On August 10, 1971 , At Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota Twins slugger Harmon Killebrew becomes the 10th the 500-home run club. “Killer” hits his 500th and 501st home runs in a...
On August 10, 1969, Mike Cuellar’s (15-9) string of 35 straight batters retired is ended by Cesar Tovar, he surrendered a ninth inning single to Minnesota’s in a 2 – 0 win...
On August 7, 1923 –Cleveland Indian first baseman Frank Brower goes 6-for-6, collecting a double and five singles. The 30 year-old infielder’s offensive output helps Cleveland rout the Washington Senators at Griffith...
On August 7, 1907, Walter Johnson picks up his first major league victory. The Washington Senators’ rookie defeats the Cleveland Indians , 7-2. The 19 year-old right-hander will compile a 417-279 (.599)...
On August 5, 1932 — Tommy Bridges loses his bid for a perfect game when Senator pinch-hitter Dave Harris, the 27th batter he faces, bloops a single in the Tigers’ 13-0 rout...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On August 4, 1932, After being fined $1,000 and suspended until Carl Reynolds, the player whose jaw he broke in two places a month ago, was ready to play again...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On August 4, 1932, After being fined $1,000 and suspended until Carl Reynolds, the player whose jaw he broke in two places a month ago, was ready to play again...
On August 3, 1948 , former Negro leagues star Satchel Paige makes his first major league start. The 42-year-old future Hall of Famer pitches seven innings and earns the win as the...
On August 2, 1968, Ron Hansen and Tim Cullen become the first players to be traded for each other twice in the same season. The Washington Senators trade Hansen to the Chicago...
On August 2, 1907 — The Senators’ 19-year-old rookie right-hander Walter Johnson makes his major league debut, losing to the Tigers, 3-2. Ty Cobb , with a bunt single, gets the first...