June 26, 1982: Orioles’ Gary Roenicke, Dennis Martinez star as Detroit’s losing woes continue
During the last week of June 1982, the Detroit Tigers slumped…
June 30, 1982: Expos top punchless Mets in ‘Nylon Curtain’ game
On the back cover of his album The Nylon Curtain, released in…
July 7, 1982: Harold Baines belts three home runs at Comiskey Park
The Chicago White Sox exploded, according to sportswriter Robert…
July 13, 1982: NL extends win streak to 11 in first All-Star Game played outside U.S.
The 53rd major-league All-Star Game was the first midsummer classic…
July 19, 1982: Tony Gwynn records two hits in his major-league debut for Padres
As the sun rose over San Diego on July 19, 1982, San Diego Padres…
August 4, 1982: Joel Youngblood’s busy day: two hits for two teams in two cities
One of the more exciting days on the baseball calendar is the…
August 7, 1982: Jim Rice’s heroic effort saves child’s life
Fenway Park was in its 71st season on August 7, 1982 when the…
August 17, 1982: Angels’ Luis Tiant beats Boston for final career win
Even the most “ageless” ballplayers, the ones who hold their…
August 22, 1982: Glenn Brummer steals win for Cardinals
There was no reason to expect St. Louis Cardinals catcher Glenn…
August 31, 1982: Holyoke’s minor-league dream ends with a win
The baseball dream lasted six seasons in Holyoke, Massachusetts.…
September 6, 1982: Willie Stargell Day in Pittsburgh
Willie “Pops” Stargell, the captain of the Pittsburgh Pirates,…
September 8, 1982: Don Sutton tosses shutout for first AL win to keep Brewers in the hunt
A contest pitting age versus youth produced a “scintillating…
September 12, 1982: Terry Felton’s futility finds finality with 16th consecutive loss
Terry Felton had nothing to say.
Not that anyone could blame…
September 12, 1982: Bobby Ramos homer highlights Yankees comeback against Brewers
Roberto “Bobby” Ramos was born in Cuba in 1955. Emigrating…
September 14, 1982: Cardinals move into first place in NL East for good
A confrontation for the ages: Bruce Sutter vs. Mike Schmidt.…
September 17, 1982: Mike Caldwell’s shutout against Yankees eases Brewers’ worries
The New York Yankees had long been out of contention by Friday…
September 20, 1982: Vuckovich hurls 11-inning complete game as Brewers rally to win
Pete Vuckovich’s consistency contributed to his American League…
September 22, 1982: Chris Speier goes crazy with eight RBIs for Expos
Montreal Expos manager Jim Fanning returned to the dugout on…
September 25, 1982: Giants’ Greg Minton records 30th save of season
Greg Minton did everything for the San Francisco Giants during…
September 27, 1982: Cardinals return to postseason by clinching NL East championship
The St. Louis Cardinals returned to the postseason for the…
September 30, 1982: Red Sox say ‘Cheers’ to Brewers, bring AL East race down to the wire
On September 30, 1982, a recovering alcoholic and former Red…
October 1, 1982: Orioles sweep Brewers to extend Earl Weaver’s final pennant race
It was a story that could only happen in baseball. On the morning…
October 1, 1982: Terry Leach’s 10-inning one-hitter leads Mets past Phillies
The 1982 New York Mets (64-95) were ending a dismal season…
October 3, 1982: Brewers hold off Orioles’ charge in season finale
To say that the final game of the regular season for the Milwaukee…