June 26, 1998: Home runs mark Rangers’ interleague victory over Giants

On June 26, 1998, the San Francisco Giants (46-34) hosted the…
Juan Dilone (TRADING CARD DB)

June 28, 1998: San Jose Giants blank Lake Elsinore Storm, 5-0

The San Jose Giants won their third consecutive shutout with…

July 7, 1998: AL hitters erupt for 13 runs in highest-scoring All-Star Game in Denver

"I'm going to give it (the All-Star MVP trophy) to my mom. I…
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July 24, 1998: Rafael Palmeiro, Rich Becker lead Orioles to 11th straight home win

Rafael Palmeiro and Rich Becker were Baltimore Orioles teammates…
Randy Johnson (TRADING CARD DB)

August 2, 1998: Randy Johnson strikes out 12 in Houston Astros debut

The Houston Astros’ deadline deal for Seattle Mariners ace…

August 14, 1998: Baltimore’s Chris Hoiles hammers two grand slams in one game

On Friday, August 14, 1998, before a nighttime crowd of 43,169…

August 26, 1998: Marlins shock Cardinals with four ninth-inning home runs

A transformation of baseball’s fandom in St. Louis was undeniably…
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August 27, 1998: Yankees blow 9th-inning lead before beating Angels in 11th

It was a battle of division leaders on August 27, 1998, when…

August 28, 1998: Big Unit fans 16 in third straight shutout in the Dome

The reigning NL Central champion Houston Astros made a bold move…
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September 1, 1998: Yankees’ David Wells flirts with second perfect game of the season

Anticipation grew with each home run. It was late summer 1998,…
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September 8, 1998: Cardinals’ Mark McGwire wins the race to 62 against Sammy Sosa’s Cubs

The 1994 season was one of the darkest in baseball history. A…

September 12, 1998: Sammy Sosa slams 60th home run of the season

The 39,170 spectators who packed Wrigley Field on September 12,…

September 14, 1998: White Sox, Tigers use record 18 pitchers in offensive outburst

In September baseball fans are typically focused on playoff races.…

September 16, 1998: Mets keep pace with Cubs as Piazza, Hundley homer

In front of a crowd of over 24,000, the New York Mets stole a…
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September 20, 1998: Cal Ripken decides to end consecutive game streak at 2,632

A standing-room crowd of 48,013 showed up at Camden Yards for…