On June 21, 1989, the New York Yankees trade disgruntled superstar Rickey Henderson, hitting only .247 at the time, to the Oakland A’s for outfielder Luis Polonia and pitchers Greg Cadaret and Eric Plunk. Henderson, who had started his major league career with the A’s in 1979, had joined the Yankees in a multi-player trade…
New York Yankees relief pitcher Lee Guetterman gives up five runs in the 9th inning of a New York 11 – 4 loss to the California Angels, ending his consecutive scoreless innings streak at 30 2/3. It is the longest season-opening streak in the majors since Harry Brecheen’s in 1948, and the longest season-opening streak ever by a reliever.
On April 30, 1989, the Toronto Blue Jays acquire pitcher Al Leiter from the New York Yankees for veteran outfielder Jesse Barfield. Leiter will contribute significantly to the Jays’ World Championship in 1993, winning nine of 15 decisions as a spot starter and long reliever.
1989 – Rickey Henderson of the New York Yankees sets a major league record when he leads off a game with a home run for the 36th time in his career, breaking a tie with Bobby Bonds.
Rickey Henderson of the New York Yankees gets his his 800th career stolen base in a 4 – 3 New York loss to the Cleveland Indians.
On Opening Day, Tommy John ties a record by playing in 26 seasons. The Yankee veteran hurler beats the Twins, 4-2, for his 287th win, putting him 19th overall in career wins.
On March 19, 1989, the New York Yankees, realizing that slugger Dave Winfield will miss the season after undergoing back surgery next week for central disc herniation, acquire outfielder Mel Hall from the Cleveland Indians. The Yankees surrender catcher Joel Skinner and a minor leaguer. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories…
The Astros acquire veteran righthander Rick Rhoden from the Yankees for three minor leaguers. Rhoden starts 20 games and wins just two during his final season in a 15-year career.
1988 – Leaving the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, free agent second baseman Steve Sax signs a three-year deal with the New York Yankees.
Tommy John becomes the first pitcher to commit three errors on one play when he (1) bobbles Jeffrey Leonard’s grounder, and then, in an effort to recover, (2) throws the ball down the right field line that Dave Winfield retrieves and fires home, where the Yankee left-hander cuts it off, (3) relaying the throw wildly…
Enjoy our free trial and start listening to games, interviews and shows! Ruth, Mantle, Aaron, and Seaver!