1988 – The Royals sign veteran catcher Bob Boone, who hit a career-high .295 last season.
1988 – The Royals sign veteran catcher Bob Boone, who hit a career-high .295 last season.
The American League champion Oakland Athletics sign free agent pitcher Mike Moore, formerly with the Seattle Mariners.
The American League champion Oakland Athletics sign free agent pitcher Mike Moore, formerly with the Seattle Mariners.
Rich Gedman becomes the highest-paid catcher in the American League when he signs a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox for $1.2 million.
Rich Gedman becomes the highest-paid catcher in the American League when he signs a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox for $1.2 million.
Leaving the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, free agent second baseman Steve Sax signs a three-year deal with the New York Yankees.
1988 – Leaving the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, free agent second baseman Steve Sax signs a three-year deal with the New York Yankees.
Jose Canseco is the unanimous winner of the 1988 American League’s MVP Award
On November 16, 1988, Jose Canseco of the Oakland A’s becomes the first unanimous winner of the American League’s MVP Award since Reggie Jackson in 1973. In winning the award, Canseco became the first player in major league history to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in the same season. He also lead…
Kirk Gibson wins the National League’s MVP Award
On November 15, 1988, Los Angeles Dodgers Kirk Gibson is named the National League Most Valuable Player with Mets outfielders Darryl Strawberry and Kevin McReynolds also receiving first-place votes for the award. The Dodger World Series hero, who is the first MVP not to be named an All-Star in the same season, batted .290 and…
The Angels announce Doug Rader will replace Cookie Rojas, their fired rookie manager who stunned when the improved fourth-place team (75-79) released him with eight games left in the regular season. The Halos’ new skipper compiled a 155-200 (.437) record while piloting the Rangers from 1982 to 1985.
The Angels announce Doug Rader will replace Cookie Rojas, their fired rookie manager who stunned when the improved fourth-place team (75-79) released him with eight games left in the regular season. The Halos’ new skipper compiled a 155-200 (.437) record while piloting the Rangers from 1982 to 1985.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser becomes the 9th unanimous choice as Cy Young Award winner
1988 – Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser, who posted a 23-8 record with 178 strikeouts and a 2.31 ERA, is a unanimous choice as Cy Young Award winner. Hershiser becomes the ninth pitcher in National League history to win the award unanimously. He receives all twenty-four first place votes from the Baseball Writers Association of America.
The Seattle Mariners hire Jim Lefebvre as their manager.
The Seattle Mariners hire Jim Lefebvre as their manager.
Art Howe, who played for the Houston Astros from 1976 through 1983, is named Houston manager.
Art Howe, who played for the Houston Astros from 1976 through 1983, is named Houston manager.
