Rickey Henderson of the New York Yankees gets his his 800th career stolen base
Rickey Henderson of the New York Yankees gets his his 800th career stolen base in a 4 – 3 New York loss to the Cleveland Indians.
Barbara Bush, wife of the 41st president of the United States becomes the first First Lady to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a major league game. George’s spouse and the mother of George W., the managing general partner of the Rangers, does the honors on Opening Day at Arlington Stadium before Texas’ 4-0 victory over Detroit.
Barbara Bush, wife of the 41st president of the United States becomes the first First Lady to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a major league game. George’s spouse and the mother of George W., the managing general partner of the Rangers, does the honors on Opening Day at Arlington Stadium before Texas’ 4-0 victory over Detroit.
Former Yale University and National League president Bart Giamatti becomes the seventh commissioner of major league baseball
Former Yale University and National League president Bart Giamatti becomes the seventh commissioner of major league baseball. Baseball’s new leader, a lifelong Red Sox fan, is the author of The Green Fields of the Mind, an essay which laments the end of a season in Boston.
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.
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.
1988 – Veteran pitcher Bert Blyleven changes clubs for the fifth time, going from the Twins to the California Angels for a package of minor leaguers, including Paul Sorrento.
1988 – Veteran pitcher Bert Blyleven changes clubs for the fifth time, going from the Twins to the California Angels for a package of minor leaguers, including Paul Sorrento.
The White Sox name Jeff Torborg to replace Jim Fregosi as the team’s manager
The White Sox name Jeff Torborg to replace Jim Fregosi as the team’s manager. Chicago’s new skipper, who will be named the American League Manager of the Year in 1990, will see his club finish second twice during his three-year tenure in the Windy City, before leaving the team for a short-lived position managing the Mets.
The Padres trade Keith Moreland and Chris Brown to the Tigers for pitcher Walt Terrell
The Padres trade Keith Moreland and Chris Brown to the Tigers for pitcher Walt Terrell, who will be dealt, along with a player to be named [Freddie Toliver], to the Yankees in July. The midseason swap will bring Don Schulze and Mike Pagliarulo to San Diego.
1988 – The Dodgers take advantage of Oakland errors to beat Dave Stewart, 4 – 3, in Game 4 of the World Series.
1988 – The Dodgers take advantage of Oakland errors to beat Dave Stewart, 4 – 3, in Game 4 of the World Series.
The Yankees replace manager Billy Martin with Dallas Green. ‘Billy the Kid’ will compile a 1253-1013 (.553) record piloting the Tigers, Twins, Yankees, A’s, and Rangers during his 19-year managerial career.
The Yankees replace manager Billy Martin with Dallas Green. ‘Billy the Kid’ will compile a 1253-1013 (.553) record piloting the Tigers, Twins, Yankees, A’s, and Rangers during his 19-year managerial career.
