MLB History

Armando Galarraga threw a perfect game this evening.

Unfortunately, the scoreboard will forever show the Cleveland Indians getting one hit.

Jim Joyce's missed call on the 27th out will most likely go down as the call that instituted instant replay into Baseball.

There have always been controversial calls throughout baseball's history.

However, that has been the beauty of America's game. Human error has always been a factor in the game.

Up until tonight, I loved the fact that baseball didn't use instant replay.

Baseball purists cost Armando Galarraga a perfect game.

It's as plain and simple as that.

Oh, don't get me wrong. Jim Joyce blew the call outright on Jason Donald's ground ball to first base with two outs in the ninth inning Wednesday night. He's not without blame.

But it's the baseball purists, who wax nostalgic about World Series games in the afternoon, four-man rotations, and pitchers hitting who are culpable here.

The Seattle Mariners have certainly had their struggles thus far this season, as high expectations heading into the year haven't amounted to much.

The lack of production at the designated hitter slot has been a major issue, and Ken Griffey Jr. finally took action Wednesday, when he officially announced his retirement after a 22-season career that should make him a first-ballot Hall of Famer. 

Griffey's career has been one for the ages. His 630 home runs are fifth on the all time list, none of which came this season, as he hit a meager .184 with only seven RBI. 

Life is not fair. Ask Armando Galarraga.

The Detroit Tiger pitcher was one out away from a perfect game against the Cleveland Indians, when a close play at first base involving Galarraga covering, was ruled in favor of hitter Jason Donald.

He was out, as Galarraga clearly had control of the ball and foot on first before Donald reached the base.

Umpire Jim Joyce, who made the call, was booed mercilessly immediately after the call, and for the rest of the time he was on the field.

Eight and two—thirds perfect innings.

Everyone agrees it is that 27th out that is the hardest. There was Jason Donald hitting a slow roller to first and hustling down the line.

Armando Galarraga beat him to the bag. He knew it. Miguel Cabrera celebrated. Jason Donald knew he'd been thrown out.

But, Jim Joyce, the first base umpire, saw it differently.

And, sadly, to the history books that is all that matters. 

The game just ended and if you haven't heard what happened to Armando Galarraga yet, I'd be shocked. 

Who’s No. 1 in your top 10 list when talking about the best pitchers—over the last 25 years—who wore glasses on the mound?

Inspired by K-Rod’s incredible start to the 2010 season for the New York Mets and the great Rick “Wild Thing” Vaughn of Major League fame, today I’ll be ranking the best four-eyed hurlers in the game.

Let’s begin…

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The perfect game. It's a beautiful thing. It's a historic moment. It's every pitcher's dream. And Wednesday night, that dream was crushed in the worst possible fashion.

It was perhaps the worst call in the history of Major League Baseball. Jim Joyce, a veteran umpire with over 22 years of service, blew a call that would have made history.

Detroit's Armando Galarraga was a step away from becoming the 21st pitcher in MLB history—and the third this season—to throw a perfect game.

Ken Griffey Jr will always be known to myself and many others as "The Kid." As of June 2, 2010, The Kid is retired until Cooperstown calls his number.

He gave a statement that read

"While I feel I am still able to make a contribution on the field and nobody in the Mariners front office has asked me to retire, I told the Mariners when I met with them prior to the 2009 season and was invited back that I will never allow myself to become a distraction.”

Are you a Roy Halladay fan?

Would you like a ticket to his perfect game?

Well, you are in luck, 'cause the Marlins organization is selling the remaining tickets.

Earlier today, the Fighting Fish announced that they were going to be selling the remaining tickets that were left from Halladay's historic performance.

How many tickets are left, you may ask?

In 2010, Major League Baseball welcomed Target Field in Minnesota to the family of new, exciting ballparks in the leagues portfolio of stadiums. Personally, I miss the history, and simplicity of the stadiums of the past. I have included ten historical ballparks that are missed dearly that any true fan would love to see.

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