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July 5th, 1947
On this day in 1947, striking out as a pinch hitter against White Sox hurler Earl Harrist, 22-year old Larry Doby of the Indians becomes the first black to appear in the American League. The former Newark Eagle standout will play in the major leagues for 13 ...
July 4th, 1976
On this day in 1976, after hitting an apparent grand slam in the top of the second inning, Tim McCarver is credited with only a three-run single when he passes teammate Garry Maddox on the base paths in the Phillies' 10-5 victory over the Pirates at Three ...
July 3rd, 1977
On this day in 1977, on his 24th birthday, Angel left-hander Frank Tanana tosses his 14th consecutive complete game with his 6-4 victory over Oakland at Anaheim Stadium. The win improves the southpaw's record to 12-5, but he will finish the season at only ...
July 2nd, 1986
On this day in 1986, the Blue Jays score three runs in the eighth inning to beat the Red Sox and Roger Clemens, 4-2. The loss prevents the 'Rocket' from getting a record-tying 15th consecutive winning decision.
July 1st, 1968
On this day in 1968, Bob Gibson’s scoreless inning streak ends abruptly at 47 with a questionable call when the official scorer rules a wild pitch, and not a passed ball, allowed Len Gabrielson to score in the first inning of the Cardinals 5-1 victory over ...
June 30th, 2007
On this day in 2007, Jacoby Ellsbury, making his debut starting in centerfield at Fenway Park, becomes the first person from the Navajo tribe to play in the major leagues. The 23-year old member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, who will play a significant ...
June 29th, 1990
On this day in 1990, or the first time since 1917 (Hippo Vaughan and Fred Toney), two no-hitters are thrown on the same day when the A's Dave Stewart shuts out the Jays 5-0 and the Dodgers’ Fernando Valenzuela blanks the Cardinals, 6-0.
June 28th, 1979
On this day in 1979, the Giants trade Bill Madlock, along with Lenny Randle and Dave Roberts to the Pirates for hurlers Ed Whitson, Fred Breining, and Al Holland. The ‘Mad Dog’ will play a pivotal role for Pittsburgh this season, batting .328 in 88 games for ...
June 27th, 2003
On this day in 2003, in the 50-minute bottom of the first inning at Fenway Park against the Marlins, the Red Sox establish a major league record by scoring 10 runs before making an out. Lead-off hitter Johnny Damon, with a single, double and triple, ties a ...
June 26th, 1970
On this day in 1970, Frank Robinson hits two grand slams in the same game, helping Baltimore to beat the Senators, 12-2. The Oriole outfielder, who accomplishes the feat in consecutive at bats, is the seventh major leaguer to hit two bases-full homers in one ...
June 25th, 1988
On this day in 1988, Cal Ripken, going 2-for-4 in the Oriole 10-3 loss to Boston at Fenway Park, reaches a major milestone, playing in his 1,000th consecutive game. In 1995, the Baltimore infielder will break Lou Gehrig's record when he plays in his 2,131st ...
June 24th, 1970
On this day in 1970, in the last game ever played at Crosley Field, Lee May and Johnny Bench hit back-to-back home runs in the eighth to give the Reds a 5-4 win. After the game, home plate is presented to Mayor Eugene Ruehlman and is flown by helicopter to ...
June 23rd, 1963
On this day in 1963, after taking Dallas Green deep, Jimmy Piersall runs around the bases in the correct order, but backward, to celebrate his 100th career home run. The Mets' outfielder, who thought of the stunt after being disappointed by the lack of attention ...
June 22nd, 1977
On this day in 1977, in a 7-4 victory over the Orioles at Memorial Stadium, the Red Sox collect their 100th round-tripper of the season, the earliest the club has ever reached the milestone. Today's homers, hit by George Scott, Jim Rice, Carlton Fisk (2) and ...
June 21st. 1916
On this day in 1916, Red Sox right-hander Rube Foster tosses a 2-0 no-hitter against the Highlanders. The no-no is the first one ever thrown in Fenway Park, Boston's home since 1912.
June 20th, 2001
On this day in 2001, by hitting his 38th homer of the season, Barry Bonds breaks the major league mark established by Reggie Jackson (1969) and Mark McGwire (1998) for home runs hit before the All-Star game. The Giants' left fielder still has 17 games to add ...
June 19th, 1973
On this day in 1973, in different games, the Reds' Pete Rose and Dodger Willie Davis both collect their 2,000th career hit. The Cincinnati infielder, known as 'Charlie Hustle', reaches the milestone with a single against San Francisco in the Reds' 4-0 victory ...
June 18th, 1973
On this day in 1973, on Father's Day, the A’s stage a Mustache Day promotion, giving fans with hair above their upper lip free admission into the ballpark. Charlie Finley offers his players a $300 bonus for growing facial hair for the event, and all do except ...
June 17th, 2004
On this day in 2004, the Nashua Pride of the independent Atlantic League celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Watergate break-in by giving away Richard Nixon bobbleheads to the first 1,000 fans in attendance. The minor league promotion, which included free ...
June 16th, 1953
On this day in 1953, with a 3-1 victory in the Bronx, the Browns halt the Yankees' winning streak at 18. The St. Louis win snaps their own 14-game losing streak and hands Whitey Ford his first loss in eight decisions.
June 15th, 1963
On this day in 1963, at Candlestick Park, Juan Marichal no-hits Houston, 1-0, to become the first Giants hurler in 34 years, and the first since the franchise moved to San Francisco, to accomplish the feat.
June 14th, 2002
On this day in 2002, due to 14 interleague contests all played in National League parks, a designated hitter is not used in a full slate of major league games for the first time since 1972. Visiting hurlers will get plenty of opportunities to swing the bat ...
June 13th, 1994
On this day in 1994, at the age of 34, Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg suddenly retires, walking away from $16 million. 'Ryno' will return to the Chicago line-up in 1996 to play for two more seasons before completing his 16-year Hall of Fame career.
June 12th, 1954
On this day in 1954, the Indians (35-17) move into first place when Bob Feller gets his 2,500th career strikeout in the Tribe's 4-3 victory over Boston at Fenway Park. Rapid Rob will finish his 18-year major league career striking out 2,581 hitters, an average ...
June 11th, 1961
On this day in 1961, in Game 1 of a twin bill at Tiger Stadium, Norm Cash becomes the first Detroit player to hit a fair ball over the right field roof. The first baseman's prodigious poke off Joe McClain is to no avail as the Tigers lose to the Senators, ...