Johnny Damon collects his 2,000th career hit
On May 30, 2007, Johnny Damon collects his 2,000th career hit, a single against the Blue Jays in Toronto.
Cards waive Anthony Reyes
On May 27, 2007, the St. Louis Cardinals option pitcher Anthony Reyes to their Triple-A team in Memphis. Reyes is 0-8 with a 6.08 ERA in his first nine starts of the season. The second year pitcher’s last victory came in Game One of the 2006 World Series against Detroit.
John Smoltz throws 7 shutout innings in a duel against Tom Glavine, his teammate from 1988 to 2002, to help the Braves top the Mets, 2 – 1. Smoltz becomes the first pitcher in major league history with 200 career victories and 150 saves. He also becomes the first 7-game winner in the 2007 NL.
John Smoltz throws 7 shutout innings in a duel against Tom Glavine, his teammate from 1988 to 2002, to help the Braves top the Mets, 2 – 1. Smoltz becomes the first pitcher in major league history with 200 career victories and 150 saves. He also becomes the first 7-game winner in the 2007 NL.
Ichiro collects 1,414 hits in just 1000 games
On May 24, 2007, leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki goes 3-for-6 in the Seattle Mariners 13-12 loss to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, giving him 1,414 hits in his first 1,000 major league games. Only Al Simmons (with 1,433) collected more hits in his first 1,000 contests.
Roger Clemens agrees to a one-year deal worth $28 million to pitch for the New York Yankees
On May 5, 2007, Roger Clemens agrees to a one-year deal worth $28 million to pitch for the New York Yankees. Appearing in George Steinbrenner’s private suite at Yankee Stadium during the seventh inning stretch, Clemens announces over the PA speaker in dramatic fashion that he will return to the team that he pitched for…
Troy Tulowitzki performs the 13th unassisted triple play in major league history
On April 29, 2007, Colorado rookie shortstop Troy Tulowitzki performs the 13th unassisted triple play in major league history. Tulowitzki catches a line drive off the bat of Atlanta’s Chipper Jones, steps on second to double off Kelly Johnson, and tags Edgar Renteria as he heads to second base. Tulowitzki is the second rookie to accomplish the rare feat.
Jake Peavy nearly misses Tom Seavers record of 10 straight k’s
Jake Peavy nearly misses Tom Seavers record of 10 straight k’s
Red Sox hit 4 straight homeruns off Chase Wright
On April 22, 2007, At Fenway Park four consecutive Boston batters hit home runs off Yankee pitcher Chase Wright at Fenway Park. The consecutive homers tie a major league mark, which has been accomplished just five times. The Red Sox batters are Manny Ramirez, J.D. Drew, Mike Lowell, and Jason Varitek. The victim for all…
Alex Rodriguez becomes the second player to hit twelve home runs in the season’s first fifteen games
Alex Rodriguez becomes the second player to hit twelve home runs in the season’s first fifteen games when he goes deep twice in the Yankees’ 7-6 loss to Boston at Fenway Park. Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt also accomplished the feat, hitting a dozen for the Phillies in 1976.
Ryan Freel Dirty T-shirt giveaway from the Reds
In honor of their hard playing center fielder, the first 10,000 adult fans attending the game at Great American Ball Park receive a Ryan Freel Dirty T-shirt giveaway from the Reds. The Cincinnati leadoff hitter, known to finish games wearing a filthy uniform, doesn’t disappoint as he raises lots of dust getting on base twice, including a key single in the tenth inning, in the Reds’ 2-1 victory over the Phillies.
