1944 Johnny Lindell, who enjoys a five-for-five day at the plate, hits four consecutive doubles at Yankee Stadium. The New York center fielder...
This Day in Baseball History August 17th 1894 The Phillies rout the Colonels at the Philadelphia Baseball Grounds, 29-4. Louisville...
August 17 BASEBALL BIRTHDAYS ************************************** 1879 Rube Foster HOF manager and executive (Negro National League pennant...
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2011 Rangers president Nolan Ryan announces a bronze artwork depicting Shannon Stone and his six-year-old son attending a game that will most...
2005 As skipper of the Fort Worth Cats of the Central League, Bobby Bragan becomes the oldest person to manage a professional baseball game....
2000 The Astros, who clout six homers for the second time in four days in their 11-10 victory over Pittsburgh, set a National League record by...
1970 In late June, Milt Mason vowed not to leave his team-sponsored trailer on top of the County Stadium scoreboard until the Brewers drew a...
1961 Roger Maris hits two home runs off White Sox hurler Billy Pierce, giving the slugger 48 in his quest to break Babe Ruth's single-season...
1947 At Forbes Field, the Pirates beat the Cardinals 12-7 thanks to Ralph Kiner's three home runs, solo shots in the third and eighth, and a...
This Day in Baseball History August 16th 1890 Bill Phillips becomes the first pitcher to allow two grand slams in the same inning when Tom...
August 16 BASEBALL BIRTHDAYS ************************************** 1925 Willie Jones, third baseman (MLB All Star 1950, 51; Philadelphia...
Today In 1990: Philadelphia #Phillies pitcher Terry Mulholland hurls a no-hitter vs. the SFGiants at Veterans Stadium [IMG]
Joe Horlen, born #OTD, led all AL hurlers w a 2.32 ERA over a 5-yr stretch, 1964-68 w@whitesox Led AL in ERA & SHO in '67 & also tossed a...
Today In 1916: Boston #RedSox pitcher Babe Ruth outduels Walter Johnson in 13 innings for a 1-0 win over the Washington Senators at Fenway Park!...
