Marty Pattin and Steve Mingori combine on a one-hit shutout beating Nolan Ryan 3-0
1976 – Marty Pattin and Steve Mingori combine on a one-hit shutout as the Royals beat the Angels, 3 – 0.
In the Mets’ 7 – 4 win over the Cubs, Mike Phillips hits for the cycle to back Jon Matlack’s pitching.
On June 25, 1976 In the Mets’ 7 – 4 win over the Cubs, Mike Phillips hits for the cycle to back Jon Matlack’s pitching. Source Baseball Reference June 25
At Arlington Stadium Ranger Toby Harrah becomes the only shortstop in major league history to go through an entire doubleheader without a fielding chance. At the plate, Harrah makes up for the inactivity, collecting six hits, including a grand slam in the opener and another round-tripper in game 2. The Rangers beat the White Sox in the first game 8 – 4, but lose the nightcap, 14 – 9.
On June 25, 1976 At Arlington Stadium Ranger Toby Harrah becomes the only shortstop in major league history to go through an entire doubleheader without a fielding chance. At the plate, Harrah makes up for the inactivity, collecting six hits, including a grand slam in the opener and another round-tripper in game 2. The Rangers beat the White Sox in the first game 8 – 4,…
The Braves top the Expos, 2 – 1, but Rowland Office is collared after hitting safely in 29 straight games. Office hit .408 during the streak, which began on May 23rd.
The Braves top the Expos, 2 – 1, but Rowland Office is collared after hitting safely in 29 straight games. Office hit .408 during the streak, which began on May 23rd.
Los Angeles Dodgers trade onetime Cy Young Award winner Mike Marshall to the Atlanta Braves
On June 23, 1976, the Los Angeles Dodgers trade onetime Cy Young Award winner Mike Marshall to the Atlanta Braves for infielder-outfielder Lee Lacy and pitcher Elias Sosa. Marshall, who set a major league record by appearing in 106 games in 1974, had struggled in his first 30 appearances of 1976… @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@
Randy Jones ties Christy Mathewson’s record by going 68 innings without a base on balls
Randy Jones pitches the Padres to a 4 – 2 win over the Giants, and ties Christy Mathewson’s 63-year-old National League record by going 68 innings without a base on balls. He receives a standing ovation from the home crowd after striking out Darrell Evans to end the 7th. His streak ends when he walks C Marc Hill leading off the 8th. It is Jones’s 13th win of the year.
Fred Norman pitches a four-hitter as the Reds beat the visiting Dodgers, 6 – 0.
Fred Norman pitches a four-hitter as the Reds beat the visiting Dodgers, 6 – 0.
George Brett Featured on SI for the first time
On june 21, 1976 the Royals George Brett was featured on the cover. Brett topped the .300 mark for the first time in 1975, hitting .308 and leading the league in hits and triples. He then won his first batting title in 1976 with a .333 average. The four contenders for the batting title that…
Bert Blyleven hurls a one-hit shutout as the Rangers edge the A’s, 1 – 0. On the 26th, Blyleven will pitch another 1 – 0, one-hit victory, beating the White Sox in 10 innings.
On June 21, 1976 Bert Blyleven hurls a one-hit shutout as the Rangers edge the A’s, 1 – 0. On the 26th, Blyleven will pitch another 1 – 0, one-hit victory, beating the White Sox in 10 innings.
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn voids the sales of Oakland A’s stars Vida Blue, Rollie Fingers, and Joe Rudi
On June 18, 1976, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn voids the sales of Oakland A’s stars Vida Blue, Rollie Fingers, and Joe Rudi. Kuhn orders the players to return to Oakland, but owner Charlie Finley will not allow manager Chuck Tanner to use any of them in a game until June 27…
