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…
Jose Dejesus

June 28, 1991: Phillies beat Mets behind Jose De Jesus’s pitching

The Philadelphia Phillies were mired in the NL East cellar when…
Deion Sanders (Trading Card DB)

July 29, 1990: Yankees sweep doubleheader at Cleveland Stadium

After defeating the Indians in game one of their July 29, 1990,…
Roberto Kelly (Trading Card DB)

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…
John Ramos (TRADING CARD DB)

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…
1986 Sportsco Living Legends baseball card featuring Harmon Killebrew, Al Kaline, Warren Spahn, and Hoyt Wilhelm (Trading Card Database)

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…
Paul Gnacinski (Trading Card DB)

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…
Steve Lyons (TRADING CARD DB)

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…

July 12, 1980: Billy Martin is half-right as A’s best Angels

What a difference a year makes. In 1979 the California Angels…
Steve Carlton (Trading Card DB)

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…
1977 Columbus Clippers program, autographed by Clippers manager Frank Verdi and infielder Roy Staiger (Courtesy of Tom Hufford)

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…
Bill Robinson (TRADING CARD DB)

June 22, 1974: Phillies sweep doubleheader versus Mets, remain in first place

Wayne Twitchell was making his first start of the season since…
Ron Schueler (TRADING CARD DB)

June 22, 1974: Ron Schueler’s complete game leads Phillies in opener

The Philadelphia Phillies (35-32) began the day continuing to…
Dave McNally (TRADING CARD DB)

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…