June 26, 1992: Cardinals get the best of David Cone and struggling Mets
The New York Mets arrived in St. Louis with a 35-37 record. They…
June 28, 1991: Phillies beat Mets behind Jose De Jesus’s pitching
The Philadelphia Phillies were mired in the NL East cellar when…
July 29, 1990: Yankees sweep doubleheader at Cleveland Stadium
After defeating the Indians in game one of their July 29, 1990,…
July 29, 1990: Roberto Kelly’s 4 RBIs lead Yankees over Cleveland in opener
Things were not looking good for the New York Yankees a little…
June 26, 1989: Eastern League’s Yankees beat the best of the rest of the league
In 1988 the Albany-Colonie Yankees of the Double-A Eastern League…
July 9, 1988: Joe Hauser watches hometown team beat Twins in ninth
In 1988 the Society for American Baseball Research held its convention…
June 29, 1987: AL Old-Timers vanquish the NL team at RFK Stadium
1986 Sportsco Living Legends baseball card featuring Harmon…
July 19, 1986: Cubs homers are the difference in win over Giants
The Chicago Cubs led the National League in home runs in 1986,…
July 14, 1985: Three homers by A’s beat Brewers
The Sunday-afternoon game on July 14 was the final game of the…
July 8, 1984: SABR stages 1884 World Series re-enactment during Providence convention
In a nod to the organization's roots in historical research,…
July 8, 1984: Pawtucket Red Sox sweep of Red Wings lands club in first-place tie
On July 8, 1984, before a reported crowd of 3,846 at Pawtucket’s…
July 8, 1984: Pawtucket Red Sox take opener of doubleheader against Rochester
On July 8, 1984, before a reported crowd of 3,846 at Pawtucket’s…
July 16, 1983: Moose Haas shuts down Twins in 5-0 Brewers win
The Milwaukee Brewers were 44-39 midway through July 1983, not…
June 26, 1982: Orioles’ Gary Roenicke, Dennis Martinez star as Detroit’s losing woes continue
During the last week of June 1982, the Detroit Tigers slumped…
July 12, 1980: Billy Martin is half-right as A’s best Angels
What a difference a year makes. In 1979 the California Angels…
June 30, 1979: Steve Carlton throws tantrum as Phillies defeat Cardinals, 6-4
It was a battle for fourth place in the NL East – not the most…
July 29, 1978: Billy Martin returns to the Zoo, round two
When it comes to doing things right, the New York Yankees are…
June 25, 1977: Relievers preserve Columbus Clippers’ 5-4 victory over Tidewater Tides
Prologue
In 1877, the Columbus (Ohio) Buckeyes joined with…
June 26, 1976: John Milner’s grand slam nails Cubs early
Except for World Series appearances in 1973 and 1979, John Milner’s…
July 12, 1975: Luis Tiant and Red Sox roll Rangers, 10-4
This game may be remembered most for the miserable weather in…
June 22, 1974: Phillies sweep doubleheader versus Mets, remain in first place
Wayne Twitchell was making his first start of the season since…
June 22, 1974: Ron Schueler’s complete game leads Phillies in opener
The Philadelphia Phillies (35-32) began the day continuing to…
June 23, 1973: A’s turn the corner toward another division title with thrashing of White Sox
With their awful start to the 1973 season, the Oakland A’s…
June 24, 1972: Division-leading Orioles, Tigers split twin bill in Baltimore
The 1972 AL East race was beginning to take shape when the Detroit…