September 11, 1974: Cardinals prevail over Mets in 25 innings at Shea Stadium

This game is tied as the second longest in big-league history…

September 22, 1974: Astros edge out the Braves in 14-inning battle

A starting pitcher’s offday routine includes — but is not…
Diego Seguí (Trading Card Database)

September 22, 1974: Diego Seguí strikes out 12 Orioles in relief outing for Red Sox

In this game, 37-year-old Diego Seguí broke the Boston Red Sox…
Al Kaline (TRADING CARD DB)

September 24, 1974: Al Kaline collects 3,000th career hit as Tigers fall to Orioles

After 2,826 games, 11,564 plate appearances, and nearly 22 years…
Tommy Davis (TRADING CARD DB)

September 25, 1974: Orioles rally in 9th to beat Mickey Lolich and Tigers

On Wednesday evening, September 25, 1974, Ralph Houk was managing…
Jim Dwyer (Trading Card Database)

September 25, 1974: Cardinals regain first place with wild 11-inning win over Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates ousted the St. Louis Cardinals from first…

September 28, 1974: Nolan Ryan tosses third career no-hitter

“I knew this would probably be my last start of the season,”…

October 1, 1974: Pete Mackanin saves official scorer’s dilemma

Pete Mackanin has spanned the Western Hemisphere as a player,…
Al Oliver (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

October 2, 1974: Dropped third strike leads Pirates to NL East division title

A divisional title turning on a dropped third strike with two…
Willie Stargell (Trading Card DB)

October 8, 1974: As Tommy John recovers from elbow surgery, Pirates beat Dodgers in Game 3

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitchers Don Sutton and Andy Messersmith…

April 7, 1975: Big Red Machine re-ignites on Opening Day

Fans often remember the ends of seasons more readily than the…

April 8, 1975: Luis Tiant spoils Hank Aaron’s Brewers debut

Leading up to the Opening Day game between the Milwaukee Brewers…

April 8, 1975: Frank Robinson debuts as first black manager in major leagues

"It was a tremendous day for me, a day I’ll always remember,…
Hank Aaron (NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME LIBRARY)

April 11, 1975: Hank Aaron returns to Milwaukee, as a Brewer

“It’s a thrill not only playing baseball in Milwaukee, but…
Nolan Ryan (Trading Card DB)

April 15, 1975: Ryan Express rolls past Twins in rowdy Minnesota opener

Fans of the Minnesota Twins were growing restless as the 1975…

April 19, 1975: Expos’ decision to play blows back in 3-0 loss to Phillies

No one at Montreal’s Jarry Park on Saturday, April 19, 1975,…

May 1, 1975: Hank Aaron breaks the Babe’s RBI record

The old, the young, and the immortal converged at County Stadium…