2011 – The Blue Jays continue to be active on the trade market, sending newly-acquired C-1B Mike Napoli, who has been with the team less than a week since being acquired from the Angels for OF Vernon Wells, to Texas in return for P Frank Francisco. Read More January 25, 2011
Rookie P Bill Hawke of St. Louis loads the bases with the Phillies in the 6th‚ but then fans the next three batters on the way to a 4 – 1 win. Tim Keefe takes the loss. Read More September 1, 1892
In the top of the seventh inning of the Cubs’ 4-0 victory over New York at the Polo Grounds, Ripper Collins hits his last career home run, finishing with 135 round-trippers during his nine-year tenure in the major leagues. The Chicago first baseman will remain the all-time switch-hitter home run leader for 18 years until Yankee slugger Mickey Mantle surpasses his total in 1956. Read More September 17, 1938