Eddie Murray (TRADING CARD DB)

September 6, 1996: Orioles’ Eddie Murray clouts 500th career home run at Camden Yards

Excitement filled the Baltimore air in early September as the…
Paul Molitor

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…
Vladimir Guerrero (TRADING CARD DB)

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,…
Derek Jeter: National Baseball Hall of Fame Library

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.…
Fred McGriff (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

October 17, 1996: Braves roll over Cardinals, 15-0, to complete NLCS comeback

With a legendary starting pitching staff featuring a trio of…
1996 WS ticket: Courtesy of Matt Perlstein

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…
Scott Barnsby (Courtesy of UMass Athletics)

April 22, 1997: College pitcher Scott Barnsby joins Fenway Park no-hit pantheon

The honor roll of great Fenway Park pitching performances would…

May 7, 1997: Expos score record 13 runs in sixth inning

“If the wheels come off, it’s better they come off all at…

May 16, 1997: Widger helps Expos win a wild one

Fans arriving at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium on Friday, May…
Mike Mussina (TRADING CARD DB)

May 30, 1997: Mike Mussina retires 25 straight batters while firing brilliant 1-hitter

The Baltimore Orioles were flying high as June 1997 approached.…

June 5, 1997: Alex Rodriguez hits for million-dollar cycle

When Alex Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners stretched a blooper…

June 13, 1997: Minnesota Twins win first interleague game in the Astrodome

After decades of attempts to get the American and National Leagues…

June 16, 1997: Mets win their first regular-season game against Yankees

The New York City subway system, established in 1904, brings…
1997 Louisville Redbirds game program (Courtesy of Harry Rothgerber)

June 22, 1997: Louisville Redbirds manage only two hits against Iowa Cubs

Sunday, June 22, 1997, saw the rubber match in the series between…

June 30, 1997: Montreal-Toronto rivalry finds a new outlet in baseball

The old-timers still talk about the melee that broke out at the…

July 1, 1997: Expos beat Blue Jays in a Canada Day Classic

On Tuesday, July 1, 1997, Canada celebrated its 130th birthday…