This week we look at Curt Flood going to Washington. Bean Balls that changed lives – Ray Chapman and Tony C, Power steals by Vic Power, and lost icon as Mickey Mantle Passes away, One incredible streak by Jack Taylor. Listen to our new section on Fan Stories – today we thank Ray Wilson. On…
On December 25, 1958, Rickey Henderson is born in Chicago, Illinois. Henderson will break into the major leagues with the Oakland A’s in 1979, and will go on to become one of the greatest leadoff men in history. He was a 10X All-Star, won the 1990 AL MVP Award, won the 1989 ALCS…
Major League Baseball Season Recap 1958 World Series – New York Yankees AL over Milwaukee Braves NL 4 games to 3 World Series MVP – Bob Turley Babe Ruth Award – Elston Howard Awards – Major League Cy Young Award Bob Turley American League MVP Awards – NL Ernie Banks AL Jackie Jensen Major League Rookie of The Year –…
On Dec. 23, 1958, pitcher Ernie Johnson is officially released by the Braves and signs a free agent contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Johnson had been with the Braves in Boston and Milwaukee since 1950 and had success, mostly as a reliever. However in 1958, he was rarely used and struggled with an ERA of…
Philadelphia Phillies acquire infielder Sparky Anderson from the Los Angeles Dodgers
Jackie Jensen (.286, 35, 122), breaking New York’s four-year stronghold on the award, is selected as the American League Most Valuable Player. The outcome is unexpected as the Red Sox fleet outfielder played on a non-contender, unlike runner-up Bob Turley, who pitched for the World Champion Yankees.
Brooklyn Dodgers shortstop Pee Wee Reese announces his retirement
1958 – The University of Pittsburgh agrees to buy Forbes Field from the Pirates and lease it to them for five years, or until a new municipal stadium is built.
On December 8, 1958, Hall of Famer Tris Speaker dies from a heart attack at the age of 70. Regarded as a consummate defensive center fielder, Speaker batted .345 over a 22-year career, ranking him sixth on the all-time list, behind Ty Cobb, Rogers Hornsby, Joe Jackson, Lefty O Doul and Ed Delahanty. He is…
1958 – The Senators give walking papers to 3B Eddie Yost‚ sending him to Detroit along with Rocky Bridges and OF Neil Chrisley. The Nats receive infielders Reno Bertoia and Ron Samford and OF Jim Delsing in exchange.