Someone leave this poor guy alone. Steve Bartman – a name that Chicago Cubs fans will forever remember. Why? Because he supposedly ruined their playoff dreams. It wasn’t Alex Gonzalez (and his fielding error) and it wasn’t the other five or six fans trying to catch the same foul ball. It was only Bartman. In the latest episode of this never-ending story, Bartman has turned down a $25,000 offer for an autograph.
All he would have to do is show up at the National Sports Collectors Convention and sign a picture of the infamous incident …read more

Which Houston Astros had the highest single-season batting averages? Let’s take a look.
1. Jeff Bagwell — .368 in 1994
At the age of 26, Bagwell exploded onto the scene in 1994. He hit .368 and had 39 homeruns and 116 RBIs. Unfortunately, Bagwell’s season was cut short by the strike that year.
2. Moises Alou — .355 in 2000
After missing all of the 1999 season due to injury, Alou bounced back in a big way in 2000. His .355 batting average in 2000 is the highest of his career.
3. Derek Bell — .334 in 1995
In his first season after being acquired …read more