Reds trade for Danny Jackson who wins 23 games

Reds trade for Danny Jackson who wins 23 games

test On November 6, 1987 — The Cincinatti Reds trade right-handed pitcher Ted Power and shortstop Kurt Stillwell to the Royals for shortstop Angel Salazar and left-hander Danny Jackson. The southpaw, 9-18 for KC this year, will be the runner-up for the National League’s Cy Young Award next season, compiling a 23-8 record along with…

Eric Davis becomes the seventh and earliest player to join the 30-30 club

Eric Davis becomes the seventh and earliest player to join the 30-30 club

Eric Davis becomes the seventh and earliest player to join the 30-30 club when he hits a walk-off home run leading off the bottom of the eleventh off Jeff Robinson in the Reds’ 5-4 victory over the Giants at Riverfront Stadium. No one had ever accomplished the feat with still nearly two months left to play in the season.

Eric Davis becomes the first National League player to hit three grand slams in a month

Eric Davis becomes the first National League player to hit three grand slams in a month

Eric Davis becomes the first National League player to hit three grand slams in a month, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 6 – 2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. His major league-leading 19 home runs also breaks the NL record for most homers batted between April and May.

Greg Maddux wins his first big league game, taming the Reds, 11-3, at Wrigley Field

On September 7, 1986, rookie Greg Maddux wins his first big league game, taming the Reds, 11-3, at Wrigley Field. Maddux, who will go on to win more than 300 games in his stellar career, pitches a complete game, allowing 11 hits and three earned runs.

Pete Rose makes his final major league appearance, striking out as a pinch hitter against Goose Gossage

Pete Rose makes his final major league appearance, striking out as a pinch hitter against Goose Gossage

Pete Rose makes his final major league appearance, striking out as a pinch hitter against Goose Gossage. The Reds lose, 9 – 5, to the visiting Padres. A bright spot is Barry Larkin hitting his first major league home run, off LaMarr Hoyt.

Robby Thompson of the San Francisco Giants sets a major league record when he is caught stealing four times

Robby Thompson of the San Francisco Giants sets a major league record when he is caught stealing four times

On June 27, 1986, Robby Thompson of the San Francisco Giants sets a major league record when he is caught stealing four times. Cincinnati Reds catcher Bo Diaz nails the Giants’ rookie each time, but San Francisco still manages to win the game, 7-6, in 12 innings. Vintage Baseball HOT ON EBAYCard Collections ENDING SOON…

Mario Soto ties the Major League record by surrendering Four home runs in an inning

Mario Soto ties the Major League record by surrendering Four home runs in an inning

  April 29, 1986 – Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mario Sotocruised through the first three innings of a game at Riverfront Stadium, Then in the fourth inning he ties the Major League record by surrendering four home runs to Andre Dawson‚ Hubie Brooks‚ Tim Wallach‚ and Mike Fitzgerald in the 7-4 loss to the Montreal Expos….

Rollie Fingers passes up an opportunity to return to the majors

Rollie Fingers passes up an opportunity to return to the majors

On February 21, 1986, Rollie Fingers passes up an opportunity to return to the majors. Fingers is invited to spring training by the Cincinnati Reds, who ask him to shave off his handlebar mustache to comply with team rules. Fingers refuse to do so and decides to retire. The future Hall of Fame reliever, who…