The following are the baseball events of the year 2007 throughout the world. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.  

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Early Years

1845-1868 • 1869

See also

Baseball Major League Baseball Minor league baseball Negro league baseball Nippon Professional Baseball 2007 in sports

Sources

Baseball Hall of Fame Baseball Almanac Baseball Library Baseball Reference National Pastime The Deadball Era

Contents 1 Champions 1.1 Major League Baseball 1.2 Other champions 2 Awards and honors 3 Major League Baseball final standings 4 Events 4.1 January-March 4.2 April 4.3 May 4.4 June 4.5 July 4.6 August 4.7 September 4.8 October 4.9 November 4.10 December 5 Media 6 Deaths 6.1 January-March 6.2 April-June 6.3 July-September 6.4 October-December 7 See also

Champions

Major League Baseball

• Regular Season Champions

League	Eastern Division Champion	Central Division Champion	Western Division Champion	Wild Card Qualifier
American League	Boston Red Sox	Cleveland Indians	Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim	New York Yankees
National League	Philadelphia Phillies	Chicago Cubs	Arizona Diamondbacks	Colorado Rockies

• World Series Champion - Boston Red Sox
• Postseason - October 2 to October 28

	Division Series TV: TBS/TNT					League Championship Series TV: TBS (NLCS); FOX (ALCS)					World Series TV: Fox
	1	Boston Red Sox	3
	3	LA Angels of Anaheim	0
						1	Boston Red Sox	4
	American League
						2	Cleveland Indians	3
	2	Cleveland Indians	3
	4	New York Yankees	1
											1	Boston Red Sox	4
											4	Colorado Rockies	0
	1	Arizona Diamondbacks	3
	3	Chicago Cubs	0
						1	Arizona Diamondbacks	0
	National League
						4	Colorado Rockies	4
	2	Philadelphia Phillies	0
	4	Colorado Rockies	3

Click on any series score to link to that series' page. Calendar Major League Baseball See also 2008 Major League Baseball season Postseason October 1 – ALDS and 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 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. News by date January 1 - College Football - In a game 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 Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. The 2007 World Series, the 103rd edition of Major League Baseball 's championship series, began on Wednesday October 24 and ended on Sunday October The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine TBS is an American Cable television network that shows sports and a variety of programming with a focus on comedy Turner Network Television, usually referred to as TNT, is an American cable TV network created by media mogul Ted Turner and currently owned The National League Championship Series ( NLCS) the second round of the 2007 National League playoffs began on October 11 and ended on See also Fox Sports (Australia and Fox Sports Net. Fox Sports is a division of the Fox Broadcasting Company (part of The American League Championship Series ( ALCS) the second round of the 2007 American League playoffs began on October 12 and ended on The 2007 World Series, the 103rd edition of Major League Baseball 's championship series, began on Wednesday October 24 and ended on Sunday October The Boston Red Sox' 2007 season began with the Boston, Massachusetts -based Major League Baseball team trying to rebound after a disappointing 2006 The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2007 American League playoffs began on Wednesday October 3 and ended The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2007 season was the franchise's 47th season since inception The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2007 American League playoffs began on Wednesday October 3 and ended The Boston Red Sox' 2007 season began with the Boston, Massachusetts -based Major League Baseball team trying to rebound after a disappointing 2006 The American League Championship Series ( ALCS) the second round of the 2007 American League playoffs began on October 12 and ended on The Cleveland Indians ' 2007 season saw the Indians win the AL Central title for the first time since 2001 and play for American League title The American League Championship Series ( ALCS) the second round of the 2007 American League playoffs began on October 12 and ended on The Cleveland Indians ' 2007 season saw the Indians win the AL Central title for the first time since 2001 and play for American League title The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2007 American League playoffs began on Wednesday October 3 and ended The New York Yankees ' 2007 season was the Yankees' 105th in New York and their 107th overall dating back to their origins in Baltimore The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2007 American League playoffs began on Wednesday October 3 and ended The Boston Red Sox' 2007 season began with the Boston, Massachusetts -based Major League Baseball team trying to rebound after a disappointing 2006 The 2007 World Series, the 103rd edition of Major League Baseball 's championship series, began on Wednesday October 24 and ended on Sunday October The Colorado Rockies ' 2007 season started off with the team trying to improve on their 2006 record (76-86 The 2007 World Series, the 103rd edition of Major League Baseball 's championship series, began on Wednesday October 24 and ended on Sunday October The Arizona Diamondbacks ' 2007 season started with the Diamondbacks attempting to win the NL West Division. The 2007 National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2007 National League playoffs began on Wednesday October 3 The Chicago Cubs ' 2007 season began with the Cubs trying to rebound after a season in which they finished last in their division for the first time since. The 2007 National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2007 National League playoffs began on Wednesday October 3 The Arizona Diamondbacks ' 2007 season started with the Diamondbacks attempting to win the NL West Division. The National League Championship Series ( NLCS) the second round of the 2007 National League playoffs began on October 11 and ended on The Colorado Rockies ' 2007 season started off with the team trying to improve on their 2006 record (76-86 The National League Championship Series ( NLCS) the second round of the 2007 National League playoffs began on October 11 and ended on The Philadelphia Phillies ' 2007 season began with the Phillies approaching an historic mark The 2007 National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2007 National League playoffs began on Wednesday October 3 The Colorado Rockies ' 2007 season started off with the team trying to improve on their 2006 record (76-86 The 2007 National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2007 National League playoffs began on Wednesday October 3
Higher seed had home field advantage during Division Series and League Championship Series.
The American League champion has home field advantage during the World Series as a result of the AL victory in the All-Star Game. The 2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 78th midseason exhibition between the all-stars of the American League (AL and the National League

• Postseason MVPs
  • World Series MVP - Mike Lowell (Boston Red Sox)
  • ALCS MVP - Josh Beckett (Boston Red Sox)
  • NLCS MVP - Matt Holliday (Colorado Rockies)
• All-Star Game, July 10 at AT&T Park - American League, 5-4; Ichiro Suzuki (Seattle Mariners), MVP
  • State Farm Insurance Home Run Derby, July 9 - Vladimir Guerrero (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim)

Other champions

• Minor League Baseball
  • Triple-A Championship: Sacramento River Cats (Athletics)
    • International League: Richmond Braves (Braves)
    • Pacific Coast League: Sacramento River Cats (Athletics)
    • Mexican League: Sultanes de Monterrey
  • AA
    • Eastern League: Trenton Thunder
    • Southern League: Montgomery Biscuits
    • Texas League: San Antonio Missions
  • A
    • California League: San Jose Giants
    • Carolina League: Frederick Keys
    • Florida State League: Clearwater Threshers
    • Midwest League: West Michigan Whitecaps
    • South Atlantic League: Columbus Catfish
    • New York-Penn League: Auburn Doubledays
    • Northwest League: Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
  • Rookie
    • Appalachian League: Elizabethton Twins
    • Gulf Coast League: Gulf Coast Yankees
    • Pioneer League: Orem Owlz
    • Arizona League: AZL Mariners

• Independent baseball leagues
  • Alaska Baseball League: Fairbanks AIA Fire
  • American Association: Fort Worth Cats
  • Atlantic League: Newark Bears
  • Canadian-American Association: Nashua Pride
  • Frontier League: Windy City ThunderBolts
  • Golden Baseball League: Chico Outlaws
  • Northern League: Gary SouthShore RailCats
  • United League Baseball: Alexandria Aces

• Amateur
  • College baseball
    • College World Series: Oregon State University def. The 2007 World Series, the 103rd edition of Major League Baseball 's championship series, began on Wednesday October 24 and ended on Sunday October Michael Averett Lowell (born February 24, 1974 in San Juan Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball Third baseman The Boston Red Sox' 2007 season began with the Boston, Massachusetts -based Major League Baseball team trying to rebound after a disappointing 2006 The American League Championship Series ( ALCS) the second round of the 2007 American League playoffs began on October 12 and ended on Joshua Patrick Beckett (born May 15 1980 in) is a Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. The Boston Red Sox' 2007 season began with the Boston, Massachusetts -based Major League Baseball team trying to rebound after a disappointing 2006 The National League Championship Series ( NLCS) the second round of the 2007 National League playoffs began on October 11 and ended on Matthew Thomas "Matt" Holliday (born January 15, 1980, in) nicknamed "Big Daddy" is the starting Left fielder for the Colorado The Colorado Rockies ' 2007 season started off with the team trying to improve on their 2006 record (76-86 The 2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 78th midseason exhibition between the all-stars of the American League (AL and the National League Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. AT&T Park is an open-air ballpark, home to the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. often known simply as, (born October 22 1973 in Toyoyama, Nishikasugai, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is an Outfielder for the Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners ' 2007 season was their 31st in franchise history and has started with the Mariners trying to win their first AL West title since The Home Run Derby is an event played prior to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Vladimir Alvino Guerrero (born February 9 1976 in Don Gregorio, Nizao, Dominican Republic) (known in his native Dominican Republic as Miquéas (Spanish The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2007 season was the franchise's 47th season since inception Part of the History of baseball series Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of Professional baseball leagues in North The Bricktown Showdown is a single championship game held annually between the league champions of the International League (IL and Pacific Coast League (PCL The Sacramento River Cats are a Minor league baseball team based in Sacramento, California. The International League ( IL) is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the eastern United States. The Richmond Braves were the AAA Minor league baseball affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and played in the International League. The Pacific Coast League (PCL is a Minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. Bernie Tatis General manager José Maíz --> The Sultanes de Monterrey ( Monterrey Sultans) are a Mexican League Baseball The Eastern League is a Minor league baseball league which operates primarily in the northeastern United States, although it has had a team in Ohio The Trenton Thunder are an American Minor League Baseball team and are the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. The Southern League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the Southern United States. The Montgomery Biscuits are a Minor league baseball team based in Montgomery Alabama. The Texas League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the South Central United States. For the historic churches see San Antonio Missions National Historical Park The San Antonio Missions are a Minor league baseball The California League is a Class A Advanced Minor league baseball league which operates throughout the state of California. The San Jose Giants are a Minor league baseball team in San Jose California, USA. The Carolina League is a Minor league baseball affiliation which operates in the South Atlantic region of the United States. The Frederick Keys Minor league baseball team is the "High-A" class A baseball affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, and the current champions of the The Florida State League is a Class A Advanced Minor League Baseball league which operates in the state of Florida. The Clearwater Threshers are a Florida State League baseball team based in Clearwater Florida. The Midwest League is a Class A Minor league baseball league which operates in the Midwestern United States. The West Michigan Whitecaps are a Class A Minor league baseball team affiliated with the Detroit Tigers, that plays in the Midwest League. The South Atlantic League or "Sally League" is a Minor league baseball League which operates mostly in the Southeastern United States, The Columbus Catfish were a minor league baseball team in Columbus Georgia. The New York - Penn League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the northeastern United States. The Auburn Doubledays are a Minor league baseball team in Auburn New York, USA. The Northwest League of Professional Baseball (or simply the Northwest League) is a Short-Season A classification minor league The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes are a Minor league baseball team in Keizer, Oregon, United States. The Appalachian League is a Rookie-class minor league that began play in 1937 with one year of inactivity in 1956 The Elizabethton Twins are a Minor league baseball team in Elizabethton Tennessee, USA. The Gulf Coast League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in Florida. The Gulf Coast Yankees (or GCL Yankees) are the Rookie League affiliate of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees. The Pioneer League is a Minor league baseball league which currently operates in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. The Orem Owlz are a Minor league baseball Farm team affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball franchise The Arizona League is a Minor league baseball league that operates in and around Phoenix, Arizona. The Arizona League Mariners are a Minor league baseball team in Peoria Arizona, USA. Independent baseball leagues are professional baseball organizations located in the United States and Canada. The Alaska Baseball League ( ABL) is an amateur Summer Baseball league, with six teams located in four Alaskan cities This article refers to the modern American Association that started in 2006 The Fort Worth Cats are a professional baseball team based in Fort Worth Texas, in the United States. This article refers to the modern Atlantic League. For the original incarnations of the Atlantic League which operated between 1896 and 1915 see Atlantic League The Newark Bears are a professional baseball team based in Newark New Jersey, in the United States The Nashua Pride were a professional baseball team based in The Frontier League, based in Troy Illinois, is a professional independent baseball organization located in the Midwestern United States and The Windy City ThunderBolts are a professional baseball team based in the Chicago suburb of Crestwood Illinois, in the United States. The Golden Baseball League, based in Dublin California, is a professional independent baseball league with teams in the western United States and Canada The Chico Outlaws are a professional baseball team based in Chico California, 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 The Gary SouthShore RailCats are a professional baseball team based in Gary Indiana, in the United States. The United League Baseball, based in the Southern United States is an independent baseball league which operates in Texas and Louisiana The Alexandria Aces are a professional baseball team based in Alexandria Louisiana, in the United States. College baseball is Baseball as played on the intercollegiate level at institutions of Higher education, predominantly in the United States. The College World Series was held from June 15[[June 24|-24]] in Omaha Nebraska. The Oregon State Beavers baseball team represents Oregon State University in NCAA Division I College baseball. University of North Carolina 2 games to 0
    • NCAA Division II: University of Tampa
    • NCAA Division III: Kean University
    • NAIA: Lewis-Clark State College
  • Little League World Series: Warner Robins, Georgia
• International
  • National teams
    • Baseball World Cup: United States
    • Asian Baseball Championship: Japan
    • European Baseball Championship: Netherlands
    • Pan-Am Games: Cuba
  • International club team competitions
    • Caribbean Series: Águilas Cibaeñas (Dominican Republic)
    • European Cup: Corendon Kinheim (Netherlands) [1]
    • Konami Cup Asia Series: Chunichi Dragons (Japan)
  • Domestic leagues
    • Australia - Claxton Shield : Victoria Aces
    • China Baseball League - Tianjin Lions
    • Cuban National Series: Santiago de Cuba
    • Dominican Winter League: Águilas Cibaeñas
    • Holland Series: Corendon Kinheim
    • Italian Serie A1 Scudetto - Grosetto
    • Korea Baseball Organization - SK Wyverns
    • Japan Series: Chunichi Dragons
    • Mexican Pacific League: Naranjeros de Hermosillo
    • Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League: Gigantes de Carolina
    • Taiwan Series - Uni-President Lions
    • Venezuelan Professional Baseball League: Tigres de Aragua

1 - The appearance by the Huskies of Rouen, France in the final marks the first time since 1976 that a team from outside the professional leagues of the Netherlands or Italy has finished in the top two. The North Carolina Tar Heels are the athletic teams for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Division II (or DII) is an intermediate-level division of competition in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The University of Tampa, or UT, is a private co-educational university in downtown Tampa Florida. Division III (or DIII) is a division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the United States. Kean University (formerly Kean College of New Jersey and Newark State Teachers College) is a state University located in Union Township Lewis-Clark State College is a public Undergraduate College located in Lewiston Idaho. The Little League World Series, held in South Williamsport Pennsylvania, was held August 17 through August 26. Warner Robins is the 7th largest City in the US state of Georgia, located primarily in Houston County with a small portion in Peach County The XXXVII International Baseball Federation Baseball World Cup was held in Taiwan from November 6 through November 18 2007 The United States National Baseball team is the national Baseball team for United States. The 24th Asian Baseball Championship was contested in Taichung, Taiwan in November and December 2007. The Japan national baseball team is the national Baseball team of Japan. The European Baseball Championship is the main championship tournament between national baseball teams in Europe governed by the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB The Netherlands national baseball team is the national team of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Baseball at the 2007 Pan American Games took place at Cidade do Rock which has received temporary facilities for Baseball The Cuba national baseball team is the national team of Cuba. The IXIL edition of the Caribbean Series ( Serie del Caribe) was played in 2007. Águilas Cibaeñas is a team in the Dominican Republic 's winter Baseball league The Dominican Republic ( Spanish: República Dominicana;) is a nation located in the Caribbean region and shares the island of Hispaniola with The European Cup is a baseball competition held between the top teams of the professional baseball leagues of Europe Kinheim is a Baseball and Softball team based in Haarlem, the Netherlands. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The third annual Konami Cup Asia Series was held in November 2007 with four teams participating The are a professional baseball team based in Nagoya, the chief city in the Chubu ("Middle of Japan" region of Japan. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The Australian Baseball Federation is the national governing body of Baseball in Australia. The 2007 Claxton Shield will be the 73rd anniversary of the event it is being held between January 19 to January 28 2007, at Baseball Park in Victoria Aces compete in the Claxton Shield Baseball Championship in Australia. The China Baseball League or Chinese Baseball League (中国棒球联赛 or CBL is a fledgling professional Baseball league under the administration The Tianjin Lions or Tianjing Fierce Lions (天津雄狮 are a team in the China Baseball League that began play in 2002 The 46th season of the Cuban National Series saw perennial powers Industriales and Santiago de Cuba meet in the playoff final where the Avispas Santiago de Cuba is a Baseball team in the Cuban National Series. The Dominican Winter Baseball League (Liga Dominicana de Béisbol Invernal is a winter Baseball league consisting of six baseball teams spread across the Dominican Águilas Cibaeñas is a team in the Dominican Republic 's winter Baseball league The Holland Series, the Dutch version of the World Series, is a best-of-five Baseball series to settle the championship of the Honkbal Hoofdklasse Kinheim is a Baseball and Softball team based in Haarlem, the Netherlands. Serie A1 is the highest level of professional Baseball in Italy and is overseen by FIBS. Grosseto ( Italian: Provincia di Grosseto) is a province in the Tuscany region of Italy. The Korea Baseball Organization ( KBO) of South Korea is the country's Professional baseball league SK Wyverns ( is a Korean professional baseball team founded in 2000 The Japan Series, the 58th edition of Nippon Professional Baseball 's championship series began Saturday October 27, 2007, pitting the The are a professional baseball team based in Nagoya, the chief city in the Chubu ("Middle of Japan" region of Japan. The Mexican Pacific League ( Liga Mexicana del Pacífico or LMP) is Mexico's most important winter Baseball league The Naranjeros de Hermosillo (Hermosillo Orange Growers is a baseball team in the Mexican Pacific League (LMP The Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League (Liga de Béisbol Profesional de Puerto Rico or LBPPR) is the main professional Baseball league in Puerto Rico The Gigantes de Carolina (Giants are a Baseball team in the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League ( LBPPR) Taiwan Series ( is the championship series of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. The Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions ( are a professional baseball team based in Tainan City, Taiwan. The Venezuelan Professional Baseball League or Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional (LVBP is the highest level baseball league in Venezuela. The Tigres de Aragua (Aragua Tigers are a Baseball team who plays in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. Honkbal Hoofdklasse, Dutch for Major League Baseball, is the highest level of professional Baseball in the Netherlands. Serie A1 is the highest level of professional Baseball in Italy and is overseen by FIBS.

Awards and honors

• Baseball Hall of Fame honors
  • Cal Ripken, Jr. and Tony Gwynn are elected by the BBWAA in their first year of eligibility. The 2007 elections to select inductees to the Baseball Hall of Fame proceeded according to revised rules enacted in 2001 Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and Baseball Writers' Association of America ( BBWAA) is a professional association for Baseball Journalists writing for daily Newspapers, Magazines
  • Rick Hummel, columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch who covered the St. Louis Cardinals for three decades, received the J. G. Taylor Spink Award. Rick Hummel is a St Louis Post-Dispatch Columnist who was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 1980 The St Louis Post-Dispatch is the only major city-wide Newspaper in St The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The J G Taylor Spink Award is the highest award given by the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA to its members
  • Denny Matthews, broadcaster for the Kansas City Royals since the team's 1969 formation, received the Ford C. Frick Award. Denny Matthews (born November 14, 1942) is an American Sportscaster, best known as the Radio Play-by-play voice of The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Ford C Frick Award is an award bestowed annually by the National Baseball Hall of Fame in the United States to a Broadcaster for "major contributions

• MVP Awards
  • National League Jimmy Rollins, Philadelphia Phillies
  • American League Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

• Cy Young Awards
  • National League Jake Peavy, San Diego Padres
  • American League C.C. Sabathia, Cleveland Indians

• Rookie of the Year Awards
  • National League Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers
  • American League Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox

• Manager of the Year Awards
  • National League Bob Melvin, Arizona Diamondbacks
  • American League Eric Wedge, Cleveland Indians

• Silver Slugger Awards
  • American League
    • DH: David Ortiz
    • C: Jorge Posada
    • 1B: Carlos Peña
    • 2B: Plácido Polanco
    • 3B: Alex Rodriguez
    • SS: Derek Jeter
    • OF: Vladimir Guerrero
    • OF: Magglio Ordóñez
    • OF: Ichiro Suzuki

• • National League
    • P: Micah Owings
    • C: Russell Martin
    • 1B: Prince Fielder
    • 2B: Chase Utley
    • 3B: David Wright
    • SS: Jimmy Rollins
    • OF: Carlos Beltrán
    • OF: Matt Holliday
    • OF: Carlos Lee

• Gold Glove Awards
  • American League
    • P: Johan Santana
    • C: Iván Rodríguez
    • 1B: Kevin Youkilis
    • 2B: Plácido Polanco
    • 3B: Adrián Beltré
    • SS: Orlando Cabrera
    • OF: Torii Hunter
    • OF: Grady Sizemore
    • OF: Ichiro Suzuki

• • National League
    • P: Greg Maddux (his record 17th)
    • C: Russell Martin
    • 1B: Derrek Lee
    • 2B: Orlando Hudson
    • 3B: David Wright
    • SS: Jimmy Rollins
    • OF: Carlos Beltrán
    • OF: Jeff Francoeur
    • OF: Andruw Jones
    • OF: Aaron Rowand *

* Francoeur and Rowand finished tied in the voting

Major League Baseball final standings

Main article: 2007 Major League Baseball season

American League Rank Club Wins Losses Win %   GB East Division 1st Boston Red Sox 96 66 . The Most Valuable Player Award (commonly known as the MVP award is an annual award given to one outstanding player in each league of Major League Baseball. James Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins (born November 27, 1978 in Oakland, California) nicknamed "J-Roll" is an All-Star The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. In Baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best Pitcher in Major League Baseball (one each for American and National Jacob "Jake" Edward Peavy, (ˈpʰiːvi born May 31, 1981, in Mobile, Alabama) is a Cy Young Award -winning Starting The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. In Major League Baseball, the Rookie of the Year Award is given annually to one player from each league as voted upon by the Baseball Writers Association of America Ryan Joseph Braun, nicknamed The Hebrew Hammer (born November 17 1983 in Mission Hills California) is an American Right-handed All Star The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Dustin Luis Pedroia (born August 17, 1983 in Woodland California) is a Major League Baseball player for the Boston Red Sox, The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. For manager award presented by The Sporting News see The Sporting News Manager of the Year Award, and for English Football manager awards see FA Premier League Manager Robert Paul Melvin (born October 28, 1961, in Palo Alto, California) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher and the The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Eric Michael Wedge (born January 27, 1968 in Fort Wayne, Indiana) is the current manager of the Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The David Américo Ortiz Arias (born November 18, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Designated Jorge Rafael Posada Villeta (born August 17, 1971 in Santurce, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball Catcher who plays Carlos Felipe Peña (born May 17, 1978 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a left-handed First baseman for the Plácido Enrique Polanco (pronounced ˈplɑsiːdoː ɛnˈriːke poːˈlɑŋkoː (born October 10 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the Derek Sanderson Jeter (ˈʤitɚ born June 26 1974 is an American Major League Baseball player Vladimir Alvino Guerrero (born February 9 1976 in Don Gregorio, Nizao, Dominican Republic) (known in his native Dominican Republic as Miquéas (Spanish Magglio Jose Ordóñez (ɔrˈdoʊnjɛz "or-DOH-nyez" in English is a Major League Baseball Right fielder and right-handed batter born on January 28 often known simply as, (born October 22 1973 in Toyoyama, Nishikasugai, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is an Outfielder for the Seattle Mariners Micah Burton Owings (born September 28, 1982 in Gainesville, Georgia) is a Major League Baseball Right-handed Russell Nathan Jeanson Coltrane Martin Jr (born February 15 1983 in East York Ontario, Canada is a professional Baseball player for the Los Angeles Prince Semien Fielder (born May 9 1984 in Ontario, California) is a Major League Baseball player who plays First base for the Milwaukee Chase Cameron Utley (ˈʌtli is a Second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. David Allen Wright (born December 20, 1982 in Norfolk Virginia) is a Major League Baseball third baseman who plays for the James Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins (born November 27, 1978 in Oakland, California) nicknamed "J-Roll" is an All-Star Carlos Ivan Beltrán (ˈkɑrloʊs bɛlˈtrɑːn bel- trahn) born April 24 1977 in Manatí Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder Matthew Thomas "Matt" Holliday (born January 15, 1980, in) nicknamed "Big Daddy" is the starting Left fielder for the Colorado Carlos Noriel Lee (born June 20, 1976 in Aguadulce, Panama) is a Left fielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the For the award given to amateur boxers see Golden Gloves. In American Baseball, the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to For the Dominican -born Major League Baseball player born Johan Santana see Ervin Santana. Iván Rodríguez Torres (born November 30 1971 in Manatí Puerto Rico) also known as "Pudge Rodríguez" and "I-Rod", is a Major Kevin Edmund Youkilis (ˈjuːkəlɪs (born March 15, 1979 in Cincinnati Ohio) nicknamed "Youk" and "The Greek God of Walks" is Plácido Enrique Polanco (pronounced ˈplɑsiːdoː ɛnˈriːke poːˈlɑŋkoː (born October 10 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major Adrián Beltré Pérez (born April 7, 1979 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Third baseman Orlando Luis Cabrera (born November 2 1974 in Cartagena, Colombia) is a Major League Baseball Shortstop who plays for the Chicago White Torii Kedar Hunter (ˈtɔɹi born July 18, 1975 in Pine Bluff Arkansas) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Los Grady Sizemore III (born August 2, 1982 in Seattle, Washington) On June 27, 2002, Sizemore was part of a six-player often known simply as, (born October 22 1973 in Toyoyama, Nishikasugai, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is an Outfielder for the Seattle Mariners Gregory Alan Maddux (born April 14, 1966 in San Angelo Texas) is a Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Russell Nathan Jeanson Coltrane Martin Jr (born February 15 1983 in East York Ontario, Canada is a professional Baseball player for the Los Angeles Derrek Leon Lee (born September 6 1975 in Sacramento California) is a First baseman in Major League Baseball who has played for the Chicago Orlando Thill Hudson (born December 12 1977 in Darlington, South Carolina) is a Second baseman in Major League Baseball for the National David Allen Wright (born December 20, 1982 in Norfolk Virginia) is a Major League Baseball third baseman who plays for the James Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins (born November 27, 1978 in Oakland, California) nicknamed "J-Roll" is an All-Star Carlos Ivan Beltrán (ˈkɑrloʊs bɛlˈtrɑːn bel- trahn) born April 24 1977 in Manatí Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder Jeffrey Braden "Jeff" Francoeur (fɹæ̃ŋˈkʊɹ born January 8, 1984 in Lilburn Georgia) nicknamed "Frenchy" is a Major Andruw Rudolf Jones (born April 23, 1977 in Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles) is a Major League Baseball player for the Aaron Ryan Rowand (born August 29 1977 in) is a Center fielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the San Francisco Giants The 2007 Major League Baseball season was the 107th since the initial co-existence of the American and National Leagues It began on April 1 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 American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. 593    -- 2nd New York Yankees† 94 68 . The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. 580   2. 0 3rd Toronto Blue Jays 83 79 . The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 512 13. 0 4th Baltimore Orioles 69 93 . The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. 426 27. 0 5th Tampa Bay Devil Rays 66 96 . The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St 407 30. 0 Central Division 1st Cleveland Indians 96 66 . The American League Central is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. 593    -- 2nd Detroit Tigers 88 74 . The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA 543   8. 0 3rd Minnesota Twins 79 83 . The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 488 17. 0 4th Chicago White Sox 72 90 . The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. 444 24. 0 5th Kansas City Royals 69 93 . The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. 426 27. 0 West Division 1st Los Angeles Angels 94 68 . The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. 580    -- 2nd Seattle Mariners 88 74 . The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. 543   6. 0 3rd Oakland Athletics 76 86 . The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. 469 18. 0 4th Texas Rangers 75 87 . The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft 463 19. 0 †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 The Rockies defeated the Padres in a one-game playoff for the NL wild card.

National League Rank Club Wins Losses Win %   GB East Division 1st Philadelphia Phillies 89 73 . The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 549    -- 2nd New York Mets 88 74 . "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. 543   1. 0 3rd Atlanta Braves 84 78 . 519   5. 0 4th Washington Nationals 73 89 . The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D 451 16. 0 5th Florida Marlins 71 91 . The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. 438 18. 0 Central Division 1st Chicago Cubs 85 77 . The National League Central Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 525    -- 2nd Milwaukee Brewers 83 79 . The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League 512   2. 0 3rd St. Louis Cardinals 78 84 . The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 481   7. 0 4th Houston Astros 73 89 . The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. 451 12. 0 5th Cincinnati Reds 72 90 . The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 444 13. 0 6th Pittsburgh Pirates 68 94 . The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 420 17. 0 West Division 1st Arizona Diamondbacks 90 72 . The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. 556    -- 2nd Colorado Rockies† 90 73 . The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. 552   0. 5 3rd San Diego Padres 89 74 . The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 546   1. 5 4th Los Angeles Dodgers 82 80 . The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 506   8. 0 5th San Francisco Giants 71 91 . The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 438 19. 0

The 90 wins by the Diamondbacks and Rockies were the fewest to lead the NL since 1959, with the exception of the strike-shortened seasons of 1981, 1994 and 1995. No NL team won or lost 95 games for the first time since 1983.

Also, this was the second consecutive season in which a team failed to win at least 60% of its games, the first time that this has happened in Major League Baseball history.

Events

January-March

• January 9 - As the result of questions regarding his involvement in the ongoing steroids investigations, Mark McGwire falls well short in his first effort to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. 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 Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn, meanwhile, are elected easily. Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and

• January 11 - The New York Daily News reports that Barry Bonds had tested positive for amphetamines at some point during the 2006 season and that Bonds had initially cited a supplement he had received from San Francisco Giants teammate Mark Sweeney as a possible reason for the positive test. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. The Daily News of New York City is the fifth most-widely circulated daily Newspaper in the United States with a daily circulation of 703137 Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. Amphetamine, and related drugs such as Methamphetamine are a group of drugs that act by increasing levels of Norepinephrine, Serotonin, and Dopamine 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Mark Patrick Sweeney (born October 26, 1969 in Framingham, Massachusetts) is a First baseman and a Corner outfielder in Testing rules established in 2006 had required that first positive tests must remain confidential.

• February 4 - The Israel Baseball League announces the official teams of the inaugural season: Bet Shemesh Blue Sox, Modi'in Miracle, Netanya Tigers, Petach Tikva Pioneers, Ra'anana Express, Tel Aviv Lightning. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons The Israel Baseball League (IBL ( Hebrew: ליגת הבייסבול הישראלית Liget ha-Beisbol ha-Israelit) was a professional six-team Baseball The Beit Shemesh Blue Sox ( בית שמש בלו סוקס) are an Israeli Baseball team from Bet Shemesh. The Modi'in Miracle ( מודיעין מיראקל) is an Israeli Baseball team from Modi'in in the Israel Baseball League. The Netanya Tigers ( נתניה טייגרס) is an Israeli Baseball team from Netanya in the Israel Baseball League. The Petach Tikva Pioneers ( פתח תקווה פיונירס) is an Israeli Baseball team from Petach Tikva in the Israel Baseball League The Ra'anana Express ( רעננה אקספרס) is an Israeli Baseball team from Ra'anana in the Israel Baseball League. The Tel Aviv Lightning ( תל אביב לייטנינג) is an Israeli Baseball team from Tel Aviv in the Israel Baseball League. Dropped from the league were the Haifa Stingrays and Jerusalem Lions.

• March 31 - The St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Cleveland Indians 5-1 in the inaugural Civil Rights Game, held at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tennessee. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The Civil Rights Game is an annual Major League Baseball game (starting in 2007) that honors the history of Civil rights in the United States AutoZone Park is a Minor league baseball Stadium located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee and the home of the Memphis Redbirds of the Memphis is a City in the southwest corner of Tennessee, and the County seat of Shelby County. Tennessee ( is a state located in the Southern United States.

April

• April 2:
  • Bruce Froemming works behind home plate for the opener between the Athletics and Mariners, tying Bill Klem's major league record of 37 seasons as an umpire. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Bruce Neal Froemming (ˈfɹɛmɪŋ born September 28, 1939 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball who William Joseph Klem, born William Joseph Klimm ( February 22 1874 – September 16 1951) known as the "father of Baseball
  • The Tribune Company, after agreeing to a buyout of $8. The Tribune Company is a large American Multimedia Corporation based in Chicago Illinois. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been 2 billion by real estate magnate Sam Zell, announces that the Chicago Cubs will be subsequently sold following the 2007 season. Samuel "Sam" Zell (born September 1941) is a US-born Billionaire and Real estate Entrepreneur. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois.

• April 10–12 - In a case of life imitating art, the Cleveland Indians, displaced by a freak spring snowstorm, play a series against the Los Angeles Angels in Milwaukee. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Most of the game action in the 1989 film Major League, in which the Indians were the featured team, was actually filmed in Milwaukee at the Brewers' home at that time, County Stadium. Major League is a 1989 American Comedy film written and directed by David S The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Milwaukee County Stadium (or just County Stadium in context was a ballpark in Milwaukee Wisconsin from 1953 to 2000

• April 15 - To celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of Jackie Robinson's first major league game, dozens of players wear his league-wide retired number, 42. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31 1919 – October 24 1972 was a Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of six teams whose entire roster wears number 42 for their games. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA

• April 18 - Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox pitches a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers, becoming the team's first pitcher since Wilson Alvarez in 1991, and the 16th in franchise history, to throw a no-hitter [1]. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Mark Alan Buehrle (pronounced /ˈbɝˌli/) (born March 23, 1979 in St The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Wilson Eduardo Alvarez Fuenmayor (born March 24, 1970 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3 Jack Morris, MVP

• April 20 - Bruce Froemming umpires at first base in the Cleveland Indians-Tampa Bay Devil Rays game, passing Bill Klem to become – at age 67 years 204 days – the oldest umpire in major league history. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Bruce Neal Froemming (ˈfɹɛmɪŋ born September 28, 1939 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball who William Joseph Klem, born William Joseph Klimm ( February 22 1874 – September 16 1951) known as the "father of Baseball

• April 22 - Chase Wright of the New York Yankees gives up four consecutive home runs in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox, joining Paul Foytack to become only the second player to accomplish this dubious feat. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Sebern Chase Wright (born February 8, 1983 in Wichita Falls Texas) is an American Baseball player with the New York Yankees Paul Eugene Foytack (born November 16 1930, in Scranton Pennsylvania) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher from to. Manny Ramírez, J.D. Drew, Mike Lowell, and Jason Varitek hit the home runs. Manuel "Manny" Aristides Ramírez Onelcida (born May 30 1972 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Dominican-American professional David Jonathan "J D" Drew (born November 20 1975 in Valdosta Georgia) is a Major League Baseball Right fielder for the Boston Red Sox Michael Averett Lowell (born February 24, 1974 in San Juan Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball Third baseman Jason Andrew Varitek (ˈvɛɹɨˌtɛk born April 11 1972 in) is an American Baseball player

• April 23 - Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees hits two home runs, his 13th and 14th of the season, in a 10-8 loss to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, surpassing the American League record and tying the Major League record for most home runs hit in the month of April. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the

• April 29:
  • Manny Ramírez becomes the fifth player to hit at least 50 career home runs against the New York Yankees, in a 7-4 Red Sox victory. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Manuel "Manny" Aristides Ramírez Onelcida (born May 30 1972 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Dominican-American professional
  • Troy Tulowitzki of the Colorado Rockies performs the 13th unassisted triple play in MLB history, catching a Chipper Jones line drive, tagging second base to force Kelly Johnson out off the bag, then tagging out Edgar Rentería in the 7th inning of an 11-inning 9-7 Rockies victory over the Atlanta Braves. Troy Trevor Tulowitzki (ˈtuləˌwɪtski born on October 10, 1984, in Santa Clara, California) nicknamed "Tulo" is a Major The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. In Baseball, an unassisted triple play occurs when a defensive player makes all three putouts by himself in one continuous play without any teammates touching the ball Lawrence Wayne "Chipper" Jones Jr (born April 24, 1972 in DeLand, Florida) is an American Major League Kelly Andrew Johnson (born February 22, 1982 in Austin Texas) is a Major League Baseball Second baseman with the Atlanta Edgar Enrique Rentería (pronounced as ˌɾenteˈɾia (born August 7 1975 in Barranquilla, Colombia) is a Shortstop in Major League Baseball
  • The Sunday night game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs is postponed due to the death of Cardinals relief pitcher Josh Hancock early that morning. 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. Joshua Morgan Hancock (April 11 1978 – April 29 2007 was a Major League Baseball Pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies

May

• May 6 - Roger Clemens announces to the crowd at Yankee Stadium that he has signed a contract to play for the New York Yankees for the remainder of the season. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American Right-handed Pitcher in Major The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.

• May 13:
  • Fred Lewis of the San Francisco Giants hits for the cycle at Coors Field in a 15-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Frederick Deshaun Lewis (born December 9, 1980 in) is an Outfielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 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 Coors Field, located in Denver Colorado, is the home field of the National League 's Colorado Rockies. The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. He led the game off with a double in the 1st, then hit a three-run home run—the first of his career—in the 4th, an RBI triple in the 5th, and capped the cycle off with a single in the 7th.
  • Miguel Tejada plays in his 1,118th consecutive game, passing Billy Williams for 5th place all time. Miguel Odalis Tejada (born Miguel Odalis Tejeda on May 25 1974 Billy Leo Williams (born June 15, 1938) is a former Outfielder in Professional baseball. However, the Boston Red Sox come back from a 5-0 deficit in the ninth inning en route to a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland.

• May 21 - In the Hall of Fame Game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, New York, the Baltimore Orioles defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 13-7 with five home runs, including two by minor league catcher Brian Bock. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Doubleday Field is a Minor league baseball Stadium in Cooperstown New York named for Abner Doubleday and located two city blocks from the The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

June

• June 4 - Mark Ellis hits for the cycle at McAfee Coliseum as his Oakland Athletics defeat the Boston Red Sox, 5-4 in 11 innings. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Mark William Ellis (born June 6, 1977 in) is a Major League Baseball Second baseman, currently playing for the Oakland Athletics. 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 The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. He hit a triple in the 2nd inning, a solo home run in the 4th and a double in the 6th. Although a fielder's choice in the 8th with the A's holding the lead seemingly ended his run for the cycle, a rally by the Red Sox in the 9th pushed extra innings, allowing Ellis to get the single he needed in the 10th inning.

• June 6 - In the San Diego Padres' 5-2 win over the Dodgers, closer Trevor Hoffman becomes the first pitcher to record 500 career saves. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Trevor William Hoffman ( October 13, 1967 in Bellflower California) is a closer in Major League Baseball who has played for the

• June 7:
  • Curt Schilling carries a no-hitter into the bottom of the 9th with two outs before surrendering a single to Shannon Stewart as the Red Sox defeat the A's 1-0. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Curtis Montague Schilling (born November 14 1966 in) is an American Major League Baseball Pitcher. 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 Schilling becomes the first pitcher to give up a no-hitter with two out in the 9th since Mike Mussina blew a perfect game in 2001. Michael Cole Mussina (born December 8 1968 nicknamed Moose, is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher currently with the American League's A perfect game is defined by Major League Baseball as a game in which a Pitcher (or combination of pitchers pitches a victory that lasts a minimum Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar.
  • Joe Torre of the New York Yankees becomes the tenth manager to win 2,000 major league games. Joseph Paul Torre (ˈtɔɹi born July 18, 1940 in Brooklyn New York) is the current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers and a former Major The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.

• June 12 - Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers pitches a 4-0 no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Justin Brooks Verlander (born February 20, 1983, in Manakin-Sabot, Virginia) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League It is the third no-hitter in regular interleague play, the first at Comerica Park, and the first for the Tigers since 1984. Comerica Park is an open air ballpark located in downtown Detroit Michigan.

• June 16 - The Cubs and Padres each collect only two hits as Russell Branyan's home run in the ninth inning gives San Diego a 1-0 win. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Russell Oles Branyan (born December 19, 1975 in Warner Robins, Georgia) is a Major League Baseball player for the Milwaukee The Cubs' Carlos Zambrano takes a no-hitter into the eighth, while Padres starter Chris Young allows no hits before being ejected in the fourth following a brawl. Carlos Alberto Zambrano (born June 1 1981 in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela) popularly known as "Big Z" or "El Toro", is a right-handed

• June 18 - In the longest game in College World Series history (5 hours 40 minutes), UC Irvine eliminates Cal State Fullerton with a 5-4 win in 13 innings. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries The College World Series or CWS is a Baseball Tournament held in Omaha Nebraska that is the culmination of the NCAA Division I Baseball California State University Fullerton, commonly known as CSUF, CSU Fullerton, or Cal State Fullerton, is currently the largest California State

• June 20 - Sammy Sosa becomes the fifth major leaguer to hit 600 home runs when he connects against Jason Marquis in the Texas Rangers' 7-3 win over the Cubs. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently In Major League Baseball, the 500 Home Run Club is an informal term applied to the group of players who have hit 500 or more career Home runs The first member of the Jason Scott Marquis (mɑrˈkiː (born August 21, 1978) is an American Major League Baseball Pitcher for the The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft It is his first home run against his former club, giving him at least one against every major league team.

• June 24:
  • Modi'in Miracle win the first ever regular-season game in the Israel Baseball League, beating the Petach Tikva Pioneers, 9-1, at Yarkon Sports Complex in Petach Tikva. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place The Modi'in Miracle ( מודיעין מיראקל) is an Israeli Baseball team from Modi'in in the Israel Baseball League. The Israel Baseball League (IBL ( Hebrew: ליגת הבייסבול הישראלית Liget ha-Beisbol ha-Israelit) was a professional six-team Baseball The Petach Tikva Pioneers ( פתח תקווה פיונירס) is an Israeli Baseball team from Petach Tikva in the Israel Baseball League The Yarkon Sports Complex, seats 15000 is the home ground for Israeli Baseball teams Ra'anana Express and Petach Tikva Pioneers in the Petah Tikva (פֶּתַח תִּקְוָה "Opening of Hope" known as Em HaMoshavot ("Mother of the Moshavot " is a city in the
  • Dustin McGowan of the Toronto Blue Jays has what would have been the second no-hitter in franchise history broken up in the ninth in a 5-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies at the Rogers Centre. Dustin Michael McGowan aka "D-Mac" (b March 24 1982, Savannah, Georgia) isa Baseball player currently a Pitcher The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. SkyDome redirects here for other uses see SkyDome (disambiguation Jeff Baker singles to lead off the inning; the hit is the only one McGowan will allow. Jeffrey Glen "Jeff" Baker (born June 21, 1981 in Bad Kissingen, Germany) is a professional baseball player in Major League Dave Stieb has currently hurled the only no-hitter in Blue Jay history, in 1990. David Andrew Stieb (born July 22, 1957) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics (4-0 José Rijo, MVP

• June 27 - Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies becomes the fastest player in major league history to reach 100 career home runs, taking only 325 games to do so. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Ryan James Howard (born November 19, 1979, in St Louis Missouri) is a baseball player who plays First base for the Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. He surpasses Ralph Kiner, who took 385 games. Ralph McPherran Kiner (born October 27, 1922) is an American former Major League Baseball player and current Announcer.

• June 28:
  • Frank Thomas becomes the 21st player in major league history to record 500 home runs with a first-inning homer off the Minnesota Twins' Carlos Silva at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Frank Edward Thomas (born May 27 1968 is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter for the Oakland Athletics. In Major League Baseball, the 500 Home Run Club is an informal term applied to the group of players who have hit 500 or more career Home runs The first member of the The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Carlos Silva (born April 23, 1979 in Bolívar, Venezuela) is a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for The Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome, often simply called The Metrodome, is a domed sports Stadium in downtown Minneapolis Minnesota.
  • Craig Biggio becomes the 27th player in major league history to record 3,000 hits with a seventh-inning single – his third hit of the game – against the Colorado Rockies at Minute Maid Park. Craig Alan Biggio (born December 14, 1965 in Smithtown, New York) is a former Major League Baseball player who played his entire career In Major League Baseball, the 3000 Hit Club is an informal term applied to the group of players who have made 3000 or more career base hits. The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Minute Maid Park (formerly The Ballpark at Union Station, Enron Field, and Astros Field) is a ballpark in Houston, Texas He is the 14th player to record 3,000 hits with his initial team, and in September ends his career with 3,060 hits.

• June 29
  • Aubrey Huff of the Baltimore Orioles hits for the cycle at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in a 9-7 loss to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Aubrey Lewis Huff (born December 20, 1976 in Marion Ohio) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter, Third baseman The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. 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 Oriole Park at Camden Yards is a ballpark located in Baltimore Maryland, which was completed in 1992 to replace the aging Memorial Stadium. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Huff becomes the third Orioles player to do so, joining Brooks Robinson and Cal Ripken, Jr., and the first Oriole to hit for the cycle at home in Baltimore. Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr (born May 18, 1937 in Little Rock Arkansas) is an American former Third baseman in Major League In addition, the triple is his 1000th hit and the double is his 200th double.
  • Barry Bonds hits his 750th home run off of Liván Hernández in the 8th inning at AT&T Park as his San Francisco Giants lose 6-4 to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. Eisler Liván Hernández Carrera (born February 20, 1975 in Villa Clara, Cuba) ( ɛrˈnandɛs is a Starting pitcher in Major AT&T Park is an open-air ballpark, home to the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Before his historic at-bat, he is hugged in right field by a drunken fan in the top of the 8th, and he assists the fan off the field without incident.

July

• July 2 - Roger Clemens becomes the eighth major league pitcher to win 350 games, in the Yankees' 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American Right-handed Pitcher in Major

• July 9 - Vladimir Guerrero of the Los Angeles Angels wins the 2007 Home Run Derby in San Francisco. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Vladimir Alvino Guerrero (born February 9 1976 in Don Gregorio, Nizao, Dominican Republic) (known in his native Dominican Republic as Miquéas (Spanish Despite the highly publicized presence of McCovey Cove beyond the right field fence, not a single home run touches the water. McCovey Cove is the unofficial name of a section of San Francisco Bay beyond the right field wall of AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, coined

• July 10 - The American League beats the National League 5-4 in the 2007 MLB All-Star Game in San Francisco; Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners is named MVP after hitting the first-ever inside-the-park home run in All-Star Game history. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The 2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 78th midseason exhibition between the all-stars of the American League (AL and the National League often known simply as, (born October 22 1973 in Toyoyama, Nishikasugai, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is an Outfielder for the Seattle Mariners In Baseball parlance an inside-the-park home run or "leg home run" is a play where a hitter scores a Home run without hitting the ball out of play

• July 15 - The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-2, making the Phillies the first team in professional sports history to lose 10,000 games. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.

• July 20 - Cuba defeats the United States 3-1 to win its 10th consecutive gold medal at the Pan-Am Games. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold The Cuba national baseball team is the national team of Cuba. The United States National Baseball team is the national Baseball team for United States. The baseball tournament at the Pan American Games has long been considered to be one of the premier international baseball events in the world even higher than the Olympic Games

• July 22 - Mike Coolbaugh of the Texas League Tulsa Drillers is killed when he is struck in the neck by a line drive foul ball while coaching at first base. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Michael Robert Coolbaugh ( June 5, 1972 &ndash July 22, 2007) was an American Baseball player and coach The Texas League is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the South Central United States. The Tulsa Drillers are a Minor league baseball team based in Tulsa Oklahoma.

August

• August 4:
  • Alex Rodriguez becomes the 22nd player to hit 500 career home runs in the Yankees' 16-8 victory over the Royals, and at age 32 becomes the youngest player to reach the milestone. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the In Major League Baseball, the 500 Home Run Club is an informal term applied to the group of players who have hit 500 or more career Home runs The first member of the
  • Barry Bonds ties Hank Aaron's record of 755 career home runs with a second-inning shot off San Diego's Clay Hensley. 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 See also List of lifetime home run leaders through history This is a list of the top 500 Major League Baseball home run hitters. Clayton Allen Hensley is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher in the San Diego Padres organization

• August 5 - Tom Glavine becomes the 23rd pitcher, and just the fifth left-hander, to earn 300 career wins as the New York Mets defeat the Chicago Cubs 8-3 at Wrigley Field. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Thomas Michael Glavine (born March 25, 1966 in Concord Massachusetts) is an American Left-handed Starting pitcher In Major League Baseball, the 300 win club is a term applied to the group of Pitchers who have won 300 or more games in their careers "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Wrigley Field is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago

• August 7 - Barry Bonds surpasses Hank Aaron's record of 755 career home runs with a fifth-inning shot off Washington's Mike Bacsik. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. 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 See also List of lifetime home run leaders through history This is a list of the top 500 Major League Baseball home run hitters. Mike Bacsik may refer to Mike Bacsik (left-handed pitcher, (1977 -) current Major League Baseball pitcher Mike Bacsik (right-handed pitcher

• August 8- Miguel Tejada records his 1,000th run batted in. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Miguel Odalis Tejada (born Miguel Odalis Tejeda on May 25 1974

• August 9:
  • Roger Clemens is suspended for the fourth time in his career for hitting Toronto's Alex Rios with a pitch after both teams were warned. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American Right-handed Pitcher in Major
  • Rick Ankiel, formerly a pitcher with infamous control problems, returns to the major leagues as an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, hitting a 3-run home run in his fourth at-bat. Richard Alexander Ankiel (born July 19, 1979, in Fort Pierce Florida) is an Outfielder for the St The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St

• August 14- Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox is ejected by umpire Ted Barrett at the end of the fifth-inning after arguing a called third strike against Chipper Jones at Turner Field. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Robert Joe "Bobby" Cox (born May 21 1941 in Tulsa Oklahoma) is the current manager of the Atlanta Braves, and a former Edward George "Ted" Barrett (born July 31 1965 in Pasco Washington) is an umpire in Major League Baseball. Lawrence Wayne "Chipper" Jones Jr (born April 24, 1972 in DeLand, Florida) is an American Major League Turner Field is a ballpark in Atlanta Georgia, home to Major League Baseball 's Atlanta Braves since 1997 The ejection is Cox' 132nd of his career, breaking a record he had shared with John McGraw.

• August 17- Brandon Webb tosses his third straight shutout to achieve 42 innings of scoreless baseball. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Brandon Tyler Webb (born May 9, 1979 in Ashland Kentucky) is a National Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for

• August 19 - Johan Santana picks up his 13th win of the year behind a career-best 17 strikeouts in eight innings, helping the Twins wrap up their three-game series at home with the Rangers. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. For the Dominican -born Major League Baseball player born Johan Santana see Ervin Santana. In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Sammy Sosa notches the only two Rangers hits. Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently

• August 20 - Bobby Jenks' tied record of 41 consecutive retired batters comes to an end when Joey Gathright of the Kansas City Royals hits a single to lead off the top of the ninth inning of a game between the Royals and White Sox. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Robert Scott "Bobby" Jenks (born March 14, 1981 in Mission Hills, California) is a Major League Baseball Closing Joey Renard Gathright (born April 27 1981 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi) is a Center fielder in Major League Baseball for The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri.

• August 22 - In the first game of a doubleheader, the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 30-3, setting a new record for runs scored by a single team in a game in the modern (post-1900) era, and the American League all-time record. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Rangers' 30 runs were the most in a game since the Chicago Colts beat the Louisville Colonels 36-7 on June 29, 1897. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Champions Temple Cup: Baltimore Orioles defeated Boston Beaneaters, 4 games to 1 National League: Boston Beaneaters With a 9-7 victory in the second game, the Rangers also set the record for most runs scored by a single team in a doubleheader, with 39.

• August 31 - Scott Baker of the Minnesota Twins takes a perfect game into the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals, but walks the first batter and eventually settles for a 5-0 one-hitter (surrendering a single to Mike Sweeney). Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Timothy Scott Baker (born September 19 1981 in Shreveport Louisiana) is a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A perfect game is defined by Major League Baseball as a game in which a Pitcher (or combination of pitchers pitches a victory that lasts a minimum The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. John Buck may refer to John Buck (baseball (born 1980 American baseball player John E Michael John Sweeney (born July 22, 1973 in Orange California) is a First baseman and Designated hitter in Major League

September

• September 1 - In his second major league start, Red Sox rookie Clay Buchholz pitches a 10–0 no-hitter over the Orioles at Fenway Park, becoming the third pitcher to throw a no-hitter in his first or second career start since 1900. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Clay Daniel Buchholz (born August 14, 1984 in) is an American Baseball Starting pitcher with MLB 's Boston Red 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 Bobo Holloman (1st, 1953) and Wilson Alvarez (2nd, 1991) are the others. Alva Lee "Bobo" Holloman ( March 7 1925 - May 1 1987) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Major League Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-2 All-Star Game Wilson Eduardo Alvarez Fuenmayor (born March 24, 1970 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3 Jack Morris, MVP

• September 3
  • Ichiro Suzuki of the Mariners records his 200th hit of the season, a home run off the Yankees' Roger Clemens. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius often known simply as, (born October 22 1973 in Toyoyama, Nishikasugai, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is an Outfielder for the Seattle Mariners William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American Right-handed Pitcher in Major It is the seventh consecutive season he has reached this mark, tying him with Wade Boggs for the modern major league record. Wade Anthony Boggs (born June 15 1958 in Omaha Nebraska) is a former Third baseman in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Boston Red Sox
  • Mets pitcher Pedro Martínez records his 3000th career strikeout in his first appearance in nearly a year. Pedro Jaime Martínez (born October 25 1971 in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for the In Major League Baseball, the 3000 strikeout club is an informal term applied to the group of Pitchers who have struck out 3000 or more batters in their Aaron Harang, the opposing pitcher for the Reds, is the victim as the Mets win 10-4 in Cincinnati. Aaron Michael Harang (born May 9, 1978 in San Diego California) is a right-handed Starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds in

• September 6 - Rick Ankiel's stunning one-month return to baseball as a hitter is mired by controversy when the New York Daily News reports that he purchased 12 month's worth of HGH from a Florida pharmacy from January to December 2004. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Richard Alexander Ankiel (born July 19, 1979, in Fort Pierce Florida) is an Outfielder for the St The Daily News of New York City is the fifth most-widely circulated daily Newspaper in the United States with a daily circulation of 703137 Growth hormone (GH is a protein Hormone secreted by the Pituitary gland which stimulates growth and cell reproduction Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. A few days later, Jay Gibbons of the Orioles is reported to also have received HGH from the same pharmacy. Jay Jonathan Gibbons (born March 2, 1977 in Rochester Michigan) is a Outfielder in the Milwaukee Brewers organization Ankiel did not deny using HGH prior to MLB's official banning of the substance in 2005, stating he used it during that time under the care of a licensed physician. 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series

• September 7 - Curtis Granderson of the Tigers hits his 20th home run of the season, becoming the sixth player in major league history, and the first since 1979, to join the 20-20-20 Club, indicating 20 doubles, 20 triples, and 20 home runs in the same season. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Curtis Granderson (born March 16 1981 in Blue Island Illinois) is a Center fielder in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers. He ends the season with 38 doubles, 23 triples, and 23 home runs.

• September 8 - The 50th and 51st home runs of the season by Alex Rodriguez are his 48th and 49th as a third baseman. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the The first breaks his own AL record for the position, while the second breaks the major league record for the position which had stood since 1980 (Mike Schmidt, tied by Adrian Beltre in 2004). Michael Jack Schmidt (born September 27, 1949 in Dayton Ohio) is a former professional Baseball player who played his entire Career Adrián Beltré Pérez (born April 7, 1979 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Third baseman Rodriguez's 50th home run also makes him the first player in major league history to collect 50 home runs, 130 runs scored, 130 RBI and 20 stolen bases in a single season (the previous closest player was Larry Walker in 1997, who fell one home run short with 49 HR, 143 runs, 130 RBI and 33 steals). Larry Kenneth Robert Walker (born December 1, 1966 in Maple Ridge British Columbia, Canada) is a former Right fielder in Major Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández,

• September 9:
  • The Milwaukee Brewers open the game with consecutive home runs from Rickie Weeks, J. J. Hardy and Ryan Braun to defeat the Reds 11–5 at Great American Ball Park. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Rickie Darnell Weeks (born September 13, 1982) is a Major League Baseball Second baseman for Milwaukee Brewers. James Jerry "JJ" Hardy (born August 19, 1982 in Tucson Arizona) is a Major League Baseball Shortstop for the Ryan Joseph Braun, nicknamed The Hebrew Hammer (born November 17 1983 in Mission Hills California) is an American Right-handed All Star Great American Ball Park is the home of Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds. Weeks, Hardy and Braun connect off Phil Dumatrait, as the Brewers become only the third team in major league history to open a game with three straight home runs, joining San Diego's Marvell Wynne, Tony Gwynn and John Kruk (April 13, 1987 vs. Phillip Anthony Dumatrait (born July 12, 1981) is a Major League Baseball Left-handed Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Marvell Wynne (born December 17, 1959 in Chicago Illinois) is a former Center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and John Martin Kruk (born February 9, 1961 in Handley West Virginia) is an American former Major League Baseball player and current Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over St the San Francisco Giants) and (Atlanta's Rafael Furcal, Mark DeRosa and Gary Sheffield (at Cincinnati on May 28, 2003). The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Rafael Antoni Furcal (born October 24, 1977 in Loma de Cabrera, Dominican Republic) nicknamed "Fookie" is a Shortstop Mark Thomas DeRosa (born February 26, 1975 in Passaic New Jersey) is a Major League Baseball player who plays for the Chicago Cubs Gary Antonian Sheffield (born November 18, 1968 in Tampa Florida) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter and Outfielder Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Headline event of the year The Florida Marlins become World Series champions holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team 4 games to
  • At Comerica Park, Curtis Granderson collects his 20th stolen base during the first inning of a 14-7 Seattle victory over Detroit. Comerica Park is an open air ballpark located in downtown Detroit Michigan. Curtis Granderson (born March 16 1981 in Blue Island Illinois) is a Center fielder in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers. Granderson joins Willie Mays (1957) [26-20-35-38, respectively below] and Frank "Wildfire" Schulte (1911) [30-21-21-23, respectively below] as the only players in major league history with 20 doubles, 20 triples, 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases during a regular season--ending his season with 38 doubles, 23 triples, 23 home runs, and 26 stolen bases. 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 Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Milwaukee Braves over New York Yankees (4-3 Lew Burdette, MVP Frank M "Wildfire" Schulte ( September 17, 1882 - October 2, 1949) was an American Right fielder and left-handed Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over New York Giants (4-2 Awards and honors

• September 16:
  • Jim Thome of the White Sox, playing in his 2,000th game, becomes the 23rd player in major league history to reach the 500 home run milestone when he hits a walk-off home run off Dustin Moseley of the Angels to win the game 9-7, making 2007 the first season in history in which three players have hit their 500th homer in the same season. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers James Howard "Jim" Thome (ˈtʰoʊˌmeɪ born August 27 1970 in) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox In Major League Baseball, the 500 Home Run Club is an informal term applied to the group of players who have hit 500 or more career Home runs The first member of the In Baseball, a walk-off home run is a Home run that ends the game Dustin Aaron Moseley (born December 26, 1981 in Texarkana Arkansas) is a Pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. It is also the first time that the 500-homer mark has been reached with a walk-off shot.
  • David Wright of the Mets hits his 30th home run of the season to go with 31 stolen bases, becoming only the fifth player in major league history to become a member of the 30-30 club before the age of 25, in a 10-6 loss to the Phillies. David Allen Wright (born December 20, 1982 in Norfolk Virginia) is a Major League Baseball third baseman who plays for the 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
  • Todd Jones of the Tigers becomes the 21st pitcher in major league history to record 300 saves. Todd Barton Jones (born April 24, 1968 in Marietta Georgia) is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball.
  • Todd Helton hits his 300th career home run. Todd Lynn Helton (born August 20, 1973 in Knoxville Tennessee) is the starting First baseman for the Colorado Rockies of

• September 17 - Frank Thomas of the Blue Jays hits three home runs in a 6-1 win over the Red Sox, tying him for 18th all-time with Ernie Banks and Eddie Mathews with 512. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Frank Edward Thomas (born May 27 1968 is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter for the Oakland Athletics. Ernest "Ernie" Banks (born January 31, 1931 in Dallas Texas) is an American former Major League Baseball player Edwin Lee "Eddie" Mathews ( October 13 1931 – February 18 2001) was a Hall of Fame Third baseman in Major Two of the homers are hit off Tim Wakefield, who gave up all three shots in Thomas' only previous three-homer game in 1996. Timothy Stephen Wakefield (born August 2, 1966 in Melbourne, Florida) is a Right-handed Knuckleball Pitcher

• September 18 - Moisés Alou of the Mets, age 41, hits in his 22nd consecutive game, a modern era record for a player over 40. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Moisés Rojas Alou (usually ˈmɔɪ̪zɨs əˈluː in English, and /moiˈses alˈou/ in Spanish; born July 3, 1966 in Atlanta Georgia

• September 19 - Andy Pettitte becomes the 110th pitcher to earn 200 major league victories in the Yankees' 2-1 win over the Orioles. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Andrew Eugene Pettitte (born June 15 1972 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American Left-handed Starting pitcher who plays for the

• September 21
  • Barry Bonds announces that his tenure (1993-2007) with the San Francisco Giants has ended, after the team indicates it will not sign him for 2008. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division.
  • Moisés Alou extends his hitting streak to 25 games, breaking the Mets single-season record shared by Mike Piazza and Hubie Brooks. Moisés Rojas Alou (usually ˈmɔɪ̪zɨs əˈluː in English, and /moiˈses alˈou/ in Spanish; born July 3, 1966 in Atlanta Georgia Michael Joseph Piazza (pʰiˈɑːʦə or /pʰiˈɑːzə/ born September 4, 1968 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a former American Hubert Brooks Jr (born September 24, 1956 in Los Angeles California, United States is a former Major League Baseball player In the same game, the Marlins commit a franchise-high six errors in a 9-6 loss. Eight of the nine runs were unearned as a result of the errors, two of them by Miguel Cabrera. José Miguel Torres Cabrera (born April 18 1983 in Maracay, Aragua State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball First baseman Two days later, Alou surpasses David Wright's overall club mark of 26 games, which spanned two seasons. The streak ends at 30 games on the 26th, a new major league record for a player over 40.

• September 22 - The Boston Red Sox become the first major league team to earn a playoff spot with an 8-6 defeat of the Devil Rays. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions.

• September 23
  • The Cleveland Indians clinch their first American League Central title since 2001 with a 6-2 victory over the Athletics. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The American League Central is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: They are also the first team to clinch a division, as the Red Sox have so far only secured a playoff spot.
  • The Los Angeles Angels clinch the American League West title with a 7-4 victory over the Mariners. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League.
  • In the Yankees' 7-5 win over the Blue Jays, Mike Mussina becomes the first pitcher in major league history to win 250 games without ever winning 20 in a single season. Michael Cole Mussina (born December 8 1968 nicknamed Moose, is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher currently with the American League's
  • After being home to the Washington Senators from 1961 to 1971 and the Washington Nationals since 2005, Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium hosts its final major league game, a 5-3 Nationals victory over the visiting Phillies before a season-high crowd of 40,519. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium, better known as RFK Stadium or RFK, is a professional sports Stadium in Washington D

• September 25
  • Jimmy Rollins joins David Wright as the second member of 2007's 30-30 club when he leads off the bottom of the first inning with his 30th home run of the season off Braves pitcher Chuck James. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France James Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins (born November 27, 1978 in Oakland, California) nicknamed "J-Roll" is an All-Star David Allen Wright (born December 20, 1982 in Norfolk Virginia) is a Major League Baseball third baseman who plays for the 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 Charles Hamilton "Chuck" James (born November 9, 1981 in Atlanta Georgia) is a Starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves
  • Shawn Green gets his 2,000th hit when he singles up the middle off of Nationals pitcher Jason Bergmann. Shawn David Green (born November 10, 1972 in Des Plaines Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball player Jason Christopher Bergmann (born September 25, 1981 in Neptune City New Jersey) is a Pitcher for the Washington Nationals of
  • Prince Fielder becomes, at age 23, the youngest player ever to hit 50 home runs after connecting twice in the Brewers' 9-1 victory over the Cardinals. Prince Semien Fielder (born May 9 1984 in Ontario, California) is a Major League Baseball player who plays First base for the Milwaukee

• September 26
  • Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols hits his 32nd home run of the season in the first inning against the Brewers, giving him 100 RBI and making him the first player in major league history to have at least a . Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (IPA /puˌˡxols/ (born January 16, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (nicknamed Prince Albert 300 batting average with 30 homers and 100 RBI in his first seven seasons.
  • Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips homers in the first inning off Juan Gutiérrez of the Astros, making him only the second player at his position to collect 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season. Brandon Emil Phillips (born June 28, 1981 in Raleigh North Carolina) is a Second baseman for the Cincinnati Reds. Juan Carlos Gutiérrez (born July 14, 1983 in Puerto la Cruz Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Arizona Alfonso Soriano has accomplished the feat three times at the same position. Alfonso Guilleard Soriano (born January 7 1976 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a professional Major League Baseball Outfielder
  • Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell collects five RBI in a 11–6 Boston victory over the Athletics, raising his total to 116 and setting a new team record for most RBI in a season by a third baseman; Butch Hobson collected 112 RBI in 1977. Michael Averett Lowell (born February 24, 1974 in San Juan Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball Third baseman Clell Lavern "Butch" Hobson Jr (born August 17 1951 in Tuscaloosa Alabama) is a former Third baseman and manager in
  • The New York Yankees secure their 13th consecutive postseason berth with a 12-4 rout of the Devil Rays. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.
  • Barry Bonds goes 0-for-3 in his final game with the Giants, an 11-3 loss to the visiting Padres. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent.

• September 27 - Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard strikes out for the 196th and 197th times of the season, surpassing Adam Dunn's single-season record of 195 strikeouts in 2004. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Ryan James Howard (born November 19, 1979, in St Louis Missouri) is a baseball player who plays First base for the Philadelphia Phillies In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes Adam Troy Dunn (born November 9, 1979 in Houston Texas) and nicknamed the "Big Donkey" is a Major League Baseball Outfielder Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. He ends the season with a new record of 199 strikeouts.

• September 28
  • Jimmy Rollins of the Phillies collects his 705th-709th at bats of the season, breaking Willie Wilson's 1980 single-season record of 705; ending the season with 716 at bats. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. James Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins (born November 27, 1978 in Oakland, California) nicknamed "J-Roll" is an All-Star In Baseball, an at bat ( AB) or time at bat is used to calculate certain statistics, including Batting average, On base Willie James Wilson (born July 9, 1955 in Montgomery Alabama) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Philadelphia Phillies over Kansas City Royals (4-2 Mike Schmidt, MVP
  • The Chicago Cubs clinch the National League Central title with a 6-0 blanking of the Reds. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The National League Central Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions
  • The Boston Red Sox clinch their first American League East title since 1995 and break the Yankees' streak of nine straight division crowns when they defeat the Twins 5-2 and the Bronx Bombers drop a 10-9 decision to the Orioles in 10 innings. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians (4-2 Tom Glavine, MVP
  • In just their tenth year of play, the Arizona Diamondbacks secure a playoff spot for the fourth time in franchise history. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona.

• September 29
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks clinch their fourth National League West title even before taking the field against the Colorado Rockies, when San Diego loses to Milwaukee 4-3. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League. The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado.
  • In his second-to-last major league game, Craig Biggio plays at his original position of catcher for the first two innings, playing behind the plate for the first time in 16 years after spending his first four seasons there. Craig Alan Biggio (born December 14, 1965 in Smithtown, New York) is a former Major League Baseball player who played his entire career

• September 30
  • The New York Mets lose to the Florida Marlins 8-1, completing one of the worst collapses in major league history by squandering a 7-game lead with 17 games remaining in the NL East race, and finish the season one game behind the Philadelphia Phillies, who defeat the Nationals 6-1 to clinch the division title for the first time since 1993. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor,
  • Jimmy Rollins collects his 20th triple of the season, making him the seventh member of the 20-20-20 club and the second new member this year along with Curtis Granderson; this also marks the first time in major league history that two batters record 20-20-20 seasons during the same year. James Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins (born November 27, 1978 in Oakland, California) nicknamed "J-Roll" is an All-Star Curtis Granderson (born March 16 1981 in Blue Island Illinois) is a Center fielder in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers. He also becomes the fourth member of the 20-20-20-20 club, as well as the first player in major league history to collect at least 20 doubles, 20 triples, 20 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season; this also marks the first time that two players record 20-20-20-20 seasons during the same year (Granderson met the mark earlier in September of 2007), and the second time that a batter had a 30-30 season and a 20-20-20-20 season during the same year (Willie Mays accomplished the feat in 1957). 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 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 Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Milwaukee Braves over New York Yankees (4-3 Lew Burdette, MVP Rollins ends the season with 38 doubles, 20 triples, 30 home runs, and 41 stolen bases.
  • Bruce Froemming receives a standing ovation from his Milwaukee hometown crowd prior to working his last regular-season game after a record 37 *full* seasons as a major league umpire; his final game overall takes place on October 8 in the Indians-Yankees AL Division Series. Bruce Neal Froemming (ˈfɹɛmɪŋ born September 28, 1939 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball who Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses In the game, the San Diego Padres fail to clinch the NL wild card spot by losing 11-6 to the Milwaukee Brewers. The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 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 The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League He also extended his record (April 20) for oldest umpire ever in a regular-season game to 68 years, 2 days.

October

• October 1 - The Colorado Rockies defeat the San Diego Padres 9-8 in 13 innings in the 2007 NL Wild Card tie-breaker to secure the last of the eight MLB playoff spots, completing a run in which they won 14 of their last 15 games, tying the best 15-game finish in major league history. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 The 2007 National League wild card tiebreaker game took place on October 1, 2007, after both the San Diego Padres and Despite an error in the game, the Rockies also set a major league record for team fielding percentage (. 9893), breaking the 2006 Boston Red Sox mark of . 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. 9891.

• October 2 - Dmitri Young of the Washington Nationals is named the NL Comeback Player of the Year. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Dmitri Dell Young (born October 11, 1973 in Vicksburg Mississippi) is a Major League Baseball First baseman for the Washington The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D Carlos Peña of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays is named the AL Comeback Player of the Year. Carlos Felipe Peña (born May 17, 1978 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a left-handed First baseman for the The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St

• October 18 – After the New York Yankees offer him only a one-year contract at a base salary one-third less than what he earned in 2007, Joe Torre leaves after 12 seasons as manager. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Joseph Paul Torre (ˈtɔɹi born July 18, 1940 in Brooklyn New York) is the current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers and a former Major

• October 22 – Tony La Russa agrees to a new two-year deal to stay on as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Anthony "Tony" La Russa Jr (ləˈɹuːsə born October 4 1944, in Tampa, Florida) is a manager in Major League The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St

• October 24 – The National Baseball Hall of Fame announces that it will honor Buck O'Neil by establishing a lifetime achievement award in his name. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil ( November 13, 1911 – October 6, 2006) was an American O'Neil, a Negro League first baseman and manager who died in October 2006, will be honored with a statue to be dedicated at the next Hall of Fame induction in Cooperstown, N. Y. After leaving the Negro Leagues, O'Neil became the first African American coach in the majors by joining the Cubs staff in 1962, and was later an influential figure in the promotion of baseball and study of Negro Leagues history. He was nominated to a special Hall ballot for Negro League players, managers, and executives in 2006, but didn't receive the necessary number of votes to gain admission into the Hall.

• October 28
  • The Boston Red Sox complete a 4-0 sweep of the Colorado Rockies to win the 2007 World Series. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. The 2007 World Series, the 103rd edition of Major League Baseball 's championship series, began on Wednesday October 24 and ended on Sunday October The Bosox' Mike Lowell is named MVP. Michael Averett Lowell (born February 24, 1974 in San Juan Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball Third baseman The World Series MVP Award is given to the player who most contributes to his team's success in the World Series - the Most Valuable Player.
  • During the early innings of Game 4 of the World Series, Scott Boras, the agent for Alex Rodriguez, announces that A-Rod will exercise his option to void the remaining four years of his contract with the Yankees and will become a free agent. Scott Boras (born November 2, 1952 in Sacramento, California, USA is a prominent sports agent for professional Baseball players A sports agent is a person who procures and negotiates employment and Endorsement deals for an athlete. Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the In Professional sports a free agent is a team player whose contract with a team has expired and the player is able to sign a contract with another team if that player

• October 30 – The Yankees sign Joe Girardi to a three-year deal as their new manager. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Joseph Elliot Girardi (born October 14, 1964 in Peoria Illinois) is the manager of the New York Yankees, and a former Major In the meantime, amid rumors that Torre will be hired as the team's new manager, Grady Little resigns as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. William Grady Little (born March 30, 1950) is a former manager in Major League Baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA

November

• November 1 – The Chunichi Dragons win the 2007 Japan Series over the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters 4-1, losing the first game and sweeping the next four. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi The are a professional baseball team based in Nagoya, the chief city in the Chubu ("Middle of Japan" region of Japan. The Japan Series, the 58th edition of Nippon Professional Baseball 's championship series began Saturday October 27, 2007, pitting the The are a professional Baseball team in Japan's Pacific League. The Dragons' Norihiro Nakamura is the series MVP. Norihiro Nakamura (中村 紀洋 born July 24, 1973) is a Japanese professional baseball Third baseman. This was a rematch of the 2006 series, won by the Dragons in the same fashion. The Japan Series, the 57th edition of Nippon Professional Baseball 's Championship series began on October 21 and ended on October 26 Game five was a combined perfect game, with starter Daisuke Yamai throwing eight innings, and Hitoki Iwase closing out the ninth. Daisuke Yamai (Japanese山井 大介 born May 10, 1978 in Toyonaka Osaka, Japan) is a professional Baseball Pitcher Hitoki Iwase (岩瀬 仁紀 born November 10, 1974) is a professional baseball player from Nishio Aichi, Japan. Nippon Professional Baseball does not officially recognize no-hit or perfect games thrown by multiple pitchers. Nippon Professional Baseball or NPB is the highest level of Baseball in Japan.

• November 6
  • Greg Maddux wins his 17th Gold Glove Award, breaking a record he had previously shared with Jim Kaat and Brooks Robinson. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Gregory Alan Maddux (born April 14, 1966 in San Angelo Texas) is a Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. For the award given to amateur boxers see Golden Gloves. In American Baseball, the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to James Lee "Jim" Kaat (born November 7, 1938 in Zeeland Michigan) nicknamed "Kitty", is a former Pitcher in Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr (born May 18, 1937 in Little Rock Arkansas) is an American former Third baseman in Major League
  • By a vote of 25-5, major league general managers endorse the use of instant replay for the first time, with the condition that its scope be limited to determining where a potential home run ball left the park or the possibility of fan interference on a home run. For other uses of the term "Instant replay" see Instant replay (disambiguation.

• November 8
  • General managers decide to mandate first- and third-base coaches to wear head protection during games starting in 2008. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration This was prompted by the death on July 22 of minor-league first-base coach Mike Coolbaugh of the Tulsa Drillers, a Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, who was hit in the neck by a foul line drive, killing him on impact. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Michael Robert Coolbaugh ( June 5, 1972 &ndash July 22, 2007) was an American Baseball player and coach The Tulsa Drillers are a Minor league baseball team based in Tulsa Oklahoma. The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado.
  • The Tampa Bay Devil Rays officially drop the "Devil" from their name, becoming the Tampa Bay Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St In addition to the name change, they also change their colors from green and black to navy blue, Columbia blue, and gold, and design new uniforms that will be worn starting in 2008.

• November 12 - Ryan Braun of the Brewers edges Troy Tulowitzki of the Rockies in the closest balloting since 1980 (128-126) for the NL Rookie of the Year Award. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Ryan Joseph Braun, nicknamed The Hebrew Hammer (born November 17 1983 in Mission Hills California) is an American Right-handed All Star Troy Trevor Tulowitzki (ˈtuləˌwɪtski born on October 10, 1984, in Santa Clara, California) nicknamed "Tulo" is a Major Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Philadelphia Phillies over Kansas City Royals (4-2 Mike Schmidt, MVP

• November 15 - Jake Peavy of the Padres wins the NL Cy Young Award by unanimous vote. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Jacob "Jake" Edward Peavy, (ˈpʰiːvi born May 31, 1981, in Mobile, Alabama) is a Cy Young Award -winning Starting

• November 16
  • Barry Bonds is indicted on charges of perjury and obstructing justice. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent.
  • Alex Rodriguez agrees to an outline of a deal with the New York Yankees (10 years, $275 million, with extra money if he breaks the career home run record with the Yankees. Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the In total the deal could reach $300 million. )

December

• December 13 - Former U.S. Senator George J. Mitchell releases his long-awaited (409-page) report, 20 months in the making at an estimated cost of $40 million, on anabolic steroid use in baseball, naming 89 current and former players. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives For other persons with a similar name see George Mitchell. George John Mitchell, GBE (born August 20, 1933 The Report to the Commissioner of Baseball of an Independent Investigation into the Illegal Use of Steroids and Other Performance Enhancing Substances by Players in Major League Baseball Anabolic steroids, or anabolic-androgenic steroids ( AAS) are a class of Steroid hormones related to the hormone Testosterone. MLB Commissioner Bud Selig and Players Association Executive Director Donald Fehr replied with their own separate statements later in the day. The Commissioner of Baseball is the chief executive of Major League Baseball. Allan Huber "Bud" Selig Jr (born July 30, 1934 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is the Commissioner of Major League Baseball and has The Major League Baseball Players Association (or MLBPA) is the union of professional major-league baseball players An executive director is the senior manager or Executive officer of an Organization, company, or Corporation. Donald Fehr (born July 18, 1948) is the executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association.

Media

• The Bronx Is Burning
• The Final Season

Deaths

January-March

• January 1 - Ernie Koy, 97, left fielder for four NL teams from 1938-1942 who homered in his first at bat, with the Dodgers
• January 4 - Bob Milliken, 80, pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1953 and 1954
• January 16 - Betty Trezza, 81, shortstop for the Racine Belles of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
• January 19 - Bill Lefebvre, 91, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and Washington Senators between 1938 and 1944
• January 20 - Vern Ruhle, 55, pitcher for the Tigers and Astros who had notable starts for Houston in the 1980, 1981 playoffs; later a pitching coach for four NL teams
• January 23 - Dick Joyce, 63, pitcher for the Kansas City Athletics in 1965
• January 25 - Jack Lang, 85, sportswriter for New York area newspapers from 1946 to 1989, and longtime BBWAA official who was responsible for notifying Hall of Famers of their election from 1966 to 1988
• January 27 - Bing Devine, 90, general manager who built the Cardinals' pennant winners of 1964, '67 and '68; later president of the Mets
• January 29 - Art Fowler, 84, pitcher from 1954 to 1964, mainly with the Redlegs and Angels, who became pitching coach for five teams under manager Billy Martin
• January 30 - Max Lanier, 91, All-Star pitcher who won 101 games for the Cardinals, led NL in ERA in 1943 and won final game of the 1944 World Series; father of infielder-manager Hal
• February 1 - Ray Berres, 99, catcher for four NL teams from 1934 to 1945, later a White Sox pitching coach for nearly two decades
• February 4 - Steve Barber, 68, All-Star pitcher for the Orioles who in 1963 became the first 20-game winner in modern Baltimore history
• February 4 - Jim Pisoni, 77, outfielder, the last player to debut in a St Louis Browns uniform, who also played for the Kansas City Athletics, Milwaukee Braves and New York Yankees
• February 6 - Lew Burdette, 80, All-Star pitcher for the Braves who was MVP of the 1957 World Series, led NL with 21 wins in 1959
• February 9 - Hank Bauer, 84, All-Star right fielder for the Yankees on seven World Series champions; managed Orioles to 1966 World Series title
• February 15 - Buddy Hancken, 92, catcher for the 1940 Philadelphia Athletics; later a minor league manager, scout, coach and executive
• February 18 - Danny Reynolds, 87, infielder for the 1945 Chicago White Sox
• February 20 - Bob Malloy, 88, pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds and St. The Final Season is a 2007 baseball film starring Sean Astin, Rachael Leigh Cook, Tom Arnold, Powers Boothe, Brett Claywell New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Ernest Anyz Koy ( September 17, 1909 &ndash January 1 2007) nicknamed "Chief" was an American Left fielder Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Robert Fogle Milliken ( August 25, 1926 - January 4, 2007) was a reliever and spot starter in Major League Baseball Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Betty Trezza ( August 4 1925 &ndash January 16 2007) nicknamed "Moe" was an American professional Baseball The Racine Belles were one of the original teams of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League playing from 1943-1950 out of Racine Wisconsin. The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was a women's professional Baseball league founded by Philip K Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Bill "Lefty" Lefebvre (November 11 1915 - January 19 2007 played professional baseball from 1938 to 1944 as a Pitcher. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Vernon Gerald Ruhle ( January 25 1951 - January 20 2007) was an American right-handed Pitcher and coach in Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Richard Edward Joyce ( November 18, 1943 - January 23, 2007) was a Pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Jack Lang (born May 11, 1921, died January 25, 2007) was a sportswriter who spent more than forty years covering New York's baseball teams Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Vaughan Pallmore "Bing" Devine ( March 1 1916 &ndash January 27 2007) was an American front office executive in Major Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. John Arthur Fowler ( July 3 1922 - January 30 2007 was an American Pitcher and pitching coach in Major League Baseball. Alfred Manuel "Billy" Martin Jr ( May 16 1928 &ndash December 25 1989) was an American Second baseman and Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Hubert Max Lanier ( August 18 1915 - January 30 2007) was an American left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball Harold Clifton Lanier (born July 4 1942 in Denton North Carolina) is a former Infielder, coach and manager in Major Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Raymond Frederick Berres ( August 31 1907 - February 1 2007) was an American Catcher and pitching coach in Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Stephen David Barber ( February 22 1938 - February 4 2007) was an American left-handed Pitcher in Major League Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons James Pete (Jim Pisoni ( August 14, 1929 - February 4, 2007) was a backup Outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Selva Lewis Burdette Jr ( November 22 1926 – February 6 2007) was an American right-handed Starting pitcher in Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. For the football player of the same name see Hank Bauer (football player. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Morris Medlock "Buddy" Hancken ( August 30 1914 - February 15 2007) was an American Catcher in Major League Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Daniel Vance Reynolds ( November 26, 1919 - February 18, 2007) was a Shortstop / Second baseman in Major League Baseball Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Louis Browns between 1943 and 1949
• February 20 - Casey Wise, 74, infielder for the Chicago Cubs (1957), Milwaukee Braves (1958-1959) and Detroit Tigers (1960)
• February 21 - Sherman Jones, 72, pitcher for three NL teams from 1960-1962; later a Kansas legislator for twelve years
• March 2 - Clem Labine, 80, All-Star relief pitcher for the Dodgers who helped the team win its first World Series in 1955, held NL record for career saves from 1958 to 1962
• March 3 - Gene Oliver, 71, catcher and first baseman for five teams in the 1960s who hit 21 home runs for the 1965 Milwaukee Braves
• March 7 - Emil Mailho, 97, outfielder for the 1936 Philadelphia Athletics
• March 8 - John Vukovich, 59, third baseman for three teams, mainly the Phillies, from 1970 to 1981; later a Phillies coach for 17 seasons
• March 10 - Art Lopatka, 87, pitcher for the St. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Kendall Cole "Casey" Wise ( September 8, 1932 - February 20, 2007)Born in West Lafayette IN, Casey Wise was a Major Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Sherman Jarvis Jones ( February 10 1935 - February 21 2007) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Clement Walter Labine ( August 6 1926 – March 2 2007) was an American right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Eugene George Oliver ( March 22 1935 – March 3 2007) was an American Catcher and First baseman in Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Emil Pierre Mailho ( December 16, 1909 - March 7, 2007) (age 97 was a Major League Baseball player in 1936 for the Philadelphia Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. John Christopher Vukovich ( July 31 1947 – March 8 2007) was an American Third baseman and coach in Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Art Lopatka ( May 28, 1919 - March 10, 2007) was a professional Baseball pitcher in and. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies in the 1940s
• March 10 - Bobby Sturgeon, 87, infielder for the Chicago Cubs and Boston Braves between 1940 and 1948
• March 12 - Norm Larker, 76, All-Star first baseman, and a member of the original Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Colt . Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Robert Harwood Sturgeon ( August 6, 1919 - March 10, 2007) was a Shortstop / Second baseman in Major League Baseball Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Norman Howard John Larker ( December 27, 1930 - March 12, 2007) was a First baseman / Outfielder who played in Major 45s teams
• March 15 - Bowie Kuhn, 80, commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1984 who oversaw strong increases in attendance, the arrival of free agency and the sport's first labor strikes
• March 15 - Marty Martínez, 65, utility infielder for six teams from 1962 to 1972; became a coach and scout for the Mariners
• March 22 - Don Dennis, 65, relief pitcher for the St. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Bowie Kent Kuhn (October 28 1926 &ndash March 15 2007 was an American Lawyer and sports administrator who served as the 5th commissioner of Major League Baseball Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, For other uses see Marty Martinez (disambiguation. Orlando Oliva (Marty Martínez ( August 23, 1941 &ndash March Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Donald Ray Dennis ( March 3 1942 – March 22 2007) was an American Middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Louis Cardinals in 1965-1966 who was named St. Louis rookie of the year in 1965
• March 22 - Willard Schmidt, 78, pitcher for the St. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Willard Raymond Schmidt ( May 29, 1928 - March 22, 2007) was a Pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between Louis Cardinals (1952-1957) and Cincinnati Reds (1958-1959)
• March 23 - Ed Bailey, 75, 5-time All-Star catcher for the Reds and Giants who batted . Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Lonas Edgar Bailey Jr (April 15 1931 – March 23 2007 was an American Catcher who played in Major League Baseball from through. 300 with 28 home runs for the 1956 Reds

April-June

• April 1 - Herb Carneal, 83, broadcaster for the Minnesota Twins since their second season in 1962; previously called games for the Philadelphia Athletics and Phillies and the Baltimore Orioles
• April 1 - Lou Limmer, 82, first baseman who hit the last home run for the Philadelphia Athletics and had the last hit in their final game in Philadelphia
• April 6 - Ed Bahr, 87, Canadian pitcher for the 1946 and 1947 Pirates
• April 10 - Dick Kryhoski, 82, first baseman for four AL teams from 1949 to 1955 including the final season of the St. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Herb Carneal ( May 10 1923 &ndash April 1 2007) was an American Major League Baseball Sportscaster. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Louis Limmer, known as Lou ( March 10, 1925 - April 1, 2007) was a 6' 2" Major League Baseball player in 1951 and 1954 Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Edson Garfield Bahr ( October 16, 1919 - April 6, 2007) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Richard David Kryhoski ( March 24, 1925 - April 10, 2007) was a First baseman in Major League Baseball who played for five Louis Browns
• April 15 - Charlie Marshall, 87, catcher for the 1941 St. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Charles Anthony Marshall Charles Anthony Marczlewicz ( August 28, 1919 - April 15, 2007) was a Catcher in Major League Baseball Louis Cardinals
• April 23 - David Halberstam, 73, Pulitzer-winning author and historian who wrote three non-fiction books on baseball: Summer of '49, October, 1964 and The Teammates
• April 27 - Ralph McLeod, 90, outfielder for the 1938 Boston Bees
• April 28 - Archie Wilson, 83, 1951 International League MVP, who later played for the New York Yankees, Washington Senators and Boston Red Sox
• April 29 - Milt Bocek, 94, outfielder for the 1933 and 1934 White Sox who hit . Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at David Halberstam ( April 10 1934 – April 23 2007) was an American Pulitzer Prize -winning Journalist Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Ralph Alton McLeod ( October 19, 1916 - April 27, 2007) was a Left fielder in Major League Baseball who played briefly for Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Archibald Clifton Wilson ( November 25, 1923 - April 28, 2007) was a backup Outfielder in Major League Baseball who played Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Milton F Bocek ( July 16, 1912 - April 29, 2007) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. 364 in his first month in the majors
• April 29 - Josh Hancock, 29, relief pitcher for the Red Sox, Phillies, Reds and Cardinals since 2002
• May 13 - Gomer Hodge, 63, infielder for the 1971 Indians who later coached in the minors and managed in the Mexican Pacific League
• May 17 - Bill Wight, 85, pitcher for eight teams between 1946 and 1958 who won 15 games for the 1949 White Sox
• June 4 - Clete Boyer, 70, third baseman for five consecutive Yankees pennant winners from 1960-1964 who won 1969 Gold Glove with the Braves
• June 15 - Larry Whiteside, 69, pioneering African American journalist known for his coverage of baseball for a number of American newspapers
• June 24 - Rod Beck, 38, All-Star relief pitcher who was the NL runnerup in saves four times, including 48 for the 1993 Giants and 51 for the 1998 Cubs

July-September

• July 11 - Shag Crawford, 90, umpire for 3082 National League games between 1956 and 1975 who also worked in three World Series, two NL Championship Series, and three All-Star Games; father of NL umpire Jerry
• July 16 - Carl McNabb, 90, played briefly for the Detroit Tigers in 1945
• July 18 - Orlando McFarlane, 69, catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers and California Angels between 1962 and 1968
• July 19 - Jim Mangan, 77, catcher for the 1952 Pittsburgh Pirates
• July 22 - Rollie Stiles, 100, pitcher for the 1930-31, 1933 St. Louis Browns; pitched to Babe Ruth, and was the oldest living former MLB player at the time of his death
• July 22 - Mike Coolbaugh, 35, third baseman with the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals in 2001-2002, later a minor league coach
• July 23 - Otis Davis, 87, utilility for the 1946 Brooklyn Dodgers
• July 29 - Bill Robinson, 64, outfielder for four teams from 1966 to 1983 who batted . Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Joshua Morgan Hancock (April 11 1978 – April 29 2007 was a Major League Baseball Pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Harold Morris Hodge ( April 3, 1944 - May 13, 2007) was a Major League Baseball player for the Cleveland Indians in 1971 Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. William Robert Wight (born April 12, 1922 in Rio Vista California - died May 17, 2007 in Mount Shasta California) was Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Cletis Leroy “Clete” Boyer ( February 9, 1937 &ndash June 4, 2007) was a former Major League Baseball player Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Lawrence W Whiteside ( September 19 1937 - June 15 2007) nicknamed "Sides" was a pioneering African American Journalist Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Rodney Roy Beck ( August 3 1968 – June 23 2007) was an American Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Henry Charles "Shag" Crawford ( August 30 1916 - July 11 2007) was an American umpire in Major League Baseball Gerald Joseph Crawford (born August 13 1947 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is an umpire for Major League Baseball. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Carl "Skinny" McNabb ( January 25 1917 – July 16 2007) was a Pinch-hitter in Major League Baseball who played Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Orlando De Jesus McFarlane (Born June 28, 1938 in Oriente, Cuba, died July 18, 2007 in Ponce Puerto Rico Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. James Daniel Mangan ( September 24, 1929 – July 19, 2007) was a backup Catcher in Major League Baseball who played for Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Rolland Mays Stiles ( November 17 1906 &ndash July 22 2007) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Michael Robert Coolbaugh ( June 5, 1972 &ndash July 22, 2007) was an American Baseball player and coach The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Otis Allen Davis ( September 24, 1920 - July 23, 2007) was a Major League Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1946 Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat William Henry Robinson Jr ( June 26 1943 - July 29 2007) was an American Outfielder and coach in Major 304 with 104 RBI for the 1977 Pirates; was left fielder on 1979 World Series champions, later a hitting coach with several teams
• August 1 - Pete Naktenis, 93, pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics and Cincinnati Reds between 1936 and 1939
• August 4 - Frank Mancuso, 89, catcher for the St. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Peter Ernest Naktenis ( June 12, 1914 - August 1, 2007) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Frank Octavius Mancuso ( May 23, 1918 - August 4, 2007) was a Catcher in Major League Baseball who played for two teams Louis Browns and Washington Senators in the 1940s, who later served for 30 years (1963-93) on the Houston City Council
• August 7 - Hank Morgenweck, 78, American League umpire from 1972 to 1975 who also worked second base in Game 1 of the 1970 NLCS as a strike replacement
• August 14 - Phil Rizzuto, 89, Hall of Fame shortstop for the Yankees from 1941 to 1956 who played on ten pennant winners and seven World Series champions; named MVP in 1950, and later announced Yankees games for four decades
• August 17 - Chico Garcia, 82, Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame [2] second baseman who played for the 1954 Orioles; won minor league batting titles in the 1949 Arizona-Texas League and 1963 Mexican League, managed in Mexican League from 1965-1976
• August 20 - Wild Bill Hagy, 68, fan noted for leading cheers at Baltimore Orioles games in the 1970s and 1980s
• August 26 - Chuck Comiskey, 81, vice president of the White Sox in the 1950s, and the last member of the Comiskey family to be involved in the club's operation
• August 30 - Hal Jeffcoat, 82, outfielder/pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Redlegs and St. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Henry Charles Morgenweck ( April 9 1929 - August 7 2007) was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Philip Francis Rizzuto ( September 25 1917 &ndash August 13 2007) nicknamed "The Scooter" was an American Shortstop Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Vinicio Uzcanga García ( December 24, 1924 - August 17. 2007 was a Second baseman in Major League Baseball who played briefly for Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine William "Wild Bill" Hagy ( June 17, 1939 &ndash August 20, 2007) was an American Baseball fan and cab driver Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Charles Albert Comiskey II ( November 19 1925 - August 26 2007) was an American executive in Major League Baseball. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Harold Bentley Jeffcoat ( September 6, 1924 in Columbia South Carolina – August 30, 2007 in Tampa Florida[http //www Louis Cardinals between 1948 and 1959
• September 12 - Lou Kretlow, 86, pitcher from 1946 through 1956 with the Detroit Tigers, St. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Louis Henry Kretlow ( June 27[[ 921]]&mdash September 12[[ 007]] was an American baseball Pitcher who played for the Detroit Tigers Louis Browns, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Athletics

October-December

• October 4 - Don Nottebart, 71, pitcher for five teams in the 1960s who was 11-8 for Houston in 1963, including the franchise's first no-hitter
• October 14 - Fred Bruckbauer, 69, pitcher for the 1969 Minnesota Twins
• October 14 - Owen Friend, 80, infielder for the Browns, Tigers, Indians, Red Sox and Cubs in the 1950s
• October 17 - Billy Berroa, 79, Spanish-language broadcaster for the New York Mets who began announcing major league games in 1963
• October 17 - Mickey Rutner, 86, third baseman for the 1947 Philadelphia Athletics
• November 13 - Kazuhisa Inao, 70, Japanese Hall of Fame pitcher for the Nishitetsu Lions who was MVP of the Pacific League in 1957 and 1958 and posted a 42-14 record in 1961
• November 15 - Joe Nuxhall, 79, All-Star pitcher who earned all but 5 of his 135 wins from 1952 to 1966 for the Reds; became youngest player in modern major league history, pitching 2/3 of an inning in 1944 during World War II at age 15; later a broadcaster for the Reds from 1967-2004
• November 23 - Joe Kennedy, 28, pitcher for five teams since 2001, most recently with the Blue Jays; posted a 9-7 mark with a 3. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Donald Edward Nottebart ( January 23 1936 &ndash October 4 2007) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Major Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Frederick John Bruckbauer ( May 27, 1938 - October 14, 2007) was a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Owen Lacey Friend ( March 21, 1927 - October 14, 2007) was an utility infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Porfirio Antonio Berroa Carbucia ( February 27, 1928 &ndash October 17, 2007) was a Dominican Republic Broadcaster known Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Milton Rutner ( March 18, 1920 - October 17, 2007) was a Third baseman in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St was a Japanese professional baseball Pitcher. In 1957 he won 20 consecutive games The Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (野球体育博物館 Yakyū Taiiku Hakubutsukan is a Museum which includes a library, reference rooms and Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame(野球殿堂 The are a Professional baseball team in Japan 's Pacific League. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Joseph Henry Nuxhall ( July 30 1928 &ndash November 15 2007) was an American left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Joseph Darley Kennedy ( May 24 1979 &ndash November 23 2007) nicknamed "The Patriarch" was an American left-handed 66 ERA for the 2004 Rockies
• December 14 - Cuddles Marshall, 82, pitcher for the New York Yankees and St. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Clarence Westly " Cuddles " Marshall ( April 28 1925 &ndash December 14 2007) was an American League Louis Browns between 1946 and 1950, and the Yankees pitcher to start the first night game at Yankee Stadium on May 28, 1946
• December 17 - Don Chevrier, 68, Canadian television broadcaster for the Toronto Blue Jays for 20 years, who also spanned the world of sports for the CBC for more than 30 years
• December 20 - Tommy Byrne, 87, All-Star pitcher for four AL teams who earned 72 of his 85 major league victories with the Yankees, including three 15-win seasons for pennant winners
• December 21 - Jack Lamabe, 71, pitcher from 1962 to 1968 for seven major league teams, mainly with the Boston Red Sox
• December 25 -Jim Beauchamp, 68, outfielder/first baseman for seven major league teams from 1963-1974; later a minor league manager (1975-90) and a major league coach (1991-98)
• December 26 - Jim Castiglia, 89, catcher for the 1942 Philadelphia Athletics; later a running back for several NFL teams, including the Eagles, Redskins and Colts

See also

• 2007 Nippon Professional Baseball season
• 2007 Chinese Professional Baseball League season

Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Don Chevrier ( December 29, 1938 – December 17, 2007) was a Television and Radio Sports announcer Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. For other people named Thomas Byrne see Thomas Byrne (disambiguation Thomas Joseph Byrne ( December 31 1919 &ndash Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian John Alexander Lamabe ( October 3, 1936 &ndash December 21, 2007) was a former professional Baseball player. Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian James Edward Beauchamp ( August 21, 1939 &ndash December 25, 2007) was a right-handed-batting and -throwing Major League Baseball Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. James Vincent Castiglia ( September 30, 1918 &ndash December 26, 2007) was an American football Running back in the The 2007 Nippon Professional Baseball season was the 58th season since the NPB was reorganized in. The 2007 Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL season began on March 17 in Kaohsiung County when the defending champion La New Bears played host to the

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