June 27, 1979: Cardinals’ Silvio Martinez twirls his third one-hit gem

Already the author of both a pair of one-hitters and two-hitters…
Steve Carlton (Trading Card DB)

June 30, 1979: Steve Carlton throws tantrum as Phillies defeat Cardinals, 6-4

It was a battle for fourth place in the NL East – not the most…

July 8, 1979: Ben Oglivie’s 3-homer outburst sparks Brewers sweep

Ben Oglivie was the first, but not the last, hitter in Milwaukee…

July 11, 1979: Mariners drub Yankees 16-1, set new franchise runs record 

In 1979 the Seattle Mariners were in their third season and,…

July 13, 1979: Nolan Ryan just misses 5th no-hitter on Friday the 13th

Before a nearly sold-out Anaheim Stadium crowd of 41,805, and…
Bombo Rivera (Trading Card DB)

July 21, 1979: Rivera’s bomb-o wins it for Twins

Jesus Manuel Rivera Torres got his memorable nickname, “Bombo,”…
Tippy Martinez (COURTESY OF THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES)

July 23, 1979: Orioles’ Tippy Martinez retires 23 consecutive batters in relief

Tippy Martinez hadn’t pitched in 13 days as the Orioles headed…

July 27, 1979: Cecil Cooper’s walk-off caps off 3-homer night

On July 27, 1979 the two-time-defending world champion New York…

July 27, 1979: Bucs spoil Rusty Staub’s return to Montreal

The largest crowd to witness a baseball game in Canada so far,…

August 6, 1979: Yankees bury Thurman Munson, win emotional game against Orioles

They came. They saw. They conquered.But the game between the…

August 11, 1979: White Sox slip, slide to win on ‘Comiskey Dunes’

A photo in the August 12, 1979, edition of the Chicago Tribune…

August 13, 1979: Lou Brock collects his 3,000th hit

The Stolen Base King was in the twilight of his magnificent career.…
John Denny (TRADING CARD DB)

August 19, 1979: John Denny, George Hendrick lead Cardinals past Giants

For John Denny and George Hendrick, their actions absolutely…
Don Baylor (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

August 25, 1979: Angels start pounding on Blue Jays early and never stop

The California Angels’ best player of 1979, Don Baylor, came…