On May 9, 1960, future San Diego Padres star Tony Gwynn is born in Los Angeles. Gwynn will make his major league debut in 1982, and go on to win eight batting...
On May 8, 1973, Chicago Cubs coach Ernie Banks becomes the first African American to manage during a major league game. When Cubs manager Whitey Lockman is ejected in the third inning,...
On May 7, 2016 In the New York Mets’ 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres , 42 year old Pitcher Bartolo Colon of the Mets, already known for his wildly entertaining...
On May 1, 2002 — Recording his 321st save for the San Diego Padres , Trevor Hoffman sets a new major league record for the most saves for one team, surpassing the...
On April 29, 1989 – In the first Saturday night game at Wrigley Field, the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs combine to make 11 errors: 6 by the Padres, 5...
On April 28, 1978 — Padres’ rookie Ozzie Smith , a future Hall of Famer due to his defensive prowess at short, makes what he will rate as his best play ever...
On April 27, 1971 , at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium , Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron becomes the third man to reach the 600-home run milestone. Aaron hits a two-run 350-foot blast in...
On April 27, 1971 , at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium , Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron becomes the third man to reach the 600-home run milestone. Aaron hits a two-run 350-foot blast in...
[adrotate banner=”37″] On April 25 2001, Rickey Henderson of the San Diego Padres sets a major league record with his 2,063rd base on balls in San Diego’s 5 – 3 loss to...
On April 22, 1970, New York Mets ace Tom Seaver ties a major league record by striking out 19 batters in a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Padres . Seaver also...