Born on this date: Lefty Grove, Edmundo Sosa, Jake Arrieta, Willie Stargell, Clint Barmes, Francisco Cervelli... see more: https://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/birthdays.cgi?month=03&day=06
20 days until Opening Day
Born on this date: Bo Bichette, Kyle Schwarber, Paul Konerko, Tanner Bibee, Érik Bédard, Sam Thompson... see more: https://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/birthdays.cgi?month=03&day=05
In 1953, Toni Stone became the first woman to play professional baseball in a major men's league, showing immense courage in the face of overt racism and sexism.
More Women's History Month spotlights: https://info.sports-reference.com/whm-spotlights
21 days until Opening Day
Born on this date: Nick Castellanos, Dazzy Vance, Jeff Pfeffer, Sergio Romo, Lefty O'Doul, Charlie Hickman... see more: https://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/birthdays.cgi?month=03&day=04
22 days until Opening Day
Born on this date: Maikel Garcia, John Ward, Kyle Isbel, Willie Keeler, Paul Schaal, Matt Diaz... see more: https://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/birthdays.cgi?month=03&day=03
This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the women who define and redefine greatness in sports—from record-setting champions to history-making pioneers.
Explore their stories and dive into the impact they’ve made on and off the field 👇
23 days until Opening Day
Born on this date: Adolis García, Mel Ott, Ron Gant, Mort Cooper, Terry Steinbach, Johan Oviedo... see more: https://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/birthdays.cgi?month=03&day=02
24 days until Opening Day
Born on this date: Michael Conforto, Robert Suarez, Paul Hines, Trevor Cahill, Wander Franco, Johnny Ray... see more: https://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/birthdays.cgi?month=03&day=01
25 days until Opening Day
Born on this date: Aroldis Chapman, Randy Arozarena, Terry Turner, Jud Wilson, Bill Holland, Frank Malzone... see more: https://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/birthdays.cgi?month=02&day=28
Ike Brown was the final bridge between two eras of baseball history—when he debuted for the Tigers in 1969, he became the last Negro Leagues alumnus to reach the majors.
26 days until Opening Day
26 days until Opening Day
Born on this date: Aníbal Sánchez, Denard Span, Yovani Gallardo, Matt Stairs, Johnny Pesky, Adrián Morejón... see more: https://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/birthdays.cgi?month=02&day=27
World Baseball Classic stats—covering the entire history of the competition—are now on Baseball Reference!
These stats will have daily updates once the WBC begins next month
See more: https://www.sports-reference.com/blog/2026/02/world-baseball-classic-stats-have-arrived-on-baseball-reference/
Carlos Bernier broke the color barrier for the Pirates in 1953.
He spent just one season in the majors but piled up, over his entire professional career, Bernier racked up 3,500 hits and 900 stolen bases, earning Hall of Fame honors in Puerto Rico and the Pacific Coast League.
27 days until Opening Day
Born on this date: Grover Alexander, Luis Rengifo, J.T. Snow, Mark DeRosa, Preacher Roe, Trevor Larnach... see more: https://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/birthdays.cgi?month=02&day=26
In 1920 Havana, Cristóbal Torriente and Babe Ruth finally shared a field. Torriente launched three home runs and added a bases-loaded double off Ruth, while the Babe went hitless.
A powerful reminder of the talent separated by the color line.
Jackie Robinson was elite on the field—winning NL Rookie of the Year in 1947, MVP in 1949, and earning several All-Star selections—but his impact went far beyond the box score.
Black history spotlights and more: https://info.sports-reference.com/bhm-spotlights
28 days until Opening Day
Born on this date: Shannon Stewart, Ron Santo, Jorge Soler, César Cedeño, Erick Fedde, Paul O'Neill... see more: https://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/birthdays.cgi?month=02&day=25
Oscar Charleston lit up the 1920s Negro Leagues leaderboards in every major offensive category.
His 162-game pace: 228 hits, 164 RBI, 45 steals, and a .381/.467/.650 slash line. The numbers are staggering.
29 days until Opening Day
Born on this date: Miguel Rojas, Honus Wagner, Mike Lowell, Bronson Arroyo, Eddie Murray, MacKenzie Gore... see more: https://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/birthdays.cgi?month=02&day=24
