Tim Raines of the Chicago White Sox collects his 700th major league career stolen base.
Tim Raines of the Chicago White Sox collects his 700th major league career stolen base.
Rickey Henderson of the Oakland Athletics becomes the American League’s all-time stolen base king.
Rickey Henderson of the Oakland Athletics becomes the American League’s all-time stolen base king. In swiping third base against the Toronto Blue Jays, Henderson steals his 893rd base to surpass the long-standing record set by Ty Cobb.
With the team struggling (20-22)‚ the Mets fire manager Davey Johnson‚ whose six-year winning percentage was .593. Coach Bud Harrelson replaces him and the Mets will win 20 of their next 23 games before cooling down.
With the team struggling (20-22)‚ the Mets fire manager Davey Johnson‚ whose six-year winning percentage was .593. Coach Bud Harrelson replaces him and the Mets will win 20 of their next 23 games before cooling down.
Mike Schmidt tearful Retirement speech
May 29, 1989, In a hastily called press conference in San Diego, Mike Schmidt, 39, tearfully informs the scribes of his retirement, which is effective immediately. The Phillies’ third baseman, nonetheless, will still be selected by the fans to start the All-Star Game, scheduled to be played at Anaheim Stadium in July but won’t play,…
In the Tigers’ 15 – 7 win over the Twins‚ the two teams combine for 8 homers. Tom Brookens has a grand slam for the winners while Mark Salas‚ who enters the game in the 7th, has 5 RBIs on two homers for the Twins.
In the Tigers’ 15 – 7 win over the Twins‚ the two teams combine for 8 homers. Tom Brookens has a grand slam for the winners while Mark Salas‚ who enters the game in the 7th, has 5 RBIs on two homers for the Twins.
Pete O’Brien drives in 4 runs and scores 5 runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 16 – 5 win over Kansas City. Bo Jackson has a pair of homers for the losers.
Pete O’Brien drives in 4 runs and scores 5 runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 16 – 5 win over Kansas City. Bo Jackson has a pair of homers for the losers.
Jim Pankovits ‘ grand slam off John Candelaria breaks a 3-3 tie as Houston belts the Pirates, 8-3
1985 – Jim Pankovits ‘ grand slam off John Candelaria breaks a 3-3 tie as Houston belts the Pirates, 8-3. The blast keys a seven-run seventh inning after Phil Garner and Mark Bailey delivered RBI singles. Nolan Ryan picks up the victory.
The Braves overcome a 4 – 0 deficit to beat the Cubs‚ 7 – 4‚ but lose 3B Bob Horner‚ who breaks his wrist diving for a ball and who will be sidelined for the rest of the season. Horner broke the same wrist last year and missed the final 43 games.
The Braves overcome a 4 – 0 deficit to beat the Cubs‚ 7 – 4‚ but lose 3B Bob Horner‚ who breaks his wrist diving for a ball and who will be sidelined for the rest of the season. Horner broke the same wrist last year and missed the final 43 games.
Dodgers pitcher Steve Howe is readmitted to a drug treatment center after suffering a relapse of the cocaine problem for which he had sought treatment after last season. Howe has not allowed an earned run in his 14 appearances this season.
Dodgers pitcher Steve Howe is readmitted to a drug treatment center after suffering a relapse of the cocaine problem for which he had sought treatment after last season. Howe has not allowed an earned run in his 14 appearances this season.
Indians End LaMarr Hoyt’s Streak with 5-2 Victory Over White Sox
The Indians beat the White Sox, 5 – 2‚ handing pitcher LaMarr Hoyt his first loss of the season. Hoyt had started the season 9-0 and had won 14 consecutive decisions since last August 27th.
