Roger Clemens (24-4, 2.48), joining Denny McLain becomes only the second American League pitcher to unanimously win the Cy Young Award
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Roger Clemens (24-4, 2.48), joining Denny McLain becomes only the second American League pitcher to unanimously win the Cy Young Award

Roger Clemens (24-4, 2.48), joining Denny McLain who accomplish the feat in 1968, becomes only the second American League pitcher to unanimously win the Cy Young Award when he captures all 28 first-place votes cast by the writers. The Red Sox 24 year-old right-hander will also be named the circuit’s most valuable player.

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1986 – Mike Scott wins the N.L. Cy Young Award. Scott wins 18 games and leads the league in ERA (2.22) and strikeouts (306). Fernando Valenzuela of Los Angeles finishes second with the other nine of the 24 first-place votes.

1986 – Mike Scott wins the N.L. Cy Young Award. Scott wins 18 games and leads the league in ERA (2.22) and strikeouts (306). Fernando Valenzuela of Los Angeles finishes second with the other nine of the 24 first-place votes.

45-year-old player-manager Pete Rose is dropped from the Reds’ 40-man major league roster to make room for pitcher Pat Pacillo. Rose will continue to manage the club.

45-year-old player-manager Pete Rose is dropped from the Reds’ 40-man major league roster to make room for pitcher Pat Pacillo. Rose will continue to manage the club.

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Hal Lanier is named National League Manager of the Year in his rookie season which saw the Astros the surprise winners of the Western Division. New York Mets skipper Davey Johnson finishes second.

1986 – Hal Lanier is named National League Manager of the Year in his rookie season which saw the Astros the surprise winners of the Western Division. New York Mets skipper Davey Johnson finishes second.

The Orioles trade Storm Davis to the Padres for catcher Terry Kennedy and minor leaguer Mark Williamson. After getting off to a 2-7 start with an ERA of 6.18 with San Diego, the right-hander will be dealt to Oakland in August for players to named later.

The Orioles trade Storm Davis to the Padres for catcher Terry Kennedy and minor leaguer Mark Williamson. After getting off to a 2-7 start with an ERA of 6.18 with San Diego, the right-hander will be dealt to Oakland in August for players to named later.

The Mets, with another dramatic comeback, defeat the Red Sox, 8-5 to win Game 7 of the Fall Classic to become World Champions for the second time in the 25-year history of the franchise
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The Mets, with another dramatic comeback, defeat the Red Sox, 8-5 to win Game 7 of the Fall Classic to become World Champions for the second time in the 25-year history of the franchise

The Mets, with another dramatic comeback, defeat the Red Sox, 8-5 to win Game 7 of the Fall Classic to become World Champions for the second time in the 25-year history of the franchise. Third baseman Ray Knight, who is named the Fall Classic’s MVP, makes amends for an earlier error by hitting a home run which puts the Mets ahead for good in the seventh inning.

Behind the bag – Game 6 of the 1986 World Series

Behind the bag – Game 6 of the 1986 World Series

“If one picture is worth a thousand words, you have seen about a million words, but more than that, you have seen an absolutely bizarre finish to Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.” – Vin Scully, describing the aftermath of the play after a long silence. One strike from defeat, the Mets tie the game on a wild pitch and then, thanks to Bill Buckner’s error, win Game 6, knotting the Fall Classic at three games apiece. This event was selected as one of baseball’s 30 most memorable moments.

1986 – Bill Russell, at age 38, announces his retirement. He is the last member of the Dodgers’ Garvey-Lopes-Russell-Cey 1970s infield and is second on the club’s all-time list with 2,183 games played.

1986 – Bill Russell, at age 38, announces his retirement. He is the last member of the Dodgers’ Garvey-Lopes-Russell-Cey 1970s infield and is second on the club’s all-time list with 2,183 games played.

At Fenway Park, Bruce Hurst’s complete game victory gives the Boston Red Sox a 4 – 2 win and 3-2 lead in the World Series 

At Fenway Park, Bruce Hurst’s complete game victory gives the Boston Red Sox a 4 – 2 win and 3-2 lead in the World Series 

1986 – At Fenway Park, Bruce Hurst’s complete game victory gives the Boston Red Sox a 4 – 2 win and 3-2 lead in the World Series against the New York Mets. Hurst scatters 10 hits with one walk and six strikeouts.