This Great Game Comebacker Archive

Take a look back in time to This Great Game’s popular Comebacker pages. Start here by selecting a year, then a month, from January 2015 to the present.

The Monthly Comebacker: 2015

A new commissioner, attempts to speed up the games, Bryce Harper’s breakout, and a rare reign by the Royals are just a few of the action items that we commented on throughout the 2015 baseball year.

The Monthly Comebacker: 2016

The unstoppable Cubs, the death of Jose Fernandez and Chris Sale’s clubhouse ‘rantics’ are just a few of the action items that we commented on throughout 2016.

The Monthly Comebacker: 2017

The red-hot (and, eventually, caught red-handed) Astros, Aaron Judge’s memorable rookie season, and Cleveland’s record-winning streak are just a few of the baseball stories that we commented on throughout 2017.

The Monthly Comebacker: 2018

The introduction of the “opener,” an impeccable Red Sox campaign from start to finish, and the National League’s long-overdue reclaiming of interleague dominance are just a few of the baseball stories we commented on throughout 2018.

The Monthly Comebacker: 2019

The latest Year of the Home Run, cheating scandals, and the rise of the belated rise of the Washington Nationals are just a few of the baseball stories we commented on throughout 2019.

The Monthly Comebacker: 2020

The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on baseball, the (temporary?) rule changes as a result, and the rightful shaming of the cheating Houston Astros are just a few of the baseball stories we commented on throughout 2020.

The Monthly Comebacker: 2021

The return of fans, the ban of sticky substances used by pitchers, no-hitters galore, and an improbable late run by the Atlanta Braves are just a few of the baseball stories we commented on throughout 2021.

The Monthly Comebacker: 2022

A wintertime lockout, a deep playoff run by the #6-seeded Philadelphia Phillies, and a legit resurgence by the Houston Astros are just a few of the baseball stories we commented on throughout 2022. 

The Monthly Comebacker: 2023

An abundance of new rules, another upside-down postseason, and the Oakland A’s being blessed with a move to Las Vegas are just a few of the baseball stories we commented on throughout 2023. 

The Monthly Comebacker: 2024

The brilliance of Shohei Ohtani, the atrociousness of the White Sox, and the loss of too many legends (Willie Mays, Pete Rose, Rickey Henderson) are just a few of the baseball stories we commented on throughout 2024. 

The Monthly Comebacker: 2025

The troubling rise of online gambling within baseball, the embarrassing surge in the use of emergency pitchers, and the Dodgers’ success as the game’s first repeat champions in 24 years are just a few of the baseball stories we commented on throughout 2025.

The Monthly Comebacker: 2026

A monthly look back at the big events, milestones, news-makers and outrageous moments that was baseball history during the 2026 season.