All articles tagged with #mlb history
Bill Giles, former Philadelphia Phillies president and part-owner, died at 92. Known for creating the Phillie Phanatic and securing the 1980 World Series title, he reshaped the franchise into a fan-focused entertainment brand. His legacy includes pioneering ballpark promotions and mentoring key figures like Harry Kalas and Pete Rose.
Lawrence Butler's two-run single in the fifth keyed a 7-4 Athletics win at T-Mobile Park, with Zack Gelof homering early and Julio Rodríguez contributing an RBI double, a run, and three stolen bases to become the first MLB player to start his career with five consecutive 20-homer, 20-steal seasons; Kade Anderson took the loss, Hogan Harris earned the save, and Seattle remained six games back of Houston in the AL West.
Randy Arozarena started Seattle’s comeback with a first-pitch leadoff homer and capped it with a two-run walkoff homer in the ninth, making him just the third MLB player to hit both a leadoff homer and a walkoff homer in the same game and the first in Mariners history in a 5-4 win over the Cubs.
Dansby Swanson erupted for 15 RBIs in a three‑game Mets series, including 11 in a doubleheader—the most by a Cub in a major-league doubleheader since 1993 and the first MLB shortstop to drive in 15 runs in three games—fueling the Cubs as they push toward a four‑game sweep at Citi Field.
Tarik Skubal is expected to win his second consecutive American League Cy Young Award, a feat not achieved by an AL pitcher since Pedro Martinez in 1999-2000, placing his two-year run among notable pitching achievements in MLB history.
Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners became the seventh player in MLB history to hit 60 home runs in a season, joining an elite group of power hitters like Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds, and is on the verge of challenging the American League single-season home run record set by Aaron Judge in 2022. Raleigh's achievement has contributed significantly to the Mariners' successful season, including their first division title since 2001.
Kyle Schwarber made MLB history with his 21st four-homer game, helping the Phillies dominate the Braves and boosting his MVP campaign, though Shohei Ohtani remains the favorite for the NL MVP award.
Jen Pawol made history as the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball regular season game, calling balls and strikes at first base during a game between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins, receiving widespread praise and recognition for her achievement.
Julio Rodriguez made history by becoming the first MLB player with 20+ home runs and stolen bases in each of his first four seasons, hitting his 100th career homer and adding his 21st stolen base as the Mariners beat the Rangers 5-4.
Julio Rodríguez made MLB history as the first player with at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in each of his first four seasons, also hitting his 100th career home run and establishing himself as a key player for the Seattle Mariners.
The Philadelphia Phillies won a 10-inning game against the Boston Red Sox 3-2 through a rare catcher interference call, the first such game-winning play in over 50 years, highlighting a unique and historic way to conclude a baseball game.
The Philadelphia Phillies won a bizarre walk-off game against the Boston Red Sox due to a rare catcher's interference call in the 10th inning, which awarded the winning run to the Phillies, marking only the second time in MLB history this has occurred.
The article reflects on Hank Aaron's enduring legacy and the camaraderie among former Black baseball players who gathered to honor him, share stories, and discuss the importance of preserving their history amid declining Black participation in MLB.
Aaron Judge became the fastest player in MLB history to reach 350 career home runs, achieving this milestone in just 1,088 games, surpassing Mark McGwire's previous record, during a game at Yankee Stadium.
Cody Bellinger made history by becoming the first MLB player to hit three home runs in his first game against a former team, the Chicago Cubs, during an 11-0 victory for the Yankees, also marking his first career three-homer game and extending his hitting streak to 16 games.