Sid Fernandez

May 11, 1985: Sid Fernandez, Roger McDowell combine for one-hitter against Phillies

The New York Mets entered a May 1985 weekend series with the…
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May 13, 1985: Mattingly sets MVP tone with walk-off homer in record-tying comeback

In the days leading up to one of Yankee Stadium’s most surprising…

June 11, 1985: Phillies thrash Mets 26-7 in a near-record-setting clash

On June 11, 1985, at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium, the…

July 1, 1985: Comiskey Park marks its diamond anniversary

The expression “wait ’til next year” permeates baseball.…

July 4, 1985: Fireworks and rain: Mets, Braves engage in a holiday epic

The Mets have an unusual affinity for finding themselves in notable…

July 7, 1985: Al Newman’s bunt lifts Expos over Astros in 19-inning marathon

“What, me worry?” was the famous catchphrase of Alfred E.…

July 9, 1985: Catcher Buck Martinez tags out two baserunners on same play

It takes a certain kind of person to play catcher. They have…

July 14, 1985: Three homers by A’s beat Brewers

The Sunday-afternoon game on July 14 was the final game of the…

July 16, 1985: National League wins 6-1 in drama-free All-Star Game in Minnesota

The 1985 All-Star Game – a 6-1 National League win at the Hubert…
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July 27, 1985: Mets score 16 unearned runs in blowout win over Astros

The first game of a Saturday afternoon doubleheader between the…
Brutus Beefcake (Trading Card DB)

August 1, 1985: Pro wrestling promotion muscles in on minor-league game in Newark

When muscular, truculent gentlemen with names like Brutus Beefcake…
Carlton Fisk (TRADING CARD DB)

August 2, 1985: Catcher Carlton Fisk tags out two baserunners on same play

From time to time you’ll see a catcher involved in a double…

August 5, 1985: Mets’ Darryl Strawberry hits three home runs at Wrigley Field

Darryl Strawberry struggled early in the 1985 season. He injured…