
July 3, 1996: Alex Ochoa hits for the cycle in Mets’ win over Phillies
The New York Mets were struggling as they entered July 1996.…

July 6, 1996: Hentgen and Delgado lead Blue Jays in 15-0 rout of Tigers
The Toronto Blue Jays were struggling as they took the field…

July 7, 1996: Clutch from the start: Young David Ortiz gets game-winning hit in Class A
David Ortiz built his Hall of Fame career and Boston Red Sox…

July 9, 1996: Hometown hero Mike Piazza shines as National League shuts out AL stars in Philadelphia
Mike Piazza had an affinity for Veterans Stadium long before…

July 19, 1996: Reds’ Dave Burba becomes first pitcher in the 1990s to homer in two straight starts
“If you’d ever seen me swing, you’d say, ‘No way this…

July 22, 1996: Eddie Murray returns to Baltimore with a blast
In the summer of 1996, the Baltimore Orioles were looking to…

August 16, 1996: Valenzuela, Padres enjoy a baseball fiesta in Mexico
Monterrey, Mexico, lies 100 miles south of the Texas border.…

August 18, 1996: The end of La Primera Serie: Padres win again in Mexico
The third and final game between the San Diego Padres and New…

August 23, 1996: Atlanta’s Greg Maddux beats Cubs to improve to 4-0 against his former team
After debuting in 1986, Greg Maddux left the Chicago Cubs following…

August 24, 1996: Fred McGriff goes 5-for-5, beats Cubs with three-run homer in ninth
Slugger Fred McGriff had been an Atlanta fan favorite since he…

September 2, 1996: Mike Greenwell drives in all 9 Red Sox runs to beat Seattle in 10 innings
A two-time All-Star, Silver Slugger Award winner, and the 1988…

September 2, 1996: David Cone returns to Yankees after aneurysm surgery, pitches seven no-hit innings
“A high popup! He’s gonna do it! At shortstop, Jeter. Jeter…

September 6, 1996: Orioles’ Eddie Murray clouts 500th career home run at Camden Yards
Excitement filled the Baltimore air in early September as the…

September 16, 1996: Paul Molitor becomes first player to triple for his 3,000th hit
Hall of Famer Paul Molitor’s illustrious 21-year career included…

September 17, 1996: Hideo Nomo no-hits Colorado Rockies at hitter-friendly Coors Field
On a typical workday in Tokyo, rush-hour traffic is notorious…

September 19, 1996: Vladimir Guerrero debuts, Pedro Martinez strikes out 9 in Atlanta
The Atlanta Braves were one of baseball’s dominant teams of…

September 29, 1996: Padres complete sweep of Dodgers to claim NL West title
On September 29, 1996, the last day of the regular season,…

October 9, 1996: Jeffrey Maier assists Derek Jeter’s game-tying homer in ALCS opener
New York’s reception of Roberto Alomar was the major storyline…

October 14, 1996: Braves blow out Cardinals 14-0 to begin NLCS comeback
It all began with a Dennis Eckersley fist pump.
When the St.…

October 17, 1996: Braves roll over Cardinals, 15-0, to complete NLCS comeback
With a legendary starting pitching staff featuring a trio of…

October 26, 1996: Glory returns to the Bronx as Yankees beat Braves in six
It had been a long time. Too long for most, an eternity for some.…

April 1, 1997: Larry Dierker wins managerial debut with Astros
After the Houston Astros finished in second place in the NL Central…

April 15, 1997: Ken Griffey Jr. wears number 42 to honor Jackie Robinson on 50th anniversary
April 15, 1997, was the 50th anniversary of one of the most impactful…

April 22, 1997: College pitcher Scott Barnsby joins Fenway Park no-hit pantheon
The honor roll of great Fenway Park pitching performances would…