The following are the baseball events of the year 2001 throughout the world. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to 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 | Cleveland Indians | Seattle Mariners | Oakland Athletics |
| National League | Atlanta Braves | Houston Astros | Arizona Diamondbacks | St. Louis Cardinals |
- World Series Champion - Arizona Diamondbacks
- Postseason - October 9 to November 4
| Division Series TV: ESPN/ABC Family/FOX |
League Championship Series TV: FOX |
World Series TV: FOX |
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| 4 | 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. Artistic gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Feng Jing, China 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 Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to ABC Family is an American Cable television network currently owned by Disney-ABC Television Group, a division of The Walt Disney Company The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2001 American League playoffs began on Tuesday October 9, and ended on The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2001 American League playoffs began on Tuesday October 9, and ended on The American League Championship Series was a rematch of the 2000 ALCS between the New York Yankees, who had come off a dramatic comeback against the The American League Championship Series was a rematch of the 2000 ALCS between the New York Yankees, who had come off a dramatic comeback against the The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2001 American League playoffs began on Tuesday October 9, and ended on The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2001 American League playoffs began on Tuesday October 9, and ended on The 2001 World Series (the "November Series") took place between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees. The 2001 World Series (the "November Series") took place between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees. The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2001 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 9, and ended on The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2001 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 9, and ended on The National League Championship Series saw the Arizona Diamondbacks defeat the Atlanta Braves in five games to win the National League pennant The National League Championship Series saw the Arizona Diamondbacks defeat the Atlanta Braves in five games to win the National League pennant The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2001 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 9, and ended on Louis Cardinals | 2 | |||||||||||
Click on any series score to link to that series' page. The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2001 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 9, and ended on
Higher seed has home field advantage during Division Series and League Championship Series.
The National League Champion has home field advantage during the World Series as a result of the pre-2003 "alternating years" rule. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation.
American League is seeded 1-3/2-4 as a result of the AL regular season champion (Seattle Mariners) and the AL wild card (Oakland Athletics) coming from the same division.
National League is seeded 1-3/2-4 as a result of the NL regular season champion (Houston Astros) and the NL wild card (St. Louis Cardinals) coming from the same division.
- Postseason MVPs
- World Series MVP - Randy Johnson/Curt Schilling (co-MVPs)
- ALCS MVP - Andy Pettitte
- NLCS MVP - Craig Counsell
- All-Star Game, July 10 at Safeco Field: American League, 4-1; Cal Ripken, Jr., MVP
Other champions
- Caribbean World Series: Águilas Cibaeñas (Dominican Republic)
- College World Series: Miami (Fla.)
- Cuban National Series: Santiago de Cuba over Pinar del Río
- European Champions: Netherlands over Russia (4-0)
- European Cup: Neptunus (Netherlands) over San Marino (San Marino)
- Japan Series: Yakult Swallows over Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes (4-1)
- Little League World Series: Tokyo Kitasuna, Tokyo, Japan
Awards and honors
- Most Valuable Player
- Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners, OF (AL)
- Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants, OF (NL)
- Cy Young Award
- Rookie of the Year
- Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners, OF (AL)
- Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals, 1B (NL)
- Manager of the Year Award
- Lou Piniella, Seattle Mariners (AL)
- Larry Bowa, Philadelphia Phillies (NL)
MLB statistical leaders
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1Major League single season home run record
Major League Baseball final standings
| American League | |||||
| Rank | Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| East Division | |||||
| 1st | New York Yankees | 95 | 65 | . In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes is a Japanese former Right-handed Pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball. For other people named Randy Johnson see Randy Johnson (disambiguation Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963 in 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. 594 | -- |
| 2nd | Boston Red Sox | 82 | 79 | . The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. 509 | 13. 5 |
| 3rd | Toronto Blue Jays | 80 | 82 | . The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 494 | 16. 0 |
| 4th | Baltimore Orioles | 63 | 98 | . The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. 391 | 32. 5 |
| 5th | Tampa Bay Devil Rays | 62 | 100 | . The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St 383 | 34. 0 |
| Central Division | |||||
| 1st | Cleveland Indians | 91 | 71 | . The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. 562 | -- |
| 2nd | Minnesota Twins | 85 | 77 | . The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 525 | 6. 0 |
| 3rd | Chicago White Sox | 83 | 79 | . The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. 512 | 8. 0 |
| 4th | Detroit Tigers | 66 | 96 | . The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA 407 | 25. 0 |
| 5th | Kansas City Royals | 65 | 97 | . The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. 401 | 26. 0 |
| West Division | |||||
| 1st | Seattle Mariners | 116 | 46 | . The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. 716 | -- |
| 2nd | Oakland Athletics * | 102 | 60 | . The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. 630 | 14. 0 |
| 3rd | Anaheim Angels | 75 | 87 | . The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. 463 | 41. 0 |
| 4th | Texas Rangers | 73 | 89 | . The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft 451 | 43. 0 |
| National League | |||||
| Rank | Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| East Division | |||||
| 1st | Atlanta Braves | 88 | 74 | . The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball 543 | -- |
| 2nd | Philadelphia Phillies | 86 | 76 | . The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 531 | 2. 0 |
| 3rd | New York Mets | 82 | 80 | . "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. 506 | 6. 0 |
| 4th | Florida Marlins | 76 | 86 | . The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. 469 | 12. 0 |
| 5th | Montreal Expos | 68 | 94 | . Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of 420 | 20. 0 |
| Central Division | |||||
| 1st | Houston Astros | 93 | 69 | . The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. 574 | -- |
| 1st | St. Louis Cardinals * | 93 | 69 | . The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 574 | -- |
| 3rd | Chicago Cubs | 88 | 74 | . The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 543 | 5. 0 |
| 4th | Milwaukee Brewers | 68 | 94 | . The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League 420 | 25. 0 |
| 5th | Cincinnati Reds | 66 | 96 | . The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 407 | 27. 0 |
| 6th | Pittsburgh Pirates | 62 | 100 | . The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 383 | 31. 0 |
| WEST | |||||
| 1st | Arizona Diamondbacks | 92 | 70 | . The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. 568 | -- |
| 2nd | San Francisco Giants | 90 | 72 | . The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 556 | 2. 0 |
| 3rd | Los Angeles Dodgers | 86 | 76 | . The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 531 | 6. 0 |
| 4th | San Diego Padres | 79 | 83 | . The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 488 | 13. 0 |
| 5th | Colorado Rockies | 73 | 89 | . The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. 451 | 19. 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: St. Louis and Houston finished the season tied, and Houston was awarded the division title due to winning their season series.
Events
January-March
- January 16 - Outfielders Dave Winfield and Kirby Puckett are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in their first year on the ballot. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. David Mark Winfield (born October 3 1951 in St Paul, Minnesota) is an American former Major League Baseball player who is a member of both the Baseball Kirby Puckett (March 14 1960 – March 6 2006 was a Center fielder
- February 8 - The Dominican Republic defeats Mexico 5-3 to take its fourth Caribbean World Series title in five years. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The Dominican Republic ( Spanish: República Dominicana;) is a nation located in the Caribbean region and shares the island of Hispaniola with The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. The Caribbean Series is a Baseball tournament the brainchild of the Venezuelans Oscar "El Negro" Prieto and Pablo Morales, who devised the idea
- February 11 - Three Rivers Stadium, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates since 1970, is imploded before thousands of onlookers. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000 The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team will play in new PNC Park this season. PNC Park is a Baseball park located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
- February 20 - Atlanta Braves center fielder Andruw Jones wins a record $8. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Andruw Rudolf Jones (born April 23, 1977 in Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles) is a Major League Baseball player for the 2 million contract in salary arbitration. The previous record of $7. 25 million was set in 2000 by New York Yankees reliever Mariano Rivera. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Mariano Rivera (born November 29, 1969 in Panama City, Panama) is a Professional baseball player
- March 6 - Second baseman Bill Mazeroski and Negro League pitcher Hilton Smith are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of William Stanley Mazeroski (born September 5 1936 in Wheeling West Virginia) nicknamed "Maz" is a former Major League Baseball player who spent his entire Hilton Lee Smith (February 27 1907 - November 18 1983 was an American right-handed Pitcher in Negro league baseball.
- March 8 - The Baltimore Orioles announce that Albert Belle is "totally disabled and unable to perform as a major league baseball player" due to a severe case of degenerative arthritis of the right hip. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Albert Jojuan Belle (born August 25, 1966) is a former American Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Cleveland Indians Arthritis (from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation plural arthritides is a group of conditions involving damage to the Joints of the body
- March 23 - A panel of veteran baseball writers, historians and executives selects a roster of the 100 Greatest Cleveland Indians Players[1], as part of the club's 100th Anniversary Celebration. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow.
- March 24 - One of Major League Baseball's more bizarre moments occurs in a Spring Training game between the San Francisco Giants and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Randy Johnson is on the mound and pitches as a bird flies between the mound and the plate. For other people named Randy Johnson see Randy Johnson (disambiguation Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963 in The ball hits the bird in an "explosion of feathers" that kills the bird. The official call is a "no pitch".
April-June
- April 4 - Hideo Nomo hurls a 3-0 no-hitter against the Baltimore Orioles in his Boston Red Sox debut. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. is a Japanese former Right-handed Pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball. In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. It is Nomo's second career no-hitter, making him the fourth pitcher in history to hurl one in both the NL and the AL. It is also the earliest no-hitter, by date, in major league history, as well as the first by a Red Sox pitcher since Dave Morehead's gem in 1965. David Michael Morehead (born September 5, 1942 in San Diego California) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Minnesota Twins (4-3 Sandy Koufax, MVP
- Carlos Delgado hits 3 home runs helping the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 11-8. Carlos Juan Delgado Hernández (born June 25 1972 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball First baseman for the New York The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St
- April 12 - Milwaukee Brewers' Jose Hernandez hits two home runs and ties a team record with seven RBIs in a 12-4 win over the Houston Astros. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Jose Hernandez can refer to José Hernández, Argentine writer Jose Hernandez (astronaut, American astronaut José Hernández
- April 14 - A major league record is set as 11 one-run games are played, breaking the mark of 10 set in 1967. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Bob Gibson, MVP With a 1–0 win over the New York Mets, the Cincinnati Reds set the modern-day NL record with their 175th consecutive game without being shut out, breaking the mark of 174 set by the 1992-93 Philadelphia Phillies. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
- April 17 - Barry Bonds becomes the 17th player in major league history to hit 500 career home runs. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. In Major League Baseball, the 500 Home Run Club is an informal term applied to the group of players who have hit 500 or more career Home runs The first member of the
- April 20 - Carlos Delgado hits 3 home runs, including 200th career home run, helping Toronto Blue Jays beat Kansas City Royals 12-4. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Carlos Juan Delgado Hernández (born June 25 1972 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball First baseman for the New York The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri.
- May 5 - The Chicago Cubs defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 20-1. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA It is the 15th time since 1900 that Chicago have scored 20 runs in a game, and the 11th time they've done it at Wrigley Field. Wrigley Field is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago
- May 8 - Randy Johnson records twenty strikeouts in a game against the Cincinnati Reds. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen For other people named Randy Johnson see Randy Johnson (disambiguation Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963 in The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA While they all come before the end of the ninth inning, the game goes to extra innings, with the Diamondbacks winning. Johnson is the first left-handed pitcher to record 20 strikeouts in a game, and is the first to do so without winning the game.
- May 12 - At Jack Murphy Stadium, A.J. Burnett of the Florida Marlins throws a 3-0 no-hitter against the host San Diego Padres. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Qualcomm Stadium (aka " The Q " " The Murph " formerly known as San Diego Stadium and Jack Murphy Stadium Allan James "AJ" Burnett (born January 3 1977 in North Little Rock Arkansas) is a Right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Burnett strikes out seven, but walks nine (the most in a no-hitter) and hits a batter. It is the 228th complete game no-hitter in major league history.
- May 16 - Rickey Henderson leads off with a home run, extending his major league record for leadoff home runs to 79. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Rickey Henley Henderson (born as Rickey Nelson Henley, December 25 1958 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder This is more than twice the total for the #2 and #3 players on the list, Brady Anderson (44) and Bobby Bonds (35). Brady Kevin Anderson (born January 18 1964 in Silver Spring, Maryland) is a former center and Left fielder in Major Bobby Lee Bonds ( March 15 1946 – August 23 2003) was an American Right fielder in Major League Baseball from
- Sammy Sosa hits 400th career home run. Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently
- May 25 - Hideo Nomo of the Boston Red Sox tosses a one-hitter and strikes out 14 in a 4-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. is a Japanese former Right-handed Pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball. The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Nomo faces one batter over the minimum of 27, giving up a leadoff double in the fourth inning to Shannon Stewart. Previously, Nomo tossed a no-hit game on April 4 against the Orioles.
- May 28 - Collecting five singles and a three-run home run, Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Paul Lo Duca goes 6-for-6 against the Colorado Rockies to tie an NL record for hits in an extra-inning game. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Paul Anthony Lo Duca (born April 12, 1972 in Brooklyn New York) is a Major League Baseball Catcher with the Florida Marlins The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado.
- June 12 - Dodgers outfielder Gary Sheffield becomes the first player in major league history to win three 1-0 games in a season with a home run, when he solos to beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Gary Antonian Sheffield (born November 18, 1968 in Tampa Florida) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter and Outfielder He also supplied the only scoring by homering in April 2 versus Milwaukee, and in May 7 against Florida.
- June 16 - Mariners first baseman John Olerud hits for the cycle against the San Diego Padres, becoming just the second player in history to hit for the cycle in both leagues. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. John Garrett Olerud (ˈoʊlɚˌud born August 5, 1968; nicknamed Big Rude, and Johnny O') is a former American First baseman in
July-September
- July 10 - The American League defeats the National League 4–1 in the All–Star Game. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. 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 National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball 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 Cal Ripken, Jr. thrills the crowd by hitting a home run and is selected the MVP. Derek Jeter and Magglio Ordóñez also homer for the American League. Derek Sanderson Jeter (ˈʤitɚ born June 26 1974 is an American Major League Baseball player Magglio Jose Ordóñez (ɔrˈdoʊnjɛz "or-DOH-nyez" in English is a Major League Baseball Right fielder and right-handed batter born on January 28
- July 13 - Mike Piazza hits his 300th career home run. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Michael Joseph Piazza (pʰiˈɑːʦə or /pʰiˈɑːzə/ born September 4, 1968 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a former American
- July 18 - An Enron Field first: Jeff Bagwell of the Houston Astros hits for a cycle in a 17-11 Astros win over the St. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Minute Maid Park (formerly The Ballpark at Union Station, Enron Field, and Astros Field) is a ballpark in Houston, Texas Jeffrey Robert Bagwell (born May 27, 1968) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman, who spent his entire career with the Houston Louis Cardinals.
- August 5 - The Impossible Return - Notably, the Indians tied a Major League Baseball record by erasing a 12-run Seattle lead. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Thus, despite its relatively low-profile as a regular season match, the game is vividly remembered and beloved around Cleveland today. For Seattle fans, it is not only a source of angst because of the game itself but because, had the Mariners held on, they would have broken the all-time Major League record for most wins in a season, instead of tying the 1906 Chicago Cubs with 116 wins.
- August 9 - Sammy Sosa hits 3 home runs. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently
- August 11 - Barry Bonds hit his 50th home run of the season to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 9-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation No other player had reached 50 home runs faster than Bonds.
- August 15 - For the first time in major league history, four pitchers from Venezuela combine to win their respective starts the same day: Freddy García, of the Seattle Mariners, against the Boston Red Sox, 6-2; Kelvim Escobar, of the Toronto Blue Jays, over the Oakland Athletics, 5-2; Giovanni Carrara of the Los Angeles Dodgers, against the Montreal Expos, 13-1; and Omar Daal, in a Philadelphia Phillies victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, 8-6. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Venezuela (ˌvɛnəˈzweɪlə) officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Spanish República Bolivariana de Venezuela) is a country on the Freddy Antonio García (born October 6, 1976 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Kelvim Jose Escobar Bolivar (born April 11, 1976 in La Guaira, Venezuela) is a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Giovanni Carrara (born March 4, 1968 in Anzoátegui State, Venezuela) is a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball 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 Omar Jesus Daal Cordero (born February 23, 1972 in Maracaibo Zulia State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League
- August 22 - Sammy Sosa hits 3 home runs helping Chicago Cubs beat Milwaukee Brewers 16-3. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League
- August 23 - With his 300th strikeout today, Randy Johnson becomes the first pitcher to strike out 300 or more batters in four consecutive seasons. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire For other people named Randy Johnson see Randy Johnson (disambiguation Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963 in
- August 25 - Bernie Williams hits 200th career home run helping New York Yankees beat Anaheim Angels 7-5. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Bernabé Figueroa Williams (born September 13 1968 is a Puerto Rican former Major League Baseball Outfielder and a Guitar -playing The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California.
- August 26 - Sammy Sosa hit his 50th and 51st home runs to power the Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 victory over the St. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently Louis Cardinals. Sosa joined Mark McGwire and Babe Ruth as the only major leaguers with four 50-homer seasons. 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 George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of
- September 1 - Rafael Palmeiro of the Texas Rangers collects his 100th run batted in. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Rafael Palmeiro Corrales (born September 24, 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is a former Major League Baseball player with a career spanning The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft He becomes only the fourth major league player with seven consecutive seasons with at least 35 home runs and 100 RBI. This is the eighth time in his career he has had at least 100. He joins some elite company; Jimmie Foxx had nine such consecutive seasons. James Emory "Jimmie" Foxx ( October 22 - July 21) ( nicknamed Double X and The Beast) was an American First , and Babe Ruth and Sammy Sosa also had seven. George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently
- September 2 - Mike Mussina of the New York Yankees comes within one strike of a perfect game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Michael Cole Mussina (born December 8 1968 nicknamed Moose, is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher currently with the American League's The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. 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 Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. He retires the first 26 Red Sox hitters in order before outfielder Carl Everett lines a base hit to left centre field to break up the perfect game and no hitter. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Carl Edward Everett III (born June 3, 1971 in Tampa Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder currently playing for the 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 In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting Mussina has to settle for a one-hitter in a 1-0 Yankees win. Michael Cole Mussina (born December 8 1968 nicknamed Moose, is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher currently with the American League's The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.
- September 3 - Bud Smith of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes the 16th rookie in modern history to throw a no-hitter and the second to do it to the San Diego Padres this season in the Cardinals' 4-0 win. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Bud Smith (born Robert Allan Smith on October 23, 1979 in Torrance California) is a former American Baseball player for The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Smith is making his 11th career start.
- September 5 - Roger Clemens becomes the second pitcher in major league history to win 19 of his first 20 decisions, leading the New York Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American Right-handed Pitcher in Major 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.
- September 6 - Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants becomes the fifth player in major league history to hit 60 home runs in a season during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. He joins Babe Ruth, Roger Maris, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of Roger Eugene Maris ( September 10 1934 &ndash December 14 1985) was an American Right fielder in Major League Baseball 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 Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently Bonds, who is the oldest to join this elite group, reaches the historic plateau the quickest, needing only 141 games to reach the milestone.
- September 12 - Minor League Baseball cancels the remainder of the 2001 playoff series. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the All leaders in their series are deemed champions, and those series which had not started or tied had all teams participating named co-champions.
- September 14 - Commissioner Bud Selig announces that baseball will resume playing on September 17, six days after the 9/11 attacks. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Allan Huber "Bud" Selig Jr (born July 30, 1934 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is the Commissioner of Major League Baseball and has Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec
- September 21 - In the first sporting event in New York City since the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, Mike Piazza hits a dramatic 2 run home run in the 8th inning to give the Mets a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. The City of New York Michael Joseph Piazza (pʰiˈɑːʦə or /pʰiˈɑːzə/ born September 4, 1968 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a former American Before the game the 2 rival teams shake hands to show that America was a country united.
- September 23 - Sammy Sosa hits 3 home runs. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently
- September 24 - Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Craig Wilson ties the major league record for pinch-hit home runs in a season by hitting his seventh in the Pirates' 7–6 win over the Chicago Cubs. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For other uses see Craig Wilson (disambiguation. Craig Allan Wilson (born November 30, 1976 in Fountain Valley The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Dave Hansen of the Los Angeles Dodgers set the mark last season. David Andrew Hansen (Born November 24, 1968) in Long Beach California, is a former Major League Baseball player specializing as a Pinch The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA
- September 27 - Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs hits a home run and carries a small American Flag around the bases in a 6-5 loss to the Houston Astros
- September 28 - Alex Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers hits his 50th home run in an 11–2 victory over the Anaheim Angels and becomes the 20th player in major league history to hit 50 homers in a season. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Flags of the United States The Flag of the United States of America consists of 13 equal horizontal stripes of Red (top and bottom alternating The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California.
October-December
- October 2 - At Wrigley Field, Sammy Sosa hits his 60th home run of the season off Lance Davis of the Cincinnati Reds. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Wrigley Field is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently Johnny Lance Davis (born September 1, 1976 in Winter Haven, Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Starting pitcher The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA He becomes the first player in Major League history with three 60-home run seasons.
- October 4 - Rickey Henderson hits a home run to become the major leagues' all-time career runs scored leader with 2,246. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Rickey Henley Henderson (born as Rickey Nelson Henley, December 25 1958 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder
- October 4 - Tim Raines plays left field and his son Tim Jr. plays center in the Baltimore Orioles' 5–4 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Timothy Raines (born September 16 1959 in Sanford Florida) nicknamed "Rock"is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball Timothy Raines Jr (born August 31, 1979 in Memphis Tennessee) is an Outfielder who plays in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. They become the second father-son duo to play in the same game, matching the feat turned by Ken Griffey and Ken Jr.
- October 5 - Barry Bonds hits his 71st and 72nd home runs of the year to set a new major league single-season mark in the San Francisco Giants' 11–10 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. George Kenneth Griffey (born April 10, 1950 in Donora Pennsylvania) is a former Major League Baseball star George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey Jr (born November 21 1969 in Donora Pennsylvania) is a Major League Baseball Center fielder for the Chicago Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA
- October 5 - The Baltimore Orioles lose to the Boston Red Sox 7–5, as Cal Ripken, Jr. becomes the seventh player in major league history to play in 3,000 career games. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions.
- October 6 - The Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 1-0, setting the American league record to 116 wins in a regular season and tying the major league mark set by the Chicago Cubs in 1906. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Champions World Series: Chicago White Sox over Chicago Cubs (4-2 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders
- October 6 - Lenny Harris breaks Manny Mota's all-time mark for pinch hits with the 151st of his career as the New York Mets defeat the Montreal Expos 4–0. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Leonard Anthony Harris (born October 28 1964 in Miami Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Utility infielder. Manuel Rafael Mota Geronimo, or more commonly known as Manny Mota (born on February 18, 1938 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of
- October 6 - Tony Gwynn doubles off of the Colorado Rockies' Gabe White. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and In Baseball, a double is the act of a batter striking the pitched ball and safely reaching Second base without being called out by the Umpire The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Gabriel Allen White (born November 20, 1971 in Sebring Florida) is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1994-2005 It is the 3,141st and final hit of his career. His career batting average of 0. Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively 338 is, at the time of his retirement, the eleventh highest since 1901. It is the second highest of any player to play since 1950 (Ted Williams' 0. Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter 344), and the highest of any player to play entirely in the last 40 years of the twentieth century.
- October 7:
- Rickey Henderson gets the 3,000th hit of his career, as the San Diego Padres lose to the Colorado Rockies. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Rickey Henley Henderson (born as Rickey Nelson Henley, December 25 1958 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. The game is the final one of Tony Gwynn's career. Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and Meanwhile, Larry Walker wins his third NL batting title in three years at . Larry Kenneth Robert Walker (born December 1, 1966 in Maple Ridge British Columbia, Canada) is a former Right fielder in Major 350. Walker and Rockies teammate Todd Helton (. Todd Lynn Helton (born August 20, 1973 in Knoxville Tennessee) is the starting First baseman for the Colorado Rockies of 336) become the first teammates to finish 1-2 since John Olerud (. John Garrett Olerud (ˈoʊlɚˌud born August 5, 1968; nicknamed Big Rude, and Johnny O') is a former American First baseman in 363), Paul Molitor (. Paul Leo Molitor (nicknamed Molly or The Ignitor) (born August 22 1956 in Vadnais Heights Minnesota) is a former American Baseball player 332) and Roberto Alomar (. Roberto Alomar Velázquez (born February 5 1968 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball player (- considered by many to be one of the 326) were the top three for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1993. The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor,
- Albert Pujols ties Emmet "Snags" Heidrick (1899) for most hits by a St. Louis Cardinals rookie when he makes his 194th. José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (IPA /puˌˡxols/ (born January 16, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (nicknamed Prince Albert R Emmet Heidrick ( July 9, 1876 in Queenstown Pennsylvania - January 20, 1916 in Clarion Pennsylvania) was a Major Champions National League: Brooklyn Superbas National League final standings Events The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
- Barry Bonds extends his major-league record with his 73rd home run of the season. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. He will finish the year with a . 863 slugging percentage to break Babe Ruth's all-time single-season record. George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of
- In a day of records, the Chicago Cubs lose to the Pittsburgh Pirates in their final game of the season, 4–3. 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. They become the first team in major league history to not allow an opposing pitcher to throw a complete game against them all season. Sammy Sosa closes out 2001 with his 64th home run in his final at-bat of the game and sets a new franchise record with 98 extra base hits, one more than Hack Wilson (1930). Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently Lewis Robert "Hack" Wilson ( April 26, 1900 – November 23, 1948) was an American Center fielder in Major Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over St Louis Cardinals (4-2 Awards and honors Sosa also finishes with another franchise record of 425 total bases (the seventh best all-time total), two ahead of Wilson. His 160 RBI are the highest total in the NL since Chuck Klein posted 170 in 1930; Sosa's RBI total for the past four years also breaks Klein's four-year mark set in 1929-32. Charles Herbert "Chuck" Klein ( October 7 1904 - March 28 1958) was a Major League Baseball player who played for the To finish out the record day, five Cubs pitchers combine for 12 strikeouts as the staff sets a major league record with 1,246 strikeouts. The New York Yankees did the same, setting an AL mark with 1,266 strikeouts. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.
- November 1 - The New York Yankees pull off 2 incredible comebacks. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi With the Arizona Diamondbacks leading 3-1 with 2 outs in the 9th inning of Game 4 of the 2001 World Series, Tino Martinez hits a game tying 2 run home run. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. The 2001 World Series (the "November Series") took place between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees. Constantino "Tino" Martinez (born December 7, 1967 in Tampa Florida) is a retired First baseman in Major League Baseball One inning later (at 12:04 ET) Derek Jeter hits a walkoff home run to win Game 4, while fans wave a banner which says "Mr. Derek Sanderson Jeter (ˈʤitɚ born June 26 1974 is an American Major League Baseball player November". Later that night in Game 5, with the Yankees trailing 2-0 in the 9th inning with 2 outs, Scott Brosius hits a 2 run game tying home run to tie that game at 2. Scott David Brosius (born August 15, 1966 in Hillsboro Oregon) is a former Major League Baseball Third baseman for the Oakland The Yankees win 3-2 and take a 3-2 series lead.
- November 4 - The Arizona Diamondbacks win the first World Series of their four-year existence with a come-from-behind 3–2 win over the New York Yankees. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. The 2001 World Series (the "November Series") took place between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Mariano Rivera, considered by many to be the best closer in postseason history, begins the bottom of the 9th inning with a 1 run lead, but is unable to protect it, allowing two runs, including a game winning RBI single by Luis González. Mariano Rivera (born November 29, 1969 in Panama City, Panama) is a Professional baseball player Luis Emilio Gonzalez (born September 3, 1967 in Tampa Florida) nicknamed " Gonzo ", is a Major League Baseball Outfielder Randy Johnson gets the win in relief and shares World Series MVP honors with Curt Schilling. For other people named Randy Johnson see Randy Johnson (disambiguation Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963 in Curtis Montague Schilling (born November 14 1966 in) is an American Major League Baseball Pitcher.
- November 11 - Mark McGwire announces his retirement. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare 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 His 583 career home runs place him fifth on the all-time list.
- December 6 - Major League Baseball reportedly gives John Henry permission to sell the Florida Marlins to Montreal Expos owner Jeffrey Loria. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Early life Henry's parents were farmers and he split his time growing up between Illinois and Arkansas. The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of A New York art dealer specializing in 20th century modern masters Jeffrey H The Expos were taken over by MLB, who owned the franchise until 2006 after moving it to Washington the previous year. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D
- December 20 - The limited partners of the Boston Red Sox vote unanimously to sell the team to a group led by Florida Marlins owner John Henry and former San Diego Padres owner Tom Werner. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. Early life Henry's parents were farmers and he split his time growing up between Illinois and Arkansas. The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Thomas C "Tom" Werner (born April 12, 1950 in New York City New York) is the Chairman of the Boston Red Sox, as well as an American The $660 million price, plus an assumption of $40 in debt, would double the record price for a baseball team.
Movies
- 61* (TV)
- Hardball
- Summer Catch
Deaths
January-March
- January 22 - Tommie Agee, 58, All-Star center fielder who was the 1966 AL Rookie of the Year with the White Sox, best remembered for two catches in Game 3 of the 1969 World Series that helped the Mets win the championship
- January 28 - Curt Blefary, 57, outfielder who was the 1965 AL Rookie of the Year with the Orioles
- February 16 - Bob Buhl, 72, All-Star pitcher who won 166 games, mainly with the Braves and Cubs; notoriously poor hitter was 0-for-70 in 1962
- February 18 - Eddie Mathews, 69, Hall of Fame third baseman for the Braves in Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta who retired with 512 home runs, sixth most in history, hitting 40 four times and leading NL twice; batted . 61* is an American Baseball movie, made for HBO, directed by Billy Crystal and written by Hank Steinberg. Hardball is a 2001 American Film directed by Brian Robbins. It stars Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane and Summer Catch is a 2001 Romantic comedy starring Freddie Prinze Jr Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Tommie Lee Agee ( August 9, 1942 in Magnolia, Alabama - January 22, 2001 in New York City) was a Center fielder Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Curtis Le Roy Blefary ( July 5, 1943 &ndash January 28, 2001) was an American Left fielder in Major League Baseball Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Robert Ray Buhl ( August 12 1928 - February 16 2001) was an American right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Edwin Lee "Eddie" Mathews ( October 13 1931 – February 18 2001) was a Hall of Fame Third baseman in Major 300 three times, scored 100 runs eight times and had five 100-RBI seasons; set major league records with 2181 games and 4323 assists at third base, and NL mark with 369 double plays; appeared on first cover of Sports Illustrated in 1954; was manager of Braves in 1974 when former teammate Hank Aaron broke career home run record
- February 20 - Bill Rigney, 83, manager of the Giants when team moved to San Francisco, later managed Angels, and led Twins to 1970 division title; previously an All-Star infielder for Giants in New York
- February 24 - Phil Collier, 75, sportswriter for the San Diego Union-Tribune who covered the Dodgers, Angels and Padres from 1958 to 1999
- March 20 - Luis Alvarado, 52, infielder for six teams, most notably the White Sox
April-June
- April 1 - Nelson Burbrink, 79, a catcher for the 1955 St. Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5 1934 in Mobile Alabama) nicknamed "Hammer" "Hammerin' Hank” or "Bad Henry” is a retired Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment William Joseph Rigney ( January 29, 1918 - February 20, 2001) was an American Infielder and manager in Major Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Luis César Alvarado Martínez ( January 15, 1949 - March 20, 2001) born in Lajas Puerto Rico, was an utility Infielder Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Nelson Edward Burbrink ( December 28, 1921 &ndash April 11, 2001) was a Major League Baseball Catcher and scout Louis Cardinals and later a scout for the New York Mets
- April 9 - Willie Stargell, 61, Hall of Fame left fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates who hit 475 home runs, leading NL twice; was MVP of the regular season, NLCS and World Series in 1979, the only player to do so; batted . Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of 300 three times and had five 100-RBI seasons
- April 16 - Hank Riebe, 79, catcher for the Detroit Tigers in the 1940s, and a highly decorated World War II veteran
- April 21 - Sandy Ullrich, 79, Cuban pitcher for the Washington Senators from 1944 to 1945
- April 21 - Hal White, 82, pitcher for the Tigers who eaned shutouts in his first two major league starts; later a coach and scout
- May 19 - Joe Lovitto, 50, the Texas Rangers' first center fielder, from 1972-75
- May 21 - Mel Hoderlein, 77, utility infielder for the Boston Red Sox and Washington Senators in the 1950s
- June 2 - Gene Woodling, 78, All-Star left fielder who batted . Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Harvey Donald "Hank" Riebe ( October 10, 1921 - April 16, 2001) was a Major League Baseball Catcher for four seasons Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Carlos Santiago Ullrich Castello (born July 25 1921 Havana Cuba - died April 21 2001 in Miami Florida) was a pitcher Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Harold George White ( March 18, 1919 - April 21, 2001) born in Utica New York, was a Pitcher for the Detroit Tigers Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Joseph Lovitto Jr ( January 6, 1951 - May 19, 2001) was a Center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Melvin Anthony Hoderlein ( June 24, 1923 - May 21, 2001) was an utility Infielder in Major League Baseball who Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Eugene Richard Woodling ( August 16 1922 - June 2 2001) was a Major League Baseball Outfielder (mostly Left field 318 in five World Series with the Yankees
- June 16 - Sam Jethroe, 84, All-Star outfielder in the Negro Leagues, later the 1950 NL Rookie of the Year with the Braves at age 32
- June 20 - Bob Keegan, 80, All-Star pitcher who won 40 games, including a no-hitter, for the White Sox
July-September
- July 17 - Chief Hogsett, 97, pitcher for the Tigers who made a critical relief appearance in the 1935 World Series
- August 10 - Lou Boudreau, 84, Hall of Fame shortstop for the Cleveland Indians who won 1948 MVP award after leading team to World Series title as a player-manager, the last person to do so; won 1944 batting title and led AL in doubles three times, later a broadcaster
- August 24 - Hank Sauer, 84, All-Star left fielder for four NL teams after rookie season at age 31; won 1952 MVP award with the Cubs after leading league in home runs and RBI
- August 29 - Dick Selma, 57, pitcher who won the San Diego Padres' first game in 1969 and saved 22 games for 1970 Phillies
- August 31 - Crash Davis, 82, infielder for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1940-42 whose name was given to Kevin Costner's character in Bull Durham
- September 11 - Clem Dreisewerd, 85, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, St. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Samuel Jethroe ( January 23 1917 - June 16 2001) was an American Center fielder Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Robert Charles Keegan ( August 4, 1920 - June 20, 2001) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Elon Chester "Chief" Hogsett ( November 2, 1903 – July 17, 2001) was a sub-marining left-handed Pitcher in Major League Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Louis "Lou" Boudreau ( July 17, 1917, in Harvey Illinois &ndash August 10, 2001) was an American Major Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Henry John (Hank Sauer ( March 17, 1917 - August 24, 2001) was a Left fielder in Major League Baseball. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Richard Jay Selma ( November 4, 1943 in Santa Ana California - August 29, 2001) was a professional baseball player who played Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Lawrence Columbus "Crash" Davis ( July 14, 1919 - August 31, 2001) was an American professional Baseball player Kevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American Actor, producer and Academy Award -winning director Bull Durham is a 1988 American movie about love and Baseball. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Clemens Johann Dreisewerd ( January 24, 1916 - September 11, 2001) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for Louis Browns and New York Giants between 1944 and 1948, who also enjoyed a long and successfully minor league career
- September 17 - Bubba Church, 77, pitcher who won 15 games for 1951 Phillies, also played for the Reds and Cubs
- September 20 - Joe Stephenson, 80, backup catcher for three teams who gained renown as a scout for the Red Sox
- September 25 - Ritter Collett, 80, sportswriter who covered the Cincinnati Reds for various Dayton newspapers since 1946
October-December
- October 5 - Woody Jensen, 94, left fielder for the Pirates who batted . Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Emory Nicholas "Bubba" Church ( September 12 1924 - September 17 2001) was an American right-handed Starting pitcher Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Joseph Chester Stephenson ( June 30, 1921 - September 20, 2001) was a Catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Woody Jensen ( August 11, 1907 - October 5, 2001) played professional baseball from 1931 to 1939 as an outfielder 324 in 1935 and set a record with 696 at bats in 1936
- October 18 - Ferris Fain, 80, five-time All-Star first baseman for the Athletics and White Sox who won consecutive batting titles in 1951-52
- November 4 - Bob Gillespie, 82, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox between 1944 and 1950
- November 18 - Mel Deutsch, 86, pitched for the 1946 Boston Red Sox
- November 23 - Bo Belinsky, 64, pitcher who enjoyed a 10-win rookie season in 1962 with the Angels, including the first no-hitter on the West Coast, but whose raucous personal life derailed his career
- November 29 - Marcelino López, 58, Cuban pitcher who won 14 games as a 1965 rookie with the Angels but never recaptured the same form
- December 24 - Hank Soar, 87, American League umpire from 1950 to 1971 who worked in five World Series and the 1971 ALCS before becoming a league supervisor; former football player with the New York Giants
- December 26 - Tom McBride, 87, outfielder who batted . Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Ferris Roy Fain ( May 29 1921 - October 18 2001) was a Major League First basemen for the Philadelphia Athletics Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Robert William Gillespie ( October 8, 1919 - November 4, 2001) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Melvin Elliott Deutsch ( July 26, 1915 - November 18, 2001) was a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Robert "Bo" Belinsky (born December 7 1936, in New York NY &ndash November 23 2001) was an American Left-handed Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Marcelino Pons López (born September 23, 1943, in Havana, Cuba, died November 29, 2001) was a professional Baseball Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Albert Henry Soar ( August 17 1914 - December 24 2001) was an American football Running back and Defensive back The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Tom McBride ( October 7, 1952 - September 24, 1995) was an American actor who had a short career in film 305 for the 1945 Red Sox, getting six RBI in one inning in August
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- ^ Top 100 Greatest Cleveland Indians Players. Cleveland State University Library. Retrieved on 2007-11-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe
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