The following are the baseball events of the year 2000 throughout the world. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar.
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Champions
Major League Baseball
- Regular Season Champions
| League | Eastern Division Champion | Central Division Champion | Western Division Champion | Wild Card Qualifier |
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| American League | New York Yankees | Chicago White Sox | Oakland Athletics | Seattle Mariners |
| National League | Atlanta Braves | St. Louis Cardinals | San Francisco Giants | New York Mets |
- World Series Champion - New York Yankees
- Postseason - October 3 to October 26
| Division Series TV: ESPN/NBC/FOX |
League Championship Series TV: NBC/FOX |
World Series TV: FOX |
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| 2 | St. Calendar Major League Baseball See also 2008 Major League Baseball season Postseason October 1 – ALDS and Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Minor League Baseball 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. Headline event of the year The Florida Marlins become World Series champions holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team 4 games to Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-0 Mariano Rivera, MVP Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-2 John Wetteland, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians (4-2 Tom Glavine, MVP Headline events of the year As a result of a players' strike the MLB season ends prematurely on August 11, 1994. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Atlanta Braves (4-2 Pat Borders, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3 Jack Morris, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics (4-0 José Rijo, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over San Francisco Giants (4-0 Dave Stewart, See also 1988 Major League Baseball season Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Mets over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Ray Knight, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Kansas City Royals over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over San Diego Padres (4-1 Alan Trammell, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Rick Dempsey, Champions Major League Baseball World Series Champion St Louis Cardinals World Series MVP Darrell Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-2 Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Philadelphia Phillies over Kansas City Royals (4-2 Mike Schmidt, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Baltimore Orioles (4-3 Willie Stargell, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Bucky Dent, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Reggie Jackson, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over New York Yankees (4-0 Johnny Bench, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Pete Rose, MVP Champions Major League Baseball 1974 World Series: Oakland Athletics over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-1 Rollie Fingers Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over New York Mets (4-3 Reggie Jackson, Labor strife and more moving 1972 was tainted by a players' strike over pension and salary arbitration Champions Major League Baseball World Series MVP Roberto Clemente All-Star Game, July 13 at Champions Major Leagues World Series MVP Brooks Robinson All-Star Game, July 14 at Riverfront Stadium Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets The Year of the Pitcher In Major League Baseball, the trend throughout the 1960s was of increased pitching dominance caused by enforcing a larger strike zone (top of armpit Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Bob Gibson, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-0 Frank Robinson, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Minnesota Twins (4-3 Sandy Koufax, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-3 Bob Gibson, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-0 Sandy Koufax, MVP The 1962 season is perhaps most notable for the dismal 40-120 record of the New York Mets, which has been a continuing source of humor among baseball fans as well as comedians such as Headline Event of the Year Roger Maris hits 61 home runs breaking Babe Ruth 's record Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over New York Yankees (4-3 Bobby Richardson, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Chicago White Sox (4-2 Larry Sherry, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Milwaukee Braves (4-3 Bob Turley, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Milwaukee Braves over New York Yankees (4-3 Lew Burdette, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 Don Larsen, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Brooklyn Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-3 Johnny Podres, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Giants over Cleveland Indians (4-0 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-2 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 All-Star Game Headline Event of the Year Baseball's Shot Heard 'Round the World gives the New York Giants the National League Pennant in the third game of a best-of-three-games Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Philadelphia Phillies (4-0 All-Star Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-1 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cleveland Indians over Boston Braves (4-2 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Boston Red Sox (4-3 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over Chicago Cubs (4-3 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-1 All-Star Game Headline events of the year Joe Dimaggio hits in 56 consecutive games Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Detroit Tigers (4-3 All-Star Game Headline Event of the Year On May 17, 1939, Princeton University and Columbia University played the first televised baseball Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Chicago Cubs (4-0 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-1 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-2 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over Chicago Cubs (4-2 All-Star Game, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Detroit Tigers (4-3 All-Star Game Headline Event of the Year First Negro League Baseball All-Star Game. Champions World Series: New York Yankees over Chicago Cubs (4-0 Negro League World Series: Pittsburgh Crawfords Champions World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Philadelphia Athletics (4-3 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over St Louis Cardinals (4-2 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over Chicago Cubs (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: New York Yankees over St Louis Cardinals Awards and honors League Headline Event of the Year Murderers' Row lead New York Yankees to World Series victory Champions World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-3 Negro League World Series: Chicago Champions World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Washington Senators (4-3 Negro League World Series: Hilldale Champions World Series: Washington Senators over New York Giants (4-3 First Negro League World Series: Kansas Champions World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-2 Awards and honors League Champions World Series: New York Giants over New York Yankees (4-0-1 Statistical Leaders Major Headline Events of the Year First Radio broadcast of the World Series. Champions World Series: Cleveland Indians over Brooklyn Robins (5-2 Awards and honors Headline Event of the Year Chicago White Sox players accused of throwing World Series, resulting in the Black Sox scandal Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over Chicago Cubs (4-2 MLB Statistical Leaders Major Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Chicago White Sox over New York Giants (4-2 Awards Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over Brooklyn Robins (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Boston Braves over Philadelphia Athletics (4-0 Awards and honors Chalmers Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over New York Giants (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over New York Giants (4-3-1 Awards and honors Chalmers Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over New York Giants (4-2 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over Chicago Cubs (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Detroit Tigers (4-3 Awards and honors MLB Statistical Champions World Series: Chicago Cubs over Detroit Tigers (4-1 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders Champions World Series: Chicago Cubs over Detroit Tigers (4-0-1 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders Champions World Series: Chicago White Sox over Chicago Cubs (4-2 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders Champions World Series: New York Giants over Philadelphia Athletics (4-1 Awards and honors MLB Statistical Champions American League: Boston Red Sox National League: New York Giants MLB Statistical Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Boston Americans over Pittsburgh Pirates (5-3 in the first modern World Champions Major League Baseball American League: Philadelphia Athletics National League: Pittsburgh Pirates Champions Major League Baseball American League: Chicago White Stockings National League: Pittsburgh Pirates Champions Chronicle-Telegraph Cup: Brooklyn Superbas defeated Pittsburgh Pirates, 3 games to 1 National League: Champions National League: Brooklyn Superbas National League final standings Events Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters National League final standings Events Champions Temple Cup: Baltimore Orioles defeated Boston Beaneaters, 4 games to 1 National League: Boston Beaneaters Champions Temple Cup: Baltimore Orioles defeated Cleveland Spiders, 4 games to 0 National League: Baltimore Champions Temple Cup: Cleveland Spiders defeated Baltimore Orioles, 4 games to 1 National League: Baltimore Champions Temple Cup: New York Giants defeated Baltimore Orioles, 4 games to 0 National League: Baltimore Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters National League final standings Events Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters defeated Cleveland Spiders, 5 games to 0 (1 tie National League Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters American Association: Boston Reds Major League Champions World Series: Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3 Louisville Colonels 3 1 tie National League: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Champions World Series: New York Giants 6 Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3 National League: New York Giants Champions World Series: New York Giants 6 St Louis Browns 4 National League: New York Giants Champions World Series Detroit Wolverines 10 St Louis Browns 5 (15 game series National League: Detroit Champions World Series St Louis Browns 4 Chicago White Stockings 2 National League: Chicago White Stockings Champions Post-season playoff Chicago White Stockings played St Champions First World's Championship Series: Providence Grays over New York Metropolitans (3-0 National League Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters American Association: Philadelphia Athletics Inter-State Champions NOTE Chicago White Stockings played the Cincinnati Red Stockings in a 2-game post-season series Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings National League final standings Statistical leaders Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings National League final standings Statistical leaders Champions National League: Providence Grays National League final standings Statistical leaders Champions National League: Boston Red Caps International Association Buffalo Bisons Pacific Coast Athletics Champions National League: Boston Red Caps International Association London‚ Ontario‚ Canada Tecumsehs League Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings Major League Baseball final standings Statistical Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical Champions National Association (professional Philadelphia Athletics National Association of Amateur Base Ball Players Star of Brooklyn Champions National Association of Base Ball Players: Chicago White Stockings, albeit disputed by Mutual of New York Part of the History of baseball series Champions National Association of Base Ball Players Champions National Association of Base Ball Players: Atlantic of Brooklyn Events May 4 - The Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Part of the History of baseball series Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of Professional baseball leagues in North Part of the History of baseball in the United States series The Negro leagues were American professional Baseball leagues Nippon Professional Baseball or NPB is the highest level of Baseball in Japan. Athletics For an extensive coverage see 2000 in athletics (track and field Marathon International The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's The 2000 World Series featured a crosstown matchup between the two-time defending champion New York Yankees and the New York Mets, with the Yankees winning 4 The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2000 American League playoffs began on Tuesday October 3, and ended on The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2000 American League playoffs began on Tuesday October 3, and ended on The American League Championship Series was a matchup between the Eastern Division Champion New York Yankees and the Wild Card Seattle Mariners. The American League Championship Series was a matchup between the Eastern Division Champion New York Yankees and the Wild Card Seattle Mariners. The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2000 American League playoffs began on Tuesday October 3, and ended on The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2000 American League playoffs began on Tuesday October 3, and ended on The 2000 World Series featured a crosstown matchup between the two-time defending champion New York Yankees and the New York Mets, with the Yankees winning 4 The 2000 World Series featured a crosstown matchup between the two-time defending champion New York Yankees and the New York Mets, with the Yankees winning 4 The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2000 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 3, and ended on The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2000 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 3, and ended on The National League Championship Series, to determine the champion of Major League Baseball 's National League, was played between the Central Division Louis Cardinals | 1 | |||||||||||
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Click on any series score to link to that series' page. The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2000 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 3, and ended on The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2000 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 3, and ended on
Higher seed has home field advantage during Division Series and League Championship Series.
The American League Champion has home field advantage in the World Series as a result of the pre-2003 "alternating years" rule. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation.
- Postseason MVPs
- World Series MVP - Derek Jeter
- ALCS MVP - David Justice
- NLCS MVP - Mike Hampton
- All-Star Game, July 11 at Turner Field - American League, 6-3; Derek Jeter, MVP
Other champions
- Caribbean World Series: Cangrejeros de Santurce (Puerto Rico)
- College World Series: LSU
- Cuban National Series: Santiago de Cuba over Pinar del Río
- Japan Series: Yomiuri Giants over Fukuoka Daiei Hawks (4-2)
- CPBL Championship: Uni-President Lions
- Little League World Series: Sierra Maestra, Maracaibo, Venezuela
- Summer Olympic Games at Sydney, Australia: United States (Gold), Cuba (Silver), Korea (Bronze)
Awards and honors
- Most Valuable Player
- Jason Giambi, Oakland Athletics, 1B (AL)
- Jeff Kent, San Francisco Giants, 2B (NL)
- Cy Young Award
- Rookie of the Year
- Kazuhiro Sasaki, Seattle Mariners, P (AL)
- Rafael Furcal, Atlanta Braves, SS (NL)
- Manager of the Year Award
- Jerry Manuel, Chicago White Sox (AL)
- Dusty Baker, San Francisco Giants (NL)
MLB Statistical Leaders
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Major League Baseball final standings
| American League | |||||
| Rank | Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| East Division | |||||
| 1st | New York Yankees | 87 | 74 | . The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. 540 | -- |
| 2nd | Boston Red Sox | 85 | 77 | . The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. 525 | 2. 5 |
| 3rd | Toronto Blue Jays | 83 | 79 | . The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 512 | 4. 5 |
| 4th | Baltimore Orioles | 74 | 88 | . The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. 457 | 13. 5 |
| 5th | Tampa Bay Devil Rays | 69 | 92 | . The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St 429 | 18. 0 |
| Central Division | |||||
| 1st | Chicago White Sox | 95 | 67 | . The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. 586 | -- |
| 2nd | Cleveland Indians | 90 | 72 | . The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. 556 | 5. 0 |
| 3rd | Detroit Tigers | 79 | 83 | . The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA 488 | 16. 0 |
| 4th | Kansas City Royals | 77 | 85 | . The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. 475 | 18. 0 |
| 5th | Minnesota Twins | 69 | 93 | . The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 426 | 26. 0 |
| West Division | |||||
| 1st | Oakland Athletics | 91 | 70 | . The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. 565 | -- |
| 2nd | Seattle Mariners * | 91 | 71 | . The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. 562 | 0. 5 |
| 3rd | Anaheim Angels | 82 | 80 | . The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. 506 | 9. 5 |
| 4th | Texas Rangers | 71 | 91 | . The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft 438 | 20. 5 |
| National League | |||||
| Rank | Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| East Division | |||||
| 1st | Atlanta Braves | 95 | 67 | . The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball 586 | -- |
| 2nd | New York Mets * | 94 | 68 | . "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. 580 | 1. 0 |
| 3rd | Florida Marlins | 79 | 82 | . The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. 491 | 15. 5 |
| 4th | Montreal Expos | 67 | 95 | . Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of 414 | 28. 0 |
| 5th | Philadelphia Phillies | 65 | 97 | . The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 401 | 30. 0 |
| Central Division | |||||
| 1st | St. Louis Cardinals | 95 | 67 | . The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 586 | -- |
| 2nd | Cincinnati Reds | 85 | 77 | . The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 525 | 10. 0 |
| 3rd | Milwaukee Brewers | 73 | 89 | . The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League 451 | 22. 0 |
| 4th | Houston Astros | 72 | 90 | . The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. 444 | 23. 0 |
| 5th | Pittsburgh Pirates | 69 | 93 | . The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 426 | 26. 0 |
| 6th | Chicago Cubs | 65 | 97 | . The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 401 | 30. 0 |
| West Division | |||||
| 1st | San Francisco Giants | 97 | 65 | . The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 599 | -- |
| 2nd | Los Angeles Dodgers | 86 | 76 | . The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 531 | 11. 0 |
| 3rd | Arizona Diamondbacks | 85 | 77 | . The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. 525 | 12. 0 |
| 4th | Colorado Rockies | 82 | 80 | . The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. 506 | 15. 0 |
| 5th | San Diego Padres | 76 | 86 | . The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 469 | 21. 0 |
- * The asterisk denotes the club that won the wild card for its respective league. The term wild card refers broadly to a Tournament or Playoff berth awarded to an individual or team that has not qualified through normal play
- NOTE: Oakland did not have to make up one postponed game, because even if they had lost and had finished in a tie with Seattle, they would have been awarded the division title due to winning the season series (9-4) between the teams.
Events
January-March
- January 6 - Major league officials order Atlanta Braves reliever John Rocker is to undergo psychological testing following derogatory remarks he made in an interview with Sports Illustrated magazine. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King John Loy Rocker (born October 17, 1974) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played three and a half seasons with the Atlanta Braves Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Commissioner Bud Selig says he will listen to what the doctors say before deciding what punishment—if any—will be handed down to the pitcher. Allan Huber "Bud" Selig Jr (born July 30, 1934 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is the Commissioner of Major League Baseball and has
- January 11 - The baseball writers elect catcher Carlton Fisk and first baseman Tony Pérez to the Hall of Fame. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26 1947 in) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher who played for 24 years with the Boston Red Sox Atanasio Pérez Rigal, more commonly known as Tony Pérez (born May 14, 1942 in Ciego de Ávila, Cuba) is a former player in Fisk is chosen in his 2nd year on the ballot, while Pérez is picked on his 9th try.
- January 31 - Braves reliever John Rocker is suspended from baseball until May 1 by Commissioner Bud Selig for his racial and ethnic remarks in an article published in Sports Illustrated last month. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes He's also fined an undisclosed amount and ordered to undergo sensitivity training.
- February 10 - The Seattle Mariners accommodate center fielder Ken Griffey, Jr., trading him to his hometown Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Mike Cameron, Brett Tomko, Antonio Perez and Jake Meyer. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey Jr (born November 21 1969 in Donora Pennsylvania) is a Major League Baseball Center fielder for the Chicago The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Michael Terrance Cameron (born January 8 1973 in LaGrange, Georgia) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball for the Brett Daniel Tomko (born April 7, 1973 in Euclid Ohio) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher who is currently a Free agent This article is about the Spanish statesman For the baseball player of the same name see Antonio Pérez (baseball Antonio Pérez (1539-1611 For the fictional television character please see Jake Meyer (General Hospital Jake Meyer (born 20 January 1984) is
- February 29 - Manager Sparky Anderson, 19th-century star Bid McPhee, and Negro League player Norman "Turkey" Stearnes are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours George Lee "Sparky" Anderson (born February 22, 1934 in Bridgewater South Dakota) is fifth on the all-time list for manager career wins John Alexander "Bid" McPhee ( November 1, 1859 - January 3, 1943) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player Norman Thomas "Turkey" Stearnes (May 8 1901 – September 4 1979 was an African American Center fielder in the Negro Leagues.
- March 1 - Independent arbitrator Shyam Das cuts Braves pitcher John Rocker's suspension from 28 days to 14 days. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Rocker, who is allowed to report to spring training with the team, also has his fine cut.
- March 29 - The Chicago Cubs open the major league season in the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, by defeating the New York Mets 5-3, in the first big league game ever played outside of North America. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Tokyo Dome (東京ドーム Tōkyō Dōmu,) is a 55000-seat Also the famous band X Japan held their three-day long reunion concerts there in the end of March 2008 officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Jon Lieber gets the victory and Mike Hampton takes the loss. Jonathan Ray Lieber (born April 2, 1970 in) is a Pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. Michael William Hampton (born September 9, 1972 in Brooksville Florida) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher who plays Mark Grace and Mike Piazza also homer. Mark Eugene Grace (born June 28, 1964 in Winston-Salem North Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball player for 16 seasons with the Michael Joseph Piazza (pʰiˈɑːʦə or /pʰiˈɑːzə/ born September 4, 1968 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a former American
April-May
- April 3 - Andrés Galarraga hits a home run in his first game back after missing the entire 1999 season following cancer surgery. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Andrés José Padovani Galarraga (ˌɡæləˌɹɑɡə in English and /ɡalaˈraɡa/ in Spanish) (born June 18, 1961 in Caracas Venezuela Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-0 Mariano Rivera, MVP Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled Atlanta defeat the Colorado Rockies 2-0. The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado.
- April 3 - The Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Montreal Expos 10-4, behind Eric Karros' grand slam. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Eric Peter Karros (born November 4, 1967 in Hackensack New Jersey) is a former American baseball player who played in Major League Baseball In the Sport of Baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short is a Home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby Right fielder Vladimir Guerrero hits a pair of home runs for Montreal as a new major league record for opening day is set with five players having multiple home run games. Vladimir Alvino Guerrero (born February 9 1976 in Don Gregorio, Nizao, Dominican Republic) (known in his native Dominican Republic as Miquéas (Spanish
- April 4 - Expos closer Ugueth Urbina strikes out the Dodgers in the top of the ninth inning on nine pitches, tying a major league record. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Ugueth Urtaín Urbina Villarreal (uˈgɛt urˈbinə (born ( February 15, 1974 in Caracas Venezuela) is a former Relief pitcher in Major
- April 7 - A total of 57 home runs are hit in the 15 games played, for a new major league record. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor The previous mark of 55 was set in 17 games on August 13, 1999. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-0 Mariano Rivera, MVP There were 36 homers hit in the AL, smashing the previous mark for a single league.
- April 9 - The Minnesota Twins defeat the Kansas City Royals 13-7. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. In the process, they become the first teams in major league history to each hit back-to-back-to-back home runs in the same game. Ron Coomer, Jacque Jones and Matt LeCroy hit consecutive homers for Minnesota in the 6th inning, followed by three in a row by Carlos Beltrán, Jermaine Dye and Mike Sweeney of Kansas City an inning later. Ronald "Coom Dawg" Coomer (born November 18 1966 in Crest Hill Illinois) is a former First baseman and Third baseman in Jacque Dewayne Jones (born April 25, 1975 in San Diego, California) is an American Major League Baseball Outfielder Matthew Hanks LeCroy (born December 13, 1975 in Belton, South Carolina) is a First baseman and Designated hitter for Carlos Ivan Beltrán (ˈkɑrloʊs bɛlˈtrɑːn bel- trahn) born April 24 1977 in Manatí Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder Jermaine Terrell Dye (born January 28 1974 in Vacaville California) is a Right fielder in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox Michael John Sweeney (born July 22, 1973 in Orange California) is a First baseman and Designated hitter in Major League
- April 10 - Colorado beats Cincinnati 7-5, despite Ken Griffey, Jr.'s 400th career home run. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey Jr (born November 21 1969 in Donora Pennsylvania) is a Major League Baseball Center fielder for the Chicago At age of 30, Griffey is the youngest player in major league history to reach that milestone.
- April 11 - The Dodgers edge the San Francisco Giants 6-5 in the first game played at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. AT&T Park is an open-air ballpark, home to the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. Shortstop Kevin Elster leads the Dodger attack with three home runs. Kevin Daniel Elster (born August 3, 1964) in San Pedro California, is a retired Major League Baseball Shortstop.
- April 11 - The Detroit Tigers sink the Seattle Mariners 5-2 in the first game played at Comerica Park in Detroit. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Comerica Park is an open air ballpark located in downtown Detroit Michigan.
- April 15 - The Baltimore Orioles defeat the Twins 6-4, as Cal Ripken, Jr. gets the 3,000th hit of his illustrious career. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Ripken goes 3-for-5 in becoming the 24th player to reach the milestone, and the 7th to get 3,000 hits and 400 home runs.
- April 16 - Cleveland Indians starter Chuck Finley, who was already the only pitcher to strike out four batters in one inning twice, does it for the third time as the left-hander strikes out Tom Evans, Royce Clayton, Chad Curtis (who takes first on a passed ball) and Rafael Palmeiro in the third inning. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Charles Edward "Chuck" Finley (born November 26, 1962 in Monroe, Louisiana) is a former Left-handed Starting pitcher Thomas John "Tom" Evans (born July 9, 1974 in Kirkland Washington) is a former Third baseman in Major League Baseball. Royce Spencer Clayton (born January 2, 1970 in Burbank California) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop. Chad David Curtis (born November 6, 1968 in Marion Indiana) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from Rafael Palmeiro Corrales (born September 24, 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is a former Major League Baseball player with a career spanning Finley beats the Texas Rangers 2-1 with the help of back-to-back ninth-inning home runs from Manny Ramírez and Jim Thome. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Manuel "Manny" Aristides Ramírez Onelcida (born May 30 1972 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Dominican-American professional James Howard "Jim" Thome (ˈtʰoʊˌmeɪ born August 27 1970 in) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox
- April 21 - The Anaheim Angels down the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 9-6. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St Mo Vaughn and Tim Salmon hit back-to-back home runs for Anaheim in the fourth inning, then repeat the feat in the ninth. Maurice Samuel 'Mo' Vaughn (born December 15, 1967 in Norwalk, Connecticut) nicknamed "Hit Dog is a former Major League Baseball Timothy James "Tim" Salmon (born August 24, 1968 in Long Beach California) is a former Major League Baseball Right fielder Troy Glaus also homers in those same two innings, marking the first time in major league history that three players homer in the same inning twice in the same game. Troy Edward Glaus (ˈɡlɔːs (born August 3 1976 in Tarzana, California) is a Major League Baseball player who plays third base for the The three players with two home runs in the game ties another major league record.
- April 23 - In the New York Yankees' 10-7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, Yankees Bernie Williams and Jorge Posada each hit home runs from both sides of the plate, marking the first time in major league history that a pair of teammates accomplish the feat in the same game. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Bernabé Figueroa Williams (born September 13 1968 is a Puerto Rican former Major League Baseball Outfielder and a Guitar -playing Jorge Rafael Posada Villeta (born August 17, 1971 in Santurce, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball Catcher who plays
- April 26 - Vladimir Guerrero hits 100th career home run helping Montreal Expos beat Colorado Rockies 9-2. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Vladimir Alvino Guerrero (born February 9 1976 in Don Gregorio, Nizao, Dominican Republic) (known in his native Dominican Republic as Miquéas (Spanish Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado.
- April 29 - The Giants finally win, beating the Expos 2-1 for their 1st victory at Pacific Bell Park. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. They are the 1st team to lose six straight game to begin play in a newly constructed home park.
- April 30 - The St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3, as Mark McGwire and Jim Edmonds hit home runs. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Mark David McGwire (born October 1 1963 in Pomona California) is a former professional baseball player who played the majority of his Major League career with the James Patrick "Jim" Edmonds (born June 27, 1970 in Fullerton, California) is a left-handed Center fielder for St. Louis finishes the month with 55 homers, a new record for April. It also ties the National League mark for homers in any month. Major league batters also set a record for most home runs in a month by hitting 931 in April; the total is 140 more than the number hit in 1999.
- May 10 - Rickey Henderson becomes the 21st major leaguer to garner 10,000 at bats in his career. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Rickey Henley Henderson (born as Rickey Nelson Henley, December 25 1958 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder Henderson finishes the night with 10,002 at bats and trails only Cal Ripken, Jr. among active players.
- May 11 - At Wrigley Field, the Milwaukee Brewers defeat the Chicago Cubs 14-8 in the longest 9-inning game in National League history—4 hours and 22 minutes. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Wrigley Field is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball For the Brewers, Mark Loretta goes 5-for-5 to offset Glenallen Hill's second-inning home run, which lands on the roof of a five-story apartment building on Waveland Avenue, beyond the left field seats. Mark David Loretta (born August 14 1971 in Santa Monica, California) is a Second baseman and Shortstop in Major League Glenallen Hill (born March 22 1965 in) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for 13 seasons
- May 18 - Mark McGwire hit three home runs and seven RBI in a St. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Louis 7-2 victory over the Phillies. The homers move McGwire past Mickey Mantle into 8th place on the all-time list with 539. Mickey Charles Mantle ( October 20, 1931 &ndash August 13, 1995) was an American Baseball player who was inducted
- May 19 - The Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Cardinals 13-1, as catcher Jason Kendall hits for the cycle, becoming the first Pirate ever to do so at Three Rivers Stadium. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jason Daniel Kendall (born June 26, 1974 in San Diego, California) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the Milwaukee In Baseball, a player hits for the cycle when he hits a single, a double, a triple and a Home run in the same game though not necessarily Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000
- May 23 - Baltimore defeats Seattle 4-2. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne The Mariners' Rickey Henderson draws his 2,000th career walk in the 9th inning, making him the 3rd player to reach that level, behind Babe Ruth and Ted Williams. George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter
- May 29 - Second baseman Randy Velarde of the Oakland Athletics turns an unassisted triple play, just the 11th in major league history, on a line drive by the New York Yankees' Shane Spencer. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Randy Lee Velarde (born November 24 1962 in Midland Texas) is a former Major League Baseball Infielder who played for the New The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. In Baseball, an unassisted triple play occurs when a defensive player makes all three putouts by himself in one continuous play without any teammates touching the ball The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Michael Shane Spencer (born February 20, 1972 in Key West Florida) was a professional Baseball Outfielder. With runners on first and second running with the pitch, Velarde tags Jorge Posada as he nears second base, then touches the bag to retire Tino Martinez. Jorge Rafael Posada Villeta (born August 17, 1971 in Santurce, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball Catcher who plays Constantino "Tino" Martinez (born December 7, 1967 in Tampa Florida) is a retired First baseman in Major League Baseball In 1995, while with the Yankees, Velarde turned an unassisted triple play against the Los Angeles Dodgers in spring training following the strike. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians (4-2 Tom Glavine, MVP The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA
June-July
- June 1 - Japanese righthander Tomokazu Ohka, a top prospect with the Pawtucket Red Sox, becomes the first pitcher in nearly 50 years to throw a nine-inning perfect game in the International League. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected (Commonly referred as Tomo Ohka) (born March 18, 1976 in Kyoto Japan) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher in the The Pawtucket Red Sox (known colloquially as the PawSox) are the Minor league baseball Triple-A affiliates of the Boston Red Sox and belong to A perfect game is defined by Major League Baseball as a game in which a Pitcher (or combination of pitchers pitches a victory that lasts a minimum The International League ( IL) is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the eastern United States. Ohka retired all 27 batters he faced in a 2-0 triumph over the Charlotte Knights. The Charlotte Knights are a Minor league baseball team representing Charlotte North Carolina. The 24-year-old Ohka needs just 76 pitches to toss the first nine-inning perfect game in the IL since Dick Marlowe did it for Buffalo in 1952. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 All-Star Game
- June 2 - With the Detroit Tigers visiting Wrigley Field for the first time since the 1945 World Series, Chicago Cubs reliever Rick Aguilera pitches a perfect ninth inning for his 300th save in a 2-0 Chicago victory. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Wrigley Field is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago The 1945 World Series matched the American League Detroit Tigers against the National League Chicago Cubs. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Richard Warren Aguilera (born December 31, 1961 in San Gabriel California) is a former Pitcher in Major League Baseball for the
- June 2 - Tampa Bay Devil Rays first baseman Fred McGriff becomes the 31st player to reach 400 career home runs when he goes deep against Glendon Rusch with a two-run drive in a 5-3 loss to the New York Mets at Shea Stadium. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St Frederick Stanley "Crime Dog" McGriff (born October 31, 1963 in Tampa Florida) is a former left-handed Major League Baseball player Glendon James Rusch (ɹʌʃ born November 7, 1974 in Seattle Washington) is a Left-handed Pitcher in the Colorado Rockies "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. William A Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea (ʃeɪ̪ is a Stadium located in the New York City borough
- June 2 - The Montreal Expos announce they will wear Maurice Richard's uniform number 9 on their jerseys for the rest of the season to honor the Montreal Canadiens great who died last week. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of The Hon Joseph Henri Maurice "Rocket" Richard PC OC OQ ( August 4, 1921 &ndash May 27 The Montreal Canadiens (Les Canadiens de Montréal are a professional Ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is believed to be the first time a major league team has honored an athlete from another sport in this way.
- June 21 - Oakland defeats the Orioles 10-3, as Eric Chavez becomes the first Athletics player to hit for the cycle at home since the team moved to Oakland in 1968. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Eric Cesar Chavez (born December 7, 1977 in Los Angeles, California) is a Mexican-American Third baseman in Major In Baseball, a player hits for the cycle when he hits a single, a double, a triple and a Home run in the same game though not necessarily
- June 26 - The Diamondbacks defeat the Astros 6-1. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Arizona rookie first baseman Alex Cabrera hits a two-run pinch-hit home run in his first major league at bat. Alex Cabrera (born December 24, 1971) is a Venezuelan baseball player
- June 30 - Trailing 8-1 to the Atlanta Braves, the New York Mets score 10 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning, capped off by Mike Piazza's 3-run home run off reliever Terry Mulholland. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Michael Joseph Piazza (pʰiˈɑːʦə or /pʰiˈɑːzə/ born September 4, 1968 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a former American Terence John Mulholland (born March 9, 1963 in Uniontown Pennsylvania) is a retired Major League Baseball Pitcher. There had been 4 walks in the inning, and 9 of the 10 runs scored were with 2 outs in the inning.
- July 1 - On Canada's 133rd birthday, the Marlins' Ryan Dempster and the Expos' Mike Johnson hook up in a rare matchup of Canadian starters. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Ryan Scott Dempster (born May 3, 1977 in Sechelt British Columbia) is astarting Pitcher for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Dempster comes out on top as Florida defeats Montreal 6–5. Johnson hails from Edmonton, Alberta, while Dempster is a native of Sechelt, British Columbia. Edmonton (ˈɛdmɨntɨn is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta. British Columbia (ˌbrɪtɨʃ kəˈlʌmbiə ( BC) ( (la Colombie-Britannique C Theirs is the first matchup of Canadian-born starters since September 1999, when Dempster took on Éric Gagné of the Dodgers. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-0 Mariano Rivera, MVP Éric Serge Gagné ( IPA:) (born January 7 1976 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a Relief pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers
- July 5 - Arizona outfielder Luis Gonzalez becomes the first Arizona Diamondbacks to hit for the cycle, helping his team to trip the Astros 12-9. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Luis Emilio Gonzalez (born September 3, 1967 in Tampa Florida) nicknamed " Gonzo ", is a Major League Baseball Outfielder The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. In Baseball, a player hits for the cycle when he hits a single, a double, a triple and a Home run in the same game though not necessarily It is the first time the feat is accomplished in new Enron Field, and Gonzalez is just the 9th player to both hit for the cycle and have a 30-or-more-game hitting streak. Minute Maid Park (formerly The Ballpark at Union Station, Enron Field, and Astros Field) is a ballpark in Houston, Texas
- July 6 - St. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Louis rookie catcher Keith McDonald hits a home run in his second at bat, becoming only the second player in major league history to hit home runs in each of his first two big league at bats. Keith McDonald (born February 8, 1973 in Yokosuka, Japan) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher and right-handed batter Bob Nieman, in 1951, is the other. Robert Charles Nieman ( January 26, 1927 - March 10, 1985) was a Major League Baseball Outfielder and right-handed batter Headline Event of the Year Baseball's Shot Heard 'Round the World gives the New York Giants the National League Pennant in the third game of a best-of-three-games
- July 6 - Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser announces his retirement. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Orel Leonard Hershiser IV (born September 16, 1958) is a former Right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball.
- July 6 - The American Sportscasters Association names Dodgers legend Vin Scully as the No. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Vincent Edward "Vin" Scully (born November 29, 1927 in The Bronx, New York) is an American Sportscaster, 1 sportscaster of the 20th century. Howard Cosell finishes second, followed by Mel Allen and Red Barber. Howard William Cosell (born Howard William Cohen; March 25 1918 - April 23 1995 was an American sports journalist Mel Allen ( February 14, 1913 – June 16, 1996) was an American Sportscaster, best known for his long tenure as the primary Walter Lanier "Red" Barber ( February 17, 1908, Columbus Mississippi – October 22, 1992) was an American
- July 8 - In a New York match, the Yankees whip the Mets by identical 4-2 scores in both ends of an unusual day-night doubleheader. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 With the first game played at Shea Stadium and the nightcap at Yankee Stadium, it is the first time since 1903 that two teams played two games in different stadiums on the same day. William A Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea (ʃeɪ̪ is a Stadium located in the New York City borough The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Boston Americans over Pittsburgh Pirates (5-3 in the first modern World Dwight Gooden wins the first game with a six inning effort in his first start since returning to the Yankees. Dwight Eugene Gooden (born November 16, 1964 in Tampa Florida) also known as Doc Gooden or Dr Roger Clemens wins the nightcap and precipitate a near-brawl when he drills Mike Piazza in the helmet with an inside fastball. William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American Right-handed Pitcher in Major Michael Joseph Piazza (pʰiˈɑːʦə or /pʰiˈɑːzə/ born September 4, 1968 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a former American Piazza suffers a concussion.
- July 11 - The American League wins its fourth consecutive All-Star Game, beating the National League 6-3. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the "Midsummer Classic" is an annual Baseball game between players from the National League The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Derek Jeter of the Yankees and Chipper Jones of the Braves each go 3-for-3 in the contest. Derek Sanderson Jeter (ˈʤitɚ born June 26 1974 is an American Major League Baseball player Lawrence Wayne "Chipper" Jones Jr (born April 24, 1972 in DeLand, Florida) is an American Major League Jeter takes MVP honors, while James Baldwin of the White Sox is the winning pitcher. James J Baldwin Jr (born July 15, 1971 in Southern Pines, North Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher.
- July 15 - A 1909 Honus Wagner baseball card is auctioned for a record $1. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Johannes Peter "Honus" Wagner (ˈhɑnəs ˈwæɡnɚ February 24 1874 &ndash December 6 1955) nicknamed " The Flying Dutchman A baseball card is a type of Trading card relating to baseball usually printed on some type of Paper stock or card stock 1 million on eBay. eBay Inc is an American Internet company that manages eBaycom an Online auction and shopping Website in which people and businesses buy and Other high-priced items in the auction include a baseball autographed by the entire 1919 "Chicago Black Sox" team, including Shoeless Joe Jackson as well as the umpires who worked the final game of the 1919 World Series, sells for $93,666, including a 15% buyer's premium. The 1919 World Series matched the American League champion Chicago White Sox against the National League champion Cincinnati Reds. Joseph Jefferson Jackson ( July 16, 1888 &ndash December 5, 1951) nicknamed "Shoeless Joe", was an American A ball signed by the 1919 Reds goes for $11,208, while a baseball autographed by Babe Ruth sells for $76,020. George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of A contract from Shoeless Joe Jackson's sale of his Chicago pool hall to teammate Lefty Williams sells for $36,098. Claude Preston "Lefty" Williams ( March 9, 1893 - November 4, 1959) was an American left-handed Pitcher in The contract, dated October 6, 1921, is for just $1.
- July 20 - In a Houston 6-2 win over Cincinnati, Reds pinch-hitter Mike Bell strikes out in his major league debut, making history by becoming part of the first third-generation family to play for the same major league team. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Mike Bell may refer to Mike Bell (running back, American football player formerly of Denver Broncos Mike Bell (defensive lineman, former His grandfather Gus Bell and father Buddy Bell also played for the Reds. David Russell "Gus" Bell Jr ( November 15 1928 - May 7 1995) was an American center and Right fielder David Gus "Buddy" Bell (born August 27 1951 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is a former Third baseman and manager in Major
August
- August 4 - The Blue Jays obtain outfielder Dave Martinez from the Rangers. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. David Martinez (born September 26 1964 in New York City) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for several teams Martinez becomes the 9th major leaguer to play for four teams in a season. He began the year with Tampa Bay and also played with the Cubs, in addition to Texas and Toronto. The last to do so was Dave Kingman (1977). David Arthur Kingman (born December 21, 1948, in Pendleton Oregon) nicknamed "Kong" and "Sky King" is a former Major League Before him, according to historian Scott Flatow, the four-in-one players were Frank Huelsman (1904), Willis Hudlin (1940), Paul Lehner (1951), Ted Gray, (1955), Wes Covington (1961) and Mike Kilkenny (1972). Frank Elmer Huelsman ( June 5, 1874 - June 9, 1959) was a Major League Baseball Left fielder. George Willis Hudlin ( May 23 1906 - August 5 2002) was born in Wagoner Oklahoma and was a Major League Baseball Pitcher Paul Eugene Lehner ( July 1, 1920 - December 27, 1967) was an Outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a Ted Glenn Gray (born December 31, 1924, in Detroit Michigan) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played eight seasons John Wesley Covington (born March 27, 1932 in Laurinburg North Carolina) was a Major League Baseball player for the Milwaukee Braves Michael David Kilkenny (born April 11, 1945, in Bradford Ontario, Canada) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher
- August 19 - The Yankees beat the Angels 9-1, hitting a major league record-tying three sacrifice flies in the 3rd inning. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul.
- August 19 - In the Houston Astros' 10-8 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, Jeff Bagwell has two home runs and five RBI. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Jeffrey Robert Bagwell (born May 27, 1968) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman, who spent his entire career with the Houston Bagwell becomes the first Houston player to reach 300 homers in his career.
- August 21 - Potomac's Esix Snead breaks Lenny Dykstra's Carolina League record of 105 stolen bases by swiping his 106th. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Leonard Kyle (Lenny Dykstra (ˈdaɪkstɹə born February 10, 1963 in Santa Ana, California, and also known as Nails or The The Carolina League is a Minor league baseball affiliation which operates in the South Atlantic region of the United States. Snead has a batting average of . 242 and a . 338 on base percentage. It's the 10th time in the last 20 years that a minor-leaguer has stolen 100 or more bases in a season. According to Howe Sports data, the eight players who stole 100 or more bases in the minors were:
- Vince Coleman (Macon, South Atlantic, 1983—145)
- Donell Nixon (Bakersfield, California, 1983—144)
- Jeff Stone (Spartanburg, South Atlantic, 1983—123)
- Alan Wiggins (Lodi, California, 1980—120)
- Marcus Lawton (Columbia, South Atlantic, 1985—111)
- Esix Snead (Potomac, Carolina, 2000—106)
- Lenny Dykstra (Lynchburg, Carolina, 1983—105)
- Donell Nixon (Chattanooga, Southern, 1984—102)
- Vince Coleman (Louisville, American Association, 1983— 101)
- Albert Hall (Durham, Carolina, 1980—100)
- August 22 - The Dodgers defeat the Expos 14-6, as Eric Karros becomes the first Dodger player to hit two home runs in a single inning (6th). This is for the baseball player For the heroic train dispatcher see Vince Coleman (train dispatcher. Donell Nixon (born December 31 1961 in Evergreen North Carolina) is a former center and Left fielder in Major League Baseball Alan Anthony Wiggins ( February 17 1958 - January 6 1991) was an American Second baseman and Left fielder in Albert Hall ( March 7, 1958 in Birmingham Alabama) He attended Jones Valley High School Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Eric Peter Karros (born November 4, 1967 in Hackensack New Jersey) is a former American baseball player who played in Major League Baseball
- August 27 - The Anaheim Angels edge the Cleveland Indians 10-9, as outfielder Tim Salmon hits his 30th home run of the year in the 5th inning. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Timothy James "Tim" Salmon (born August 24, 1968 in Long Beach California) is a former Major League Baseball Right fielder Anaheim become the first team in AL history to have four players (Troy Glaus, Mo Vaughn, Garret Anderson, Salmon) reach the 30-homer mark in a single season. Troy Edward Glaus (ˈɡlɔːs (born August 3 1976 in Tarzana, California) is a Major League Baseball player who plays third base for the Maurice Samuel 'Mo' Vaughn (born December 15, 1967 in Norwalk, Connecticut) nicknamed "Hit Dog is a former Major League Baseball Garret Joseph Anderson (born June 30, 1972 in Los Angeles California) is a Major League Baseball Left fielder and Designated The Toronto Blue Jays are close with two hitters over 30 and two at 28. The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It's been done seven times in the NL.
September
- September 1 - For the second time in the season, pitcher Ryan Rupe of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays gives up a grand slam to Oakland Athletics outfielder Jermaine Dye. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Ryan Kittman Rupe (born March 31, 1975 in Houston Texas) is a Free agent Right-handed Pitcher in Major League The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St In the Sport of Baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short is a Home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Jermaine Terrell Dye (born January 28 1974 in Vacaville California) is a Right fielder in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox The other slam was on April 26.
- September 3 - Kenny Lofton of the Cleveland Indians ties a major league record by scoring in his 18th straight game in the first inning of the Cleveland Indians' 12-11, 13-inning victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Kenneth Lofton (born May 31, 1967 in East Chicago Indiana) is a veteran Major League Baseball Outfielder. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Red Rolfe set the record in 1939 for the New York Yankees. Robert Abial "Red" Rolfe ( October 17 1908 – July 8 1969) was an American Third baseman, manager Headline Event of the Year On May 17, 1939, Princeton University and Columbia University played the first televised baseball The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.
- September 4 - At Fenway Park, Carl Everett of the Boston Red Sox becomes only the sixth major-league switch-hitter to drive in 100 runs in both leagues when he knocks in his 100th RBI of the year. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Carl Edward Everett III (born June 3, 1971 in Tampa Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder currently playing for the The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Boston wins over the Seattle Mariners, 5-1. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Everett drove in 108 runs for the Houston Astros in 1999. The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. The other five 100-100 switch-hitters were Ted Simmons, Ken Singleton, Eddie Murray, Bobby Bonilla and J.T. Snow. Ted Lyle Simmons (born August 9, 1949, in Highland Park Michigan) is a retired American Catcher in Major League Baseball who played Kenneth Wayne Singleton (born June 10 1947) is a retired American Major League Baseball Outfielder / Designated hitter and Eddie Clarence Murray (born February 24 1956 in Los Angeles California) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman who was known as one of the most Roberto Martin Antonio "Bobby" Bonilla (boʊˈniːjə born February 23, 1963 in The Bronx, New York) is a former player in Major Jack Thomas "J T" Snow Jr (born February 26, 1968 in) is a former Major League Baseball player Before the game, the Red Sox honor Hall of Fame catcher Carlton Fisk. Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26 1947 in) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher who played for 24 years with the Boston Red Sox Fisk, who played his first nine seasons with Boston, joins Bobby Doerr (1), Joe Cronin (4), Carl Yastrzemski (8) and Ted Williams (9) in having his number (27) be retired at Fenway. Robert Pershing Doerr (born April 7 1918 in Los Angeles California) is a former Second baseman and coach in Major League Baseball Joseph Edward Cronin ( October 12, 1906 – September 7, 1984) was a Major League Baseball player from to and manager Carl Michael Yastrzemski (jəˈstrɛmski (born August 22, 1939) nicknamed "Yaz" then moved him to the Minneapolis Millers for the post-season Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter
- September 6 - Scott Sheldon of the Texas Rangers becomes just the third player in major league history to play all nine positions in one game when he does it in a 13-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Scott Patrick Sheldon (born November 20, 1968 in Hammond Indiana) was a Major League Baseball Third baseman / Shortstop The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Sheldon joins Bert Campaneris (September 8, 1965) and César Tovar (September 22, 1968) as true utility players. Dagoberto Campaneris Blanco (born March 9 1942 in Pueblo Nuevo, Cuba) generally known as Bert Campaneris and nicknamed "Campy" Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Minnesota Twins (4-3 Sandy Koufax, MVP César Leonardo Tovar ( July 3, 1940 - July 14, 1994) nicknamed "Pepito" and "Mr The Year of the Pitcher In Major League Baseball, the trend throughout the 1960s was of increased pitching dominance caused by enforcing a larger strike zone (top of armpit
- September 6 - After reaching an agreement with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Major League Baseball can now use the URL http://www.mlb.com. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is a Law firm that was founded as Morgan & Lewis on March 10, 1873. The law firm registered the domain name in 1994 and refused to release it, making it necessary for the sport to use http://www.majorleaguebaseball.com.
- September 10 - Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks becomes the 12th pitcher to reach the 3,000-strikeout plateau, fanning a season-high 14 in seven innings as the Diamondbacks lose to the Florida Marlins 4–3 in 12 innings. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. For other people named Randy Johnson see Randy Johnson (disambiguation Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963 in The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. Johnson's 3,000 strikeout victim is Mike Lowell, who fans to end the 4th inning. Michael Averett Lowell (born February 24, 1974 in San Juan Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball Third baseman In the first inning, Johnson also records his 300th strikeout for the third consecutive season and the fourth time overall. Nolan Ryan is the only other pitcher to accomplish the feat, and is the only pitcher who has reached 300 strikeouts more times with six (1972-74, 1976-77 and 1989). Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in Labor strife and more moving 1972 was tainted by a players' strike over pension and salary arbitration Champions Major League Baseball 1974 World Series: Oakland Athletics over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-1 Rollie Fingers Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over New York Yankees (4-0 Johnny Bench, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Reggie Jackson, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over San Francisco Giants (4-0 Dave Stewart,
- September 12 - The Diamondbacks edge the Dodgers 5-4, despite Dave Hansen's major league record-breaking seventh pinch-hit home run of the season. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the David Andrew Hansen (Born November 24, 1968) in Long Beach California, is a former Major League Baseball player specializing as a Pinch Hansen's blast, off Curt Schilling, breaks the mark set in 1932 by Brooklyn's Johnny Frederick. Curtis Montague Schilling (born November 14 1966 in) is an American Major League Baseball Pitcher. Champions World Series: New York Yankees over Chicago Cubs (4-0 Negro League World Series: Pittsburgh Crawfords The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA John Henry (Johnny Frederick (born January 26, 1902 in Denver Colorado, died June 18, 1977 in Tigard Oregon) was a
- September 15 - Rickey Henderson scores his first two at bats to pace the Seattle Mariners to a 10–2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Rickey Henley Henderson (born as Rickey Nelson Henley, December 25 1958 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Henderson moves into second place on the all-time list of runs (2,175), one ahead of Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron. George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5 1934 in Mobile Alabama) nicknamed "Hammer" "Hammerin' Hank” or "Bad Henry” is a retired
- September 16 - The St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Chicago Cubs 7–6, despite Sammy Sosa's 50th home run of the season. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently Sosa becomes the second player to hit 50 or more in three consecutive years, joining Mark McGwire. Mark David McGwire (born October 1 1963 in Pomona California) is a former professional baseball player who played the majority of his Major League career with the
- September 19 - In the Cincinnati Reds' 7–3 loss to the San Francisco Giants, Ken Griffey, Jr. pinch-hits his 400th home run. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey Jr (born November 21 1969 in Donora Pennsylvania) is a Major League Baseball Center fielder for the Chicago He is the first major leaguer to reach the mark as a pinch-hitter.
- September 22 - José Lima of the Houston Astros sets an NL single-season record by allowing his 47th home run in the Astros' 12-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians José Desiderio Rodriguez Lima (aka " Lima Time " (born September 30, 1972 in Santiago Dominican Republic) is a right-handed The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA The major league record for home runs allowed in a season is 50, set by the Minnesota Twins' Bert Blyleven in 1986. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rik Aalbert "Bert" Blyleven (born April 6, 1951 in Zeist, Netherlands) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Mets over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Ray Knight, MVP
- September 23 - Rafael Palmeiro hits 400th career home run. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Rafael Palmeiro Corrales (born September 24, 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is a former Major League Baseball player with a career spanning
- September 26 - Longtime broadcast partner NBC declines to renew its rights. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Major League Baseball on NBC is the De facto name for a weekly presentation of Major League Baseball games televised on the National Broadcasting NBC had televised baseball since 1947, with the exception of 1990-93, and had been the exclusive home of the World Series for 27 years. The 1947 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the Brooklyn Dodgers, with the Yankees winning the Series in 7 games for their first title since Major League Baseball on CBS is the name of the former TV show that televised Major League Baseball games on the American Television The 1950 World Series matched the defending champion New York Yankees against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 1976 World Series matched the defending champion Cincinnati Reds of the National League against the New York Yankees of the American League
- September 27 - In an Oakland 9-7 victory over the Angels, Anaheim's Darin Erstad hits a home run in the 2nd inning for his 99th RBI of the year from the leadoff spot to set a new record. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Darin Charles Erstad (born June 4 1974 in Jamestown North Dakota) is an Outfielder / First baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Nomar Garciaparra drove home 98 in 1997 for the previous mark. Anthony Nomar Garciaparra (ˈnoʊ̪mɑɹ ɡɑɹˈsiəˌpɑɹə born July 23 1973 in) is an American Baseball player who currently plays shortstop for the Los Angeles Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández,
- September 28 at Camden Yards, the Orioles bat around in back-to-back innings and set a single-game franchise scoring record in a 23-1 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. The Camden Yards Sports Complex is located in Baltimore Maryland.
- September 28 - In the final game ever played a t Milwaukee's County Stadium the Brewers dropped an 8-1 decision to the Cincinnati Reds. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Milwaukee County Stadium (or just County Stadium in context was a ballpark in Milwaukee Wisconsin from 1953 to 2000
October-December
- October 1 - The Chicago Cubs defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 10-9, in the last game played at Three Rivers Stadium. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000 Ironically, the Pirates had defeated the Cubs in 1970 in the last game played at their previous stadium, Forbes Field
- October 2- Detroit tigers' Shane Halter becomes the fourth player to play all nine positions in a single game as the Tigers won the game 12-11 on the final day of the regular season. Forbes Field was a Baseball park in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1909 to 1971 Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Shane David Halter (born November 8, 1969 in La Plata Maryland) is a former Major League Baseball Infielder / Outfielder
- October 8 - Bobby Jones of the New York Mets one-hits the San Francisco Giants in Game Four of the NLDS to advance the Mets to the NLCS. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Robert Joseph Jones (born February 10 1970 in Fresno California) is a former right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division.
- October 14 - Yankees ace Roger Clemens strikes out 15 Mariners and allows one hit (Al Martin's seventh-inning double), in a 5-0 game 4 Yankees win in the 2000 American League Championship Series. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American Right-handed Pitcher in Major This article is about the professional baseball player For Al Martin motivational speaker see Allen Martin. The American League Championship Series was a matchup between the Eastern Division Champion New York Yankees and the Wild Card Seattle Mariners.
- October 17 - Orlando Hernández pitches the Yankees to a 9-7 win in the decisive game six of the ALCS, the last Major League Baseball game televised by NBC. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Orlando Hernández Pedroso (born October 11, 1965 in Villa Clara, Cuba) nicknamed El Duque, is a Major League Baseball The American League Championship Series was a matchup between the Eastern Division Champion New York Yankees and the Wild Card Seattle Mariners. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's
- October 26 - The New York Yankees defeat the New York Mets 4-2, to win their 26th World Series, 4-games to 1. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. The 2000 World Series featured a crosstown matchup between the two-time defending champion New York Yankees and the New York Mets, with the Yankees winning 4 Luis Sojo hits a single in the top of the 9th inning and drives home the winning run for his team. Luis Beltrán Sojo (ˈsoʊhoʊ SOE-ho) (born January 3, 1966 in Petare Miranda State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball Bernie Williams and Derek Jeter homer for the Yankees, and Jeter is named the Series MVP. Bernabé Figueroa Williams (born September 13 1968 is a Puerto Rican former Major League Baseball Outfielder and a Guitar -playing Derek Sanderson Jeter (ˈʤitɚ born June 26 1974 is an American Major League Baseball player
- November 18 - The Mariners sign Japanese star outfielder Ichiro Suzuki to a three-year contract. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull often known simply as, (born October 22 1973 in Toyoyama, Nishikasugai, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is an Outfielder for the Seattle Mariners
- December 11 - The Rangers sign free agent shortstop Alex Rodriguez to a record $252 million, 10-year contract. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the It was, at the time, the richest contract in the history of professional sports.
Movies
- Fastpitch
- Finding Buck McHenry (TV)
- Major League Baseball: All Century Team (Video)
Deaths
January-March
- January 1 - Larry Bearnarth, 58, relief pitcher for the Mets from 1963-66; later the Expos' pitching coach
- January 4 - John Milner, 50, first baseman and left fielder for the Mets and Pirates who hit 20 home runs twice, had 10 career grand slams
- January 11 - Bob Lemon, 79, Hall of Fame pitcher who won 207 games including a no-hitter for the Cleveland Indians, posting seven 20-win seasons; won final game of 1948 World Series, and managed Yankees to 1978 championship
- January 16 - By Saam, 85, broadcaster for the Philadelphia Athletics and Phillies from 1938 to 1975
- January 19 - Lynn Myers, 85, shortstop who played from 1938 to 1939 for the St. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Lawrence Donald (Larry Bearnarth ( September 11 1941 – January 1 2000) was a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. John Albert Milner ( December 28 1949 - January 4 2000) also nicknamed "The Hammer" was an American First baseman Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Robert Granville Lemon ( September 22, 1920 &ndash January 11, 2000) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Major Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Byrum Fred "By" Saam Jr ( September 11, 1914 - January 16 2000) was an American Sportscaster. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Lynnwood Lincoln Myers ( February 23, 1914 - January 19, 2000 was a backup Infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at Shortstop Louis Cardinals
- March 7 - Jack Sanford, 70, All-Star pitcher who was the 1957 NL Rookie of the Year; was 24-7 for 1962 Giants
April-June
- April 14 - Bob Barthelson, 73, pitcher for the 1944 New York Giants, and one of several players who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II
- April 28 - Jack Merson, 78, infielder who played from 1951 to 1953 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox
- June 2 - Ellis Clary, 83, infielder for the Senators and Browns; later a scout for 32 years
- June 5 - Don Liddle, 75, pitcher for the New York Giants during Game 1 of the 1954 World Series when teammate Willie Mays made his famous over-the-shoulder catch
- June 21 - Bud Stewart, 84, outfielder who was the AL runnerup in triples with the 1948 Senators
- June 23 - Bob Tillman, 63, catcher for the Red Sox and Braves who caught two no-hitters and had three home runs in a 1969 game
July-September
- July 20 - Jim Suchecki, 73, pitched from 1950 through 1952 for the Boston Red Sox, St. Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus John Stanley Sanford ( May 18 1929 – March 7 2000) was an American right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Robert Edward Barthelson ( July 15, 1924 - April 14, 2000) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher who played for the New Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title John Warren Merson ( January 17, - April 28,) was a former Second baseman in Major League Baseball. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Ellis "Cat" Clary ( September 11, 1916 - June 2, 2000) was a professional baseball player in the 1940's Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Donald Eugene Liddle ( May 25 1925 - June 5 2000) was an American left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball Willie Howard Mays Jr (born May 6 1931 is a retired American Baseball player who played the majority of his career with the New York and San Francisco Giants Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Edward Perry "Bud" Stewart ( June 15 1916 - June 21 2000) was an American Outfielder in Major League Baseball Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish John Robert Tillman (March 24 1937 – June 23 2000 was an American Baseball player Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold James Joseph Suchecki ( August 25, 1926 - July 20, 2000 was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1950 through Louis Browns and Pittsburgh Pirates
- August 22 - Bill Bradford, 78, pitcher for the 1956 Kansas City Athletics
- September 3 - Clyde Sukeforth, 98, catcher for the Reds and Dodgers who later scouted Jackie Robinson, and also signed Don Newcombe and Roberto Clemente
- September 17 - Chico Salmon, 59, infielder for the Indians and Orioles who had a crucial pinch hit in the 1970 World Series
- September 23 - Aurelio Rodríguez, 52, third baseman, primarily for the Tigers, who won a Gold Glove and retired with the sixth most games at his position
October-December
- October 22 - Hank Wyse. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. For other uses see William Bradford. William D Bradford ( August 28, 1921 - August 22, 2000) was Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Clyde Leroy "Sukey" Sukeforth ( November 30, 1901 in Washington, Maine - September 3, 2000 in Waldoboro Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31 1919 – October 24 1972 was a Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Donald Newcombe (born June 14, 1926 in Madison New Jersey) nicknamed "Newk" is an American former Major League Baseball Roberto Clemente Walker (August 18 1934 &ndash December 31 1972 was a professional baseball player and a Major League Baseball Right fielder. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Ruthford Eduardo "Chico" Salmon ( December 3, 1940 in Colon Panama – September 17, 2000 in Bocas Del Toro Panama was an American Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Aurelio Rodríguez, born Aurelio Rodríguez Ituarte Jr ( December 28, 1947 &ndash September 23, 2000) was a Third baseman Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Henry Washington Wyse ( March 1, 1918 - October 22, 2000) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball. 82, All-Star pitcher who helped the Cubs to clinch the 1945 National League title after going 22-10 with a 2. 68 ERA and the last Cubs pitcher to appear in a Series game
- October 28 - Andújar Cedeño, 31, shortstop for the Astros and Padres who hit for the cycle in a 1992 game
- November 5 - Willard Marshall, 79, outfielder for the New York Giants, Boston Braves, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox 1942-55, who in 1947 tied a NL record by hitting a three-home run game, and in 1951 became the second OF in major league history to play an error-less season
- November 25 - Hugh Alexander, 83, outfielder who played seven games for 1937 Indians; became a scout for 61 years after losing his left hand in an accident
- December 3 - Red Nonnenkamp, 80, utility outfielder/first baseman from 1933-1940 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox
- December 10 - Willard Nixon, 72, Boston Red Sox pitcher, best remembered for his mastery of the New York Yankees in the 1950s
- December 13 - Jake Jones, 80, first baseman for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox in the 1940s, who won several medals for his notable contributions as an aviator during World War II [1]
- December 19 - Lou Polli, 99, Italian relief pitcher for the 1932 Browns and 1944 Giants
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