Jim Eisenreich (Trading Card DB)

April 4, 1994: Phillies’ late comeback spoils Rockies’ second season opener

It was a delightful morning on April 4, 1994, when the Colorado…

April 6, 1992: Blue Jays newcomers deliver on Opening Day

The Blue Jays finished the 1991 season by losing in the American…
Opening Day for Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Courtesy of the Baltimore Orioles)

April 6, 1992: Orioles win season opener at brand-new Camden Yards

A new baseball season was beginning in Baltimore. It brought…
Bob Ojeda (Trading Card DB)

April 7, 1987: Mets hold off Pirates to begin championship defense

The ticker tape had barely settled from their World Series celebration…
Chili Davis (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

April 6, 1987: Giants rally for Opening Day extra-inning win over Padres

Fully bought into rallying cries like “Humm Baby” and “Don’t…
Rick Sutcliffe (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

April 9, 1985: Cubs’ Rick Sutcliffe, Lee Smith shut down Pirates in opener

A season after leading the Chicago Cubs out of a 39-year postseason…

April 9, 1990: White Sox eke out a win in final Opening Day at Comiskey Park

The rising rafters of New Comiskey Park peered over the wall…

April 8, 1986: Gooden’s complete game leads Mets to win on Opening Day

As the 1986 season dawned, the New York Mets occupied the doorstep…

April 4, 1988: Brewers blast Baltimore on Opening Day

 After posting a 91-71 record in the 1987 season (a 14-game…

April 3, 1989: New-look Orioles begin season on winning note

Much as the 1989 season would prove to be a refreshing change…

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…

April 9, 1985: Gary Carter homers in debut for Mets

Gary Carter earned the nickname “Kid” when he first came…

April 9, 1993: A Rocky Mountain high on Opening Day in Colorado

After decades of waiting, Denver would finally have a major-league…

April 4, 1989: Astros, Mike Scott win season opener over Braves at the Dome

The baseball season is long and grinding. In 1989, every team…