Friday, April 9, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
What does the 2010 Baseball Season, Tiger Woods and Kate Plus Eight, All Have in Common?
By Denny McLain
In Play Magazine
Well here we go again, our Tigers are once again off to a race for the pennant, can you imagine?
But folks with all due respect, you can’t expect miracles out of this team. Because for them to win the division it would be just short of our Lord walking on water! Unless they find lightening in a bottle, I don’t think they’ll break .500!
After the first two guys in the Tigers pitching staff, what are we going to do, call “Ghost Busters?” If you’re forced to call on Willis and Bonderman, what the hell are you going to do? Even when Bonderman was healthy he was barely a .500 pitcher.
I am also told by senior people in the organization that Bondy suffers from fright when he has a lead in a game and is always looking to come out of a game after the 5th inning.
And Willis, well I feel so sorry for this guy! No one has been able to help this kid, all of that crazy talent and no one in the organization has been able to do anything with it.
I want to tell you something. Based on my history with the greatest pitching coach in the history of the game, Johnny Sain, I could help Willis get it somewhat together, I really mean that. If not, I won’t ever talk about pitching again.
The division we’re in allows anything to happen and it always has, but with only two pitchers in a suspect bullpen, don’t bet the farm on them winning the division.
God forbid Verlander or our other young right hander gets hurt! Because they ARE the staff!
Now let’s switch gears away from baseball.
Tiger Woods...what can be said at this point? He’s playing in the Masters with a tight security...what a joke!
Why can’t golf fans scream and holler at guys like other sports? Why the hell are they so special?
I’m not talking about during their back swings, but during the walk up the fairway or after a bad shot? Let’s hear those boos and the other incredible garbage that could come from of the crowds.
You know that the stripper is going to make an appearance in more ways than one right?
Now allow me to point out some things regarding Tiger.
One, he (allegedly) paid hookers and hookers and more hookers for their services, and they weren’t teeing up his balls on the practice tee box either! Isn’t that a criminal act?
Two, the cops in Orlando (allegedly) covered up what really happened at his home, Mrs. Tiger realized that she was about to expose him and all of a sudden no one knows anything…he hit a fire hydrant.
I think she realized that, “I can’t hurt myself” with this zillionaire!
During this Masters at the 14th hole he has already had a brain fart with an emotional outburst. You can’t change the spots on this leopard guys!
But the Tiger story will eventually be written, no one can play that well, hit the ball that hard, get around the course like he does or just plain punish the ball without some sort of assistance.
God forbid that we find out that all of these stories that we’ve heard about doctors who prescribed him Vicodin, Human Growth Hormone and various other products are true.
Three, rumor has it that he (allegedly) paid the first lover $10 million because she has the evidence to punish him with HGH and other possible substances acquisitions.
Stay tuned, because it is coming and I want to tell you one other thing.
If he wins the Masters, look out, the stories will start! Bigger and bigger with more possible information and facts, you can bet your butt that it is coming!
Folks when you’re surrounded in a hotel suite with several ladies of the night or whatever, don’t you think that somebody is playing around with some kind of chemicals? Come on, be honest?
At least on the first day of the Masters he looks like the old Tiger, but the broadcasters who are kissing his ass so much that we have to turn down the sound, no one wants to address the issues, I just don’t understand?
I will state the obvious; the crowds around the greens have been at best, luke warm. While the broadcasters are kissing his arse, the crowds are showing him somewhat a bit of disgust with their polite applause…not like the old days huh?
Ok, on to TV. Erin Andrews the ESPN commentator and Kate & the Eight.
I have found out why Erin is getting threats. Look at her dance! She is impersonating a dancer, isn’t that criminal fraud?
But she is not quite as reprehensible as Kate & the Eight.
Man has she changed huh? That can’t be the same gal can it? She too looks great in those skimpy clothes but man, she can’t dance one step of anything, she reminds me of a horse walking with a broken leg, measuring every step it takes!
I saved the best for last…the NCAA Woman’s Basketball Finals. Man! Was that exciting! But who watches it, or should I say why does anybody watch it?
No one loves women more than I do, God, I have two daughters and seven grand daughters, but even they don’t watch it, ugh!
Here’s my closing thought.
Thank God Buzz Aldrin, an American hero, doesn’t have to dance anymore! God that was more pain that I had to endure than my last root canal!
Have a great day folks!
In Play Magazine
Well here we go again, our Tigers are once again off to a race for the pennant, can you imagine?
But folks with all due respect, you can’t expect miracles out of this team. Because for them to win the division it would be just short of our Lord walking on water! Unless they find lightening in a bottle, I don’t think they’ll break .500!
After the first two guys in the Tigers pitching staff, what are we going to do, call “Ghost Busters?” If you’re forced to call on Willis and Bonderman, what the hell are you going to do? Even when Bonderman was healthy he was barely a .500 pitcher.
I am also told by senior people in the organization that Bondy suffers from fright when he has a lead in a game and is always looking to come out of a game after the 5th inning.
And Willis, well I feel so sorry for this guy! No one has been able to help this kid, all of that crazy talent and no one in the organization has been able to do anything with it.
I want to tell you something. Based on my history with the greatest pitching coach in the history of the game, Johnny Sain, I could help Willis get it somewhat together, I really mean that. If not, I won’t ever talk about pitching again.
The division we’re in allows anything to happen and it always has, but with only two pitchers in a suspect bullpen, don’t bet the farm on them winning the division.
God forbid Verlander or our other young right hander gets hurt! Because they ARE the staff!
Now let’s switch gears away from baseball.
Tiger Woods...what can be said at this point? He’s playing in the Masters with a tight security...what a joke!
Why can’t golf fans scream and holler at guys like other sports? Why the hell are they so special?
I’m not talking about during their back swings, but during the walk up the fairway or after a bad shot? Let’s hear those boos and the other incredible garbage that could come from of the crowds.
You know that the stripper is going to make an appearance in more ways than one right?
Now allow me to point out some things regarding Tiger.
One, he (allegedly) paid hookers and hookers and more hookers for their services, and they weren’t teeing up his balls on the practice tee box either! Isn’t that a criminal act?
Two, the cops in Orlando (allegedly) covered up what really happened at his home, Mrs. Tiger realized that she was about to expose him and all of a sudden no one knows anything…he hit a fire hydrant.
I think she realized that, “I can’t hurt myself” with this zillionaire!
During this Masters at the 14th hole he has already had a brain fart with an emotional outburst. You can’t change the spots on this leopard guys!
But the Tiger story will eventually be written, no one can play that well, hit the ball that hard, get around the course like he does or just plain punish the ball without some sort of assistance.
God forbid that we find out that all of these stories that we’ve heard about doctors who prescribed him Vicodin, Human Growth Hormone and various other products are true.
Three, rumor has it that he (allegedly) paid the first lover $10 million because she has the evidence to punish him with HGH and other possible substances acquisitions.
Stay tuned, because it is coming and I want to tell you one other thing.
If he wins the Masters, look out, the stories will start! Bigger and bigger with more possible information and facts, you can bet your butt that it is coming!
Folks when you’re surrounded in a hotel suite with several ladies of the night or whatever, don’t you think that somebody is playing around with some kind of chemicals? Come on, be honest?
At least on the first day of the Masters he looks like the old Tiger, but the broadcasters who are kissing his ass so much that we have to turn down the sound, no one wants to address the issues, I just don’t understand?
I will state the obvious; the crowds around the greens have been at best, luke warm. While the broadcasters are kissing his arse, the crowds are showing him somewhat a bit of disgust with their polite applause…not like the old days huh?
Ok, on to TV. Erin Andrews the ESPN commentator and Kate & the Eight.
I have found out why Erin is getting threats. Look at her dance! She is impersonating a dancer, isn’t that criminal fraud?
But she is not quite as reprehensible as Kate & the Eight.
Man has she changed huh? That can’t be the same gal can it? She too looks great in those skimpy clothes but man, she can’t dance one step of anything, she reminds me of a horse walking with a broken leg, measuring every step it takes!
I saved the best for last…the NCAA Woman’s Basketball Finals. Man! Was that exciting! But who watches it, or should I say why does anybody watch it?
No one loves women more than I do, God, I have two daughters and seven grand daughters, but even they don’t watch it, ugh!
Here’s my closing thought.
Thank God Buzz Aldrin, an American hero, doesn’t have to dance anymore! God that was more pain that I had to endure than my last root canal!
Have a great day folks!
TODAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY - APRIL 8
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1934 At Shibe Park, 15,000 fans witness the first legal baseball game between major league teams played on a Sunday in the city of Philadelphia. In a hometown exhibition game, the Phillies beat the A's, 8-1.
1963 In his first major league at-bat, Pete Rose works out a walk off Pirates' pitcher Earl Francis.
1963 The Tigers claim Denny McLain on first-year waivers from the White Sox. The right-hander, who will become the game's last 30-game winner playing in the motor city, will win the American League Most Valuable Player and Cy Young Award in 1968 helping Detroit to win its first World Series in 23 years.
1963 The Tigers claim Denny McLain on first-year waivers from the White Sox. The right-hander, who will become the game's last 30-game winner playing in the motor city, will win the American League Most Valuable Player and Cy Young Award in 1968 helping Detroit to win its first World Series in 23 years.
1969 Jack Murphy Stadium is dedicated as 23,370 fans watch the Padres make their National League debut defeating the Astros, 2-1
1969 The Royals play their first game in the history of the franchise and joins the winner circle along with the other three new clubs making their debuts today Reliever Moe Drabowsky picks up the win as Kansas City beat the Twins in 12 innings, 4-3.
1974 Hammerin' Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth as the all-time home run leader with his 715th off Dodger hurler Al Downing in Atlanta's home opener.
1975 In the season opener at Fenway Park, Tony Conigliaro, who retired four years ago after being traded to the Angels in 1970, plays in the first game of his attempted comeback with the Red Sox. As a designated hitter, the 30-year old fan-favorite, who will only collect 7 hits in 21 games, singles in his first at bat in Boston's 5-2 victory over the Brewers.
1987 Indian hurlers Phil Niekro and Steve Carlton combine to beat the Blue Jays, 14-3, making it the first time in major league history that two 300-game winners pitched for the same team in the same game. Niekro goes six innings to get his 312th career win and 'Lefty' blanks Toronto for four innings.
1991 In a 5-4 Opening Day loss to the Brewers at Arlington Stadium, future Hall of Famer Goose Gossage (2008) relieves in a game started by Rangers hurler Nolan Ryan (1999), also a future member of the Hall of Fame. It's the first time in major league history that a 300-game winner appears in the same contest with teammate who has 300 saves.
1994 Braves' Kent Mercker no-hits Los Angeles, 6-0 at Dodger Stadium. It is the lefthander's first complete game in the major leagues.
1997 In a 14-8 Mariners victory over the Indians at the Kingdome, M's pitcher Josias Manzanillo, who doesn't wear a protective cup, is hit the groin by a Manny Ramirez 107 mph line drive . Now a firm believer in the use of protective gear, the 29-year old reliever will be put on the 15-day disabled list for surgery needed to repair a tear in testicles.
2003 At the home opener at PNC Park, Pittsburgh unveils a sculpture of Ralph Kiner. The Hall of Fame home run hitter, who is depicted in the bronze artwork gripping a Kiner-model Louisville Slugger bat, joins Willie Stargell, Honus Wagner and Roberto Clemente as other former Pirates honored with a ballpark statutes.
2003 By going went 4-for-4 along with three walks, Rockies' first baseman Todd Helton sets a club record by reaching base in all seven plate appearances. Chris Stynes also set a franchise mark for most plate appearances in a game with eight.
2004 In the first game of their new downtown ballpark, the Padres come from behind twice after Trevor Hoffman blows a save in the ninth to beat the Giants in 10 innings at Petco Park, 4-3. San Diego scores in the bottom of ninth knotting the score at 2-2 and then scores two runs in the tenth after falling behind in the top of the frame.
2008 An emotional Bill Buckner returns to Fenway Park for the first time in more than a decade to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Red Sox home opener. The beleaguered former Boston first baseman, best known for letting Mookie Wilson’s grounder roll between his legs in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, receives a heart-felt standing ovation from the stunned crowd as he walks slowly from left field to the pitchers mound.
2008 At the Play Ball, Chicago! event in the Windy City, the U.S. Postal Service unveils a stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of the song, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game". The very popular song was written on a New York City train a century ago when passenger Jack Norworth, actor, singer and songwriter, who claimed never to have seen a major league game wrote the lyrics after seeing a sign about an upcoming contest at the Polo Grounds, home of the New Giants.
1934 At Shibe Park, 15,000 fans witness the first legal baseball game between major league teams played on a Sunday in the city of Philadelphia. In a hometown exhibition game, the Phillies beat the A's, 8-1.
1963 In his first major league at-bat, Pete Rose works out a walk off Pirates' pitcher Earl Francis.
1963 The Tigers claim Denny McLain on first-year waivers from the White Sox. The right-hander, who will become the game's last 30-game winner playing in the motor city, will win the American League Most Valuable Player and Cy Young Award in 1968 helping Detroit to win its first World Series in 23 years.
1963 The Tigers claim Denny McLain on first-year waivers from the White Sox. The right-hander, who will become the game's last 30-game winner playing in the motor city, will win the American League Most Valuable Player and Cy Young Award in 1968 helping Detroit to win its first World Series in 23 years.
1969 Jack Murphy Stadium is dedicated as 23,370 fans watch the Padres make their National League debut defeating the Astros, 2-1
1969 The Royals play their first game in the history of the franchise and joins the winner circle along with the other three new clubs making their debuts today Reliever Moe Drabowsky picks up the win as Kansas City beat the Twins in 12 innings, 4-3.
1974 Hammerin' Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth as the all-time home run leader with his 715th off Dodger hurler Al Downing in Atlanta's home opener.
1975 In the season opener at Fenway Park, Tony Conigliaro, who retired four years ago after being traded to the Angels in 1970, plays in the first game of his attempted comeback with the Red Sox. As a designated hitter, the 30-year old fan-favorite, who will only collect 7 hits in 21 games, singles in his first at bat in Boston's 5-2 victory over the Brewers.
1987 Indian hurlers Phil Niekro and Steve Carlton combine to beat the Blue Jays, 14-3, making it the first time in major league history that two 300-game winners pitched for the same team in the same game. Niekro goes six innings to get his 312th career win and 'Lefty' blanks Toronto for four innings.
1991 In a 5-4 Opening Day loss to the Brewers at Arlington Stadium, future Hall of Famer Goose Gossage (2008) relieves in a game started by Rangers hurler Nolan Ryan (1999), also a future member of the Hall of Fame. It's the first time in major league history that a 300-game winner appears in the same contest with teammate who has 300 saves.
1994 Braves' Kent Mercker no-hits Los Angeles, 6-0 at Dodger Stadium. It is the lefthander's first complete game in the major leagues.
1997 In a 14-8 Mariners victory over the Indians at the Kingdome, M's pitcher Josias Manzanillo, who doesn't wear a protective cup, is hit the groin by a Manny Ramirez 107 mph line drive . Now a firm believer in the use of protective gear, the 29-year old reliever will be put on the 15-day disabled list for surgery needed to repair a tear in testicles.
2003 At the home opener at PNC Park, Pittsburgh unveils a sculpture of Ralph Kiner. The Hall of Fame home run hitter, who is depicted in the bronze artwork gripping a Kiner-model Louisville Slugger bat, joins Willie Stargell, Honus Wagner and Roberto Clemente as other former Pirates honored with a ballpark statutes.
2003 By going went 4-for-4 along with three walks, Rockies' first baseman Todd Helton sets a club record by reaching base in all seven plate appearances. Chris Stynes also set a franchise mark for most plate appearances in a game with eight.
2004 In the first game of their new downtown ballpark, the Padres come from behind twice after Trevor Hoffman blows a save in the ninth to beat the Giants in 10 innings at Petco Park, 4-3. San Diego scores in the bottom of ninth knotting the score at 2-2 and then scores two runs in the tenth after falling behind in the top of the frame.
2008 An emotional Bill Buckner returns to Fenway Park for the first time in more than a decade to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Red Sox home opener. The beleaguered former Boston first baseman, best known for letting Mookie Wilson’s grounder roll between his legs in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, receives a heart-felt standing ovation from the stunned crowd as he walks slowly from left field to the pitchers mound.
2008 At the Play Ball, Chicago! event in the Windy City, the U.S. Postal Service unveils a stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of the song, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game". The very popular song was written on a New York City train a century ago when passenger Jack Norworth, actor, singer and songwriter, who claimed never to have seen a major league game wrote the lyrics after seeing a sign about an upcoming contest at the Polo Grounds, home of the New Giants.
Tigers slip late
By Justin Cousineau
In Play Magazine
Detroit Tigers struggled against the Kansas City Royals late in extra innings. Ramon Santiago and Scott Sizemore both miss handled the ball allowing a base hit off a ground ball, and the winning run to score off a juggled relay throw.
The Tigers batted .291 but stranded 15 runners through 11 innings of play. Miguel Cabrera tied it up in the top of the ninth inning with a solo home run off the right field foul pole. But that wasn't enough as they lost their first game of the season.
Today Dontrelle Willis will start for the Tigers for their last game before opening day in Detroit, where they hope to win the series against the Royals and start off the season 2-1.
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Detroit Tigers struggled against the Kansas City Royals late in extra innings. Ramon Santiago and Scott Sizemore both miss handled the ball allowing a base hit off a ground ball, and the winning run to score off a juggled relay throw.
The Tigers batted .291 but stranded 15 runners through 11 innings of play. Miguel Cabrera tied it up in the top of the ninth inning with a solo home run off the right field foul pole. But that wasn't enough as they lost their first game of the season.
Today Dontrelle Willis will start for the Tigers for their last game before opening day in Detroit, where they hope to win the series against the Royals and start off the season 2-1.
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Tigers Hit well
By Justin Cousineau
In Play Magazine
Going up against one of baseball's best pitchers in the game Zack Grienke and the Kansas City Royals couldn't hold off the Tigers past the seventh.
Down 4-2 the Tigers poured on six runs to regain the lead which they lost in the bottom of the second. Offensive number were good with the team batting .308 and scoring eight runs. Justin Verlander only went five innings posting a 7.20 ERA and allowing four earned runs not something that was expected.
What matter most is the win against the Royals start the Tigers off with on a good note and although some may have a sour taste in their mouth already with Verlander's start they shouldn't worry.
The team had four extra base hits from two new faces in Johnny Damon, and Austin Jackson, and two more from popular Tiger veteran's Brandon Inge, and Magglio Ordonez.
They'll finish their series against the Royals on Thursday, and then get themselves ready for opening day in Detroit on Friday against another divisional team the Cleveland Indians.
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Going up against one of baseball's best pitchers in the game Zack Grienke and the Kansas City Royals couldn't hold off the Tigers past the seventh.
Down 4-2 the Tigers poured on six runs to regain the lead which they lost in the bottom of the second. Offensive number were good with the team batting .308 and scoring eight runs. Justin Verlander only went five innings posting a 7.20 ERA and allowing four earned runs not something that was expected.
What matter most is the win against the Royals start the Tigers off with on a good note and although some may have a sour taste in their mouth already with Verlander's start they shouldn't worry.
The team had four extra base hits from two new faces in Johnny Damon, and Austin Jackson, and two more from popular Tiger veteran's Brandon Inge, and Magglio Ordonez.
They'll finish their series against the Royals on Thursday, and then get themselves ready for opening day in Detroit on Friday against another divisional team the Cleveland Indians.
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Monday, April 5, 2010
TODAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY - APRIL 5
By Denny McLain
In Play Magazine
1913 In an exhibition game against the Yankees, 25,000 fans watch the Dodgers play their first game in Ebbets Field. Brooklyn beats New York, 3-2 with Casey Stengel hitting the park's first home run, an inside-the-parker.
1925 Babe Ruth collapses at railroad station in Asheville, North Carolina, and will be hospitalized in New York.
1934 Babe Ruth, sponsored by Quaker Oats, agrees to do weekly NBC broadcasts. His thirteen week radio salary will be $4000 more than his Yankee contract.
1934 Reds president Larry MacPhail hires Red Barber to broadcast the team games on WSAL. The not-so-old "Ol' Redhead" will spend the first four years of his Hall of Fame career in Cincinnati calling games from the stands of Crosley Field.
1957 The Phillies trade five players, Ron Negray, Tim Harkness, Elmer Valo, Mel Geho, and Ben Flowers (the player to be named later) and send $75,000 to the Dodgers to obtain much touted Cuban infielder Chico Fernandez. Philadelphia's new shortstop plays three seasons in the City of Brotherly Love, batting just .242, before being traded to the Tigers.
1966 Don Larsen, who is the last active major leaguer who played Browns, is released by the Orioles. As a rookie 1953, the Michigan City, Indiana native posted a 7-12 record for the hapless franchise which loss 100 games in its final season in St. Louis.
1971 At RFK Stadium, 45,000 fans watch the last Opening Day game to be played in Washington, D.C.
1972 The season opener between Astros and Reds is canceled due to the player strike which started on April 1. It marks the first time in major league history Opening Day is delayed and 86 games will be lost before the labor dispute is settled.
1972 The Mets trade outfielder Ken Singleton and infielders Tim Foli and Mike Jorgensen to the Expos in exchange for 28-year old all-star right fielder Rusty Staub. The 'Le Grand Orange' will miss most of the season due to injuries, but will play a major role in New York's 'Ya Gotta Believe' pennant-winning team in 1973.
1983 Tom Seaver, making his first appearance as with the Mets since 1977, combines with Doug Sisk to blank the Phillies at Shea Stadium, 2-0. It is Tom Terrific's 14th National League Opening Day assignment‚ tying Senators hurler Walter Johnson's record.
1988 With a 6-3 Opening night victory over the Padres, Houston wins its 2,000th game in franchise history. The Astros score five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning making starter Mike Scott the winning pitcher.
1993 At Camden Yards, William Jefferson Clinton becomes the first U.S. president to successfully throw the first pitch of the season from the pitcher's mound. Orioles starter Rick Suttecliffe doesn't fare as well as the Birds lose to the Rangers, 7-4.
1993 At Shea Stadium, the Rockies lose their National League debut to the Mets, 3-0. Doc Gooden pitches a 4-hit complete game for the victory.
1993 In front of 42,334 fans at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, the Florida Marlins, in their major league first game ever, defeat the Dodgers, 6-3. Joe DiMaggio throws out the ceremonial first pitch and the team retires uniform number 5 in tribute to Carl Barger, their late president.
1993 On Opening Day, Greg Maddux, who was signed as a free agent, allows no runs and scatters five hits to his former team over 8 1/3 innings as the Braves edge the Cubs, 1-0.
1993 Eric Fox, inserted into the game as late-inning defensive replacement hits a grand-slam home run in the bottom of the eighth inning giving the A's a 9-4 Opening Day victory before 43,370 fans at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. It will be the outfielder's only homer of the season.
1997 At Olympic Stadium, the Rockies set a franchise record with seven home runs including three by Larry Walker, who is pulled from game in eighth inning by Rockies manager Don Baylor. The Colorado skipper doesn't want to run up the score against the Expos with his team ahead 15-1.
2003 The Royals become the first major league team to begin the season 5-0 after losing 100-games the prior year. Runelvys Hernandez, the winner of a coin toss making him the Opening Day starter, wins his second game as allows two hits in seven innings beating the Indians, 2-1
2003 To show support for the U.S. troops in Iraq, the White Sox announce all active military members showing a military ID will be given free admission to home games at U.S. Cellular Field. Tickets would not be available for the Cub series in June.
2004 Braves’ general manager John Schuerholz announces the team has exercised the option to retain Bobby Cox as the team's manager through the 2005 season. The 62-year old skipper, who is ninth in all-time in managerial wins with 1,906, has won a record 12-consecutive divisional titles.
2005 The Washington Nationals, formerly known as the Expos, lose their inaugural season opener bowing to the Phillies, 8-4. The franchise, which played its initial 36 years in Montreal, becomes the first team to represent the nation’s capital since the Senators left to become the Texas Rangers in 1971.
2006 Sluggerrr, the Royals' Mascot, celebrates his tenth birthday at Kauffman Stadium. In the off-season, the nearly seven-foot tall lion with a crown built into his skull is very active in the Kansas City community visiting local schools encouraging youngsters to be good students and a good citizens.
2009 In an Opening Day 4-1 victory over the Phillies, Jordan Schafer becomes the 99th rookie to homer in his first major league at-bat. Joining Joe Harrington (1895), Chuck Tanner (1955) and Jermaine Dye (1996), the 22-year old outfielder becomes only the fourth player to accomplish the feat in franchise history.
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1913 In an exhibition game against the Yankees, 25,000 fans watch the Dodgers play their first game in Ebbets Field. Brooklyn beats New York, 3-2 with Casey Stengel hitting the park's first home run, an inside-the-parker.
1925 Babe Ruth collapses at railroad station in Asheville, North Carolina, and will be hospitalized in New York.
1934 Babe Ruth, sponsored by Quaker Oats, agrees to do weekly NBC broadcasts. His thirteen week radio salary will be $4000 more than his Yankee contract.
1934 Reds president Larry MacPhail hires Red Barber to broadcast the team games on WSAL. The not-so-old "Ol' Redhead" will spend the first four years of his Hall of Fame career in Cincinnati calling games from the stands of Crosley Field.
1957 The Phillies trade five players, Ron Negray, Tim Harkness, Elmer Valo, Mel Geho, and Ben Flowers (the player to be named later) and send $75,000 to the Dodgers to obtain much touted Cuban infielder Chico Fernandez. Philadelphia's new shortstop plays three seasons in the City of Brotherly Love, batting just .242, before being traded to the Tigers.
1966 Don Larsen, who is the last active major leaguer who played Browns, is released by the Orioles. As a rookie 1953, the Michigan City, Indiana native posted a 7-12 record for the hapless franchise which loss 100 games in its final season in St. Louis.
1971 At RFK Stadium, 45,000 fans watch the last Opening Day game to be played in Washington, D.C.
1972 The season opener between Astros and Reds is canceled due to the player strike which started on April 1. It marks the first time in major league history Opening Day is delayed and 86 games will be lost before the labor dispute is settled.
1972 The Mets trade outfielder Ken Singleton and infielders Tim Foli and Mike Jorgensen to the Expos in exchange for 28-year old all-star right fielder Rusty Staub. The 'Le Grand Orange' will miss most of the season due to injuries, but will play a major role in New York's 'Ya Gotta Believe' pennant-winning team in 1973.
1983 Tom Seaver, making his first appearance as with the Mets since 1977, combines with Doug Sisk to blank the Phillies at Shea Stadium, 2-0. It is Tom Terrific's 14th National League Opening Day assignment‚ tying Senators hurler Walter Johnson's record.
1988 With a 6-3 Opening night victory over the Padres, Houston wins its 2,000th game in franchise history. The Astros score five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning making starter Mike Scott the winning pitcher.
1993 At Camden Yards, William Jefferson Clinton becomes the first U.S. president to successfully throw the first pitch of the season from the pitcher's mound. Orioles starter Rick Suttecliffe doesn't fare as well as the Birds lose to the Rangers, 7-4.
1993 At Shea Stadium, the Rockies lose their National League debut to the Mets, 3-0. Doc Gooden pitches a 4-hit complete game for the victory.
1993 In front of 42,334 fans at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, the Florida Marlins, in their major league first game ever, defeat the Dodgers, 6-3. Joe DiMaggio throws out the ceremonial first pitch and the team retires uniform number 5 in tribute to Carl Barger, their late president.
1993 On Opening Day, Greg Maddux, who was signed as a free agent, allows no runs and scatters five hits to his former team over 8 1/3 innings as the Braves edge the Cubs, 1-0.
1993 Eric Fox, inserted into the game as late-inning defensive replacement hits a grand-slam home run in the bottom of the eighth inning giving the A's a 9-4 Opening Day victory before 43,370 fans at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. It will be the outfielder's only homer of the season.
1997 At Olympic Stadium, the Rockies set a franchise record with seven home runs including three by Larry Walker, who is pulled from game in eighth inning by Rockies manager Don Baylor. The Colorado skipper doesn't want to run up the score against the Expos with his team ahead 15-1.
2003 The Royals become the first major league team to begin the season 5-0 after losing 100-games the prior year. Runelvys Hernandez, the winner of a coin toss making him the Opening Day starter, wins his second game as allows two hits in seven innings beating the Indians, 2-1
2003 To show support for the U.S. troops in Iraq, the White Sox announce all active military members showing a military ID will be given free admission to home games at U.S. Cellular Field. Tickets would not be available for the Cub series in June.
2004 Braves’ general manager John Schuerholz announces the team has exercised the option to retain Bobby Cox as the team's manager through the 2005 season. The 62-year old skipper, who is ninth in all-time in managerial wins with 1,906, has won a record 12-consecutive divisional titles.
2005 The Washington Nationals, formerly known as the Expos, lose their inaugural season opener bowing to the Phillies, 8-4. The franchise, which played its initial 36 years in Montreal, becomes the first team to represent the nation’s capital since the Senators left to become the Texas Rangers in 1971.
2006 Sluggerrr, the Royals' Mascot, celebrates his tenth birthday at Kauffman Stadium. In the off-season, the nearly seven-foot tall lion with a crown built into his skull is very active in the Kansas City community visiting local schools encouraging youngsters to be good students and a good citizens.
2009 In an Opening Day 4-1 victory over the Phillies, Jordan Schafer becomes the 99th rookie to homer in his first major league at-bat. Joining Joe Harrington (1895), Chuck Tanner (1955) and Jermaine Dye (1996), the 22-year old outfielder becomes only the fourth player to accomplish the feat in franchise history.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
TODAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY - APRIL 1
1911 All National League umpires are asked by league president Tom Lynch to provide evidence of vision tests.
1937 Reds' Babe Herman is sold to the Tigers.
1962 University of Detroit basketball star, Dave DeBusschere signs with the White Sox as a pitcher.
1964 Cleveland's manager Birdie Tebbetts suffers a heart attack.
1970 Ruling the team is bankrupt, Judge Sidney Volinn orders the Pilots be sold to a group headed by mid-western businessman Bud Selig. The American League expansion team's tenure in Seattle is over after just one season when the club moves to Milwaukee and starts the new season as the Brewers.
1982 The Mets trade outfielder Lee Mazzilli to Texas for rookie pitchers Ron Darling and Walt Terrell.
1987 Mets phenom pitcher Doc Gooden avoids suspension for substance abuse by agreeing to enter a drug rehab facility.
1996 This website, Nationalpastime.com, appears for the first time on the internet. It is one of the first to feature baseball history on a daily basis.
1996 Rallying from a 6-0 deficit, the Mets beat the Cardinals, 7-6, making it the biggest Opening Day comeback of the century
1998 At Camden Yards, the Orioles rock the Royals, 10-1, as Scott Erickson records his 100th major league victory. O's skipper Ray Miller, who hadn't won a game since managing the Twins in 1986, enjoys his first win with Baltimore.
2002 Cinci Freedom‚ the cow who evaded capture for ten days after jumping a six-foot fence to avoid slaughter, is excused from a scheduled appearance in the Reds' traditional Opening Day parade. The Charolais cow was deemed too jumpy to participate in the Findlay Market activities prior the Reds 5-4 walk-off victory over the Cubs at Cinergy Field.
2005 Albert Pujols does not strike out in any of the 21 Cardinals spring training games. In his 68 plate appearances, the St. Louis first baseman finishes the exhibition season with a .458 batting average, six homers, and 20 RBI.
2008 With two outs in the 10th inning at Dolphin Stadium, Robert Andino’s first career round tripper is a memorable one as his walk-off homer gives the Marlins a 5-4 victory over the Mets. The post-game celebration is short-lived as the Miami native takes off for home to meet police after getting a text message from his wife informing him their house may have an intruder.
2009 After tallying a run in the top of the first, the Kentucky State basbeall team finds themselves on the short end of a 22-1 score at the end of the inning. After the Colonels of Eastern Kentucky University score 27 more times in the next three frames, the teams decide to halt the contest in the middle fifth giving EKU a 49-1 triumph over the Thorobreds.
1937 Reds' Babe Herman is sold to the Tigers.
1962 University of Detroit basketball star, Dave DeBusschere signs with the White Sox as a pitcher.
1964 Cleveland's manager Birdie Tebbetts suffers a heart attack.
1970 Ruling the team is bankrupt, Judge Sidney Volinn orders the Pilots be sold to a group headed by mid-western businessman Bud Selig. The American League expansion team's tenure in Seattle is over after just one season when the club moves to Milwaukee and starts the new season as the Brewers.
1982 The Mets trade outfielder Lee Mazzilli to Texas for rookie pitchers Ron Darling and Walt Terrell.
1987 Mets phenom pitcher Doc Gooden avoids suspension for substance abuse by agreeing to enter a drug rehab facility.
1996 This website, Nationalpastime.com, appears for the first time on the internet. It is one of the first to feature baseball history on a daily basis.
1996 Rallying from a 6-0 deficit, the Mets beat the Cardinals, 7-6, making it the biggest Opening Day comeback of the century
1998 At Camden Yards, the Orioles rock the Royals, 10-1, as Scott Erickson records his 100th major league victory. O's skipper Ray Miller, who hadn't won a game since managing the Twins in 1986, enjoys his first win with Baltimore.
2002 Cinci Freedom‚ the cow who evaded capture for ten days after jumping a six-foot fence to avoid slaughter, is excused from a scheduled appearance in the Reds' traditional Opening Day parade. The Charolais cow was deemed too jumpy to participate in the Findlay Market activities prior the Reds 5-4 walk-off victory over the Cubs at Cinergy Field.
2005 Albert Pujols does not strike out in any of the 21 Cardinals spring training games. In his 68 plate appearances, the St. Louis first baseman finishes the exhibition season with a .458 batting average, six homers, and 20 RBI.
2008 With two outs in the 10th inning at Dolphin Stadium, Robert Andino’s first career round tripper is a memorable one as his walk-off homer gives the Marlins a 5-4 victory over the Mets. The post-game celebration is short-lived as the Miami native takes off for home to meet police after getting a text message from his wife informing him their house may have an intruder.
2009 After tallying a run in the top of the first, the Kentucky State basbeall team finds themselves on the short end of a 22-1 score at the end of the inning. After the Colonels of Eastern Kentucky University score 27 more times in the next three frames, the teams decide to halt the contest in the middle fifth giving EKU a 49-1 triumph over the Thorobreds.
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