July 3, 1996: Alex Ochoa hits for the cycle in Mets’ win over Phillies

The New York Mets were struggling as they entered July 1996.…

July 6, 1996: Hentgen and Delgado lead Blue Jays in 15-0 rout of Tigers

The Toronto Blue Jays were struggling as they took the field…
Eddie Murray (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

July 22, 1996: Eddie Murray returns to Baltimore with a blast

In the summer of 1996, the Baltimore Orioles were looking to…

August 16, 1996: Valenzuela, Padres enjoy a baseball fiesta in Mexico

Monterrey, Mexico, lies 100 miles south of the Texas border.…

August 18, 1996: The end of La Primera Serie: Padres win again in Mexico

The third and final game between the San Diego Padres and New…

August 24, 1996: Fred McGriff goes 5-for-5, beats Cubs with three-run homer in ninth

Slugger Fred McGriff had been an Atlanta fan favorite since he…
Paul Molitor

September 16, 1996: Paul Molitor becomes first player to triple for his 3,000th hit

Hall of Famer Paul Molitor’s illustrious 21-year career included…
Vladimir Guerrero (TRADING CARD DB)

September 19, 1996: Vladimir Guerrero debuts, Pedro Martinez strikes out 9 in Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves were one of baseball’s dominant teams of…

September 29, 1996: Padres complete sweep of Dodgers to claim NL West title

On September 29, 1996, the last day of the regular season,…
Derek Jeter: National Baseball Hall of Fame Library

October 9, 1996: Jeffrey Maier assists Derek Jeter’s game-tying homer in ALCS opener

New York’s reception of Roberto Alomar was the major storyline…

October 14, 1996: Braves blow out Cardinals 14-0 to begin NLCS comeback

It all began with a Dennis Eckersley fist pump. When the St.…
Fred McGriff (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

October 17, 1996: Braves roll over Cardinals, 15-0, to complete NLCS comeback

With a legendary starting pitching staff featuring a trio of…
1996 WS ticket: Courtesy of Matt Perlstein

October 26, 1996: Glory returns to the Bronx as Yankees beat Braves in six

It had been a long time. Too long for most, an eternity for some.…

April 1, 1997: Larry Dierker wins managerial debut with Astros

After the Houston Astros finished in second place in the NL Central…