Roger Craig (TRADING CARD DB)

September 18, 1985: Roger Craig wins debut as Giants manager

Roger Craig was settling into retirement when he agreed to become…

September 24, 1985: The Hawk hits three home runs for Expos at Wrigley

Wrigley Field has seen its share of wild games over the past…

September 25, 1985: Rick Reuschel inspires struggling Bucs with strong finish

In late February 1985, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Pete…
Darryl Strawberry (Trading Card Database)

October 1, 1985: Strawberry’s 11th-inning wallop keeps Mets’ hopes alive

The New York Mets entered the 1985 season looking to build on…

October 3, 1985: Keith Hernandez goes 5-for-5, but Mets fall to Cardinals

Keith Hernandez of the New York Mets had three five-hit games…

October 16, 1985: Royals complete comeback against Blue Jays to win AL pennant

When Game Seven of the American League Championship Series began,…
PendletonTerry

October 20, 1985: 9th-inning rally gives Cardinals 2-0 lead in World Series

The 1985 World Series featured two franchises and teams that…

April 8, 1986: Will Clark produces thrill in major-league debut

Will Clark acquired his nickname, “The Thrill,” shortly after…

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 12, 1986: Dennis Leonard returns to Royals for first start in three years

Dennis Leonard was the ace of the Kansas City Royals’ pitching…
Jim Leyland (Trading Card DB)

April 12, 1986: Pirates’ 8th-inning rally gives Jim Leyland first win as manager

Jim Leyland spent more than two decades in professional baseball…

April 17, 1986: Not yet a LOOGY, Tony Fossas serves up a shutout for Edmonton

During the heyday of the left-handed relief specialist – sometimes…

April 18, 1986: Ron Darling shuts down Phillies as Mets begin 11-game winning streak

After finishing second in the National League East in 1984 and…

April 27, 1986: Mets defeat nemesis John Tudor to complete sweep of Cardinals

Few teams in baseball history have had the luxury of all but…
FrancoJulio

April 28, 1986: At Triple-A exhibition, Indians’ win is the Maine event

On April 28, 1986, the Biddeford (Maine) Journal-Tribune declared…