July 1, 1985: Comiskey Park marks its diamond anniversary

The expression “wait ’til next year” permeates baseball.…

July 4, 1985: Fireworks and rain: Mets, Braves engage in a holiday epic

The Mets have an unusual affinity for finding themselves in notable…

July 7, 1985: Al Newman’s bunt lifts Expos over Astros in 19-inning marathon

“What, me worry?” was the famous catchphrase of Alfred E.…

July 9, 1985: Catcher Buck Martinez tags out two baserunners on same play

It takes a certain kind of person to play catcher. They have…

July 14, 1985: Three homers by A’s beat Brewers

The Sunday-afternoon game on July 14 was the final game of the…

July 16, 1985: National League wins 6-1 in drama-free All-Star Game in Minnesota

The 1985 All-Star Game – a 6-1 National League win at the Hubert…
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July 27, 1985: Mets score 16 unearned runs in blowout win over Astros

The first game of a Saturday afternoon doubleheader between the…
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August 2, 1985: Catcher Carlton Fisk tags out two baserunners on same play

From time to time you’ll see a catcher involved in a double…

August 5, 1985: Mets’ Darryl Strawberry hits three home runs at Wrigley Field

Darryl Strawberry struggled early in the 1985 season. He injured…

August 25, 1985: Mets’ Dwight Gooden becomes youngest 20-game winner

History was on the verge of being made when Dwight Gooden took…

September 8, 1985: Reds’ Pete Rose unknowingly breaks Ty Cobb’s hit record

This Sunday-afternoon game in Chicago has a Shakespearean plot.…

September 12, 1985: Keith Hernandez’s walk-off single helps Mets edge Cardinals

It was like old times in New York City. Both of Gotham’s professional…

September 15, 1985: José Cruz collects his 2,000th hit

On Opening Night 1974 in St. Louis, Arnold “Bake” McBride,…
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September 18, 1985: Roger Craig wins debut as Giants manager

Roger Craig was settling into retirement when he agreed to become…

September 24, 1985: The Hawk hits three home runs for Expos at Wrigley

Wrigley Field has seen its share of wild games over the past…

September 25, 1985: Rick Reuschel inspires struggling Bucs with strong finish

In late February 1985, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Pete…

October 1, 1985: Strawberry’s 11th-inning wallop keeps Mets’ hopes alive

The New York Mets entered the 1985 season looking to build on…

October 3, 1985: Keith Hernandez goes 5-for-5, but Mets fall to Cardinals

Keith Hernandez of the New York Mets had three five-hit games…