National League umpire Lee Weyer, 51, dies of a heart attack after working the Cubs’ 3 – 2 win over San Francisco.
National League umpire Lee Weyer, 51, dies of a heart attack after working the Cubs’ 3 – 2 win over San Francisco.
Expos P Floyd Youmans, who underwent alcohol rehabilitation last fall, is suspended indefinitely by Commissioner Peter Ueberroth for failing to comply with his drug-testing program.
On June 25, 1988 Expos P Floyd Youmans, who underwent alcohol rehabilitation last fall, is suspended indefinitely by Commissioner Peter Ueberroth for failing to comply with his drug-testing program. Source Baseball Reference June 25
California opens today’s game with just two outfielders – CF Devon White is in the clubhouse finishing a phone call when the game starts. RF Chili Davis tries to alert the umps but no one notices him. California still wins over Milwaukee, 7 – 3.
On June 25, 1988 California opens today’s game with just two outfielders – CF Devon White is in the clubhouse finishing a phone call when the game starts. RF Chili Davis tries to alert the umps but no one notices him. California still wins over Milwaukee, 7 – 3. Source Baseball Reference June 25
Bert Blyleven wins his 250th career game as Minnesota beat Seattle, 3 – 1. Jeff Reardon posts his 20th save, giving him seven straight 20-save seasons.
On June 19, 1988 Bert Blyleven wins his 250th career game as Minnesota beat Seattle, 3 – 1. Jeff Reardon posts his 20th save, giving him seven straight 20-save seasons.
Dodgers OF John Shelby goes 0 for 4 in a 4 – 3 loss to the Padres‚ ending his hitting streak at 24 consecutive games.
On June 10, 1988 Dodgers OF John Shelby goes 0 for 4 in a 4 – 3 loss to the Padres‚ ending his hitting streak at 24 consecutive games.
Dwight Evans of the Boston Red Sox collects his 2,000th career hit in a 3 – 2 loss to the Oakland Athletics.
Dwight Evans of the Boston Red Sox collects his 2,000th career hit in a 3 – 2 loss to the Oakland Athletics.
The Chicago Cubs play a daytime doubleheader at Wrigley Field. The Chicago White Sox play a night game at Comiskey Park marking a rare opportunity to see 3 non-overlapping major league games in Chicago on the same day.
The Chicago Cubs play a daytime doubleheader at Wrigley Field. The Chicago White Sox play a night game at Comiskey Park marking a rare opportunity to see 3 non-overlapping major league games in Chicago on the same day.
Braves manager Chuck Tanner is fired and replaced by Russ Nixon. The Braves were 12-27 under Tanner‚ last in the NL West.
Braves manager Chuck Tanner is fired and replaced by Russ Nixon. The Braves were 12-27 under Tanner‚ last in the NL West.
Danny Tartabull‚ who hit an inside-the-park home run against Bert Blyleven last October‚ does it again in the Metrodome. The Twins hang on for a 7 – 5 win over Kansas City. Bert also served up a pair of inside-the-parkers to Dick Allen at Metropolitan Stadium in 1972‚ his only other such homers at Minnesota.
Danny Tartabull‚ who hit an inside-the-park home run against Bert Blyleven last October‚ does it again in the Metrodome. The Twins hang on for a 7 – 5 win over Kansas City. Bert also served up a pair of inside-the-parkers to Dick Allen at Metropolitan Stadium in 1972‚ his only other such homers at Minnesota.
Mike Schmidt belts the 535th homerun of his career during 1st inning at San Diego, CA off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Andy Hawkins, moving Schmidt past Jimmie Foxxinto sole possession of 8th place on the all-time homerun list.
Mike Schmidt belts the 535th homerun of his career during 1st inning at San Diego, CA off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Andy Hawkins, moving Schmidt past Jimmie Foxxinto sole possession of 8th place on the all-time homerun list.
