re last.” Given the existence of Wild Card spots, this doesn’t necessarily hold true in baseball -- or in auto racing for that matter! But that

From cleats to outreach, Griffey carries on Jackie's legacy

@SportsAngle
April 15, 2025

Some revolutions are big from the very start. When Jackie Robinson signed on the dotted line at Branch Rickey’s office on Montague Street in Brooklyn on August 28, 1945, there was no going back. It was either going to be a spectacular success, or a crushing setback. But Rickey believed

Classic Jay-Z, 2Pac tracks featured in hype spot before bicoastal World Series

@SportsAngle
October 25, 2024

The last time the Yankees ascended to the World Series spotlight in 2009, Jay-Z was nearly as ubiquitous as Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez. The iconic rapper had just released "Empire State of Mind," his first and only song to reach No. 1 on the Billboard charts, and the team

The Griffeys in the house to see LeBron, Bronny make history

@SportsAngle
October 22, 2024

When Ken Griffey Jr. shared a field with Ken Griffey Sr. on the Seattle Mariners in 1990, becoming the first father and son to play on the same team, it was historic. When Ken Jr. and Sr. hit back-to-back home runs on Sept. 14, it became that much more memorable.

Ohtani on bat boy who saved him: 'MY HERO !!'

@SportsAngle
June 29, 2024

Shohei Ohtani typically plays the hero for whatever team he's playing on, so he definitely knows one when he sees one. And there's no question he's fully aware that bat boy Javier Herrera saved the day on Wednesday. In the third inning of the Dodgers' 4-0 win over the White

Instant classic? New Balance unveils Ohtani 1, Shohei's first signature cleat

@SportsAngle
June 20, 2024

Over the course of his remarkable seven-year career in the Major Leagues, Shohei Ohtani hasn't met his match often. But the generational unicorn had to adjust a bit when confronted with the likes of Gravedigger and El Toro Loco. About a year and a half ago, the team at New

Jackie Air Max 1 sneaker a perfect fit for MLB's ultimate game changer

@SportsAngle
April 14, 2024

NEW YORK -- If you’re going to release a sneaker as a tribute to Jackie Robinson, as Nike has for the past three years, it can’t be just any shoe. That’s why this year’s choice, the Air Max 1 ’86, works so well. It’s iconic, it’s historic, it was a

Bombers in pajamas! Jeter, Posada make Christmas cozy

@SportsAngle
December 25, 2023

What do Yankees greats do for the holidays? It turns out they spend time together ... in their finest pairs of pajamas! Hall of Fame shortstop Derek Jeter posted a pair of heartwarming images with longtime Yankees teammate and friend Jorge Posada to his social media accounts on Christmas Eve.

Bad Bunny name-drops 9 (!) MLB players in his new album

@SportsAngle
October 14, 2023

Puerto Rican megastar musician Bad Bunny is no stranger to the national pastime: He's hobnobbed with the Astros, pinch-hit Vlad Guerrero and Big Papi for himself, presented Juan Soto with his 2022 Home Run Derby chain and started a sports agency where he represents various baseball players. But as demonstrated

Judge is newest MLB star to sign with Jordan Brand

@SportsAngle
August 18, 2023

Aaron Judge followed in Derek Jeter's footsteps as the new Yankees captain last winter, and the two now have something else very significant in common: Judge is the newest baseball player to sign an endorsement contract with Nike's Jordan Brand, which announced the deal on social media on Friday. Jeter

Mets star dreaming big as New Balance 'Lindor 2' cleat arrives

Elite shortstop strives for crossover appeal with new signature shoe
@SportsAngle
July 14, 2023

Being one of just three current MLB players to have a signature cleat is not a distinction Francisco Lindor takes lightly. In fact, when New Balance first broached making him the centerpiece of their baseball division, Lindor initially balked at the idea -- because he wanted to make absolutely sure

Blue hair to make us aware: Ramírez dyes locks for autistic son

@SportsAngle
May 19, 2023

NEW YORK -- When Harold Ramírez gazes into the crowd at Tropicana Field this Sunday, he’ll encounter a host of fans rocking blue wigs, a giveaway modeled on his own hair. The sea of blue will undoubtedly make for a striking visual, but the real significance is what inspired it.

Jackie Air Force 1 sneaker 'as timeless as his game'

@SportsAngle
April 14, 2023

NEW YORK -- Byron Buxton didn’t even have to see the sneakers to start getting excited. Just the box was enough. “Are these the shoes?” the Twins All-Star outfielder said, his eyebrows raised, as the box was handed to him during a visit to MLB headquarters in Manhattan. “We got

Forget 'shirt off his back' -- Bryce gives fan shoe off his foot

@SportsAngle
February 13, 2023

If you approach Bryce Harper for an autograph, not only will you likely get one -- you might just end up with an article of his clothing. Bryce's wife, Kayla, posted a video on Instagram of the Phillies superstar making his way through the Phoenix airport with just a sock

Jeter joins FOX crew as studio analyst for '23

@SportsAngle
February 12, 2023

As America geared up for the Super Bowl, the FOX Sports crew took the opportunity to introduce -- with much fanfare -- its newest studio analyst for 2023: Hall of Famer Derek Jeter. Summoned on-air during the Chiefs-Eagles pregame show, Jeter was greeted by FOX broadcasters Curt Menefee, Michael Strahan

No cows were harmed during Vlad Jr.'s batting practice!

@SportsAngle
January 12, 2023

A word to the wise: If Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is taking batting practice, you don't want to be anywhere near home plate -- and that includes cows!

Bowling perfect game for 30th birthday? That's how Mookie rolls

@SportsAngle
October 9, 2022

All-world outfielder Mookie Betts, who turned 30 on Friday, had his usual outstanding season for the Dodgers in 2022. But if you wanted even more evidence he's only getting better with age, Betts woke up the morning after his gala birthday party and bowled a perfect game on Sunday.

We finally found something Ohtani can't do

@SportsAngle
September 10, 2022

By now, we're all used to Shohei Ohtani simply being phenomenal at everything: Pitching, hitting, baserunning, resuscitating his bat, the list goes on and on. If he doesn't repeat as American League Most Valuable Player -- Aaron Judge presents a tough challenge -- he will probably finish second. That said,