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1995 â€“ “Play Ball” never sounded so good. The Astros open the strike-delayed season with a 10-2 victory in San Diego. Jeff Bagwell, Derek Bell and Phil Plantier start the campaign with home runs. Doug Drabek works five innings for the win. Although over 41,000 attend, baseball’s attendance plummets as resentment over the strike lingers. 

ByTom

1995 â€“ “Play Ball” never sounded so good. The Astros open the strike-delayed season with a 10-2 victory in San Diego. Jeff Bagwell, Derek Bell and Phil Plantier start the campaign with home runs. Doug Drabek works five innings for the win. Although over 41,000 attend, baseball’s attendance plummets as resentment over the strike lingers. 

Curt Flood-the reserve clause

Curt Flood Goes to Washington – Podcast Season 3, Episode 3

ByTom

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


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1995 â€“ Infielder Dave Magadan signs a free agent contract with the Chicago Cubs. Magadan had hit .313 in his one season in Houston, part of a run in the majors that lasted 16 years.

ByTom

1995 â€“ Infielder Dave Magadan signs a free agent contract with the Chicago Cubs. Magadan had hit .313 in his one season in Houston, part of a run in the majors that lasted 16 years.

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 1995

ByThis Day in Baseball

Major League Season Recap 1995 World Series – Atlanta Braves NL over Cleveland Indians AL 4 games to 2 World Series MVP – Tom Glavine Babe Ruth Award – Tom Glavine Championship Series ALCS Cleveland Indians over Seattle Mariners 4 games to 2 ALCS MVP – Orel Hershiser NLCS Atlanta Braves over Cincinnati Reds 4 games to 0 NLCS MVP


The Associated Press selects Cal Ripken, Jr.’s consecutive game streak as the top sports story of the year, followed by the death of Mickey Mantle.

ByTom

The Associated Press selects Cal Ripken, Jr.’s consecutive game streak as the top sports story of the year, followed by the death of Mickey Mantle.