October 3, 1965: Willie Mays breaks Giants’ record with 52nd homer, calls it a day
There was no big champagne celebration in the locker room after…
September 7, 1974: Orioles pitchers set AL scoreless innings record in Cleveland
The Baltimore Orioles fell to fourth place in the six-team American…
July 11, 1973: Willie Stargell sets Pirates’ franchise home run record in win over Padres
Ralph Kiner’s 301 home runs, the product of an unparalleled…
June 17, 1954: Roberts being Roberts: Robin goes the distance in 15-inning win
In June of 1954, Phillies fans had a good idea of what they…
June 9, 1966: Twins come from behind to defeat A’s 9-4 behind 5 home runs in the 7th
The Minnesota Twins belted five home runs in the bottom of the…
June 12, 1967: Paul Casanova’s hit ends baseball’s longest night in 22nd inning
“It’s true, ladies, all true. THE game did last almost until…
July 6, 1969: Don’t blink: Gary Waslewski’s 1-hitter sets record for shortest Expos game
The Montreal Expos achieved all kinds of distinctions in their…
June 18, 1953: Red Sox’s 17-run inning tames Tigers
Baseball is different. Among the worldwide variety of stick and…
July 27, 1969: Orioles blast White Sox, setting team hits, total bases, and runs records
Frank Robinson’s solo home run in the first inning was all…
September 19, 1972: Oakland A’s use record 30 players in one game
In September 1972, the Oakland A’s were attempting to nail…
June 8, 1950: Red Sox beat up on Browns with 29-4 shellacking
It was quite a homestand for the Boston Red Sox. From June 2…
April 23, 1955: White Sox set scoring record, crush relocated Athletics 29-6
For the third consecutive season, major-league baseball had seen…
August 18, 1956: Redlegs, Braves combine for record 10 “taters” on a Saturday evening
On Saturday, August 18, 1956, the Cincinnati Redlegs and Milwaukee…
September 12, 1954: Cleveland fans set attendance record as 86,563 watch Indians sweep Yankees
The Murderers’ Row teams of the late 1920s are generally considered…
June 8, 1961: Milwaukee Braves belt a record four consecutive home runs in one inning
Six teams were within six games of one another in a wild scramble…
September 25, 1954: Cleveland wins 111th game, sets AL season record for wins
When there is a discussion regarding who is the best major-league…
July 30, 1978: Expos visit the Launching Pad, score 19 runs in record-setting day
The 1978 Montreal Expos were hoping to finish above .500 and…
September 30, 1962: Mets lose record 120th game of inaugural season
September 30, 1962, was a warm, sunny day in Chicago as the New…
August 30, 1953: Milwaukee Braves set National League home run record
Baseballs were flying out of major-league ballparks in 1953.…
July 31, 1963: Indians smack four consecutive home runs off Paul Foytack
For all intents and purposes, the ballgame did not figure into…
May 21, 1952: Dodgers rout Reds with 15-run first inning
In the 1950s, a kid’s trip to a Dodgers game at Ebbets Field…
June 18, 1953: Red Sox’ 17-run inning tames Tigers
Baseball is different. Among the worldwide variety of “stick…
September 6, 1963: Major League Baseball celebrates 100,000th game
Much of the off-field enjoyment of baseball is connected to the…
May 31, 1964: Baseball’s longest doubleheader
Clouds hung overhead as the first remnants of the crowd entered…