July 21, 1979: Garner’s home run leads Pirates to comeback win over Astros

“This was a hell of a win for us,” said Pirates manager Chuck…
Tippy Martinez (COURTESY OF THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES)

July 23, 1979: Orioles’ Tippy Martinez retires 23 consecutive batters in relief

Tippy Martinez hadn’t pitched in 13 days as the Orioles headed…

July 27, 1979: Cecil Cooper’s walk-off caps off 3-homer night

On July 27, 1979 the two-time-defending world champion New York…

July 27, 1979: Bucs spoil Rusty Staub’s return to Montreal

The largest crowd to witness a baseball game in Canada so far,…

August 11, 1979: White Sox slip, slide to win on ‘Comiskey Dunes’

A photo in the August 12, 1979, edition of the Chicago Tribune…

August 13, 1979: Lou Brock collects his 3,000th hit

The Stolen Base King was in the twilight of his magnificent career.…
John Denny (TRADING CARD DB)

August 19, 1979: John Denny, George Hendrick lead Cardinals past Giants

For John Denny and George Hendrick, their actions absolutely…
Don Baylor (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

August 25, 1979: Angels start pounding on Blue Jays early and never stop

The California Angels’ best player of 1979, Don Baylor, came…

August 25, 1979: Pirates tiredly raise the Jolly Roger after 19-inning win

The storylines heading into the Saturday, August 25, 1979, night…
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September 1, 1979: Arrest at Orioles game spurs upgrades for fans with disabilities

The Minnesota Twins’ defeat of the Baltimore Orioles on…

September 12, 1979: Carl Yastrzemski’s 3,000th hit

The reigning two-time world champion Yankees were mired in fourth…

September 16, 1979: Dave Cash hits walk-off grand slam for Expos

Montreal Expos fans were bursting with excitement in the summer…

September 24, 1979: Expos regain first place from Pirates

In 10 years of mostly futile baseball, the Montreal Expos had…

September 30, 1979: Jerry Koosman reaches 20-win plateau for second time

When Jerry Koosman took the mound at Metropolitan Stadium for…

September 30, 1979: Pirates hold off Expos to take NL East crown

“This is the greatest day of my life,” said the champagne-drenched…

October 2, 1979: ‘Pops’ Stargell puts Pirates on top in NLCS opener

It was a familiar scenario for the Pirates and their fans, and…