Conor Jackson (Trading Card DB)

July 3, 2008: Diamondbacks’ late heroics tap Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers experienced a lot of ups and downs during…

July 4, 2008: Rockies out-blast Marlins 18-17 in Fireworks Night game in Denver

The Colorado Rockies and Florida Marlins celebrated the Fourth…
Fernando Tatis (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

August 5, 2008: Fernando Tatis hits two home runs to carry Mets past Padres

In 1997 and 1998, Fernando Tatis played in 210 games for the…
Adrian Beltre

September 1, 2008: Mariners’ Adrian Beltré hits for first career cycle

In 2008 Adrian Beltré was in the fourth season of a five-year…
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September 21, 2008: The final game at Yankee Stadium

It was a night like no other. A night to say farewell to an…
Wes Helms (Trading Card DB)

September 28, 2008: Mets lose to Marlins in final game at Shea Stadium

On the final day of the 2008 season, the New York Mets were wrapping…
Oliver Pérez (Trading Card DB)

April 15, 2009: Mets beat Padres for first victory at Citi Field

The 2007 and 2008 seasons had ended in disappointment when the…

April 15, 2009: Ian Kinsler hits for the cycle in 6-for-6 performance

They say everything’s bigger in Texas. On April 15, 2009,…

April 16, 2009: Indians throttle Yankees in grand opening of new Yankee Stadium

A new era dawned in New York on April 16, 2009. The second version…

April 17, 2009: Gary Sheffield hits 500th career home run

The New York Mets acquired Gary Sheffield after he was cut by…

May 21, 2009: Twins’ lineup changes result in a 20-run explosion

The Minnesota Twins were struggling going into the final game…

May 25, 2009: Cleveland battles back from 10-run deficit to defeat Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays were the defending American League pennant…

June 4, 2009: Andrew McCutchen sparks Pirates to win over Mets in major-league debut

Nearing an ignominious record for consecutive losing seasons,…