August 3, 1969: The birth of the Big Red Machine

The Philadelphia Phillies could not have picked a better day…
Lorenzo "Chico" Fernandez (TRADING CARD DB)

August 3, 1969: Fan favorite Chico Fernandez survives near-fatal beaning in minors

Ray Chapman, Tony Conigliaro, Dickie Thon, Adam Greenberg: We…

August 4, 1969: When Waterbury and Elmira played a minor-league game by mistake

This is a true baseball story. In 1969 two minor-league teams…
Reggie Smith (Trading Card DB)

August 7, 1969: ‘Miracle’ finish lifts Red Sox above Pilots on Nun’s Day

When the Boston Red Sox scored three ninth-inning runs to walk…

August 12, 1969: Elmira’s Mike Corkins throws no-hitter before call-up to Padres

Mike Corkins is one of many ballplayers with reason to dislike…

August 13, 1969: Jim Palmer no-hits the Athletics

Jim Palmer gained national acclaim early in his major-league…
Mark Belanger (Trading Card DB)

August 18, 1969: Offensive juggernaut Mark Belanger powers Baltimore win

Eight-time Gold Glove winner Mark Belanger was celebrated for…
Balor Moore (TRADING CARD DB)

August 18, 1969: Phenom Balor Moore shines as Class A teams combine for one hit

Exciting, well-played baseball action was in limited supply for…

August 29, 1969: Braves turn an ‘impossible’ triple play against Cubs

When a baseball fan heads to a ballgame, it’s usually to root…
Willie Davis

September 4, 1969: Willie Davis’s hitting streak ends at 31 games

Zack Wheat, more than four decades after playing his last major-league…
Miguel Fuentes (Trading Card DB)

September 8, 1969: The first of many that were not to come for Pilots’ Miguel Fuentes

A lot can happen in a year. Miguel Fuentes was proof of that. On…

September 9, 1969: Black cat spooks Cubs and allows Mets to seize the day

During their first decade, the Mets were known more for their…

September 12, 1969: Mets pitchers drive in all the runs in doubleheader sweep

In seven seasons of futility, the New York Mets had never won…

September 20, 1969: Jim Perry’s 20th victory pushes Twins nearer pennant

Jim Perry set down the final 17 batters he faced to notch his…

September 20, 1969: Bob Moose throws a no-hitter against the Amazin’ Mets

A mood of nervous, anxious excitement permeated Shea Stadium…