A year before the summer of the moon, it was the summer of the stars. In 1969, man walked on the moon; in 1968, baseball’s universe revolved around the men who walked on the mound. Fifty years later, ...

In 1967, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Boston Red Sox in the World Series to become world champions. Entering spring training in 1968, the Cardinals had the highest payroll in baseball history. It ...

Editor's note: This story was published in advance of the Detroit Tigers' series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park. The Tigers will honor their 1968 World Series team this ...

Sometimes, it takes a while. Or in the case of N.C. State’s 1968 baseball team, 57 years. In the spring of ‘68, the Wolfpack gave the school its first College World Series team. Coached by the late ...

For a century, professional baseball players were regarded as entertainers: see ball, hit ball, play in whatever city you are assigned, for whatever salary you are assigned, and keep your mouth shut.

Note: Every weekday during the season, BP features What You Need to Know, a column recapping the prior day’s (or weekend’s) news around baseball. Today, we’re launching The Year of the Pitcher edition ...

When it comes to the 1968 Topps Baseball set, each card’s distinctive burlap-style borders and rustic feel make it one of the most recognizable set of the late-1960’s. In addition to its unique ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Grit. Grind-em-out. Brotherhood. These were the characteristics of the 1968 baseball state champion Old Abes, who conquered powerhouse Middleton in a 1-0 title game victory.

All this week, The Times is looking back at 1968 — a year that blurred the line between sports and the real world, with athletes swept up by Vietnam War protests, political tumult and racial tensions.

Make no mistake about it. The pitching in baseball has improved over the past two seasons. It might be a natural and overdone correction. It may have to do with the increased testing and public ...