It was over almost before it began. The phenomenon that was Mark Fidrych lasted only one year. But what a season 1976 was for the charismatic Detroit Tigers pitcher known as "The Bird." ...

Before Skenes, other rookies were Dave Stenhouse (1962), Mark Fidrych (1976), Fernando Valenzuela (1981) and Hideo Nomo (1995). Let’s look at how each member of that foursome’s career turned ...

Skenes will become just the fifth rookie to start in the All-Star Game, joining Dave Stenhouse, Mark Fidrych, Fernando Valenzuela, and Hideo Nomo. How did the other four fare? Dave Stenhouse ...