Pat Riley trademarked the phrase “three-peat” in the 80s with his Lakers on the brink of a third straight championship. They lost, but he’s made royalties off it ever since.

Buck Showalter was hired as Orioles manager in 2010, Brian Matusz took the mound as their starting pitcher. Showalter’s first game in the dugout wouldn’t be for a few days, but the turnaround of one ...