The following are the baseball events of the year 2002 throughout the world. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of 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 | Minnesota Twins | Oakland Athletics | Anaheim Angels |
| National League | Atlanta Braves | St. Louis Cardinals | Arizona Diamondbacks | San Francisco Giants |
- World Series Champion - Anaheim Angels
- Postseason - October 1 to October 27
| Division Series TV: ESPN/ABC Family/FOX |
League Championship Series TV: FOX |
World Series TV: FOX |
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| 3 | 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 2002 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 Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, 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 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. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. 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 2002 American League playoffs began on Tuesday October 1, and ended on The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2002 American League playoffs began on Tuesday October 1, and ended on The 2002 American League Championship Series was a matchup between the Wild Card Anaheim Angels and the Central Division Champion Minnesota Twins The 2002 American League Championship Series was a matchup between the Wild Card Anaheim Angels and the Central Division Champion Minnesota Twins The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2002 American League playoffs began on Tuesday October 1, and ended on The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2002 American League playoffs began on Tuesday October 1, and ended on The World Series was the 98th edition of the Fall Classic held from October 19-27 2002 The World Series was the 98th edition of the Fall Classic held from October 19-27 2002 The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2002 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 1, and ended on The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2002 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 1, and ended on The National League Championship Series was a Major League Baseball playoff series played from October 9 to October 14 to determine the champion 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 2002 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 1, and ended on
Higher seed has home field advantage during Division Series and League Championship Series.
The American League Champion has home field advantage during 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 - Troy Glaus
- ALCS MVP - Adam Kennedy
- NLCS MVP - Benito Santiago
- All-Star Game, July 9 at Miller Park - Tie game, 7-7 (11 inn. The World Series was the 98th edition of the Fall Classic held from October 19-27 2002 Troy Edward Glaus (ˈɡlɔːs (born August 3 1976 in Tarzana, California) is a Major League Baseball player who plays third base for the The 2002 American League Championship Series was a matchup between the Wild Card Anaheim Angels and the Central Division Champion Minnesota Twins Adam Thomas Kennedy (born January 10 1976 in Riverside, California) is a Major League Baseball player The National League Championship Series was a Major League Baseball playoff series played from October 9 to October 14 to determine the champion Benito Santiago Rivera (born March 9, 1965 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher. 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 Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. ); no MVP selected
Other champions
- Caribbean World Series: Tomateros de Culiacán (Mexico)
- College World Series: Texas
- Cuban National Series: Holguín over Sancti Spíritus (4-3)
- European Cup (baseball): Neptunus (Netherlands) over HCAW Bussum (Netherlands)
- Japan Series: Yomiuri Giants over Seibu Lions (4-0)
- Little League World Series: Valley Sports American, Louisville, Kentucky
Awards and honors
- Most Valuable Player
- Miguel Tejada, Oakland Athletics, SS (AL)
- Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants, OF (NL)
- Cy Young Award
- Barry Zito, Oakland Athletics (AL)
- Randy Johnson, Arizona Diamondbacks (NL)
- Rookie of the Year
- Eric Hinske, Toronto Blue Jays, 3B (AL)
- Jason Jennings, Colorado Rockies, P (NL)
- Manager of the Year Award
- Mike Scioscia, Anaheim Angels (AL)
- Tony La Russa, St. Louis Cardinals (NL)
MLB Statistical Leaders
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Major League Baseball final standings
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| Rank | Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
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| 1st | New York Yankees | 103 | 58 | . In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes Pedro Jaime Martínez (born October 25 1971 in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for the 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. 640 | -- |
| 2nd | Boston Red Sox | 93 | 69 | . The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. 574 | 10. 5 |
| 3rd | Toronto Blue Jays | 78 | 84 | . The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 481 | 25. 5 |
| 4th | Baltimore Orioles | 67 | 95 | . The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. 414 | 36. 5 |
| 5th | Tampa Bay Devil Rays | 55 | 106 | . The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St 342 | 48. 0 |
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| 1st | Minnesota Twins | 94 | 67 | . The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 584 | -- |
| 2nd | Chicago White Sox | 81 | 81 | . The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. 500 | 13. 5 |
| 3rd | Cleveland Indians | 74 | 88 | . The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. 457 | 20. 5 |
| 4th | Kansas City Royals | 62 | 100 | . The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. 383 | 32. 5 |
| 5th | Detroit Tigers | 55 | 106 | . The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA 342 | 39. 0 |
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| 1st | Oakland Athletics | 103 | 59 | . The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. 636 | -- |
| 2nd | Anaheim Angels * | 99 | 63 | . The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. 611 | 4. 0 |
| 3rd | Seattle Mariners | 93 | 69 | . The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. 574 | 10. 0 |
| 4th | Texas Rangers | 72 | 90 | . The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft 444 | 31. 0 |
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| Rank | Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| EAST | |||||
| 1st | Atlanta Braves | 101 | 59 | . The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball 631 | -- |
| 2nd | Montreal Expos | 83 | 79 | . Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of 512 | 19. 0 |
| 3rd | Philadelphia Phillies | 80 | 81 | . The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 497 | 21. 5 |
| 4th | Florida Marlins | 79 | 83 | . The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. 488 | 23. 0 |
| 5th | New York Mets | 75 | 86 | . "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. 466 | 26. 5 |
| CENTRAL | |||||
| 1st | St. Louis Cardinals | 97 | 65 | . The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 599 | -- |
| 2nd | Houston Astros | 84 | 78 | . The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. 519 | 13. 0 |
| 3rd | Cincinnati Reds | 78 | 84 | . The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 481 | 19. 0 |
| 4th | Pittsburgh Pirates | 72 | 89 | . The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 447 | 24. 5 |
| 5th | Chicago Cubs | 67 | 95 | . The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 414 | 30. 0 |
| 6th | Milwaukee Brewers | 56 | 106 | . The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League 346 | 41. 0 |
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| 1st | Arizona Diamondbacks | 98 | 64 | . The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. 605 | -- |
| 2nd | San Francisco Giants * | 95 | 66 | . The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 590 | 2. 5 |
| 3rd | Los Angeles Dodgers | 92 | 70 | . The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 568 | 6. 0 |
| 4th | Colorado Rockies | 73 | 89 | . The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. 451 | 25. 0 |
| 5th | San Diego Padres | 66 | 96 | . The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 407 | 32. 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
Events
January-March
- January 8 - Ozzie Smith is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Osborne Earl "Ozzie" Smith (born December 26) is a retired American professional Baseball player who played Shortstop for Major League Baseball Smith, named on 91. 7 percent of the ballots, is the 37th player to be elected in his first year.
- February 11 - Major league owners approve the sales of the Florida Marlins and Montreal Expos. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. 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 Florida owner John Henry is selling the Marlins to Jeffrey Loria for $158. Early life Henry's parents were farmers and he split his time growing up between Illinois and Arkansas. A New York art dealer specializing in 20th century modern masters Jeffrey H 5 million, while Loria is selling the Expos to "Baseball Expos LP", a limited partnership owned by the other 29 teams, for $120 million.
- February 12 - Mets assistant general manager Omar Minaya becomes the first Hispanic GM by accepting the position with the Montreal Expos. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Omar Teodoro Antonio Minaya y Sanchez (born November 10, 1958) best known as Omar Minaya, is a baseball executive who is currently the general manager Frank Robinson is also announced as the manager of the team, which will be run by Major League Baseball for the 2002 season. Frank Robinson (born August 31, 1935 in Beaumont Texas) is a Hall of Fame former Major League Baseball player
- February 27 - The sale of the Boston Red Sox to a group headed by John Henry becomes official. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions.
- March 1 - The Red Sox fire GM Dan Duquette and hire Mike Port on an interim basis. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Daniel F Duquette (born 1958 is a former front-office executive in Major League Baseball and currently serves as director of baseball operations for the new Israel Baseball
- March 11 - The Red Sox hire Grady Little as their new manager. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty William Grady Little (born March 30, 1950) is a former manager in Major League Baseball.
April-June
- April 2 - In beating the San Diego Padres 9–0, the Arizona Diamondbacks become the first defending World Champions to open the season with back-to-back shutouts since the 1918-19 Red Sox; the Red Sox shutouts were thrown by Carl Mays and Sad Sam Jones. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Carl William Mays ( November 12 1891 &ndash April 4 1971) was one of the better right-handed Pitchers in Major League Baseball This article is about Sam Jones (1892-1966 The baseball player Sam Jones (1925-1971 The last team to start the year with consecutive shutouts was the 1994 San Francisco Giants. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Curt Schilling is the winner today, following Randy Johnson's 2–0 two–hitter yesterday over the Padres. Curtis Montague Schilling (born November 14 1966 in) is an American Major League Baseball Pitcher. For other people named Randy Johnson see Randy Johnson (disambiguation Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963 in
- April 3 - The Giants defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12–0, as Barry Bonds hits a pair of home runs for the second day in a row. 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 Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. He becomes only the second player in history to begin a season with a pair of 2–HR games; Eddie Mathews was the other. Edwin Lee "Eddie" Mathews ( October 13 1931 – February 18 2001) was a Hall of Fame Third baseman in Major
- April 3 - At home, the Oakland Athletics lose to the Texas Rangers 9–6, as the Rangers score three in the 8th. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft The loss snaps the A's string of 20 straight wins at home stretching back to August 24. The A's move past the 1974–75 Cincinnati Reds for most consecutive home wins over two seasons; the Reds' mark was 17. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA
- April 5 - The Giants defeat the Padres 3–1 in 10 innings on Barry Bonds' 5th home run of the year. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. In doing so, Bonds ties the mark for most home runs in the first four games of the season, set by Lou Brock in 1967. Louis Clark "Lou" Brock (born June 18, 1939, El Dorado Arkansas) is an American former player in Major League Baseball
- April 7 - Arizona defeats the Milwaukee Brewers 2–0, as Curt Schilling strikes out 17 batters in hurling a one–hitter. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Curtis Montague Schilling (born November 14 1966 in) is an American Major League Baseball Pitcher. Raul Casanova's 2nd–inning single is the only Milwaukee hit. Raul Casanova (born August 23, 1972 in Humacao Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball player for the New York Mets.
- April 11 - The Baltimore Orioles pound the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 15–6, scoring a franchise–high 12 runs in the 6th inning. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St They also collect a club–high 11 hits in 16 at bats.
- April 16 - The Detroit Tigers win for the first time this season, defeating Tampa Bay 9–3. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The Tigers had lost its first 11 games for the 5th-worst start by a major league team.
- April 21 - Rafael Furcal hits three triples to tie the modern major league record as the Atlanta Braves defeat the Florida Marlins 4–2. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Rafael Antoni Furcal (born October 24, 1977 in Loma de Cabrera, Dominican Republic) nicknamed "Fookie" is a Shortstop The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. The last player to accomplish the feat was Lance Johnson of the Chicago White Sox in 1995. Kenneth Lance Johnson (born July 6 1963 in Cincinnati Ohio) was a Major League Baseball player The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians (4-2 Tom Glavine, MVP
- April 21 - The Diamondbacks trounce the Rockies 7–1, as Randy Johnson strikes out 17 batters in becoming the first pitcher this year to win five games. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) For other people named Randy Johnson see Randy Johnson (disambiguation Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963 in It is the 6th time he has fanned 17 or more in a game.
- April 21 - Making his first start in almost seven years, the Cincinnati Reds' José Rijo allows one unearned run in five innings as the Reds defeat the Cubs 5–3. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA José Antonio Rijo Abreu (born May 13 1965 in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic) is a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League It is Rijo's first win since July 13, 1995.
- April 27 - Boston pitcher Derek Lowe hurls Fenway Park's first no-hitter since 1965 (Dave Morehead), shutting out Tampa Bay 10–0. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Derek Christopher Lowe (born June 1, 1973 in Dearborn Michigan) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers 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 Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Minnesota Twins (4-3 Sandy Koufax, MVP David Michael Morehead (born September 5, 1942 in San Diego California) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher. It is the first career complete game for Lowe, who began last season as the Red Sox closer. In his first start this year, he hurled seven hitless innings against the Orioles.
- April 29 - Former major league outfielder Darryl Strawberry is sentenced to 18 months in prison for violating the terms of his probation six times. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Darryl Eugene Strawberry (born March 12, 1962) is a former Baseball player who is well-known both for his play on the baseball field and for his controversial
- April 30 - Al Leiter of the New York Mets earns a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Alois Terry "Al" Leiter (ˈlaɪtɚ born October 23, 1965 in Toms River, New Jersey) is a retired Major League Baseball "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. He is the first pitcher in history to record wins over all 30 Major League franchises that have existed since 1901.
- May 2 - The Seattle Mariners rout the White Sox by a score of 15–4, as outfielder Mike Cameron becomes the 13th player in major league history to slug four home runs in a single game, all solo shots. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Michael Terrance Cameron (born January 8 1973 in LaGrange, Georgia) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball for the Cameron is also hit by a pitch and flies out to deep right field in a bid for a 5th homer. Cameron and second baseman Bret Boone also become the first teammates in history to hit back–to–back home runs twice in the same inning, performing the feat in Seattle's 10–run 1st inning. Bret Robert Boone (born April 6 1969 in El Cajon, California) is a former Major League Baseball Second baseman. The Mariners also tie a team record with seven homers in the game. James Baldwin is the easy winner, with seven innings pitched. James J Baldwin Jr (born July 15, 1971 in Southern Pines, North Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher. There had only been 39 previous occasions of a player hitting two home runs in an inning, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The Elias Sports Bureau is a company that provides historical research and statistical services in the field of Professional sports. Eric Karros was last to do it, on August 22, 2000, for the Dodgers. Eric Peter Karros (born November 4, 1967 in Hackensack New Jersey) is a former American baseball player who played in Major League Baseball Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Mark McGwire was the previous AL player to do it, on September 22, 1996 for Oakland. 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 Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-2 John Wetteland, MVP
- May 4 - Barry Bonds hits his 400th home run as a Giant, leading his team to a 3–0 win over Cincinnati. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. Bonds is the first player to hit 400 homers for one team and 100 with another.
- May 10 - The Anaheim Angels crush the White Sox 19–0. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The Angels join the 1923 Indians, 1939 Yankees and 1950 Red Sox as the only teams to beat two opponents by 19 or more runs in the same season. Earlier this year, the Angels beat the Indians 21–2. The Anaheim calcimine of Chicago is just the 11th since 1901 in which a team scored 19 or more runs while shutting out its opponent, and the first such shutout in the AL since 1955 when Cleveland beat Boston 19–0.
- May 11 - Rafael Palmeiro records his 500th career home run. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Rafael Palmeiro Corrales (born September 24, 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is a former Major League Baseball player with a career spanning David Elder of the visiting Cleveland Indians give up the home run. David Matthew Elder ( September 23, 1975 in Atlanta Georgia) is a professional baseball player who played Pitcher in the Major Leagues from The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
- May 23 - At Miller Park, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Shawn Green becomes the 14th man in major league history to hit four home runs in a game and sets a big league record with 19 total bases. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Shawn David Green (born November 10, 1972 in Des Plaines Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball player He goes 6-for-6, scores six runs (both Dodgers records), and gets seven RBI in a 16-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Green is the second player this year to hit four home runs in a game. He also surpasses Joe Adcock's former mark of 18 total bases, set in 1954. Joseph Wilbur "Billy Joe" Adcock ( October 30 1927 - May 3 1999) was an American First baseman and right-handed Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Giants over Cleveland Indians (4-0 All-Star Game According to the Elias Sports Bureau, six players have produced 17 or more total bases in a game, with the last being Mike Schmidt in 1976. Michael Jack Schmidt (born September 27, 1949 in Dayton Ohio) is a former professional Baseball player who played his entire Career Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over New York Yankees (4-0 Johnny Bench, MVP Green also is the first major league player to collect six hits while hitting four homers, and his four homers plus a double ties the NL mark for extra base hits. The Dodgers hit eight homers in the game, another franchise record. Before today's power display, Green had gone 0-for-15, and had been benched May 18.
- May 24 - The Dodgers lose to the Diamondbacks 14–3, despite Shawn Green's 5th home run in two games, tying a major league record. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Shawn David Green (born November 10, 1972 in Des Plaines Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball player Green also hits two singles to tie another mark with 25 total bases in the two games.
- May 25 - The Colorado Rockies beat the Giants 6–3, as Barry Bonds takes over sole possession of 5th place on the all-time home run list with the 584th four-bagger of his career. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent.
- May 25 - The Dodgers top Arizona 10–5, as Shawn Green hits two more home runs and drives home six runs. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Shawn David Green (born November 10, 1972 in Des Plaines Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball player The seven home runs in three games is a new major league record.
- May 29 - In an article in Sports Illustrated, former National League MVP Ken Caminiti says that about 50 percent of current major league players use some form of steroids. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Kenneth Gene Caminiti ( April 21, 1963 – October 11, 2004) was an American Third baseman in Major League Baseball
- June 4 - The Minnesota Twins score 10 runs in the 7th inning to close out the scoring in a 23–2 win over the Indians, the most runs in franchise history. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They stroke a franchise-record 25 hits (the team hit 24 five times while playing as the Washington Senators) in the contest, and tie the AL record as four players have four or more hits - Jacque Jones, Dustan Mohr, A.J. Pierzynski and Luis Rivas. Jacque Dewayne Jones (born April 25, 1975 in San Diego, California) is an American Major League Baseball Outfielder Dustan Kyle Mohr (born June 19, 1976 in Hattiesburg Mississippi) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball who is currently Anthony John "AJ" Pierzynski (born December 30, 1976) is an American Major League Baseball Catcher who has played Luis Wilfredo Rivas (AKA "The Great and Powerful Luis Rivas" (born August 30, 1979 in La Guaira, Vargas State, The Twins are the 5th team to do it on the flip side; the Indians tie their team record for biggest loss, tying the mark set in a 21-0 loss to the Tigers on September 15, 1901. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Champions Major League Baseball American League: Chicago White Stockings National League: Pittsburgh Pirates Cleveland also becomes the first team since the 1969 San Diego Padres to lose two games in the same season by 19 or more runs. Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969
- June 18 - Jack Buck, Hall of Fame Broadcaster for the St. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries John Francis "Jack" Buck ( August 21, 1924 &ndash June 18, 2002) was an American Sportscaster, best known Louis Cardinals, passes away after months of hospitalization. He worked football games and playoff games as well -- noted for his call in the 1988 World Series following the game winning home run by Kurt Gibson. On the date of his death, Darryl Kile pitched the St. Louis Cardinals into a tie for first place, their first time at the time of the division since early April. It would be his final start before his sudden death.
- June 20 - Florida beats Cleveland 3–0, as the Marlins' Luis Castillo extends his hitting streak to 34 games, the longest ever by a second baseman. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Luis Antonio Castillo (born September 12 1975 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball (MLB Second baseman
- June 20 - The regularly scheduled game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Anaheim Angels at Busch Stadium is postponed so that a memorial service for Jack Buck can be held. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Busch Memorial Stadium, or Busch Stadium was the home of the St John Francis "Jack" Buck ( August 21, 1924 &ndash June 18, 2002) was an American Sportscaster, best known
- June 22 - Darryl Kile of the St. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Darryl Andrew Kile ( December 2 1968 – June 22 2002) born in Garden Grove California, was an American right-handed Louis Cardinals dies suddenly in his hotel room in downtown Chicago. When he didn't arrive at the ballpark, his room was checked. Kile had died in his sleep from 90% blockage of his arteries. He was 33. The game was cancelled after the fans waited in the dark for an hour. Chicago catcher Joe Girardi (who later played for the Cardinals) made the announcement to the crowd that the game was cancelled due to, "tragedy in the Cardinal Family. Joseph Elliot Girardi (born October 14, 1964 in Peoria Illinois) is the manager of the New York Yankees, and a former Major "
- June 28 - The Devil Rays defeat their cross-state rival Marlins 4–0 behind Wilson Alvarez and two relievers. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Wilson Eduardo Alvarez Fuenmayor (born March 24, 1970 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball Kevin Millar of the Marlins hits a towering fly that lands on one of the catwalks that hang from the stadium's dome. Kevin Charles Millar (born September 24, 1971, in Los Angeles, California) is a professional First baseman who plays for the It never comes down and is ruled a double. It's the second time a ball has gotten stuck in a catwalk at Tropicana Field. Tropicana Field is a Domed stadium in St Petersburg Florida, which has been the home of Major League Baseball 's Tampa Bay Rays since In 1999, José Canseco hit a home run drive that lodged there. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-0 Mariano Rivera, MVP José Canseco y Capas Jr (born July 2, 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is a former Outfielder and Designated hitter in Major Millar joins Ruppert Jones, Ricky Nelson, Dave Kingman, Álvaro Espinoza and Canseco as the only players in major league history to hit a fair ball that got stuck in a stadium obstruction; Jones and Nelson both had hits get caught in the overhead speakers at the old Kingdome, while the balls hit by Kingman and Espinoza were at the Metrodome, with Kingman's getting stuck in a drainage valve and Espinoza's lodging in an overhead speaker. Ruppert Sanderson Jones (born March 12, 1955 in Dallas Texas) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder who played for the David Arthur Kingman (born December 21, 1948, in Pendleton Oregon) nicknamed "Kong" and "Sky King" is a former Major League Álvaro Alberto Espinoza (born February 19, 1962) is a coach and a former Shortstop in Major League Baseball. The Kingdome was an indoor sports and entertainment arena owned by King County Washington and located in Seattle Washington. The Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome, often simply called The Metrodome, is a domed sports Stadium in downtown Minneapolis Minnesota.
- June 28 - The Chicago Cubs take an 8-0 lead over the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park behind Kerry Wood. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. US Cellular Field (formerly Comiskey Park is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago Illinois. Kerry Lee Wood (born June 16, 1977 in Irving, Texas) is an American Baseball player After Wood hits Paul Konerko, the White Sox collect thirteen runs before allowing the Cubs to score one run late. Paul Henry Konerko (kʰəˈnɛɹkoʊ born March 5, 1976, in Providence Rhode Island) is a First baseman in Major League Baseball Konerko had four hits, two of which were home runs in the 13-9 win for the South Siders. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.
July
- July 2 - A combined total of 62 home runs are hit in today's games, breaking the old major league mark set on April 7, 2000. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: A record nine players have multiple home run games, breaking the previous mark of eight.
- July 6 - Daryle Ward of the Houston Astros hits the first home run ever to exit PNC Park and land into the Allegheny River on the fly. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Daryle Lamar Ward (born June 27, 1975 in) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder and First baseman for the Chicago Cubs The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. PNC Park is a Baseball park located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The Allegheny River is a principal Tributary of the Ohio River and is located in the Eastern United States. The shot comes off Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher Kip Wells in the fifth inning of a 10-2 Astro victory. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Robert "Kip" Wells (born April 21, 1977 in Houston Texas) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Kansas City Royals
- July 9 - In a controversial finish, the 2002 All-Star Game held at Miller Park ends in a 7–7 tie after 11 innings as both the National and American leagues run out of pitchers. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The 2002 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 73rd playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League (AL and 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 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 Both managers discuss it with commissioner Bud Selig, who calls the game. Allan Huber "Bud" Selig Jr (born July 30, 1934 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is the Commissioner of Major League Baseball and has
- July 23 - Nomar Garciaparra hits three home runs with eight RBI on his birthday as the Boston Red Sox edge the Florida Marlins 26–9, in the opener of a day–night doubleheader. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Anthony Nomar Garciaparra (ˈnoʊ̪mɑɹ ɡɑɹˈsiəˌpɑɹə born July 23 1973 in) is an American Baseball player who currently plays shortstop for the Los Angeles 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. The round–trippers give him five in two games to tie a major league record.
August
- August 7 - In a historic movement, major league players end their long-held opposition to mandatory drug testing by agreeing to be tested for illegal steroids beginning in 2003. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Headline event of the year The Florida Marlins become World Series champions holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team 4 games to
- August 8 - Braves pitcher John Smoltz reaches 40 saves in a season faster than any pitcher in major league history. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. John Andrew Smoltz (born May 15, 1967 in) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Atlanta Braves.
- August 9 - The Giants' Barry Bonds hits the 600th home run of his career, but his team still falls to the Pirates by a score of 4–3. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. Bonds joins Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth and Willie Mays in the exclusive 600-HR club. Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5 1934 in Mobile Alabama) nicknamed "Hammer" "Hammerin' Hank” or "Bad Henry” is a retired George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of 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
- Vladimir Guerrero hits his 200th career home run helping the Montreal Expos beat the Milwaukee Brewers 11-4. 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 Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League
- August 10 - Sammy Sosa hits 3 home runs helping Chicago Cubs beat Colorado Rockies 15-1. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire 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 Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado.
- August 11 - Sammy Sosa hit a grand slam and drove in five runs in the Chicago Cubs' 12-9 victory over Colorado to set an NL record for RBIs in consecutive games with 14. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently
- August 17 - The Yankees defeat the Mariners 8–3, as Alfonso Soriano hits a home run to become the first second baseman ever to join the 30-30 club. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Alfonso Guilleard Soriano (born January 7 1976 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a professional Major League Baseball Outfielder The 30-30 club is a grouping of Major League Baseball players who have reached the 30 Home run and 30 Stolen base plateaus in the same season
- August 26 - New York shortstop Derek Jeter scored his 100th run of the season, joining Ted Williams (1939-49) and Earle Combs (1925-32) as the only players in modern history to score at least 100 runs in their first seven seasons. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Derek Sanderson Jeter (ˈʤitɚ born June 26 1974 is an American Major League Baseball player Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter Earle Bryan Combs ( May 14 1899 &ndash July 21 1976) was an American Center fielder in Professional baseball Jeter scored again in the bottom of the eighth as the Yankees routed the visiting Texas rangrs 10-3.
- August 28 - Eric Gagné earns a save in the Los Angeles victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Éric Serge Gagné ( IPA:) (born January 7 1976 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a Relief pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. It is the first of his Major League record 84 consecutive save opportunities that he will convert. In Baseball, a save (abbreviated SV or S) is credited to a Pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under certain prescribed circumstances
- August 29 - First baseman Mark Bellhorn becomes the first player in NL history to homer from both sides of the plate in the same inning, doing so in the Cubs' 10–run 4th inning at Miller Park in Milwaukee. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Mark Christian Bellhorn (born August 23, 1974 in Boston, Massachusetts) is a Major League Baseball Third baseman. Chicago wins 13–10 over the Brewers. Bellhorn also ties a team record with five RBI in the inning.
- August 30 - Major league players and owners agree to a historic contract that prevents the players from going out on strike, marking the first time in over 30 years that a collective bargaining negotiation in baseball was met without a work stoppage. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and
- August 31 - The New York Mets are shut out by the Philadelphia Phillies 1–0, to mark their 13th consecutive home defeat. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In doing so, they become the first NL team to lose all their home games over the course of a month.
September
- September 1 - Jeff Kent of the San Francisco Giants becomes the first second baseman in history to record 100 or more RBI for six consecutive years. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Jeffrey Franklin Kent (born March 7, 1968 in Bellflower, California) is a Major League Baseball Second baseman for The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Giants lose to the Arizona Diamondbacks 7–6. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona.
- September 1 - Miguel Tejada of the Oakland Athletics hits his 30th home run of the season as Oakland beats the Minnesota Twins 7–5. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Miguel Odalis Tejada (born Miguel Odalis Tejeda on May 25 1974 The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tejada is only the third shortstop in history with at least three seasons with 30 or more home runs and with 30 HR in three consecutive seasons. Alex Rodriguez leads in both categories with six such seasons, five in a row. Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the
- September 3 - The Mets lose the first game of their doubleheader against the Marlins 3–2, but bounce back to take the nightcap 11–5. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius The loss in the opener sets a new NL record for consecutive home losses with 15.
- September 3 - Texas Rangers reliever Joaquín Benoit pitches seven innings of one-hit ball against the Baltimore Orioles to record the longest save in Major League history. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Joaquín Antonio Benoit Pena (born July 26, 1977 in Santiago Dominican Republic) is a Set-up pitcher in Major League Baseball
- September 4 - The Oakland Athletics set an AL record by defeating the Kansas City Royals 12–11 for their 20th straight win. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Oakland blows an 11–0 lead, but scores in the bottom of the 9th for the victory. The old mark of 19 wins was shared between the 1906 Chicago White Sox and the 1947 New York Yankees. Champions World Series: Chicago White Sox over Chicago Cubs (4-2 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 All-Star Game The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.
- September 4 - Aaron Myette, ejected yesterday for two pitches behind Melvin Mora, starts today's game. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Aaron Kenneth Myette (born September 26 1977 in New Westminster British Columbia) is a Major League Baseball Canadian Right-handed Pitcher Melvin Mora (born February 2, 1972 in Agua Negra, Yaracuý State, Venezuela) affectionately nicknamed Melmo or According to The New York Times, it is the first back-to-back start by a pitcher since Steve McCatty in 1980, though five pitchers – Dennis Martínez, Bert Blyleven, Pete Vuckovich, Rick Langford and Juan Eichelberger – made their last start before the 1981 strike and their first start after. Steven Earl McCatty (born March 20 1954, Detroit Michigan) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who played for the Oakland Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Philadelphia Phillies over Kansas City Royals (4-2 Mike Schmidt, MVP José Dennis Martínez Ortiz (born May 14, 1955 in Granada, Nicaragua) better known as Dennis Martínez, was the first Nicaraguan Rik Aalbert "Bert" Blyleven (born April 6, 1951 in Zeist, Netherlands) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher Peter Dennis Vuckovich (voo-koh-vich (born October 27, 1952 in Johnstown Pennsylvania) is a retired American Starting pitcher James Rick Langford (born March 20, 1952 in Farmville, Virginia) is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from Juan Tyrone Eichelberger (born October 21, 1953 in St Louis Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-2 Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero
- September 5 - In a Texas 11-2 victory over Baltimore, shortstop Alex Rodriguez becomes the fifth player in major league history to record successive 50–home run seasons. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the
- September 6 - The St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Chicago Cubs 11–2, as brothers Andy Benes and Alan Benes oppose each other in the seventh matchup of brothers in major league history. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started 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. Andrew Charles Benes (born August 20, 1967 in Evansville Indiana) is a former Right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Alan Paul Benes, (b January 21, 1972 in Evansville Indiana) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher who pitched for three teams Andy gets the win while Alan takes the loss. The Cardinals score all 11 of their runs in the third inning.
- September 6 - The Oakland Athletics' 20-game winning streak is snapped as Brad Radke pitches the Minnesota Twins to a 6-0 victory at home. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Brad William Radke (born October 27 1972) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who played his entire 12 season career with the Minnesota The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Athletics fall short of matching the second-longest winning streak in baseball history. The Chicago Cubs of 1880 and 1935 both won 21 straight. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings National League final standings Statistical leaders Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over Chicago Cubs (4-2 All-Star Game,
- September 8 - The Atlanta Braves win their 11th straight NL division title when the second-place Philadelphia Phillies lose to the New York Mets 6-4. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis.
- September 8 - The Texas Rangers set a major league record by homering in their 26th consecutive game as Texas falls to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 6–3. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St Rafael Palmeiro's solo shot in the sixth inning is the record–breaker. Rafael Palmeiro Corrales (born September 24, 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is a former Major League Baseball player with a career spanning The streak will be ended at 27 games two days later.
- September 9 - Pitcher Randy Johnson reaches 300 strikeouts for the fifth consecutive season, extending his major league record. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian For other people named Randy Johnson see Randy Johnson (disambiguation Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963 in
- September 14 - Pitcher Derek Lowe gets his 20th victory as the Red Sox beat the Orioles 6–4. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Derek Christopher Lowe (born June 1, 1973 in Dearborn Michigan) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers Lowe becomes the first pitcher in major league history to win 20 games the season after saving 20. He is also the first pitcher to record at least 40 saves and later win 20. Dennis Eckersley and John Smoltz did it the other way around. Dennis Lee Eckersley (born October 3 1954 nicknamed "Eck" is a former American Major League Baseball player John Andrew Smoltz (born May 15, 1967 in) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Atlanta Braves.
- September 14 - Barry Bonds ties Hank Aaron for the most 100-RBI seasons by an NL player as he drives in his 100th run of the season for the 11th time in his career. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5 1934 in Mobile Alabama) nicknamed "Hammer" "Hammerin' Hank” or "Bad Henry” is a retired The major league record is 13, shared by Jimmie Foxx, Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth. James Emory "Jimmie" Foxx ( October 22 - July 21) ( nicknamed Double X and The Beast) was an American First Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig ( June 19 1903 – June 2 1941) born Ludwig Heinrich Gehrig, was an American George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of
- September 14 - Chin-Feng Chen becomes the first Taiwan-born player to appear in the major leagues as he walks and scores as a pinch-hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Colorado Rockies. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Chin-Feng Chen (born October 28, 1977, in Tainan City, Taiwan) ( Traditional Chinese: 陳金鋒 Pinyin: Chén Jīnfēng Taiwan ( Taiwanese: Tâi-oân/Tāi-oân (historically 大灣/台員/大員/台圓/大圓/台窩灣 is an Island in East Asia. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. The 24-year-old first baseman-outfielder played for the 1990 Taiwan team which won the Little League World Series. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics (4-0 José Rijo, MVP The Little League World Series is a Baseball Tournament for children aged 11 12 and 13 years old
- September 15 - Sammy Sosa joins Mel Ott and Willie Mays as the only NL players to post eight consecutive 100-RBI seasons. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently Melvin Thomas "Mel" Ott ( March 2, 1909 – November 21, 1958) nicknamed "Master Melvin" was a 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
- September 18 - Arizona defeats San Diego 10-3, as Greg Colbrunn is the first player to hit two home runs in a game while hitting for the cycle since George Brett (May 28, 1979). Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Gregory Joseph Colbrunn (born July 26, 1969 in Fontana California) was a Major League Baseball player for 13 seasons 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 George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale West Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Baltimore Orioles (4-3 Willie Stargell,
- September 20 - Shortstop Mike Bordick sets a major league record with his 102nd consecutive errorless game at shortstop. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Michael Todd Bordick (born July 21, 1965 in Marquette Michigan) is a former Shortstop in Major League Baseball. He also extends his major league mark of errorless chances at SS to 504.
- September 22 - Greg Maddux joins Cy Young as the only pitchers in major league history to win 15 or more games in 15 consecutive seasons. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Gregory Alan Maddux (born April 14, 1966 in San Angelo Texas) is a Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Denton True "Cy" Young (March 29 1867 – November 4 1955 was an American Baseball player who pitched for five different major league
- September 22 - Fred McGriff becomes the first major league player to hit 30 homers for five different teams, and the first to homer in 42 different ballparks. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Frederick Stanley "Crime Dog" McGriff (born October 31, 1963 in Tampa Florida) is a former left-handed Major League Baseball player
- September 29 - Albert Pujols becomes the fourth hitter in the major leagues, and the first batter since Ted Williams in 1939–40, to collect more than 250 runs batted in his first two seasons in the majors. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (IPA /puˌˡxols/ (born January 16, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (nicknamed Prince Albert Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter Pujols has driven in 257 runs in his first two campaigns. Joe DiMaggio holds the record with 292 RBI, Dale Alexander is second with 272, and Williams is third with 258. Joseph Paul DiMaggio, born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio Jr ( November 25, 1914 &ndash March 8, 1999) nicknamed Joltin' Joe David Dale Alexander ( April 26, 1903 &ndash March 2, 1979) nicknamed " Moose," was a Major League Baseball
October
- October 2 - Seibu Lions first baseman Alex Cabrera hits his 55th home run of the season, off Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes pitcher Akira Okamoto, to tie the Japanese League record set by Sadaharu Oh in 1964 and matched by Tuffy Rhodes last year. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule The are a Professional baseball team in Japan 's Pacific League. Alex Cabrera (born December 24, 1971) is a Venezuelan baseball player The Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes ( ja: 大阪近鉄バファローズ was a Nippon Professional Baseball team based in Osaka, Japan, which were The or is one of Japan 's two major professional Baseball leagues the other being the Central League. Sadaharu Oh or officially Wang Chenchih ( Hepburn: Ō Sadaharu, born May 20 1940) is a former baseball player and manager of the Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-3 Bob Gibson, MVP Karl Derrick "Tuffy" Rhodes (born August 21 1968 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a professional baseball player currently playing his 11th season Like Rhodes, Cabrera will see few good pitches for the remaining games.
- October 10 - The San Francisco Giants take a 2–games–to–0 lead in the NLCS with a 4–1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Jason Schmidt pitches shutout ball into the eighth inning while shortstop Rich Aurilia hits a pair of home runs with three RBI. Jason David Schmidt (born January 29, 1973 in Lewiston Idaho) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers Richard Santo (Rich Aurilia (born September 2 1971 in Brooklyn, New York) is an infielder in Major League Baseball for the San
- October 13 - Adam Kennedy of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim becomes the first player since Reggie Jackson in 1977 to hit three home runs in a single postseason game as the Angels defeat the Minnesota Twins to claim their first American League title in their 42 year existence. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Adam Thomas Kennedy (born January 10 1976 in Riverside, California) is a Major League Baseball player The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Reginald Martinez Jackson (born May 18 1946) nicknamed " Mr The 1977 World Series matched the returning American League champion New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers of the National League The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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
- October 26 - The Anaheim Angels stage one of the great comebacks in World Series history to force a seventh game. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death With one out in the 7th inning, the Giants are leading 5-0 and are just 8 outs from their first World Series title since moving to San Francisco. But after two singles, Scott Spezio fouls off several pitches before hitting a 3 run homer to get the Angels close. Scott Edward Spiezio (born September 21, 1972 in) is a Major League Baseball Third baseman who is currently a Free agent. In the bottom of the 8th, Darin Erstad led off with a home run to make it 5-4. After two singles, the Giants brought in their ace reliever Rob Nen. Robert Allen Nen (born November 28 1969 in San Pedro California) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Series MVP Troy Glaus greeted him with a 2 run double to give the Angels a 6-5 lead. Reliever Troy Percival pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning for the save. Troy Eugene Percival (born August 9, 1969 in) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher who plays for the Tampa Bay Rays.
- October 27 - The Anaheim Angels win their first World Series as they defeat the San Francisco Giants 4–1 in Game Seven. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The World Series was the 98th edition of the Fall Classic held from October 19-27 2002 The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Pitcher John Lackey (with relief help from Brendan Donnelly, Francisco Rodriguez, and Troy Percival) becomes the first rookie to win a 7th game of a World Series since 1909. John Derren Lackey (born October 23 1978 in Abilene, Texas) is a Major league baseball Starting pitcher. Brendan Kevin Donnelly (born July 4, 1971 in Washington DC) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher for the Cleveland Francisco Rodriguez may refer to Francisco Rodriguez (baseball (K-Rod MLB relief pitcher (2002-present Frank Rodriguez (baseball Troy Eugene Percival (born August 9, 1969 in) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher who plays for the Tampa Bay Rays. Garret Anderson's bases loaded double in the third inning scores three runs for Anaheim to break a 1-1 tie and provide the margin of victory. Garret Joseph Anderson (born June 30, 1972 in Los Angeles California) is a Major League Baseball Left fielder and Designated Troy Glaus is named Series MVP. Troy Edward Glaus (ˈɡlɔːs (born August 3 1976 in Tarzana, California) is a Major League Baseball player who plays third base for the
- October 28 - Lou Piniella asks to be released from his managerial contract with the Seattle Mariners so that he may sign with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Louis Victor Piniella (pɨˈnɛlə born August 28, 1943, in Tampa Florida, United States) is the current manager of the Chicago The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St
November-December
- November 22 - Houston Astros right fielder Richard Hidalgo is shot in the left forearm during a carjacking in Venezuela. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Richard José Hidalgo (born June 28, 1975 in Caracas Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball Right fielder currently playing Venezuela (ˌvɛnəˈzweɪlə) officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Spanish República Bolivariana de Venezuela) is a country on the He is released from the hospital and is expected to go to Houston for more tests.
- November 25 - The Boston Red Sox sign 28-year–old Theo Epstein as their new general manager. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Theo Nathan Epstein (born December 29, 1973 in New York City) is the Executive Vice President / General Manager of the Boston Red He becomes the youngest GM in major league history.
- December 2 - In support of a national strike, the Venezuelan professional league suspends its games. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Venezuela (ˌvɛnəˈzweɪlə) officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Spanish República Bolivariana de Venezuela) is a country on the Many of the eight teams in the league belong to news media owners opposed to President Hugo Chávez. Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías (ˈuɰo rafaˈel ˈtʃaβ̞es ˈfɾias (born July 28 1954 is the current President of Venezuela. When the strike continues, the league will cancel its season on January 13, 2004. Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino.
- December 2 - In the biggest free agent signing this year, the Philadelphia Phillies sign Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome to a 6-year contract. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. James Howard "Jim" Thome (ˈtʰoʊˌmeɪ born August 27 1970 in) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox
Date UnKnown
- 2002 - The Gary SouthShore RailCats joined the Northern League
Books
- The Last Commissioner: A Baseball Valentine, an autobiography by Fay Vincent. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Gary SouthShore RailCats are a professional baseball team based in Gary Indiana, in the United States. This article refers to the modern Northern League. For the original incarnations of the Northern League which operated between 1902 and 1971 see Northern League An autobiography, from the Greek αὐτός autos "self" βίος bios "life" and γράφειν graphein "to write" Francis Thomas "Fay" Vincent Jr (born May 29, 1938 in Waterbury Connecticut) is a former entertainment lawyer and sports executive who served
- Summerland, a novel by Michael Chabon. Summerland is a 2002 fantasy young adult novel by American writer Michael Chabon. Michael Chabon (pron SHAY-bon (born May 24 1963 is an American author and "one of the most celebrated writers of his generation" according to the The Virginia
- Win Shares, by Bill James, presenting the sabermetrician's new system for evaluating player performance. Win Shares can refer to a book by Bill James or the statistic explained in the book George William “Bill” James (born October 5, 1949, in Holton Kansas) is a Baseball writer historian and statistician whose work has been Sabermetrics is the analysis of Baseball through objective evidence especially Baseball statistics.
Movies
- Bleacher Bums (TV)
- Complete & Accurate History of Canadian Baseball, The (TV)
- Rookie, The
Deaths
January-March
- January 2 - Bob Stevens, 85, sportswriter for the San Francisco Chronicle for over 40 years
- January 31 - Harry Chiti, 69, catcher for the Cubs and Kansas City Athletics who was adept at handling the knuckleball
- February 3 - Mel McGaha, 75, manager for the Cleveland Indians and Kansas City Athletics between 1962 and 1965 and coach with the Houston Astros from 1968-70
- February 11 - Frankie Crosetti, 91, All-Star shortstop and later a longtime coach for the New York Yankees, who spent a record 37 seasons with the team; scored 100 runs four times and led AL in steals in 1938
- February 15 - Mike Darr, 26, outfielder for the San Diego Padres (from 1999 until his death), was killed in a car accident during spring training in Arizona
- March 9 - Jack Baer, 87, coach who led Oklahoma to the 1951 College World Series title
- March 11 - Al Cowens, 50, right fielder for four AL teams who batted . Bleacher Bums is a 1977 play written collaboratively by members of Chicago 's Organic Theater Company, from an idea by actor Joe The Rookie is a 2002 drama, directed by John Lee Hancock. It is based on the true story of Jim Morris, who had a brief Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Robert E Stevens ( October 10 1916 - January 2 2002) was an American sportswriter who wrote for the San Francisco Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Harry Chiti ( November 16, 1932 – January 31, 2002) was a Catcher in Major League Baseball. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Fred Melvin McGaha ( September 26 1926 - February 3, 2002) pronounced "mc-gay-hay" was an American coach and Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Frank Peter Joseph Crosetti ( October 4 1910 - February 11 2002) nicknamed "The Crow" was an American Shortstop Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Michael Curtis Darr (born March 21, 1976 in Corona California, died February 15, 2002 in Peoria Arizona) was a Major Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Jack Baer (1914 or 1915 – March 9, 2002) was the head baseball coach at the University of Oklahoma from 1942 until 1967 Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Alfred Edward (Al Cowens Jr ( October 25, 1951 – March 11, 2002) was a Right fielder in Major League Baseball. 312 and won a Gold Glove for the 1977 Royals, and was MVP runnerup
- March 12 - Steve Gromek, 82, All-Star pitcher who won 19 games for the 1945 Indians and hurled 2-1 victory in 1948 World Series
- March 23 - Minnie Rojas, 68, Cuban relief pitcher for the Angels who led AL in saves in 1967, was paralyzed in spring 1970 accident
- March 24 - Mace Brown, 92, a middle relief pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1935-1941), Brooklyn Dodgers (1941) and Boston Red Sox (1942-1946). Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Stephen Joseph "Steve" Gromek ( January 15 1920, Hamtramck Michigan – January 15 2002) was a Major League Baseball Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Minervino Alejandro Landin (Minnie Rojas ( November 26, 1933 - March 24, 2002) was a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Mace Stanley Brown ( May 21, 1909 - March 24, 2002) was a Middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. In Baseball, middle relief pitchers (or "middle relievers" are Relief pitchers who commonly pitch in the 6th or 7th Innings or in situations The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions.
April-June
- April 3 - Karl Swanson, 101, reserve second baseman for the 1928-29 White Sox who at the time of his death was the oldest living major leaguer
- April 21 - Sam Dente, 79, shortstop for the Boston Red Sox, St. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Samuel Joseph Dente ( April 26, 1922 - April 21, 2002) was a Shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for five different Louis Browns, Washington Senators, Chicago White Sox, and the 1954 AL Champions Cleveland Indians
- April 26 - John Davis, 86, reserve third baseman for the 1941 New York Giants; minor league manager for 27 years
- May 17 - Joe Black, 78, pitcher who was NL Rookie of the Year in 1952, and became first black pitcher to win a World Series game
- May 22 - Joe Cascarella, 94, pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox, Washington Senators, and Cincinnati Reds in the 1930s, and the last surviving member of the 1934 U. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Joseph Black ( February 8, 1924 - May 17, 2002) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Negro League and Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Joseph Thomas Cascarella ( June 28, 1907 - May 22, 2002) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played with four different S. All-Star team which toured Japan
- May 22 - Warren Hacker, 77, pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox from 1948 to 1961
- May 28 - Wes Westrum, 79, All-Star catcher for the New York Giants who later managed the Mets and San Francisco Giants
- June 18 - Jack Buck, 77, broadcaster for the St. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Warren Louis Hacker ( November 21, 1924 - May 22, 2002) born in Marissa Illinois was a Pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (1948-56 Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Wesley Noreen Westrum ( November 28 1922 – May 28 2002) was an American Catcher, manager, coach Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries John Francis "Jack" Buck ( August 21, 1924 &ndash June 18, 2002) was an American Sportscaster, best known Louis Cardinals for nearly 50 years
- June 22 - Darryl Kile, 33, All-Star pitcher, with the Cardinals since 2000 when he won 20 games; also threw a no-hitter for the Astros
- June 22 - Ron Kline, 70, pitcher for nine teams, primarily the Pirates, who led AL in saves with 1965 Senators
- June 27 - Ralph Erickson, 100, relief pitcher with the 1929-30 Pirates who upon the April 3 death of Karl Swanson became baseball's oldest living player; died two days after 100th birthday
- June 30 - Pete Gray, 87, outfielder who played in the major leagues for the St. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Darryl Andrew Kile ( December 2 1968 – June 22 2002) born in Garden Grove California, was an American right-handed Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Ronald Lee Kline ( March 9, 1932 - June 22, 2002) was a former professional Baseball player. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Pete Gray ( March 6 1915 &ndash June 30 2002) was a Professional baseball player best known for playing in the major leagues Louis Browns despite having lost his right arm in a childhood accident
July-September
- July 5 - Ted Williams, 83, Hall of Fame left fielder for the Boston Red Sox widely regarded as the greatest hitter in the sport's history, who won two Triple Crowns (1942, 1947), two MVP awards (1946, 1949) and six batting titles, including a . Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter 406 season in 1941, the last . 400 mark in the major leagues; 17-time All-Star had . 344 lifetime average (7th highest ever) and . 634 slugging mark (2nd to Babe Ruth); 521 home runs were 3rd highest total upon retirement, with four AL titles; . George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of 482 on-base percentage is all-time record
- July 17 - Lee Maye, 67, outfielder who led the major leagues with 44 doubles in 1964
- July 24 - Pete Coscarart, 87, All-Star second baseman who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates between 1938 and 1946
- July 26 - Ed Runge, 87, American League umpire from 1954 to 1970 who worked in three World Series; son Paul and grandson Brian also became umpires
- August 5 - Darrell Porter, 50, All-Star catcher who had 100 runs and 100 RBI with 1979 Royals, and was MVP of the 1982 NLCS and World Series with the Cardinals
- August 12 - Enos Slaughter, 86, Hall of Fame right fielder for the Cardinals who batted . Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Arthur Lee Maye ( December 11, 1934 - July 17, 2002) was a Major League Baseball player and also a Rhythm & Blues Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Peter Joseph Coscarart ( June 16, 1913 - July 24, 2002) was a Second baseman / Shortstop in Major League Baseball Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Edward Paul Runge (born May 12, 1918 in Buffalo New York - July 25, 2002 in San Diego California) was a Baseball Paul Edward Runge (born October 20 1941 in St Catharines Ontario, Canada) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball Brian Edward Runge (born January 5 1970 in San Diego California) is an umpire in Major League Baseball who has worked in the Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Darrell Ray Porter ( January 17 1952 – August 5 2002) was a former American Catcher in Major League Baseball Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Enos Bradsher Slaughter ( April 27 1916 - August 12 2002) was an American Right fielder in Major League Baseball 300 lifetime; led NL in triples twice and in doubles, hits and RBI once each, and was 1942 MVP runnerup; famed for his "mad dash" to score from first base to win the 1946 World Series
- August 16 - Johnny Roseboro, 69, All-Star catcher who won two Gold Gloves, and was noted for his 1965 scuffle with Juan Marichal
- August 23 - Hoyt Wilhelm, 80, Hall of Fame pitcher who became the first reliever so honored (1985); knuckleballer set records for career games (1,070) and saves (227) over 21 seasons, despite ending rookie year at age 30; pitched no-hitter in rare 1958 start, led NL in ERA and games in rookie season with New York Giants, and led AL in ERA in 1959; career 2. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting John Junior Roseboro ( May 13, 1933 - August 16, 2002) was a Major League Baseball Catcher and coach. Juan Antonio Marichal Sánchez (born October 20 1937 in Laguna Verde Dominican Republic) is a former Right-handed Pitcher in Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire James Hoyt Wilhelm ( July 26, 1922 in Huntersville North Carolina - August 23, 2002 in Sarasota Florida) was an American 52 ERA was lowest of any modern pitcher with 2000 innings
- September 25 - Ray Hayworth, 98, catcher for the Tigers who hit . Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Raymond Hall Hayworth ( January 29, 1904 - September 25, 2002) was a Catcher in Major League Baseball. 301 as a backup for the 1934-35 pennant winners; at the time of his death, was the oldest living major league player
- September 30 - Eddie McGah, 81, catcher for the Boston Red Sox from 1946 to 1947; later a minority owner of the AFL-NFL Oakland Raiders from 1959 to 2002
October-December
- October 4 - Edgar Munzel, 95, sportswriter for the Chicago Herald-Examiner and Sun-Times from 1929 to 1973
- October 8 - Jodie Beeler, 81, infielder for the 1944 Cincinnati Reds
- October 20 - Mel Harder, 93, All-Star pitcher who won 223 games for the Indians and pitched 13 shutout innings in All-Star competition, later a highly regarded pitching coach for five teams
- November 10 - Ken Raffensberger, 85, All-Star pitcher for four NL teams, noted for his control, who threw four one-hitters and led league in shutouts twice
- December 1 - Dave McNally, 60, All-Star pitcher for the Orioles who had four consecutive 20-win seasons (1968-71) and won 1-0 shutout in 1966 World Series clincher; refused to sign a 1975 contract for 1975, paving the way for free agency
- December 15 - Dick Stuart, 70, All-Star first baseman for Pirates noted for his poor defense; first player with 30 HRs and 100 RBI in both leagues, led AL in RBI with 1963 Red Sox
- December 19 - Claude Crocker, 78, pitcher for the 1944 Brooklyn Dodgers, and one of several players who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II
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