At Shea Stadium, the Rockies lose their National League debut to the Mets, 3-0. Dwight ‘Doc’ Gooden pitches a four-hit complete game for the victory.

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At Shea Stadium, the Rockies lose their National League debut to the Mets, 3-0. Dwight ‘Doc’ Gooden pitches a four-hit complete game for the victory.

The Florida Marlins, making their major league debut, defeat the Dodgers, 6-3

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In front of 42,334 fans at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, the Florida Marlins, making their major league debut, defeat the Dodgers, 6-3. Joe DiMaggio throws out the ceremonial first pitch, and the team retires uniform number 5 in tribute to Carl Barger, their late president.

On Opening Day, Greg Maddux, signed as a free agent in the offseason, allows no runs and scatters five hits to his former team over 8.1 innings. Mike Stanton gets the last two outs in the Braves’ 1-0 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

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On Opening Day, Greg Maddux, signed as a free agent in the offseason, allows no runs and scatters five hits to his former team over 8.1 innings. Mike Stanton gets the last two outs in the Braves’ 1-0 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

1993 – At Camden Yards, William Jefferson Clinton becomes the first U.S. President to throw the first pitch of the season from the pitcher’s mound.

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1993 – At Camden Yards, William Jefferson Clinton becomes the first U.S. President to throw the first pitch of the season from the pitcher’s mound.

Nolan Ryan pitches in the Dome for the last time, a 4-3 exhibition loss for his Texas Rangers.

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1993 – Nolan Ryan pitches in the Dome for the last time, a 4-3 exhibition loss for his Texas Rangers. A packed house of over 53,000 cheer the 46-year-old Alvin legend. Luis Gonzalez’ three hits help to stake Pete Harnisch to a 4-0 lead over the future Hall-Of-Famer, who struck out only one batter in six innings. 

The St. Louis Cardinals send pitcher Mark Clark and a minor leaguer to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for outfielder Mark Whiten. Whiten will have a career season for St. Louis this year.

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The St. Louis Cardinals send pitcher Mark Clark and a minor leaguer to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for outfielder Mark Whiten. Whiten will have a career season for St. Louis this year.

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Astros release pitcher Jason Grimsley, whom they acquired for pitcher Curt Schilling the previous year

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1993 – Astros release pitcher Jason Grimsley, whom they acquired for pitcher Curt Schilling the previous year. Grimsley catches on with the Cleveland Indians. He did not pitch an inning while in Houston. Schilling, meanwhile, becomes a six-time All-Star who is a pivotal member of four pennant-winners. 

1993 – Peanuts character Charlie Brown hits a game-winning home run – his first round tripper in 43 years. Almost ten percent of the nearly 18,000 Peanuts strips created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz focus on baseball.

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1993 – Peanuts character Charlie Brown hits a game-winning home run – his first round tripper in 43 years. Almost ten percent of the nearly 18,000 Peanuts strips created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz focus on baseball.