May 9, 1999: Mike Stanton’s “bullpen game” start leads Yankees to win

The 2018 season saw a breakout in “bullpen games,” with managers…

May 10, 1999: Nomar Garciaparra hits two grand slams, drives in 10 runs

On May 10, 1999, the possibilities of grand slams filled Fenway…
Randy Wolf (Trading Card Database)

June 11, 1999: Phillies stymie Blue Jays in Randy Wolf’s major-league debut

The Philadelphia Phillies promoted 22-year-old left-hander Randy…

June 13, 1999: Astros manager Larry Dierker suffers seizure in the dugout

In June 1999 the Houston Astros were starting a 10-game homestand…

June 25, 1999: Cardinals’ José Jiménez throws a no-hitter in Arizona

The 1999 SABR convention in Scottsdale, Arizona, included a trip…
Alex Ramirez (TRADING CARD DB)

July 22, 1999: Manny Mix-Up: Reversed Ramírezes lead to AL pitcher batting at home

It started as an ordinary Thursday evening game in Cleveland.…
Tony Gwynn's 3,000th hit (TRADING CARD DB)

August 6, 1999: Tony Gwynn reaches milestone with 3,000th career hit

On August 6, 1999, at Stade Olympique (Olympic Stadium) in Montréal,…

August 30, 1999: Edgardo Alfonzo plays grand marshal in Mets’ hit parade

Edgardo Alfonzo did what few achieve in New York – be great…

September 11, 1999: Eric Milton no-hits the Angels

Late in the Minnesota Twins’ inaugural season of 1961, the…
Mark Quinn, Trading Card Database

September 14, 1999: Royals’ Mark Quinn hits two home runs in major-league debut

When two last-place teams face each other in mid-September, the…

September 27, 1999: Tears and cheers: Tiger Stadium hosts final game

“Tonight we must say goodbye. So long old friend. We will miss…