test On September 2, 1972, Milt Pappas of the Cubs hurls a no-hit game in beating the Padres, 8 – 0. Pappas has a perfect game until pinch-hitter Larry Stahl walks with...
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...
On September 2, 1955, In the second inning of the Cubs’ 12-2 rout of St. Louis at Wrigley Field, Ernie Banks sets the record for home runs hit by a shortstop when...
September 1, 1972 A wild brawl breaks out during the fourth inning Friday of the Chicago Cubs-San Diego Padres game in Chicago. Cubs’ outfielder Rick Monday and Padres’ catcher Pat Corrales were...
[adrotate banner=”37″] On September 1, 2001 — Cubs’ slugger Sammy Sosa hits the longest home run in Turner Field history when his two-run shot, the outfielder’s 53rd of the season, travels 471...
test On August 28, 1990, Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first second baseman to hit 30 home runs in consecutive seasons when he homers to deep left field off...
test On August 28, 1990, Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first second baseman to hit 30 home runs in consecutive seasons when he homers to deep left field off...
On August 27, 1978, In the 3rd inning at Riverfront Stadium, Joe Morgan hits his 9th homerun of the year, off Mike Krukow. The two-out solo shot gives Morgan his 200th career...
On August 20, 1958, Dale Long of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first left-handed catcher in the major leagues since 1902. Normally a first baseman, Long is summoned to go behind the...
On August 19, 1965, Jim Maloney of the Cincinnati Reds pitches a 10-inning no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs . Maloney wins the game, 1-0, on a home run by shortstop Leo “Chico”...