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Babe Ruth (credit: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

By The Numbers: ‘The Ultimate Blast’ — An All-Time Great Home Run Derby

Since the Midsummer Classic will be preceded by a home-run contest on the previous day, I offer this fantasy all-time Home Run Derby called “The Ultimate Blast.”

2013/06/17

A statue of Ted Williams at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York (credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Batter Up: 5 Must-See Exhibits At The Baseball Hall Of Fame

The history of America’s favorite pastime is celebrated at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York.

2013/06/17

By The Numbers: Introducing Baseball’s Cumulative Base Proficiency (CBP)

I picked sixteen giants of the game, using the following career statistics: At-bats (AB), walks (W), total bases (TB), stolen bases (SB), caught stealing (CS) and hit-by-pitch (HP).

2012/12/10

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

By The Numbers: Miguel Cabrera’s Triple Crown

Miguel Cabrera’s Triple Crown placed him into an elite group in history.

2012/11/26

Alex Rodriguez (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Keidel: Any Way You Slice It, A-Rod Is Nearly Impossible To Like

Everything seems synthetic, scripted and rehearsed, as though he practiced his responses in front of a mirror for hours — something cynics would say he does daily no matter his media requirements.

2012/08/30

View of Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Silverman: Tommie Agee – Memories Come Back To Life

Tommie Agee had a spectacular impact on the 1969 “Miracle Mets.”

2012/08/25

Derek Jeter (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Derek Jeter, Baseball’s Mr. Consistency

Remember when you thought Derek Jeter was finished? Now it’s looking like 4,000 hits is a realistic possibility.

2012/08/13

David Wright (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images), Pablo Sandoval (credit: Tony Medina/Getty Images)

Palladino: Take All-Star Voting Away From Fans

Those who want desperately to hang onto the commoner vote will say it’s all the Mets fans’ fault. They didn’t come out for David Wright like they should have. They’d be correct, too.

2012/07/03

Derek Jeter (credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Derek Jeter Defying Father Time

At 37, Derek Jeter has discovered the fountain of youth — but he’s not letting anyone know of its secret location.

WFAN–2012/05/02

Coutinho: Tom Seaver, New York’s All-Time Greatest Pitcher

Seaver was in many ways the poster child for what baseball was — and what it would become.

WFAN–2011/12/12

Capellini: A-Rod To Pass Legendary Milestones, But Will Anyone Care?

Is Alex Rodriguez the most misunderstood player in the history of New York sports? Or is he deserving of the type of scorn he still receives? We’ll find out soon because the Yankees’ slugger is on the precipice of immortality.

WFAN–2011/07/11

Aubrey Huff #17 of the San Francisco Giants hits a 2-run home run in the top of the third inning against the Texas Rangers in Game Four of the 2010 MLB World Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on October 31, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Huff: Series Homer Against Hometown Team ‘Surreal’

Aubrey Huff remembers going to about 100 Texas Rangers game at this ballpark and its predecessor, rooting for Nolan Ryan to strike everyone out and for Juan Gonzalez to launch homers into the cheap seats.

WFAN–2010/11/01

Berman Chooses Best Baseball Players In New Book

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — With baseball playoffs underway, there’s always the question: who’s the best of the best? While some may say the question is too difficult to answer, sportscaster Len Berman attempted in […]

1010 WINS–2010/10/16

Alex Rodriguez (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

A-Rod Slugs 30 Homers For 13th Straight Year

New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez hit his 30th homer of the season Wednesday night against Toronto, giving him 13 straight years with 30 homers and 100 RBIs.

WFAN–2010/09/30