This Day In Baseball October 28

Jon Lester

The history of sports is both vast and rich, thanks to the existence of so many different events and the longevity associated with them. With so much history to cull through, We offer the opportunity to look back and see what memorable things happened or milestones were reached on October 28 in baseball history.

 

Notable Events and Chronology for October 28

Giuseppe DiMaggio, a retired fisherman, and his celebrated baseball star son, Joe DiMaggio

Giuseppe DiMaggio, a retired fisherman, and his celebrated baseball star son, Joe DiMaggio

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Lou Boudreau Day held to honor the world champion Cleveland Indians

The Red Sox trade catcher Les Moss and Tom Wright for Gus Niarhos and outfielder Ken Wood

The Red Sox trade catcher Les Moss and Tom Wright for Gus Niarhos and outfielder Ken Wood

Red Barber resigns as a Brooklyn Dodger broadcaster and will take the 'catbird' seat with the rival New York Yankees

Red Barber resigns as a Brooklyn Dodger broadcaster and will take the ‘catbird’ seat with the rival New York Yankees

Kid Gleason, Connie Mack, Philadelphia a’s, Connie mack

Major league owners vote down the sale of the Philadelphia A’s to a hometown syndicate

Warren Spahn undergoes surgery

Warren Spahn undergoes surgery

On Candlestick Point construction begins on the Giants' new ballpark in San Francisco

On Candlestick Point construction begins on the Giants’ new ballpark in San Francisco

Ground-breaking ceremony for Shea Stadium

Ground-breaking ceremony for Shea Stadium

Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals wins his first Cy Young Award

Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals wins his first Cy Young Award

The New York Yankees replace fired manager Billy Martin with Dick Howser

The New York Yankees replace fired manager Billy Martin with Dick Howser

The Dodgers win 4 straight to win 1981 World Series

The Dodgers win 4 straight to win 1981 World Series

The Padres trade Keith Moreland and Chris Brown to the Tigers for pitcher Walt Terrell

The Padres trade Keith Moreland and Chris Brown to the Tigers for pitcher Walt Terrell

The Oakland Athletics complete a sweep in the World Series with a 9 - 6 win over the San Francisco Giants

The Oakland Athletics complete a sweep in the World Series with a 9 – 6 win over the San Francisco Giants

The first-ever Branch Rickey Award recipient is Blue Jay outfielder/DH Dave Winfield, selected from 28 nominees, one player from each major league club. The honor, bestowed by representatives from the media and Rotary Club, will be given annually to the major leaguer who makes significant contributions to the community, exemplifying the service club’s motto, “Service Above Self.”

Tom Glavine Pitches the Braves to their first title in Atlanta with a 1-0 win

Tom Glavine Pitches the Braves to their first title in Atlanta with a 1-0 win

Curt Flood-the reserve clause

The Curt Flood Act

2000 – Andujar Cedeno dies in an automobile accident in his hometown of La Romana, DR, at age 31. The shortstop arrives with high expectations and hits .250 with 31 homers during five seasons but he has trouble fulfilling his potential and is included in the mega-trade with San Diego, eventually returning from Detroit for three final big league games in 1996. 

Randy Johnson fires 3 hitter and Matt Williams becomes the first player in World Series history to hit home runs with three different teams

Randy Johnson fires 3 hitter and Matt Williams becomes the first player in World Series history to hit home runs with three different teams

Curt Schilling, who named his son Gehrig, receives the Roberto Clemente Award for his contributions to numerous charities, including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, which is better known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”. The Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher, who won the World Series opener yesterday, was selected due his outstanding baseball skills combined with devoted work within the community.

The Florida Marlins do not renew the contract of John Routh, the 43-year-old man who has been known as mascot “Billy the Marlin”, since Florida’s first game in 1993. Although Billy will return next season, a new person will be hired to wear the 35-pound costume as the team seeks to increase the mascot’s visibility by changing the overall role of the character.

Mets unable to sign Pinella make Art Howe there manager

Mets unable to sign Pinella make Art Howe there manager

2004 – Houston agrees to pick up the contract option on outfielder Craig Biggio, assuring him an 18th season in an Astros uniform. Biggio owns franchise records in several categories and is coming off a season where he hits .281 with 24 home runs. 

2Thousands attend a victory rally near City Hall to celebrate the Astros’ first pennant in their 43-year history

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The Red Sox win their second Championship of the decade, with their sweep of the Rockies in the 2007 World Series. Colorado had won 21 of 22 games entering the Series before falling flat. They lose Game 4 by a 4 – 3 score, thanks to 5 2/3 scoreless innings from Jon Lester. Mike Lowell is named World Series MVP.

During the middle of Game 4 of the World Series between the Red Sox and the Rockies, si.com reports Alex Rodriguez has decided to opt out of his contract with the Yankees. The timing of the announcement and being a no-show at the game to receive the Hank Aaron Award, which honors the most outstanding offensive performer in each league, are severely criticized by fans and the media.

Chase Utley homers twice and Cliff Lee beats CC Sabathia in game 1

Chase Utley homers twice and Cliff Lee beats CC Sabathia in game 1

In Game 2 of the 2010 World Series, the Giants rout the Rangers, 9 – 0, but the score is only 1 – 0 in the 7th when Texas starter C.J. Wilson leaves with a blister on his finger. Matt Cain and two relievers combine on a four-hit shutout. Texas has allowed 20 runs in the first two World Series games in franchise history, setting a major league record.

Cardinals beat the Rangers at Busch Stadium, 6-2, in Game 7 of the Fall Classic to win their eleventh world championship in franchise history

Cardinals beat the Rangers at Busch Stadium, 6-2, in Game 7 of the Fall Classic to win their eleventh world championship in franchise history

The Giants complete a sweep of the Tigers in the World Series with a 4 - 3, 10-inning win in Game 4

The Giants complete a sweep of the Tigers in the World Series with a 4 – 3, 10-inning win in Game 4

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Clayton Kershaw is named the recipient of the 2012 Roberto Clemente Award

The Red Sox take a 3 games to 2 lead in the World Series with a 3 – 1 win over the Cardinals. David Ortiz continues to be unstoppable at the plate, getting three more hits to increase his average for the Series to .733, while back-up C David Ross has the big blow, a tie-breaking ground rule double in the 7th. Jon Lester prevails over Adam Wainwright for the second time.

2014 – The Royals force a seventh game in the World Series by routing the Giants, 10 – 0, behind the pitching of rookie Yordano Ventura in Game 6. The Royals score 7 runs in the 2nd inning to chase starter Jake Peavy as every starting position player gets at least a hit and either scores or drives in a run.

The Royals take Game 2 of the World Series, 7 – 1 over the Mets, behind an outstanding performance by Johnny Cueto, who pitches a two-hitter. Eric Hosmer drives in two runs to put Kansas City ahead in the 5th and Alcides Escobar adds a run-scoring triple. It’s the first complete game by an American League pitcher in a World Series game since Jack Morris’s masterful performance in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series.

Major League Baseball honors its top relief pitchers as Mark Melancon of the Pirates wins the Trevor Hoffman Award as the outstanding reliever in the National League while Andrew Miller of the Yankees wins the Mariano Rivera Award, its equivalent in the American League.

the first World Series game played at Wrigley Field in 71 years, the Indians eke out a 1 - 0 victory over the Cubs 

the first World Series game played at Wrigley Field in 71 years, the Indians eke out a 1 – 0 victory over the Cubs 

Kenley Jansen of the Dodgers becomes the first repeat winner of the Trevor Hoffman Award, given to the best relief pitcher in the National League, while Craig Kimbrel of the Red Sox wins the equivalent award in the American League, the Mariano Rivera Award. With this win, Kimbrel becomes the first pitcher to have won both awards.

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Los Angeles blows open a tight 1-1 duel to score five times in the ninth, dropping the Astros, 6-2. Joc Pederson’s three-run homer off Joe Musgrove was the big blow. The World Series is tied at two games each. 

The Red Sox win their 9th Championship and 4th since 2004 by defeating the Dodgers, 5 - 1

The Red Sox win their 9th Championship and 4th since 2004 by defeating the Dodgers, 5 – 1

 

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