April 4, 1994: Phillies’ late comeback spoils Rockies’ second season opener
It was a delightful morning on April 4, 1994, when the Colorado…
October 3, 1993: With Nolan Ryan watching, George Brett collects his final hit in last game at Arlington Stadium
On the day after it hosted its 1,750th and final major-league…
September 29, 1993: From Greer to Eternity
“Every kid dreams of pitching in the major leagues and I will…
October 11, 1993: Stellar defense, Dykstra homer power Phillies to 10-inning win in Game 5
The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves played Game Five…
May 10, 1994: Braves beat Phillies in 15th inning on Mike Stanton’s walk-off bunt
The Phillies (12-19) and Braves (19-11) were playing in their…
October 20, 1993: Blue Jays battle back to win 15-14 in highest-scoring game in World Series history
“I think this might go down as one of the great games in the…
April 15, 1994: Angels score seven in ninth and beat Blue Jays in 10th
Those fans among the 20,413 at the Angels-Blue Jays game on April…
June 18, 1994: Terry Steinbach’s 4 RBIs power A’s over Rangers
On a normal day an 11-10 baseball game would dominate the back…
May 22, 1994: Cardinals fight back in Florida
The French have a term, jolie laide, that is typically used to…
May 20, 1994: Mariners trounce Rangers, 19-2, in most lopsided win in franchise history
It was hardly a marquee matchup. The Seattle Mariners were seven…
May 20, 1994: Twins set franchise record with 21 runs against Red Sox
On May 20, 1989, the Minnesota Twins defeated Texas 19-3. The…
April 9, 1994: Marlins sink Padres, 15-1, at Jack Murphy Stadium
The first week of a new season is supposed to be a time for optimism.…
March 4, 1994: Michael Jordan makes his baseball debut with Chicago White Sox in spring training
Months after Michael Jordan shocked the sports world by announcing…
May 2, 1994: Phillies’ Mariano Duncan starts a fight with the Padres
The San Diego Padres (7-18) and the defending National League…
June 14, 1994: Charlie Hough’s last hurrah is a complete-game shutout for Marlins
The end was coming.
Such is the reality any time a 46-year-old…
September 22, 1993: Nolan Ryan throws final pitch for Rangers in decorated 27-year career
On September 22, 1993, the Texas Rangers (81-70) played the third…
September 26, 1993: George Brett announces retirement, then hits walk-off home run
Major-league baseball saw four Hall of Fame careers come to an…
April 4, 1994: Cubs’ Tuffy Rhodes goes deep three times on Opening Day
Opening Day — the day when every team is tied for first place…
October 3, 1993: Indians bid farewell to Cleveland Stadium
On October 3, 1993, the Cleveland Indians were playing their…
June 24, 1994: Jeff Bagwell’s three homers lead Astros to 16-4 win over Dodgers
The 1994 major-league baseball season remains infamous for the…
September 17, 1993: Astros’ Harnisch loses no-hitter on controversial call
“It was a tough play I needed to make, and I didn’t make…
April 4, 1994: Indians open Jacobs Field in style with extra-inning win
A new day dawned in Cleveland Indians baseball on April 4, 1994.…
September 17, 1993: Expos fans shower Curtis Pride with cheers after first hit
Baseball fans feel many emotions during the course of a game.…
October 23, 1993: Blue Jays repeat as Series champs on Joe Carter’s walkoff blast
When Paul Molitor crushed a solo home run in the bottom of the…