July 15, 1901: Christy Mathewson pitches no-hitter as Giants avoid sweep in St. Louis

For many baseball fans, 1901 marks the beginning of the “modern”…
Ted Lewis (Trading Card Database)

July 27, 1901: Boston’s Ted Lewis throws 11 innings of relief in loss to White Sox

Edward Morgan Lewis was the first player in Boston Red Sox franchise…
Joe McGinnity (TRADING CARD DB)

August 21, 1901: Joe McGinnity gives two spits over umpire’s calls

“Game forfeited to the Detroits,” umpire Tommy Connolly shouted…

May 13, 1902: Phillies led to 24-2 slaughter by Reds

Cincinnati has long prided itself as the cradle of America’s…
Luther Taylor (Trading Card Database)

May 16, 1902: Hoy vs. Taylor: Two deaf players match up in major leagues

May 16, 1902, is noted for an occasion that has never since been…

July 9, 1902: Rube Waddell fans 16 batters in 17-inning marathon

During the 1900 season, pitcher Rube Waddell compiled a 10-3…

September 20, 1902: Ike Butler earns only major-league win for Orioles

Baltimore had been a respectable team for the first half of the…