On September 8, 1953, the Chicago Cubs make one of the best transactions in franchise history, purchasing infielder Ernie Banks from the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues. The Cubs surrender...
On September 7, 1986 , rookie Greg Maddux wins his first big league game, taming the Reds, 11-3, at Wrigley Field. Maddux, who will go on to win more than 300 games...
On May 11, 2000 — The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs , 14 – 8, in the longest nine-inning game in National League history: 4 hours, 22 minutes. The teams tie...
On September 5, 1978, the Chicago Cubs and Montreal Expos set a major league record by combining to use 45 players. The Cubs and Expos, managed by Herman Franks and Dick Williams...
On September 5, 1954, future Hall of Famer Hank Aaron experiences both sides of baseball fortune. Aaron goes 4-for-4 in the first game of a doubleheader, helping the Milwaukee Braves to a...
On September 3, 1963 — Ron Santo ties the National League record by a third baseman for errors committed in an inning. The Cub infielder’s three miscues in the second frame lead...
On September 3, 1986 — After each team scores three times in the seventeenth inning to remain tied, the Astros finally edge the Cubs, 8-7, thanks to Billy Hatcher’s home run in...
On September 3, 1970, Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs asks manager Leo Durocher to sit him out of today’s game. Durocher complies, ending Williams’ National League record playing streak at 1,117...
On September 3, 1963 — Ron Santo ties the National League record by a third baseman for errors committed in an inning. The Cub infielder’s three miscues in the second frame lead...
On September 2, 1970, future Hall of Famer Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs sets a National League record by playing in his 1,117th straight game. The next day, Williams will ask...