On April 19, 1963 — Willie Mays becomes the all-time National League right-handed home run leader when he connects for his 371st career round-tripper, a fourth-inning solo shot off Chicago’s Larry Jackson...
April 18 1921 Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Welcome to today’s ballgame here at Cubs Park, right in the heart of beautiful Chicago on this fine Monday on April 18, 1921. Mother...
On April 17, 1976, At Wrigley Field, Mike Schmidt leads a Philadelphia Phillies assault with a single, four home runs in consecutive at-bats, and eight RBI to overcome a 12 – 1...
On April 17, 1934 — On Opening Day at the newly-named Crosley Field, Reds’ announcer Red Barber calls his first play-by-play for a major league team. The 26 year-old future Hall of...
On April 16, 1938 — The St. Louis Cardinals trade pitcher Dizzy Dean to the Chicago Cubs for pitchers Curt Davis and Clyde Shoun and $200,000. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring...
On April 16, 1938 — The St. Louis Cardinals trade pitcher Dizzy Dean to the Chicago Cubs for pitchers Curt Davis and Clyde Shoun and $200,000. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring...
On April 16, 1972, At Wrigley Field Chicago Cubs rookie Burt Hooton walks seven batters but still manages to hurl a 4-0 no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies . Hooton accomplishes the feat...
On April 15, 1942 – – At Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis, Hiram “Hi” Bithorn becomes the first Puerto Rican to play in major league baseball. The Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher from...
April 15 1921 St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Welcome to today’s ballgame here at Cubs Park, right in the heart of beautiful Chicago on this fine Friday on April 15, 1921....
April 13 1921 St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Welcome to today’s ballgame here at Cubs Park, right in the heart of beautiful Chicago on this fine Wednesday on April 13, 1921....