1987 – Cincinnati trades OF Dave Parker to the A’s for pitchers Jose Rijo and Tim Birtsas, the Braves trade SS Rafael Ramirez to the Astros for a pair of minor leaguers, and in the day’s biggest (and most lopsided) deal, the Cubs send dominating reliever Lee Smith to the Red Sox for pitchers Al Nipper and Calvin Schiraldi.
1987 – Oakland Athletics first baseman Mark McGwire, who hit 49 home runs with 118 RBI, wins the 1987 American League Rookie of the Year Award. McGwire is the second player to win that league’s award unanimously. Carlton Fisk of the Boston Red Sox was the first to do it in 1972.
On October 4, 1987 future hall of famer Reggie Jackson singles in his last at Bat off Bobby Thigpen in the top of the 8th. The White Sox will win the game 5-2. Video
Oakland A’s designated hitter Reggie Jackson hits his 563rd and final career home run
On August 14, 1987, Mark McGwire of the Oakland A’s hits his 39th home run, setting a record for the most home runs by a major league rookie off future hall of farmer Don Sutton. McGwire’s two-run shot in the sixth inning gives the A’s a 5-3 lead over the California Angels. The A’s eventually…
On July 5, 1987, Mark McGwire of the Oakland A’s becomes the first rookie to hit 30 home runs before the All-Star break. McGwire’s latest long ball helps the A’s to a 6-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. McGwire’s teammate, Jose Canseco, adds a pair of home runs. The Oakland infielder will finish the…
On June 28, 1987, rookie slugger Mark McGwire of the Oakland A’s hits two home runs, giving him a record-tying five longballs over his last two games. McGwire’s latest home run barrage helps lift the A’s to a 10-0 win over the Cleveland Indians.
On June 27, 1987 A’s rookie Mark McGwire hits three home runs and drives in five runs helping to defeat the Indians, 13 – 3. He will finish the season with 49 round-trippers, far surpassing the rookie record of 38, once shared by Frank Robinson and Wally Berger.
On January 30, 1987, the Oakland A’s acquire veteran third baseman Ron Cey from the Chicago Cubs for infielder Luis Quinones. Nicknamed “The Penguin,” Cey will hit .221 for the A’s in 1987 – his final major league season. Nicknamed the ‘Penguin’, Cey will be released after playing 45 games and hitting .221 for Oakland,…
Free agent pitcher Vida Blue comes to terms with the Oakland Athletics, but will surprise the team next month by announcing his retirement.
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