Marlins OF Andre Dawson, in his 21st major league season, announces he will retire at the end of the year.
Marlins OF Andre Dawson, in his 21st major league season, announces he will retire at the end of the year.
The Braves bring up Andruw Jones. He is believed to be the first player since Phils pitcher Pat Combs in 1989 to start a season in A ball, then play in AA, triple A, and the majors in the same season.
The Braves bring up Andruw Jones. He is believed to be the first player since Phils pitcher Pat Combs in 1989 to start a season in A ball, then play in AA, triple A, and the majors in the same season.
The Red Sox clip the Blue Jays, 8 – 6, on a four-run 9th inning. Jacob Brumfield has a pair of homers for the Jays and Otis Nixon swipes four bases.
The Red Sox clip the Blue Jays, 8 – 6, on a four-run 9th inning. Jacob Brumfield has a pair of homers for the Jays and Otis Nixon swipes four bases.
The Minnesota Twins retired Kent Hrbek’s number 14.
August 14, 1995 The Minnesota Twins retired Kent Hrbek’s number 14. He grew up less than a mile from Met Stadium and won 2 World Series titles with the twins.
1995 – The Red Sox trade OF Wes Chamberlain to the Royals in exchange for OF Chris James.
1995 – The Red Sox trade OF Wes Chamberlain to the Royals in exchange for OF Chris James.
The Yankees retire Reggie Jackson’s uniform number 44. ‘Mr. October’, recently inducted into the Hall of Fame, played as an embattled right fielder for the Bronx Bombers from 1977-81, helping the club reach the postseason four times, including winning two world championships.
The Yankees retire Reggie Jackson’s uniform number 44. ‘Mr. October’, recently inducted into the Hall of Fame, played as an embattled right fielder for the Bronx Bombers from 1977-81, helping the club reach the postseason four times, including winning two world championships.
1992 – Atlanta’s Tom Glavine (18-3) leaves after seven innings and Randy St. Claire and Mike Stanton mop up a 15 – 0 whitewash over Pittsburgh. Lonnie Smith has five hits and Brian Hunter and Otis Nixon four apiece for the Braves. St. Claire, in his second year with Atlanta, along with his father Ebba, is the first father-son pair to play for the Braves. Starter Zane Smith allows four runs in a third of an inning to lose.
1992 – Atlanta’s Tom Glavine (18-3) leaves after seven innings and Randy St. Claire and Mike Stanton mop up a 15 – 0 whitewash over Pittsburgh. Lonnie Smith has five hits and Brian Hunter and Otis Nixon four apiece for the Braves. St. Claire, in his second year with Atlanta, along with his father Ebba, is the first father-son pair to play for the Braves. Starter Zane Smith allows four runs in a third of an inning to lose.
Seattle’s Randy Johnson tosses a one-hitter against the Oakland A’s, losing the no-hitter in the 9th inning when Mike Gallego singles. He records his 11th win of the year with the 4 – 0 victory.
Seattle’s Randy Johnson tosses a one-hitter against the Oakland A’s, losing the no-hitter in the 9th inning when Mike Gallego singles. He records his 11th win of the year with the 4 – 0 victory.
Jeff Reardon of the Red Sox and Lee Smith of the Cardinals both reach the 30-save level for the 6th consecutive season, tying the major league record. Reardon notches his in a 2- 1 win over Cleveland, while Smith saves St. Louis’ 5 – 4 victory over the Mets.
Jeff Reardon of the Red Sox and Lee Smith of the Cardinals both reach the 30-save level for the 6th consecutive season, tying the major league record. Reardon notches his in a 2- 1 win over Cleveland, while Smith saves St. Louis’ 5 – 4 victory over the Mets.
San Diego’s Fred McGriff hits a grand slam for the second game in a row, tying a major league mark. He is the 12th player – but just the third National Leaguer – to perform the feat, with Babe Ruth the only one to do so twice. His blast brings home all San Diego’s runs in a 4 – 1 win over the Astros.
San Diego’s Fred McGriff hits a grand slam for the second game in a row, tying a major league mark. He is the 12th player – but just the third National Leaguer – to perform the feat, with Babe Ruth the only one to do so twice. His blast brings home all San Diego’s runs in a 4 – 1 win over the Astros.
