The game between the Diamondbacks and Padres is halted at the end of the second inning after a Qualcomm Stadium transformer catches fire, causing a whole section of spotlights above centerfield to explode. The suspended game will resume the tomorrow.
After 20 seasons in San Diego, Padre outfielder Tony Gwynn announces he’ll retire at the end of the season. The future Hall of Famer has the highest lifetime batting average (.338) among all active players.
On May 12, 2001, A.J. Burnett of the Dodgers overcomes 9 base on balls but does not allow a hit in his 3-0 victory over the Padres in San Diego. It is the first no-hitter against San Diego in 10 years.
Rickey Henderson sets MLB walk record
The San Diego Padres obtain OF Al Martin from the Pirates for OF John Vander Wal, and pitchers Jim Sak and Geraldo Padua. San Diego also signs pitcher Matt Clement to a four-year agreement.
Tony Gwynn of the San Diego Padres collects his 3,000th major league hit
Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes the 16th major leaguer to join the 500-home run club
The San Diego Padres sign 37-year-old country music singer Garth Brooks and invite him to spring training camp as a non-roster player.
On February 2, 1999 San Diego Padres’ outfielder Greg Vaughn becomes the first player traded in major league history after hitting 50 home runs during the season. The slugger is dealt to the Cincinnati Reds, along with Mark Sweeney for Reggie Sanders, Damian Jackson, and Josh Harris. Vaughn spent one season in Cincinnati hitting .245…
Major League Season Recap 1998 World Series – New York Yankees AL over San Diego Padres NL 4 games to 0 World Series MVP – Scott Brosius Babe Ruth Award – Scott Brosius Championship Series ALCS New York Yankees over Cleveland Indians 4 games to 2 ALCS MVP – David Wells NLCS Sand Diego Padres over Atlanta Braves 4 games…
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