St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire is named by the Associated Press as the Male Athlete of the Year.
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire is named by the Associated Press as the Male Athlete of the Year.
Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 1998
Major League Season Recap 1998 World Series – New York Yankees AL over San Diego Padres NL 4 games to 0 World Series MVP – Scott Brosius Babe Ruth Award – Scott Brosius Championship Series ALCS New York Yankees over Cleveland Indians 4 games to 2 ALCS MVP – David Wells NLCS Sand Diego Padres over Atlanta Braves 4 games…
The Mets sign free agent OF Rickey Henderson.
The Mets sign free agent OF Rickey Henderson.
In a deal which upsets many other owners, pitcher Kevin Brown (18-7, 2.38) becomes baseball’s first 100+ million dollar man as the right-hander signs a seven-year deal with the Dodgers for an average yearly salary of 15 million dollars.
In a deal which upsets many other owners, pitcher Kevin Brown (18-7, 2.38) becomes baseball’s first 100+ million dollar man as the right-hander signs a seven-year deal with the Dodgers for an average yearly salary of 15 million dollars.
After 24 years and 1,071 appearances, Dennis Eckersley, 44, who has pitched in more major league games than any other player, retires as an active player.
After 24 years and 1,071 appearances, Dennis Eckersley, 44, who has pitched in more major league games than any other player, retires as an active player.
The Cubs sign two free agents, 3B Gary Gaetti and OF Glenallen Hill.
The Cubs sign two free agents, 3B Gary Gaetti and OF Glenallen Hill.
Bob Betts, the public address announcer with Milwaukee Brewers dies at the age of 70
Bob Betts, the public address announcer whose distinctive baritone made him synonymous with Milwaukee Brewers baseball at Milwaukee County Stadium, dies at the age of 70. Betts announced the home games for 23 seasons.
Roger Clemens of the Toronto Blue Jays becomes the first pitcher to win five Cy Young Awards when he is named the American League’s top pitcher. Clemens was the Pitching Triple Crown winner, after he led AL pitchers in wins (20), strikeouts (271) and ERA (2.65).
Roger Clemens of the Toronto Blue Jays becomes the first pitcher to win five Cy Young Awards when he is named the American League’s top pitcher. Clemens was the Pitching Triple Crown winner, after he led AL pitchers in wins (20), strikeouts (271) and ERA (2.65).
The ball thrown by Boston Red Sox pitcher Howard Ehmke and hit by Babe Ruth for the first home run in Yankee Stadium history is sold at an auction for $126,500 (110,000 bid + 15% commission)
1998 – The ball thrown by Boston Red Sox pitcher Howard Ehmke and hit by Babe Ruth for the first home run in Yankee Stadium history is sold at an auction for $126,500 (110,000 bid + 15% commission). Mark Scala found the 1923 historic ball in the attic of his grandmother’s home several years ago.
Hall of Fame pitcher Hal Newhouser dies after a long illness at the age of 77
On November 10, 1998, Hall of Fame pitcher Hal Newhouser dies after a long illness at the age of 77. Newhouser won 207 games during a 17-year career and dominated the American League during the war years, winning 80 games from 1944 to 1946. In 1945, Newhouser won the AL’s MVP Award, becoming…