New Hall of Famer Jim Leyland was one of the catchers for the minor league team that pitched two no-hitters on the same day in 1966. 2016 article from The Sporting News Sporting News MLB sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/ji…

Gamblers reportedly shot a fly ball out of the air during a 1912 minor league game. (Brooklyn Daily Eagle)

In 1905, Atlanta Crackers pitcher Bugs Raymond sometimes walked to and from the pitcher’s mound on his hands. sabr.org/bioproj/person…

The PCL's Hollywood Stars reportedly originated dragging the infield between innings in 1951. They did it during a 10-minute break after the fifth inning as a way to sell more concessions. sabr.org/journal/articl…

#NotJoking! Today we launched callupcalendar.com -- a site to easily see where the top MLB prospects are playing near YOU. FB: facebook.com/callupcalendar/ X: x.com/callupcalendar IG: instagram.com/callupcalendar/ #milb #startups

In 1906, a town ball player in Pennsylvania named B.F. Hicks was hit by a train while pursuing a fly ball. When his dead body was found, he was holding the baseball.

We are heartbroken to share the news that our beloved former broadcaster Steve Klauke passed away this morning. Steve was an incredible broadcaster, amazing friend and devoted husband and father. He will forever be "the voice of the Bees."

There was a team named the Omaha Omahogs. baseball-reference.com/register/team.…

On this day in 1926, Springfield beat Peoria 33-23. The Herald and Review called it "the wildest game in modern history" and noted that it "required three hours" to play.

President Taft watched a Denver Grizzlies game from a parked car on the field in 1911. amazon.com/gp/product/164…

Fond du Lac Webfoots player/coach Albert Spanton was sent to jail for using vulgar language on the field in August of 1907. (From: The Daily Tribune)

In September 1954, the Class B Asheville Tourists signed 53-year-old groundskeeper and former professional pitcher Bud Shaney to join their pitching staff. (Knoxville News-Sentinel)

Heinie Heitmuller won the 1912 Pacific Coast League batting title after he died. sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/he…

On this day in 1968, a Venezuelan Winter League game was delayed by an earthquake in the second inning. (From: Cleveland Plain Dealer)

On this day in 1906, the Class B Norwich Reds franchise was sold for $25. (From: Meriden Daily Journal)

Ever heard of "Mardi Grass?" Before the #SuperBowl kicks off in New Orleans, check out the story of when the Superdome was the #STLCards' Triple-A team's turf: atmlb.com/42KpnwJ

Sunday's Super Bowl will be played at a former Triple-A baseball stadium. My new article for MLB & Minor League Baseball about the 1977 New Orleans Pelicans' season in the Superdome, with interviews with Tony La Russa, Clint Hurdle and Jim Riggleman. mlb.com/news/minor-lea…

On this day in 1982, Randy Bush of the Toledo Mud Hens hit a home run that might have traveled hundreds of miles. It landed on a moving train in Charleston, West Virginia. (From: Minneapolis Star and Tribune)

On this day in 1899, the Toledo Mud Hens' manager protested Fort Wayne's win because he felt the player who got the winning hit wasn't wearing a uniform. (The Fort Wayne News)

Infielder Mike Dondero was traded from San Antonio to Dallas for a dozen doughnuts in 1930. (From: Dallas News)