The Events, people, players and stories that shaped the game.
On June 28, 2007, Craig Biggio of the Astros collects his 3,000th career hit in a game against the Rockies in Houston. The milestone hit came in the seventh inning against Colorado starter Aaron Cook during an 8-5 Houston win. Biggio was thrown out trying to stretch...
Tony Gwynn of the San Diego Padres collects his 3,000th major league hit
In an epic game 7, the Chicago Cubs win their first World Series title in 108 years by defeating Cleveland, 8 - 7, in Game 7, making up a three games to one deficit in. Dexter Fowler hits a lead-off homer off Corey Kluber, but the Indians manage to tie the score in...
On June 7, 2009, four Arizona pitchers hurled nine no-hit innings of extra-inning relief in a 9-6 victory over the Padres in San Diego. The first Diamondback reliever, Jon Rauch, entered the game in the 10th inning and was followed to the hill by Esmerling Vasquez,...
Major league All-Star namings began in July 1933. Fans have generally participated in the selection of the players who fill the AL and NL All-Star rosters; managers, players, and coaches have also made choices in the selection process during various seasons. Between...
On July 15, 1986, Fernando Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Dodgers ties Carl Hubbell’s All-Star Game record by fanning five consecutive American League batters, including Don Mattingly and Cal Ripken, Jr. In spite of Valenzuela’s superb pitching, the American League...
Greg Maddux wins his 300th career game
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On June 9, 2008. Reds' center fielder Ken Griffey Jr. hits his 600th home run, becoming the sixth player to reach that milestone. The shot comes in the first inning in Florida against the Marlins.