The Cubs defeat the Pirates, 12 – 10, in a game marked by seven home runs.
The Cubs defeat the Pirates, 12 – 10, in a game marked by seven home runs.
A crowd, with many fans chanting, “U.S.A., U.S.A.”, during the team’s batting practice, becomes obnoxious and unruly at the Yankees’ 4-0 loss to the Blue Jays in New York. After rudely booing the Canadian national anthem at the beginning of the game, the bad behavior continues as some fans throw bottles from the right field bleachers onto the field in the direction of Toronto outfielder Joe Carter.
A crowd, with many fans chanting, “U.S.A., U.S.A.”, during the team’s batting practice, becomes obnoxious and unruly at the Yankees’ 4-0 loss to the Blue Jays in New York. After rudely booing the Canadian national anthem at the beginning of the game, the bad behavior continues as some fans throw bottles from the right field bleachers onto the field in the direction of Toronto outfielder Joe Carter.
The Stockton Ports of the California League defeat the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, 25 – 7, setting league records in the process for hits (29) and team at-bats (56).
The Stockton Ports of the California League defeat the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, 25 – 7, setting league records in the process for hits (29) and team at-bats (56).
Royals owner Ewing Kauffman dies at age 76 of bone cancer.
Royals owner Ewing Kauffman dies at age 76 of bone cancer.
The Memphis Chicks of the Southern League rout the Nashville Xpress, 25 – 5, setting league records for runs and hits (32) in a game. Jeff Garber is 5 for 6 with a league-record eight RBIs.
The Memphis Chicks of the Southern League rout the Nashville Xpress, 25 – 5, setting league records for runs and hits (32) in a game. Jeff Garber is 5 for 6 with a league-record eight RBIs.
Reggie Jackson is inducted into baseball’s Hall of Fame.
Reggie Jackson is inducted into baseball’s Hall of Fame.
During the Orioles’ 2 – 1 loss to the Red Sox, Baltimore’s Glenn Davis is knocked unconscious by a foul ball lined off the bat of Jeffrey Hammonds into the Orioles’ dugout. Davis, who is recovering from a broken jaw, does not sustain any further damage.
During the Orioles’ 2 – 1 loss to the Red Sox, Baltimore’s Glenn Davis is knocked unconscious by a foul ball lined off the bat of Jeffrey Hammonds into the Orioles’ dugout. Davis, who is recovering from a broken jaw, does not sustain any further damage.
Toronto obtains OF Rickey Henderson from the Athletics in exchange for minor leaguers Steve Karsay and Jose Herrera.
Toronto obtains OF Rickey Henderson from the Athletics in exchange for minor leaguers Steve Karsay and Jose Herrera.
The Reds trade P Tim Belcher to the White Sox in exchange for pitchers Johnny Ruffin and Jeff Pierce.
The Reds trade P Tim Belcher to the White Sox in exchange for pitchers Johnny Ruffin and Jeff Pierce.
The Expos retire Gary Carter’s uniform number 8 prior to their game with Florida.
The Expos retire Gary Carter’s uniform number 8 prior to their game with Florida.
