From Pig's Eye to a pig on the field, the long and rich legacy of the St. Paul Saints is central to the history of baseball in Minnesota. Celebrate the players, owners, managers, and fans- and the Saints' return to downtown St. Paul near the spot where the Olympic team first played in 1859.Some fans remember the historic Saints, which provided top- notch baseball in the years before the Minnesota Twins. Others grew up with the current St. Paul Saints,...

For more than half a century, Minnesotans have been treated to the memorable players and teams of the Minnesota Twins. From the Ruthian blasts of Harmon Killebrew and Kirby Puckett to a successful brand of "small ball," the Twins have fielded competitive teams at Metropolitan Stadium, the Metrodome and Target Field. But prior to its arrival in 1961, the team also had a storied past in Washington that included Walter Johnson, the greatest pitcher of...

A biography of the Baltimore Orioles team member known for his play as shortstop.

A biography of the power-hitting baseball player, from his childhood in Georgia through his college days at Auburn University to his professional career with the Chicago White Sox.

Presents a biography of the Seattle Mariners' shortstop, a promising new star in baseball.

Examines the personal life and career of the San Francisco Giants baseball player who, in 2001, broke the record for most home runs in a season and became the first baseball player to win four MVP awards.

Examines the life and career of baseball superstar Mark McGwire, from his earliest playing days to his record-breaking 1998 season.