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July 30th 1990
On this day in 1990, as word begins to circulate around Yankee Stadium that George Steinbrenner has been permanently removed as the owner of team, many of the 24,037 fans in attendance start chanting, "No More George! No More George!" After a long day of turmoil, ...
July 29th 1996
On this day in 1996, After a mild heart attack last month, Tommy Lasorda, 68 year-old Dodger manager of twenty years, announces his retirement due to his health. The future Hall of Fame skipper, who was named the National League Manager of the Year in 1983 ...
July 28th 1985
On this day in 1985, Darrell Evans's home run, a sixth-inning solo blast off Ken Schrom, proves to the difference when the Tigers beat Minnesota at the Metrodome, 3-2. The Detroit third baseman's 300th career round-tripper comes on a 3-0 pitch at exactly 3:00 ...
July 27th
On this day in 1978, Light-hitting Indians' second baseman Duane Kuiper becomes one of only three modern major leaguers to hit two bases-loaded triples in one game. The pair of three-baggers helps the Tribe beat the Yankees, 17-5.
July 26th 1962
On this day in 1962, Red Sox pitcher Gene Conley and infielder Pumpsie Green mysteriously disappear after leaving the team bus in traffic to use the bathroom. Later in the day, Conley is refused a ticket at the airport to fly to Israel because he doesn't have ...
July 25th 1956
On this day in 1956, Roberto Clemente hits a ninth-inning inside-the-park grand slam off Jim Brosnan, giving the Pirates a dramatic 9-8 walk-off victory over the Reds at Forbes Field. The first career round-tripper for the Pittsburgh right fielder, who will ...
July 24th 1978
On this day in 1978, Billy Martin resigns as Yankee manager and is replaced by Bob Lemon. The Bronx Bombers will win a World Championship with their new skipper this season.
July 23rd 1925
On this day in 1925, Lou Gehrig's four-run home run is the difference in the Yankees' 11-7 victory over the Senators. The New York first baseman's bases-full homer is the first of a record 23 grand slams he will hit during his 17-year career in the Bronx. ...
July 22nd 1926
On this day in 1926, With the help of four triples, the Reds score 11 runs in the second inning en route to a 13-1 victory over the Braves. Curt Walker ties a National League record for most triples in an inning by hitting two in the frame.
July 21st 2004
On this day in 2004, Thanks to an unusual play in the outfield, David Newhan hits a rare inside-the-park homer at Fenway. Inexplicably, Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez, from left field, cuts off the relay throw from center fielder Johnny Damon, allowing two ...
July 20th 1965
On this day in 1965, Yankees' pitcher Mel Stottlemyre hits an inside-the-park grand slam against the Red Sox. The fifth-inning shot to deep center field proves to be the difference in the 23 year-old right-hander's 6-3 complete-game victory at Yankee Stadium. ...
July 19th, 1982
On this day in 1982, in front of 29,000 enthusiastic fans at Washington’s RFK Stadium, the American League beats the NL in the first-ever Old-timer’s All-Star Classic, 7-2. Warren Spahn gives up a leadoff homer, over the shortened left-field fence, to 75-year ...
July 18th, 1961
On this day in 1961, at Busch Stadium, Bill White ties Ty Cobb's 49-year old record by collecting 14 hits in consecutive doubleheaders as the Cardinal first baseman goes three for four in both games of a doubleheader sweep over the Cubs. The future NL president ...
July 17th, 1954
On this day in 1954, with Jim Gilliam (2b), Jackie Robinson (3b), Sandy Amoros (lf), Roy Campanella (c), and Don Newcombe (p) in the starting lineup against the Braves, the Dodgers field the first team which consists of a majority of black players. The historic ...
July 16th, 1913
On this day in 1913, in a game against the Cubs, Dodgers' second baseman George Cutshaw handles 14 chances without an error. The infielder's defensive prowess helps Brooklyn beat Chicago at Ebbets Field, 4-2.
July 15th, 2008
On this day in 2008, Dan Uggla becomes the first player in the history of the All-Star game to make three errors. The Marlins second baseman, who has two miscues in the 10th and one in the 13th in the American League 4-3, 15-inning victory at Yankee Stadium, ...
July 14th, 1968
On this day in 1968, In the nightcap of a twin bill, Don Wilson strikes out eighteen batters in a nine-inning game to tie a major league record, shared by Bob Feller (Indians, 1938) and Sandy Koufax (Dodgers, 1959 and 1962). The Astros right-hander fans future ...
July 13, 1896
On this day in 1896, Ed Delahanty becomes second major league player to hit four home runs in a game.
July 12th, 1946
On this day in 1946, Vance Dinges successfully hits the only Philadelphia Phillies' pinch hit inside-the-park home run.
July 11th, 1953
On this day in 1953, American Heavy Weight boxing champion, Leon Spinks was born. He went on to win the Gold during the 1976 Olympics and WBA Heavy Weight title in 1978.
July 10th, 2001
On this day in 2001, in his final All-Star appearance, Cal Ripken is named the MVP of the game. His home run along with consecutive dingers from Derek Jeter and Magglio Ordonez power the AL to its fifth victory in a row, beating the National League at Seattle’s ...
July 9th, 1988
On this day in 1988, at Candlestick Park, Chris Speier hits for the cycle as the Giants maul the Cardinals, 21-2. The 21 runs scored establish a San Francisco record.
July 8th, 2010
On this day in 2010, with the Rockies’ 4-3 victory over St. Louis, Ubaldo Jimenez became the first pitcher in ten years to record 15 wins prior to the All-Star break. The Colorado right-hander, who is has compiled a 15-1 mark, is the first hurler to reach ...
July 7th, 1979
On this day in 1970, Rico Carty, the National League's leading hitter, becomes the first player voted to play in the All-Star Game as a write-in candidate. The Braves outfielder's name was left off the ballot that was drawn up by managers and general managers ...
July 6th, 1991
On this day in 1991, in a 9-7 loss to Oakland, Danny Tartabull hits three home runs, one off Gene Nelson and two off Bob Welch. The right-fielder becomes the first Kansas City player to accomplish the feat at Royals Stadium.