2005 In a 6-5 win over the Cardinals, Trevor Hoffman becomes the third closer in major league history to save 400 games. The Padres reliever...
1994 The Cubs' 10-1 victory over the Pirates ends Anthony Young's 27-game losing streak as a starter and snaps Chicago's record 14-game drought...
1981 The Mariners replace manager Maury Wills, reportedly dealing with personal issues, with Rene Lachemann, the skipper of their Triple-A team...
1972 The Angels make quick work of Milwaukee, beating the visitors at Anaheim Stadium, 2-0. Andy Messersmith completes his two-hit masterpiece...
1962 Jim Bouton blanks the Senators at Yankee Stadium in his first major league start, 8-0. The right-handed rookie will describe the contest...
1946 A's rookie Bobby Shantz is sensational in his second appearance, tossing nine hitless innings of relief in a 13-inning, 5-4 win over...
1925 Ty Cobb hits his fifth home run in two games, tying 1884 Cap Anson's record. The Tiger outfielder paces his club to an 11-4 victory over...
This Day in Baseball History May 6th 1903 The White Stockings win the Southside Park contest, 10-9, with more errors (12) than hits (10),...
MAY 6 BASEBALL BIRTHDAYS ************************************** 1931 Willie Mays Hall of Fame center fielder (24 x MLB All Star; 12 x Gold Glove...
Five straight ranked wins [IMG]
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1912 World Series. Polo Grounds. A hat on every head Baseball for the win [IMG]
Sammy Sosa, Mark Grace, and Rick Wilkins with legendary broadcaster Harry Caray [IMG]
Shohei Ohtani crushes his 8th homer of the year! [IMG]
Johnny Wright, pitcher mostly for the Homestead Grays and Newark Eagles, died #OTD in 1990. A 2-time All-Star, he twice led the league in win...
Butch Davis, outfielder for the Baltimore Elite Giants, was born #OTD in 1916. In his only season of major league ball, he led the league in...
Cy Young imparts some wisdom to young Bob Feller! [IMG]
