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Day 2 2020 Strat O Matic Simulation
March 27th Highlights Day 2 of the season had an abbreviated schedule but that did not cut down on the excitement. Here are...
March 26 Podcast – Mickey Mantle and the 2020 Season Simulation
I have been a fan and a player of Strat-o-Matic for 30+ years and I am excited they are going to provide the fans with some...
Mel Ott World Series At Bats vs Lefty Gomez
On March 2, 1909, future Hall of Famer, Mel Ott is born in Gretna, Louisiana. Known as “Master Melvin,” Ott will make his...
Daily Rewind Season 3, Episode 5 Jackie Robinson meets Branch Rickey
This Week we cover August 26 - Sept 1 . . . We are going to talk Tom Yawkey, Jackie Robinson, Jeff Bagwell, The First...
PODCAST Season 3, Episode 4 – Foxx, Marichal, Berra, Stairs, Perry
Today we are covering August 19 – 25, we are going to be talking about – Jimmie Foxx pitching career, Gooden early...
Curt Flood Goes to Washington – Podcast Season 3, Episode 3
This week we look at Curt Flood going to Washington. Bean Balls that changed lives - Ray Chapman and Tony C, Power steals...
Episode 112 – Jack Coombs and Ed Walsh, special guest Jason Novak and Pete Rose Hall of Fame debate
Episode 112 - This Week in Baseball Two of the best pitchers of the Dead Ball Era faced off 109 years ago this week, Jack...
Episode 2 – Daily Rewind Willie Mays goes to the Hall of Fame
On this weeks podcast - August 5, 1979, Willie Mays is inducted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility....
Podcast – July 29 – August 4
Welcome to this day in baseball Daily rewind my name is Tom Hannon and I am your host. Thank you so much for joining me...
Episode 109 – Remembering Jim Bouton (with special guest Craig Calcaterra)
Very few players in the 20th century transformed the way baseball was perceived as much as Jim Bouton, the hotshot Yankees...
The “Duke of Flatbush”, Hall of Famer Duke Snider dies in Escondido, CA
The “Duke of Flatbush”, Hall of Famer Duke Snider dies in Escondido, CA at age 84. Snider was a power-hitting centerfielder for the great Brooklyn Dodgers teams of the 1950s and is immortalized in Terry Cashman’s song “Willie, Mickey and the Duke”.
Jerry Reinsdorf, and its most controversial player, Albert Belle, join forces when Belle signs with Chicago White Sox
1996 – One of Major League Baseball’s most controversial owners, Jerry Reinsdorf, and its most controversial player, Albert Belle, join forces with the Chicago White Sox. Belle signs a record five-year, $55 million deal that makes him the first player to surpass the $10 million per year mark. Reinsdorf, seen as the instigator in the owners’ vote against the collective bargaining agreement, draws the ire of owners in both leagues who feel he sold them out.
Cleveland Indians inaugurate Jacobs Field with a 4-3 victory
On April 4, 1994, The Cleveland Indians inaugurate Jacobs Field with a 4 – 3 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Eddie...
Tigers release Ernie Harwell after 32 years
At a press conference, Tiger management and WJR announce 1991 will be Ernie Harwell’s 32nd and final season in the broadcast booth. The dismissal of the Motor City’s popular play-by-play announcer starts a furor among fans, which includes a threatened boycott of Domino’s Pizza, a business of club owner Tom Monaghan, and the rise of the slogan, “Say It Ain’t So, Bo”, which appears on bumper stickers and T-shirts all over Detroit, referring to Bo Schembechler, the team president and former University of Michigan football coach.
Chicago Cubs trade seemingly over-the-hill pitcher Dennis Eckersley to the Oakland A’s
On April 3, 1987, the Chicago Cubs trade seemingly over-the-hill pitcher Dennis Eckersley to the Oakland A’s for three minor leaguers. Eckersley will emerge as the game’s dominant closer, saving 291 games over the next eight seasons, and earning election to the Hall of Fame in 2004.
Heisman Trophy winner stuns Football and signs with the Royals
On June 21, 1986, Bo Jackson, the former Auburn running back who won the Heisman Trophy last season and was the No. 1 pick...
Ozzie Smith agrees to go to the Cardinals to complete the December deal that finally sends Gary Templeton to the Padres
Ozzie Smith agrees to go to the Cardinals to complete the December deal that finally sends Gary Templeton to the Padres. An outside arbitrator, Tom Roberts, will determine ‘the Wizard of Oz’s’ Cardinal salary before the season starts, awarding the light-hitting Gold Glove shortstop $450,000, rather than the $750,000 he requested.
Carlton Fisk – Fenway Park Debut
PODCAST On April 10, 1981 the Baseball Season opened in Fenway Park and Carlton Fisk, the heart and soul, and 1975 Game 6...
Fernando Valenzuela fires shutout in debut as starter
On Opening Day, Fernando Valenzuela, making his first major league start in place of scheduled starter Jerry Reuss, blanks...
A’s trade REGGIE JACKSON
On April 2, 1976, the Oakland A’s trade two key members from their recent World Series championship teams, sending All-Star outfielder Reggie Jackson and pitcher Ken Holtzman to the Baltimore Orioles for outfielder Don Baylor and pitchers Mike Torrez and Paul Mitchell…
Pitcher Don Wilson , at age 29, dies at home from carbon monoxide poisoning.
1975 – Pitcher Don Wilson , at age 29, dies at home from carbon monoxide poisoning after falling asleep in his car. His young son, asleep in a bedroom above the garage, also dies in the tragedy. His number 40 is retired by the Astros the following spring, the second Houston player to be so honored.
The Chicago White Sox obtain catcher Jim Essian from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for controversial slugger Dick Allen
The Chicago White Sox obtain catcher Jim Essian from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for controversial slugger Dick Allen and a reported $5,000. Allen will refuse to report to Atlanta and retire instead. Richie Ashburn will help coax Allen out of retirement and he will play two disappointing seasons back in Philadelphia before going to Oakland as a free agent to finish his major league career.
Hank Aaron makes history passing Babe Ruth for the most Homeruns all time
On April 8, 1974, Atlanta Braves superstar Hank Aaron makes baseball history when he breaks Babe Ruth’s career record for home runs with a blast off Al Downing of the Dodgers.
James (Cool Papa) Bell is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues
1974 – James (Cool Papa) Bell is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues. Known for his legendary footspeed, Bell joins Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard and Monte Irvin, as Negro Leagues greats selected to the Hall.
Ron Blomberg becomes first DH
On April 6, 1973, Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees becomes the first designated hitter in major league history. In his first plate appearance, Blomberg walks with the bases loaded. He will end up with one hit in three at-bats as the Yankees lose to the Boston Red Sox, 15-5.
Seattle Pilots Play First Home Game in Sicks Stadium
PODCAST On Friday afternoon April 11, 1969, Major League Baseball came to Seattle with the American League expansion...
Bill Singer gets first official save
On April 7, 1969, Bill Singer of the Los Angeles Dodgers earns the first official save in history. Making his only relief appearance of the season, Singer finishes off Don Drysdale’s 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Thanks to the efforts of sportswriter Jerome Holtzman, the save had become an official statistic during the off-season…
Radio Broadcast – Exhibition Game New York Mets vs Kansas City A’s 1962
Enjoy this exhibition game played on March 24, 1962, vs the New York Mets and Kansas City A's. The 1962 New York Mets...
Connie Mack Passes Away
**PODCAST**On February 8, 1956, one of baseball’s most prominent figures, Connie Mack, dies at the age of 93 from old age...
In an exhibition game at the University of Southern California, Mickey Mantle propels a home run estimated at 654 to 660 feet.
1951 – In an exhibition game at the University of Southern California, Mickey Mantle propels a home run estimated at 654 to 660 feet. The shot clears Bovard Field and then goes the width of a practice football field before landing. Mantle has two homers, a bases-loaded triple, and drives in seven runs as the Yankees flunk the Trojans, 15 – 1.
Hall of Fame pitcher Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown dies at the age of 71
On February 14, 1948, Hall of Fame pitcher Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown dies at the age of 71. Brown's nickname "three...
A moment in American history takes place in Brooklyn as Branch Rickey meets with Jackie Robinson
A moment in American history takes place in Brooklyn as Branch Rickey meets with Jackie Robinson to share his plans to integrate the major leagues. During the three hour meeting, the Dodgers’ president will shout racial epithets to ‘test’ the 26 year-old ballplayer’s mettle to withstand the abuse which will come with being the first player to cross the color line this century.
Rogers Hornsby becomes the 14th player selected to the Hall of Fame
1942 – Rogers Hornsby becomes the 14th player selected to the Hall of Fame, getting 78 percent of the vote, while both Frank Chance (58%) and Rube Waddell (54%) miss out. Hornsby’s offensive numbers rival those of any player before or since. He and Ted Williams are the only players to win the Triple Crown twice, and Hornsby’s .424 mark in 1924 is the highest National League batting average in the 20th century.
1939 Spring Training Game Audio New York Yankees vs Cincinnati Reds
On March 15, 1939 the New York Yankees face the Cincinnati Reds ina spring training game. These two teams will also face...
1936 All Star Game – Joe DiMaggio First Rookie to Start
On July 7 1936 - The National League, having lost the first three All-Star Games, wins the 1936 All-Star Game, 4 - 3 at...
As thousands cheer on both sides of the river, 48 year-old Senator legend Walter Johnson throws a silver dollar to the far side of the Rappahannock, believed to be a 386-foot toss. The Washington, D.C. Sesquicentennial celebration, which includes commemorating the 204th anniversary of George Washington’s birth, stages the event to duplicate the alleged feat that the young Virginian accomplished when he threw a silver dollar across the Potomac River.
As thousands cheer on both sides of the river, 48 year-old Senator legend Walter Johnson throws a silver dollar to the far side of the Rappahannock, believed to be a 386-foot toss. The Washington, D.C. Sesquicentennial celebration, which includes commemorating the 204th anniversary of George Washington’s birth, stages the event to duplicate the alleged feat that the young Virginian accomplished when he threw a silver dollar across the Potomac River.
National League President John Heydler’s designated hitter idea gets the backing of John McGraw, but the American League is against it.
National League President John Heydler’s designated hitter idea gets the backing of John McGraw, but the American League is against it.
Don Richard (Richie) Ashburn is born in Tilden, Nebraska.
1927 – Don Richard (Richie) Ashburn is born in Tilden, Nebraska. A five-time All-Star, Ashburn will be a solid center fielder and a solid hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies. He will hit over .300 during 9 of his 15 major league seasons, twice capturing the National League batting title and conclude his career with a .308 lifetime average. Following his playing career, he will call Phillies games for more than three decades. Ashburn will be elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee in 1995.
The Giants send versatile George Kelly, along with cash, to the Reds for truculent holdout OF Edd Roush.
1927 – The Giants send versatile George Kelly, along with cash, to the Reds for truculent holdout OF Edd Roush. The Giants sent Roush to the Reds in 1916.
The National League announces it will join the AL in awarding a thousand dollars to the player selected by writers as the league’s Most Valuable Player
The National League announces it will join the AL in awarding a thousand dollars to the player selected by writers as the league’s Most Valuable Player. Dazzy Vance, who posts a 28-6 record along with an ERA of 2.16 for the Dodgers, easily outpoints Rogers Hornsby to become the Senior Circuit’s first MVP.
Babe Ruth Launches 570 foot Homerun
March 17, 1918: A young Babe Ruth, still primarily a pitcher, slugs a pair of home runs during a spring training game at...
Pittsburgh Pirates acquire outfielder Casey Stengel and infielder George Cutshaw from the Brooklyn Robins for future Hall of Fame pitcher Burleigh Grimes
PODCAST - Future Hall of Famers are traded for each other Grimes and Stengel Subscribe to our Podcast on Apples...
Smoky Joe Wood is sold by the Boston Red Sox to Cleveland for $15,000
1917 – Smoky Joe Wood, his arm dead at 26, is sold by the Boston Red Sox to Cleveland for $15,000. He will become an outfielder after one last, losing start on the mound, and will play five more years.
Rube Waddell dies from tuberculosis
PODCAST On April 1, 1914, George Edward Waddell, better known as “Rube” dies from tuberculosis in San Antonio, TX, at the...
Ebbets Field Opens
On April 5, 1913, in Brooklyn Dodger history, in 1913 Genevieve Ebbets, daughter of the club president, throws out the...
Olympic hero Jim Thorpe signs with the New York Giants of the National League.
1913 – Olympic hero Jim Thorpe signs with the New York Giants of the National League.
Luke Appling is Born
April 2, 1907, Lucius Benjamin Appling, is born in High Point North Carolina he moved to Atlanta, Georgia with his family...
Lefty Grove is born in Lonaconing, Maryland
On March 6, 1900 Lefty Grove. Grove was born in Lonaconing, Maryland, one of eight children of John Robert Grove and Emma...
