When you talked s--- to him the way Kenny Lofton did, he reminded you that he was still Rickey Henderson." When it all coalesced into a titanic career, even La Russa had to reassess.

“Easy.” BUY YANKEES TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID SEATS, TICKETMASTER In 17 seasons, Lofton stole 622 bases, 16th all-time. The late Rickey Henderson holds the record with 1,406 stolen bases.

Rickey Henderson would take a routine fly ball, usually one of baseball’s most yawn-inducing endeavors, and turn it into a showcase. A flex. Of his elite hand-eye coordination. Of his dexterity.

Major League Baseball icon and Oakland Athletics legend Rickey Henderson died at the age of 65, his family said in a statement shared by the league over the weekend. “It is with profound sadness ...

Henderson’s career WAR of 111.1 places him among the most valuable players in MLB history, trailing only Bonds and Alex Rodriguez in the past fifty years. Deion Sanders and Colorado brought in ...