
September 25, 1985: Bert Blyleven wins Twins’ 2,000th victory, 13 seasons after winning No. 1,000 for team
On July 12, 1972, 21-year-old Bert Blyleven threw a five-hit…

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…

October 5, 1985: Poetic justice: Yankee castoff Doyle Alexander leads Blue Jays to first AL East crown
At the time, releasing Doyle Alexander seemed like a no-brainer.…

October 6, 1985: Season-ending defeat leaves Giants with first 100-loss campaign in franchise history
The dreary weather for the San Francisco Giants’ 1985 finale…

October 11, 1985: George Brett’s ‘best game’ lifts Royals in ALCS with two homers
The Kansas City Royals entered Game Three of the 1985 American…

October 16, 1985: Royals complete comeback against Blue Jays to win AL pennant
When Game Seven of the American League Championship Series began,…

October 20, 1985: 9th-inning rally gives Cardinals 2-0 lead in World Series
The 1985 World Series featured two franchises and teams that…

October 26, 1985: Royals force Game 7 after Cardinals’ collapse in wake of Denkinger’s call
Game Six of the 1985 World Series was played in Kansas City under…

October 27, 1985: Royals rout Cardinals 11-0 in Game 7 to clinch first World Series title
After the Royals narrowly escaped Game Six with a 2-1 victory,…

April 8, 1986: Will Clark produces thrill in major-league debut
Will Clark acquired his nickname, “The Thrill,” shortly after…

April 8, 1986: Gooden’s complete game leads Mets to win on Opening Day
As the 1986 season dawned, the New York Mets occupied the doorstep…

April 12, 1986: Dennis Leonard returns to Royals for first start in three years
Dennis Leonard was the ace of the Kansas City Royals’ pitching…

April 12, 1986: Pirates’ 8th-inning rally gives Jim Leyland first win as manager
Jim Leyland spent more than two decades in professional baseball…

April 17, 1986: Not yet a LOOGY, Tony Fossas serves up a shutout for Edmonton
During the heyday of the left-handed relief specialist – sometimes…

April 18, 1986: Ron Darling shuts down Phillies as Mets begin 11-game winning streak
After finishing second in the National League East in 1984 and…

April 21, 1986: Mets preview October magic by rallying in 8th and 9th for win over Pirates
During their 1986 championship quest, the New York Mets minted…

April 27, 1986: Mets defeat nemesis John Tudor to complete sweep of Cardinals
Few teams in baseball history have had the luxury of all but…

April 28, 1986: At Triple-A exhibition, Indians’ win is the Maine event
On April 28, 1986, the Biddeford (Maine) Journal-Tribune declared…

April 29, 1986: Roger Clemens becomes first pitcher to strike out 20 in nine innings
Roger Clemens made his major-league debut in May 1984, but didn't…

April 30, 1986: Mets extend winning streak to 11 despite Gooden’s ‘worst game’
Dwight Gooden called it his "worst game in a long time. 'I embarrassed…

May 7, 1986: Raines, Expos run away with easy win over Phillies
Tim Raines had put away his razor. He was riding an 11-game hit…

May 8, 1986: Seattle skipper Marty Martinez loses only game as Mariners manager
Marty Martinez enjoyed a long and accomplished baseball career…