May 14, 1996: Dwight Gooden pitches no-hitter for Yankees

Dwight Gooden had been suspended from baseball when he tested…
Chris Hoiles (TRADING CARD DB)

May 17, 1996: Chris Hoiles hits an ultimate grand slam to walk it off for Orioles

When manager Lou Piniella’s Mariners opened a weekend series…
Larry Walker (TRADING CARD DB)

May 21, 1996: Larry Walker collects 13 total bases, drives in six runs at Coors Field

There are some players, in some seasons, who definitely experience…

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…
Eddie Murray (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

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 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…
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…