October 20, 1985: 9th-inning rally gives Cardinals 2-0 lead in World Series
The 1985 World Series featured two franchises and teams that…
September 3, 1985: Yankees farmhand Troy Evers pitches playoff no-hitter in New York-Penn League
On September 3, 1985, 21-year-old righthander Troy Evers capped…
October 19, 1982: Cardinals rookie John Stuper stupefies Brewers in Game 6 to force World Series finale
Described as a “dazzling performance,” by sportswriter Joseph…
October 20, 1982: Cardinals capture 9th World Series championship with Game 7 win over Brewers
You hear the phrase “On paper, they are the best team in the…
October 8, 1983: Orioles clinch AL pennant in final postseason game at Comiskey Park
For the Chicago White Sox and their fans, the zany summer of…
October 7, 1983: White Sox routed in first playoff game on South Side in 24 years
Baseball fever found its way to Comiskey Park on October 7, 1983,…
October 26, 1985: Royals force Game 7 after Cardinals’ collapse in wake of Denkinger’s call
Game Six of the 1985 World Series was played in Kansas City under…
October 27, 1985: Royals rout Cardinals 11-0 in Game 7 to clinch first World Series title
After the Royals narrowly escaped Game Six with a 2-1 victory,…
October 11, 1985: George Brett’s ‘best game’ lifts Royals in ALCS with two homers
The Kansas City Royals entered Game Three of the 1985 American…
October 10, 1984: Bevacqua’s heroics lift Padres over Tigers in Game 2
The San Diego Padres have been in existence since 1969 and as…
October 7, 1984: Padres come from behind again to beat Cubs, secure first World Series berth
The San Diego Padres advanced to the 1984 World Series by defeating…
October 6, 1984: Steve Garvey’s walk-off home run lifts Padres in Game 4 of NLCS
Before Game Four of the 1984 National League Championship Series,…
October 12, 1983: Orioles knot World Series on Mike Boddicker’s gem
Desperately needing a win, the Orioles entered Memorial Stadium…
October 14, 1983: Cy Young winners Flanagan, Carlton face off in World Series
With the 1983 World Series knotted after two games, Philadelphia…
October 3, 1984: Steve Trout’s solid performance puts Cubs one win away from World Series
The Chicago Cubs and their fans were flying high on the first…
October 2, 1984: Cubs crush Padres in their first postseason game in 39 years
“I know it’s happening, but I can’t believe it,” said…
October 11, 1983: Phillies take World Series opener from Orioles in pitchers’ duel
The Baltimore Orioles entered the 1983 World Series on an absolute…
October 10, 1986: Late rally lifts Angels to Game Three win over Red Sox
California starter John Candeleria pitched seven strong innings…
October 8, 1986: Sun shines on Red Sox in ALCS Game Two
The Angels were no match for Boston left-hander Bruce Hurst and…
October 7, 1986: Angels roar to win in ALCS opener
The 1986 Boston Red Sox went 95-66 during the regular season,…
October 5, 1984: Slurves, Yackadoos, and an American League pennant
It was a beautiful day for baseball, with the temperature in…
October 14, 1984: Gibby cooks the Goose
It was not an ideal day for baseball, with temperatures in the…
October 16, 1983: Orioles win World Series behind McGregor’s shutout
An impressive number of intrepid Baltimore Orioles fans were…
October 16, 1985: Royals complete comeback against Blue Jays to win AL pennant
When Game Seven of the American League Championship Series began,…