Baseball: Records and money
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The Longest Games in MLB History
The longest MLB game by innings was a 26-inning tie between Brooklyn and Boston in 1920. The full leaderboard of baseball's marathons.
Most Runs in a Single MLB Game
The Texas Rangers scored 30 runs in one game in 2007, the modern MLB record. The full leaderboard of the highest-scoring MLB games ever.
Most Career Strikeouts by a Pitcher
Nolan Ryan struck out 5,714 batters, the most in MLB history. The full leaderboard of baseball's all-time strikeout kings, explained.
The Fastest Pitch in MLB History
Aroldis Chapman threw the fastest pitch in MLB history at 105.8 mph in 2010. The full leaderboard of the hardest throwers ever, explained.
Most Home Runs by a Team in a Season
The 2019 Minnesota Twins hit 307 home runs, the MLB team single-season record, edging the 2019 Yankees' 306. The full table.
The 30-30 Club in MLB (History and Members)
The MLB 30-30 club is hitters with 30 home runs and 30 steals in a season. Ken Williams did it first in 1922; the Bonds hold the record with five each.
The 3,000-Hit Club in MLB (Every Member)
Pete Rose leads all hitters with 4,256, and 33 players have reached 3,000 career hits. The top of the list plus recent inductees, explained.
The 500 Home Run Club (MLB)
Only 28 players have hit 500 career home runs. Barry Bonds leads with 762. The full 500 home run club list and why the milestone still matters.
Longest Hitting Streak in MLB History
Joe DiMaggio holds the record with a 56-game hitting streak in 1941. Full leaderboard of the longest streaks and why the record is considered unbreakable.
MLB Rookie of the Year Winners (Recent List)
Paul Skenes and Luis Gil won the 2024 MLB Rookie of the Year awards. Recent winners in both leagues, plus the Jackie Robinson history behind the trophy.
Most Consecutive Games Played in MLB History
Cal Ripken Jr. played 2,632 consecutive MLB games from 1982 to 1998, breaking Lou Gehrig's 2,130. The full leaderboard and why the record is unbreakable.
Most Home Runs by a Catcher in MLB History
Mike Piazza holds the record with 396 home runs as a catcher. Full leaderboard and what the 'as a catcher' qualifier means for the record explained.
Most Home Runs by a Shortstop
Cal Ripken Jr. hit the most home runs while playing shortstop, with 353. The full leaderboard of home runs at the shortstop position, explained.
Who Is the Youngest Cy Young Winner?
Dwight Gooden is the youngest Cy Young winner, taking the 1985 NL award at age 20. The full list of the youngest Cy Young Award winners, explained.
The 40-40 Club in MLB (Every Member)
Only six MLB players have hit 40 home runs and stolen 40 bases in a season. The full 40-40 club list, from Jose Canseco to Shohei Ohtani, explained.
Best Regular-Season Record in MLB History
The 1906 Cubs' .763 win rate is the best in MLB history; the 2001 Mariners' 116 wins are the most. The full leaderboard, explained.
The Longest Home Run Ever Hit
Mickey Mantle's 565-foot blast in 1953 is the most famous longest home run ever. Statcast's verified record is 505 feet. The full story.
Longest Losing Streaks in MLB History
The 1889 Louisville Colonels lost 26 straight, the longest losing streak in MLB history. The full list, from the Colonels to the 1961 Phillies, explained.
Longest Winning Streaks in MLB History
The 1916 Giants won 26 straight, the longest winning streak in MLB history. The full list, from the Giants to the 2017 Indians, explained.
Most Cy Young Awards Won
Roger Clemens holds the MLB record with seven Cy Young Awards. The full leaderboard of baseball's most decorated pitchers, explained.
Most Gold Gloves Won in MLB
Greg Maddux won 18 Gold Gloves, the most in MLB history. Brooks Robinson leads position players with 16. The full leaderboard, explained.
Most Grand Slams in MLB History
Alex Rodriguez holds the MLB record with 25 career grand slams, ahead of Lou Gehrig's 23. The full leaderboard of slam kings, explained.
Most Hits in MLB History
Pete Rose collected 4,256 career hits, the most in MLB history. The full leaderboard of baseball's all-time hit kings, explained.
Most Home Runs of All Time (MLB)
Barry Bonds hit 762 career home runs, the most in MLB history. The full leaderboard of baseball's all-time home run leaders, explained.
Most Losses in MLB History (Pitchers)
Cy Young holds the MLB record with 316 career losses, the same pitcher who also holds the record for 511 wins. The full leaderboard, explained.
Most MLB MVP Awards Won
Barry Bonds holds the MLB record with seven MVP awards. The full leaderboard of baseball's most decorated MVP winners, explained.
Most No-Hitters Thrown (MLB)
Nolan Ryan holds the MLB record with 7 career no-hitters, three more than anyone else. The full leaderboard of no-hit pitchers, explained.
Most RBIs of All Time (MLB)
Hank Aaron drove in 2,297 runs, the most in MLB history. The full leaderboard of baseball's all-time RBI leaders, explained.
Most Saves in MLB History
Mariano Rivera recorded 652 saves, the most in MLB history. The full leaderboard of baseball's all-time save leaders, explained.
Most Stolen Bases of All Time (MLB)
Rickey Henderson stole 1,406 bases, the most in MLB history. The full leaderboard of baseball's all-time base-stealers, explained.
The Winningest Managers in MLB History
Connie Mack holds the record with 3,731 wins as an MLB manager, far ahead of Tony La Russa's 2,902. The full leaderboard, explained.
Most World Series Wins by a Team
The New York Yankees have won the most World Series titles with 27. The full leaderboard of MLB's most successful franchises, explained.
Worst Record in MLB History
The 1899 Cleveland Spiders went 20-134, the worst record in MLB history. The full list of futility, from the Spiders to the 2024 White Sox, explained.
Most Home Runs in a Season
Barry Bonds holds the MLB single-season home run record with 73 in 2001. The full list, the honest steroid-era context, and the pre-1947 caveat explained.