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Players who had a 40 home run season and played at least one game at right field

20th July 2024

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Players who had a 40 home run season and played at least one game at left field

20th July 2024

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Top 5 Leaders in Home Runs for the St. Louis Cardinals

19th July 2024

Trivia time … after the New York Yankees (27), what team has won the most World Series titles? The answer is the St. Louis Cardinals (11). Since 1882, this team from Missouri has had a reputation for winning and a phenomenal fan base. From the Gashouse Gang to the Bob Gibson teams to Whitey Ball to the Pujols Era, the Cardinals always seem to be relevant and competitive. Their 11 championships have come in seven different decades, and they have only had two losing seasons in this new century. Cooperstown is littered with legendary Cardinals players, managers, executives, and even broadcasters. But who have been the most prodigious power hitters in this franchise’s rich history? Now let’s climb the Gateway Arch and take a look down at the all-time leaders in home runs for the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Pitchers who threw a No-Hitter and were an All-Star

18th July 2024

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Players with a .300 Career Average who Played for the Twins

15th July 2024

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Players with a .300 Career Average who Played for the Reds

15th July 2024

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Players with a .300 Career Average who Played for the Pirates

15th July 2024

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Top 5 Leaders in Home Runs for the Houston Astros

12th July 2024

Originally known as the Colt .45s, the Houston Astros franchise was born in 1962. In a little over 60 years, this team has already collected 17 playoff appearances, 12 division titles, 5 pennants, and 2 World Series crowns. Those are impressive accolades for a relatively young franchise. That means this team has fielded some bombers in their history. The Astrodome was their first home, and that cavernous multi-purpose park was not the most forgiving to power hitters. Then in 2000 they moved to their current address and a more aerodynamic atmosphere: Minute Maid Park. This list will highlight the top home-run hitters in Houston Astros history. As many pitchers have found out since 1962, “Houston, we have a problem.”

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First Round Picks with 40+ Career WAR

7th July 2024

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Players who won a Cy Young and a Silver Slugger

6th July 2024

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