The Twins defeat the Blue Jays, 6 – 4, in 11 innings, with the help of five hits from DH Paul Molitor.
The Twins defeat the Blue Jays, 6 – 4, in 11 innings, with the help of five hits from DH Paul Molitor.
Dave Winfield announces his retirement at the age of 44
Dave Winfield announces his retirement at the age of 44
Toronto DH Paul Molitor strokes five hits and brings home three runs to lead the Blue Jays to a 6 – 1 win over the Royals. His hits include three singles, a double and a home run.
Toronto DH Paul Molitor strokes five hits and brings home three runs to lead the Blue Jays to a 6 – 1 win over the Royals. His hits include three singles, a double and a home run.
Tony Fernandez becomes the tenth Yankee to hit for the cycle
In the Bronx, Tony Fernandez becomes the tenth Yankee to hit for the cycle when he goes 4-for 5 against Oakland. The shortstop will complete the unique feat with a double that will lead to the tying run being scored in the bottom of the ninth inning, but the Bombers will suffer a 10-9 loss when Rickey Henderson goes deep in the top of the tenth frame.
New York Yankees acquire ace pitcher David Cone
On July 28, 1995, the New York Yankees acquire ace pitcher David Cone from the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league pitchers Marty Janzen, Jason Jarvis and Mike Gordon. The trade for the right-hander, considered to be one of the best deals in franchise history, will prove to be an important piece as Cone will…
Tigers tie the Yankees’ major league record by homering in their 25th consecutive game
On June 19, 1994 In a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Tiger Stadium, the Tigers tie the Yankees’ major league record by homering in their 25th consecutive game. The 53 year-old record is matched in the second inning when Mickey Tettleton goes deep into the upper deck in right field off Juan…
Major League Season Recap 1993
Major League Season Recap 1993 World Series – Toronto Blue Jays AL over Philadelphia Phillies NL 4 games to 2 World Series MVP – Paul Molitor Babe Ruth Award – Paul Molitor ALCS Toronto Blue Jays over Chicago White Sox 4 games to 2 ALCS MVP – Dave Stewart NLCS Philadelphia Phillies over Atlanta Braves 4 games to 2 NLCS…
Rickey Henderson resigns with Oakland after being traded to Blue Jays at Deadline
After being traded back to Oakland by the Yankees in July, Rickey Henderson decides to stay with the A’s, signing a two-year $8.6 million contract. In 1998, the team traded the speedy outfielder to the Bronx Bombers along with Bert Bradley for Tim Birtsas, Jay Howell, Stan Javier, Eric Plunk, and Jose Rijo.
Joe Carter of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a dramatic three-run homer against Mitch Williams of the Philadelphia Phillies to end the World Series
October 23, 1993 The sixth game in the Toronto Blue Jays — Philadelphia Phillies World Series was a rematch between Game 2 starters Terry Mulholland and Dave Stewart. Toronto scored in the bottom of the first on a Paul Molitor triple, Joe Carter sacrifice fly, and Roberto Alomar RBI single. Molitor added a solo…
Curt Schilling outduels Juan Guzman, 2 – 0, in Game 5 to send the World Series back to Toronto
1993 – The night after Toronto wins a 15 – 14 slugfest, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Curt Schilling outduels Juan Guzman, 2 – 0, in Game 5 to send the World Series back to Toronto. Schilling also becomes the first Phillies pitcher to throw a shutout in the Series.
