2008 - Shawn Chacón of the Astros grabs general manager Ed Wade by the neck and throws him to the ground during a confrontation, resulting in his release five days later.
2008 - In a 5–4 loss to the Nationals, Garret Anderson breaks Tim Salmon's Angels record of 986 career runs; he had tied the mark five days earlier. Also in the game, Washington's Aaron Boone becomes the fourth member of his family to collect 1,000 hits, joining his grandfather Ray, father Bob and brother Bret.
June 24
2008 - The Baseball Hall of Fame dedicates a revised plaque for Jackie Robinson to include recognition of his cultural impact.
2008 - The Pirates beat the Yankees 12–5, becoming the final major league team to get its first regular season win against the Yankees.
2007 - Dustin McGowan of the Toronto Blue Jays has what would have been the second no-hitter in franchise history broken up in the ninth in a 5-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies at the Rogers Centre. Jeff Baker singles to lead off the inning; the hit is the only one McGowan will allow. Dave Stieb has currently hurled the only no-hitter in Blue Jay history, in 1990.
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June 24, 2007 - Rod Beck, 38, All-Star relief pitcher who was the NL runnerup in saves four times, including 48 for the 1993 Giants and 51 for the 1998 Cubs
2008 - The Pirates beat the Yankees 12–5, becoming the final major league team to get its first regular season win against the Yankees.
2007 - Dustin McGowan of the Toronto Blue Jays has what would have been the second no-hitter in franchise history broken up in the ninth in a 5-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies at the Rogers Centre. Jeff Baker singles to lead off the inning; the hit is the only one McGowan will allow. Dave Stieb has currently hurled the only no-hitter in Blue Jay history, in 1990.
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June 24, 2007 - Rod Beck, 38, All-Star relief pitcher who was the NL runnerup in saves four times, including 48 for the 1993 Giants and 51 for the 1998 Cubs
June 23
2008 – Félix Hernández of the Seattle Mariners became the first American League pitcher since the designated hitter rule went into effect in 1973 to hit a grand slam, off New York Mets ace Johan Santana, in Seattle's 5–2 victory. it is also the first home run ever by a Mariners pitcher.
1890 - Mike Griffin of the Players' League Philadelphia Quakers sets a record by reaching base by way of error in all 4 at-bats in a game against the Pittsburgh Burghers.
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William Milton Harris (June 23, 1900 - August 21, 1965) spent more than 40 years in baseball, serving as a pitcher, manager and scout, for six different Major League Baseball organizations. Listed at 6'1", 180 lb., Harris batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Wylie, Texas.
1890 - Mike Griffin of the Players' League Philadelphia Quakers sets a record by reaching base by way of error in all 4 at-bats in a game against the Pittsburgh Burghers.
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William Milton Harris (June 23, 1900 - August 21, 1965) spent more than 40 years in baseball, serving as a pitcher, manager and scout, for six different Major League Baseball organizations. Listed at 6'1", 180 lb., Harris batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Wylie, Texas.
June 22
2008 – Mark Teixeira hits three home runs in the Braves' 8–3 win over the Mariners.
1987 - With their starting rotation decimated by injury, the New York Mets seek help from Tom Seaver, who was not offered a contract to his liking following the 1986 season (his 1986 salary was $1 million; the Boston Red Sox offered $500,000, which Seaver declined). Though no actual contract is signed, Seaver joins the club on June 6, and is hit hard on in an exhibition game against the Triple-A Tidewater Tides on June 11. After similarly poor outings on the 16th & 20th, he announced his retirement.
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Walter Edward Masterson III (June 22, 1920 - April 5, 2008) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Washington Senators (1939–42, 1945–49 and 1952–53), Boston Red Sox (1949–52) and Detroit Tigers (1956). He started the 1948 All-Star Game for the American League.
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June 22, 1930 - Bill Dam, 45, utility outfielder for the 1909 Boston Doves.
June 22, 1910 - Tom Doran, 29, catcher for the Boston Americans and Detroit Tigers between 1904 and 1906.
1987 - With their starting rotation decimated by injury, the New York Mets seek help from Tom Seaver, who was not offered a contract to his liking following the 1986 season (his 1986 salary was $1 million; the Boston Red Sox offered $500,000, which Seaver declined). Though no actual contract is signed, Seaver joins the club on June 6, and is hit hard on in an exhibition game against the Triple-A Tidewater Tides on June 11. After similarly poor outings on the 16th & 20th, he announced his retirement.
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Walter Edward Masterson III (June 22, 1920 - April 5, 2008) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Washington Senators (1939–42, 1945–49 and 1952–53), Boston Red Sox (1949–52) and Detroit Tigers (1956). He started the 1948 All-Star Game for the American League.
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June 22, 1930 - Bill Dam, 45, utility outfielder for the 1909 Boston Doves.
June 22, 1910 - Tom Doran, 29, catcher for the Boston Americans and Detroit Tigers between 1904 and 1906.
June 21
2009 - Tony La Russa records his 2500th victory as a manager as the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Kansas City Royals 12-5 at Kauffman Stadium. He becomes the third manager in Major League Baseball to reach this milestone, joining Connie Mack (3,831) and John McGraw (2,763).
1980 - Jim Edmonds hits two home runs in the fourth inning of the Cubs' 11–7 win over the White Sox.
1980 - Scot Shields records four strikeouts in the eighth inning of the Angels' 6–2 win over the Phillies; after he retires Greg Dobbs and Jimmy Rollins, Shane Victorino reaches first on a wild pitch in the dirt. After issuing a walk, Shields strikes out Ryan Howard to end the inning.
1970 - The Detroit Tigers' Cesar Gutierrez gets seven hits in seven at bats in 12 innings against the Cleveland Indians, setting an American League mark and tieing a major league record for most hits in one game.
1890 - Silver King of the Chicago Pirates of the Players' League pitches a no-hitter against the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders but loses 1-0 when the game's only run comes on a 2-base error.
Died
June 21, 1998 - Al Campanis, 81, general manager of the Dodgers from 1968 to 1987 who was fired after making racially controversial remarks in a 1987 TV interview; previously a scout for 18 years
1980 - Jim Edmonds hits two home runs in the fourth inning of the Cubs' 11–7 win over the White Sox.
1980 - Scot Shields records four strikeouts in the eighth inning of the Angels' 6–2 win over the Phillies; after he retires Greg Dobbs and Jimmy Rollins, Shane Victorino reaches first on a wild pitch in the dirt. After issuing a walk, Shields strikes out Ryan Howard to end the inning.
1970 - The Detroit Tigers' Cesar Gutierrez gets seven hits in seven at bats in 12 innings against the Cleveland Indians, setting an American League mark and tieing a major league record for most hits in one game.
1890 - Silver King of the Chicago Pirates of the Players' League pitches a no-hitter against the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders but loses 1-0 when the game's only run comes on a 2-base error.
Died
June 21, 1998 - Al Campanis, 81, general manager of the Dodgers from 1968 to 1987 who was fired after making racially controversial remarks in a 1987 TV interview; previously a scout for 18 years
June 20
2008 - The Cleveland Indians retire Bob Lemon's uniform number 19 prior to the team's 5–3 loss to the Yankees.
2008 – Elijah Dukes ties a Nationals record with five hits in their 4–3 win over the Rangers, with his fifth hit driving in the winning run with two out in the bottom of the 14th and the bases loaded.
1950 - Willie Mays is signed by the New York Giants as an amateur free agent.
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Rodney Blaine Graber (born June 20, 1930 in Massillon, Ohio) is a former Major League Baseball center fielder. He was signed as an amateur free agent by the Cleveland Indians in 1949. He did not play in the major leagues until 1958, where he went 1 for 8 over two games played as an outfielder. He did not make an error and had four putouts.
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June 20, 1890 - John Weyhing, 20, pitcher who made eight starts for 1888 Cincinnati Red Stockings, one inning for 1889 Columbus team; brother of star pitcher Gus.
2008 – Elijah Dukes ties a Nationals record with five hits in their 4–3 win over the Rangers, with his fifth hit driving in the winning run with two out in the bottom of the 14th and the bases loaded.
1950 - Willie Mays is signed by the New York Giants as an amateur free agent.
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Rodney Blaine Graber (born June 20, 1930 in Massillon, Ohio) is a former Major League Baseball center fielder. He was signed as an amateur free agent by the Cleveland Indians in 1949. He did not play in the major leagues until 1958, where he went 1 for 8 over two games played as an outfielder. He did not make an error and had four putouts.
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June 20, 1890 - John Weyhing, 20, pitcher who made eight starts for 1888 Cincinnati Red Stockings, one inning for 1889 Columbus team; brother of star pitcher Gus.
June 19
2009 - Albert Pujols scores his 1,000th career run on Ryan Ludwick's first career grand slam, against Pujols' home town Kansas City.
2009 - Instant replay is used twice in the Detroit Tigers' 10-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Comerica Park, the first time that's happened in league history. Miguel Cabrera's third inning single off the top of the wall is called a home run after instant replay review shows that it had actually cleared the wall. Contrarily, Dusty Ryan's fourth inning home run was overturned to a ground rule double. The game was called with one out in the seventh inning due to rain.
1960 - In a brilliant pair of pitching performances, Orioles pitchers Hoyt Wilhelm and Milt Pappas threw shutouts to beat the host Detroit Tigers. Wilhelm allowed two hits in winning the opener, 2–0, over Jim Bunning, and Pappas allows three hits in winning the nitecap, 1–0, over Don Mossi. Jim Gentile and Ron Hansen collected home runs as catcher Clint Courtney, using the big glove designed by manager Paul Richards, is twice charged with batter interference, the first loading the bases in the 4th inning.
Born
Duane Eugene Kuiper (born June 19, 1950 in Racine, Wisconsin) is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians (1974-1981) and San Francisco Giants (1982-1985).
James Michael Slaton (born June 19, 1950 in Long Beach, California) was a pitcher with a 16 year career from 1971-1986. He played in the American League with the Milwaukee Brewers from 1971-1977 and 1979-1983, the Detroit Tigers in 1978 and 1986, and the California Angels from 1984-1986.
2009 - Instant replay is used twice in the Detroit Tigers' 10-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Comerica Park, the first time that's happened in league history. Miguel Cabrera's third inning single off the top of the wall is called a home run after instant replay review shows that it had actually cleared the wall. Contrarily, Dusty Ryan's fourth inning home run was overturned to a ground rule double. The game was called with one out in the seventh inning due to rain.
1960 - In a brilliant pair of pitching performances, Orioles pitchers Hoyt Wilhelm and Milt Pappas threw shutouts to beat the host Detroit Tigers. Wilhelm allowed two hits in winning the opener, 2–0, over Jim Bunning, and Pappas allows three hits in winning the nitecap, 1–0, over Don Mossi. Jim Gentile and Ron Hansen collected home runs as catcher Clint Courtney, using the big glove designed by manager Paul Richards, is twice charged with batter interference, the first loading the bases in the 4th inning.
Born
Duane Eugene Kuiper (born June 19, 1950 in Racine, Wisconsin) is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians (1974-1981) and San Francisco Giants (1982-1985).
James Michael Slaton (born June 19, 1950 in Long Beach, California) was a pitcher with a 16 year career from 1971-1986. He played in the American League with the Milwaukee Brewers from 1971-1977 and 1979-1983, the Detroit Tigers in 1978 and 1986, and the California Angels from 1984-1986.
June 18
2008 – Francisco Rodriguez of the Angels allows the tying run in the ninth inning against the Mets, ending his club record streak of 25 consecutive saves; the Mets win 5–4 in 10 innings.
June 17
2009 - Ivan Rodriguez sets the record for the most games caught in the place his career began as a 19 year old rookie. The Houston Astros lose Pudge's 2,227th game caught 5-4 to the Texas Rangers in ten innings in Arlington, Texas.
2009 - At Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox celebrated their 500th consecutive sellout, the longest sellout streak in major league history, with a 6-1 victory over the Florida Marlins. Starter Brad Penny labored through five innings to earn his 100th career victory. The previous record of 455 straight sellouts was set by the Cleveland Indians in 2001. The only other sports teams to sell out more games in a row were the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers (744), Boston Celtics (567) and Chicago Bulls (515).
2008 - At 3:15 AM Eastern Time, the New York Mets announce the firing of manager Willie Randolph and two coaches while the team is on the West Coast, and name Jerry Manuel interim manager.
2008 - Marcus Thames ties a Tigers record by hitting a home run in his fifth consecutive game, in a 5–1 win over the Giants.
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June 17, 2009 - Dusty Rhodes, 82, New York Giants offensive hero during the four-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians in the 1954 World Series
2009 - At Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox celebrated their 500th consecutive sellout, the longest sellout streak in major league history, with a 6-1 victory over the Florida Marlins. Starter Brad Penny labored through five innings to earn his 100th career victory. The previous record of 455 straight sellouts was set by the Cleveland Indians in 2001. The only other sports teams to sell out more games in a row were the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers (744), Boston Celtics (567) and Chicago Bulls (515).
2008 - At 3:15 AM Eastern Time, the New York Mets announce the firing of manager Willie Randolph and two coaches while the team is on the West Coast, and name Jerry Manuel interim manager.
2008 - Marcus Thames ties a Tigers record by hitting a home run in his fifth consecutive game, in a 5–1 win over the Giants.
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June 17, 2009 - Dusty Rhodes, 82, New York Giants offensive hero during the four-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians in the 1954 World Series
June 16
2009 - According to a report published on the New York Times Web site, Sammy Sosa is allegedly among the 104 Major League players who tested positive for PEDs in 2003. Sosa testified under oath before Congress at a public hearing in 2005 that he had never taken illegal performance enhancing drugs.
2008 – The final Hall of Fame Game, between the Cubs and Padres, is cancelled due to rain.
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Edward Russell Malone (June 16, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois – June 1, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California) was a catcher in Major League Baseball.
Kerry Lee Wood (born June 16, 1977) is an American Major League Baseball closer for the Cleveland Indians. Wood recorded over 200 strikeouts in four out of his first five seasons, with a high of 266 in 2003.
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June 16, 2008 – Bert Shepard, 87, pitcher who appeared in one game for the 1945 Senators despite having had his right leg amputated after his fighter plane was shot down during World War II.
June 16, 1996 - Mel Allen, 83, legendary broadcaster who spent over 35 years with the Yankees, also on national broadcasts and This Week in Baseball
2008 – The final Hall of Fame Game, between the Cubs and Padres, is cancelled due to rain.
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Edward Russell Malone (June 16, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois – June 1, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California) was a catcher in Major League Baseball.
Kerry Lee Wood (born June 16, 1977) is an American Major League Baseball closer for the Cleveland Indians. Wood recorded over 200 strikeouts in four out of his first five seasons, with a high of 266 in 2003.
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June 16, 2008 – Bert Shepard, 87, pitcher who appeared in one game for the 1945 Senators despite having had his right leg amputated after his fighter plane was shot down during World War II.
June 16, 1996 - Mel Allen, 83, legendary broadcaster who spent over 35 years with the Yankees, also on national broadcasts and This Week in Baseball
June 15
1977 - The New York Mets trade Tom Seaver to the Cincinnati Reds for Pat Zachry, Doug Flynn, Steve Henderson and Dan Norman. They then trade Mike Phillips to the St. Louis Cardinals for Joel Youngblood, and send Dave Kingman to the Padres for minor league pitcher Paul Siebert and Bobby Valentine, who will one day manage the Mets.
1940 - In a 12-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, the New York Giants' Harry Danning hits for a cycle against that includes an inside the park home run. The ball became lodged behind an Eddie Grant memorial in front of the Giants' clubhouse.
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Bret Randolph Prinz (born June 15, 1977 in Chicago Heights, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League. Previously, Prinz played with the Arizona Diamondbacks (2001-2003), New York Yankees (2003-2004), Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005), and Chicago White Sox (2007). He bats and throws right-handed.
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June 15, 2008 – John Buzhardt, 71, pitcher for five teams from 1958 to 1968 who earned 49 of his 71 victories with the White Sox
June 15, 1987 - George Smith, 49, Negro League second baseman who played from 1963 to 1966 for the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox
1940 - In a 12-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, the New York Giants' Harry Danning hits for a cycle against that includes an inside the park home run. The ball became lodged behind an Eddie Grant memorial in front of the Giants' clubhouse.
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Bret Randolph Prinz (born June 15, 1977 in Chicago Heights, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League. Previously, Prinz played with the Arizona Diamondbacks (2001-2003), New York Yankees (2003-2004), Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005), and Chicago White Sox (2007). He bats and throws right-handed.
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June 15, 2008 – John Buzhardt, 71, pitcher for five teams from 1958 to 1968 who earned 49 of his 71 victories with the White Sox
June 15, 1987 - George Smith, 49, Negro League second baseman who played from 1963 to 1966 for the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox
June 14
1876 - George Hall and Ezra Sutton of the Philadelphia Athletics each hit three triples in a 20–5 victory against the Cincinnati Red Stockings, the only time teammates have accomplished this feat.
1990 - It is announced that the National League will be expanding by two teams for the 1993 season.
2009 - The 1909 World Series' 100th anniversary was celebrated, when the Tigers and Pirates played each other in Pittsburgh. Both teams wore throwback uniforms similar to those worn in 1909. The stadium's public address and sound systems were also turned off, simulating the game conditions in 1909. The Pirates won the game, 6–3.
Born
William Roger (Bill) Fahey (born June 14, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former catcher in professional baseball who played for the Washington Senators/Texas Rangers (1971-1972, 1974-1977), San Diego Padres (1979-1980) and Detroit Tigers (1983). Fahey batted left-handed and threw right-handed. His son, Brandon, is an infielder who plays with the Baltimore Orioles.
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Harold Joseph Woodeshick (August 24, 1932 - June 14, 2009 ) was an American left-handed pitcher who spent eleven seasons from 1956 to 1967 in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, both Washington Senators, Houston Colt .45s/Astros and St. Louis Cardinals. He was nicknamed The Switchman for his ability to "turn out the lights" on opposing batters.
1990 - It is announced that the National League will be expanding by two teams for the 1993 season.
2009 - The 1909 World Series' 100th anniversary was celebrated, when the Tigers and Pirates played each other in Pittsburgh. Both teams wore throwback uniforms similar to those worn in 1909. The stadium's public address and sound systems were also turned off, simulating the game conditions in 1909. The Pirates won the game, 6–3.
Born
William Roger (Bill) Fahey (born June 14, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former catcher in professional baseball who played for the Washington Senators/Texas Rangers (1971-1972, 1974-1977), San Diego Padres (1979-1980) and Detroit Tigers (1983). Fahey batted left-handed and threw right-handed. His son, Brandon, is an infielder who plays with the Baltimore Orioles.
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Harold Joseph Woodeshick (August 24, 1932 - June 14, 2009 ) was an American left-handed pitcher who spent eleven seasons from 1956 to 1967 in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, both Washington Senators, Houston Colt .45s/Astros and St. Louis Cardinals. He was nicknamed The Switchman for his ability to "turn out the lights" on opposing batters.
June 13
1930 - The St. Louis Browns trade General Crowder and Heinie Manush to the Washington Senators for Goose Goslin.
2009 - Lance Berkman of the Houston Astros hits his 300th career home run against Arizona Diamondbacks starter Jon Garland. Miguel Tejada also records his 2000th career hit off Garland right before Berkman's home run.
Born
Henry Eugene McCann (June 13, 1876 – April 26, 1943) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he pitched in nine games for the Brooklyn Superbas during the 1901 and 1902 baseball seasons. He died at age 66 in New York City.
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Frank Fleet (1848 in New York, New York – June 13, 1900 in New York, New York) was a Major League Baseball player in the 19th century.
June 13, 2008 – Tim Russert, 58, broadcast journalist who was a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame's board of directors since 2003
2009 - Lance Berkman of the Houston Astros hits his 300th career home run against Arizona Diamondbacks starter Jon Garland. Miguel Tejada also records his 2000th career hit off Garland right before Berkman's home run.
Born
Henry Eugene McCann (June 13, 1876 – April 26, 1943) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he pitched in nine games for the Brooklyn Superbas during the 1901 and 1902 baseball seasons. He died at age 66 in New York City.
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Frank Fleet (1848 in New York, New York – June 13, 1900 in New York, New York) was a Major League Baseball player in the 19th century.
June 13, 2008 – Tim Russert, 58, broadcast journalist who was a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame's board of directors since 2003
June 12
1960 - In a record-tying three hour and 52 minute, 9-inning game, Willie McCovey's pinch-hit grand slam, the first slam of his career, and Orlando Cepeda's three-run double pace the Giants to a 16–7 rout of the Braves.
1970 - In the first game of a doubleheader at San Diego Stadium, Dock Ellis of the Pittsburgh Pirates no-hits the San Diego Padres 2-0. Years later, Ellis would claim that he was under the influence of LSD the entire game.
2009 - With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the New York Mets leading the Yankees 8-7, Luis Castillo drops a routine fly ball that allows the tying and winning runs to score for the Yankees. It goes down as Francisco Rodriguez's first "blown save" of the season.
1997 - The first interleague game took place as the Texas Rangers hosted the San Francisco Giants at The Ballpark in Arlington (now Rangers Ballpark in Arlington).
2001 - Dodgers outfielder Gary Sheffield becomes the first player in major league history to win three 1-0 games in a season with a home run, when he solos to beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0. He also supplied the only scoring by homering in April 2 versus Milwaukee, and in May 7 against Florida.
Born
Delbert Oakley "Del" Bates (June 12, 1940 – September 24, 2009) was a Major League Baseball catcher. Bates played for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1970 season. In 22 career games, he had 8 hits in 60 at-bats. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
Damon Buford (born June 12, 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a retired Major League Baseball player. Buford played between 1993 and 2001 for the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs.
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William Warren White (1844 – June 12, 1890) was an American Major League Baseball player who played mainly third base for six different teams in his six seasons of professional baseball, five of which were in the National Association and one season in the Union Association.
1970 - In the first game of a doubleheader at San Diego Stadium, Dock Ellis of the Pittsburgh Pirates no-hits the San Diego Padres 2-0. Years later, Ellis would claim that he was under the influence of LSD the entire game.
2009 - With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the New York Mets leading the Yankees 8-7, Luis Castillo drops a routine fly ball that allows the tying and winning runs to score for the Yankees. It goes down as Francisco Rodriguez's first "blown save" of the season.
1997 - The first interleague game took place as the Texas Rangers hosted the San Francisco Giants at The Ballpark in Arlington (now Rangers Ballpark in Arlington).
2001 - Dodgers outfielder Gary Sheffield becomes the first player in major league history to win three 1-0 games in a season with a home run, when he solos to beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0. He also supplied the only scoring by homering in April 2 versus Milwaukee, and in May 7 against Florida.
Born
Delbert Oakley "Del" Bates (June 12, 1940 – September 24, 2009) was a Major League Baseball catcher. Bates played for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1970 season. In 22 career games, he had 8 hits in 60 at-bats. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
Damon Buford (born June 12, 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a retired Major League Baseball player. Buford played between 1993 and 2001 for the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs.
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William Warren White (1844 – June 12, 1890) was an American Major League Baseball player who played mainly third base for six different teams in his six seasons of professional baseball, five of which were in the National Association and one season in the Union Association.
June 11
1990 - Nolan Ryan pitches the sixth no hitter of his career by defeating the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, 5-0.
2009 - With the score tied at 3 in the tenth inning at Progressive Field, the Cleveland Indians' Shin-Soo Choo singled sharply up the middle straight toward a flock of seagulls who were lounging in center field. Kansas City Royals centerfielder Coco Crisp misplays the ball when it deflects off a seagull flying away. On the play, Mark DeRosa scores the winning run for the Indians.
Born
Yhency José Brazobán (born June 11, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is the Kansas City Royals organization. He throws and bats right-handed.
2009 - With the score tied at 3 in the tenth inning at Progressive Field, the Cleveland Indians' Shin-Soo Choo singled sharply up the middle straight toward a flock of seagulls who were lounging in center field. Kansas City Royals centerfielder Coco Crisp misplays the ball when it deflects off a seagull flying away. On the play, Mark DeRosa scores the winning run for the Indians.
Born
Yhency José Brazobán (born June 11, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is the Kansas City Royals organization. He throws and bats right-handed.
June 10
1997 - At 3Com Park at Candlestick Point, Kevin Brown of the Florida Marlins no-hits the San Francisco Giants 9-0. He retires 23 consecutive batters before a hit-by-pitch to Marvin Benard costs him a perfect game, the only baserunner Brown will allow.
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George Pepper Prentiss (June 10, 1876 - September 23, 1902) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1901 through 1902 for the Boston Americans (1901-02) and Baltimore Orioles (1902). Listed at 5' 11", 175 lb., Prentiss was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware.
Edgar Garland Braxton (June 10, 1900 – February 25, 1966) was an American professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of 10 seasons (1921-1933) with the Boston Braves, New York Yankees, Washington Senators, Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Browns. He led the American League in ERA in 1928 while playing for Washington. For his career, he compiled a 50-53 record in 282 appearances, with a 4.13 ERA and 412 strikeouts.
Joseph Franklin Demaree (June 10, 1910 - August 10, 1958) born Joseph Franklin Dimaria in Winters, California was an American baseball outfielder. He played all or part of twelve seasons in the majors for the Chicago Cubs (1932-33 and 1935-38), New York Giants (1939-41), Boston Braves (1941-42), St. Louis Cardinals (1943) and St. Louis Browns (1944).
Elías Sosa Martínez (born June 10, 1950 in La Vega, Dominican Republic), is a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was signed by the San Francisco Giants as an amateur free agent on March 4, 1968. He played for the Giants (1972–1974), St. Louis Cardinals (1975), Atlanta Braves (1975–1976), Los Angeles Dodgers (1976–1977), Oakland Athletics (1978), Montreal Expos (1979–1981), Detroit Tigers (1982), and San Diego Padres (1983).
David Jeffrey "Jeff" Bennett (born on June 10, 1980 in Donelson, Tennessee) is currently in the Milwaukee Brewers organization.
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Martin John Flaherty (September 24, 1853 - June 10, 1920) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball for one game in 1881. He struck out in both of his at bats. He played this game on August 18 for the team that represents the city of his birth, Worcester Ruby Legs. The following season, in 1882, he umpired one game. He died in Providence, Rhode Island at the age of 66, and is interred at St. Anne's Cemetery in East Providence, Rhode Island.
Wally Smith, 42, valuable man at all four infield positions, who hit .229 in 201 games for the Cardinals and Senators between 1911 and 1914.
Woodson George "Woodie" Held (March 25, 1932 – June 10, 2009) was a shortstop/outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for the New York Yankees, Kansas City Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Washington Senators, Baltimore Orioles, California Angels and Chicago White Sox. He batted and threw right-handed. His last name was originally Heldt, but later changed it to Held due to confusion pronouncing his name.
Eliot Asinof (July 13, 1919 – June 10, 2008) was an American writer of fiction and nonfiction best known for his writing about baseball. His most famous book was Eight Men Out, a nonfiction reconstruction of the 1919 Black Sox scandal.
James Tolbert Hearn [Jumbo Jim] (April 11, 1921 – June 10, 1998) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for 13 seasons (1947-59).
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George Pepper Prentiss (June 10, 1876 - September 23, 1902) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1901 through 1902 for the Boston Americans (1901-02) and Baltimore Orioles (1902). Listed at 5' 11", 175 lb., Prentiss was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware.
Edgar Garland Braxton (June 10, 1900 – February 25, 1966) was an American professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of 10 seasons (1921-1933) with the Boston Braves, New York Yankees, Washington Senators, Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Browns. He led the American League in ERA in 1928 while playing for Washington. For his career, he compiled a 50-53 record in 282 appearances, with a 4.13 ERA and 412 strikeouts.
Joseph Franklin Demaree (June 10, 1910 - August 10, 1958) born Joseph Franklin Dimaria in Winters, California was an American baseball outfielder. He played all or part of twelve seasons in the majors for the Chicago Cubs (1932-33 and 1935-38), New York Giants (1939-41), Boston Braves (1941-42), St. Louis Cardinals (1943) and St. Louis Browns (1944).
Elías Sosa Martínez (born June 10, 1950 in La Vega, Dominican Republic), is a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was signed by the San Francisco Giants as an amateur free agent on March 4, 1968. He played for the Giants (1972–1974), St. Louis Cardinals (1975), Atlanta Braves (1975–1976), Los Angeles Dodgers (1976–1977), Oakland Athletics (1978), Montreal Expos (1979–1981), Detroit Tigers (1982), and San Diego Padres (1983).
David Jeffrey "Jeff" Bennett (born on June 10, 1980 in Donelson, Tennessee) is currently in the Milwaukee Brewers organization.
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Martin John Flaherty (September 24, 1853 - June 10, 1920) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball for one game in 1881. He struck out in both of his at bats. He played this game on August 18 for the team that represents the city of his birth, Worcester Ruby Legs. The following season, in 1882, he umpired one game. He died in Providence, Rhode Island at the age of 66, and is interred at St. Anne's Cemetery in East Providence, Rhode Island.
Wally Smith, 42, valuable man at all four infield positions, who hit .229 in 201 games for the Cardinals and Senators between 1911 and 1914.
Woodson George "Woodie" Held (March 25, 1932 – June 10, 2009) was a shortstop/outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for the New York Yankees, Kansas City Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Washington Senators, Baltimore Orioles, California Angels and Chicago White Sox. He batted and threw right-handed. His last name was originally Heldt, but later changed it to Held due to confusion pronouncing his name.
Eliot Asinof (July 13, 1919 – June 10, 2008) was an American writer of fiction and nonfiction best known for his writing about baseball. His most famous book was Eight Men Out, a nonfiction reconstruction of the 1919 Black Sox scandal.
James Tolbert Hearn [Jumbo Jim] (April 11, 1921 – June 10, 1998) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for 13 seasons (1947-59).
June 9
2009 - The Washington Nationals select San Diego State right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg with the first overall pick in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft. The third pick, taken by the San Diego Padres is outfielder Donavan Tate, son of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Lars Tate.
2008 - Ken Griffey, Jr. of the Reds hits his 600th career home run in their 9–4 road win over the Marlins, connecting off Mark Hendrickson in the first inning. He becomes only the sixth member of the 600 home run club, joining Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Sammy Sosa and Barry Bonds.
2008 - Nick Swisher hits home runs from both sides of the plate as the White Sox beat the Twins 7–5.
1999 - New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine is ejected in the 12th inning of a 14 inning marathon with the Toronto Blue Jays when Mike Piazza is called for catcher's interference on Craig Grebeck. An inning later, Valentine returns to the dug out in a disguise. Unamused, Major League Baseball fines Valentine $10,000 and suspends him three games. The Mets went on to win the game 4-3.
Born
Michael Eugene "Mike" Fontenot (born June 9, 1980 in Slidell, Louisiana) is a Major League Baseball infielder for the Chicago Cubs.
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George Lewis McCarty (November 17, 1888 in Milton, Pennsylvania - June 9, 1930 in Reading, Pennsylvania), is a former professional baseball player who played catcher from 1913-1921. He appeared in the 1917 World Series as a member of the New York Giants.
Harry Claud Patton, (born: June 29, 1884, died: June 9, 1930), was a baseball pitcher. He played one game for the St. Louis Cardinals on August 22, 1910, pitching four innings.
Odell Hale (August 10, 1908 – June 9, 1980) was a Major League Baseball infielder in the 1930s and early 1940s, primarily for the Cleveland Indians. Though he was born Arvel Odell Hale, baseball encyclopedias listed him simply as Odell Hale, which stuck with him as well as the nickname "Bad News". He had a good career, with many seasons hitting a batting average over .300. He finished his career with a .289 batting average. He is often referred as being one of Cleveland's best second basemen of all-time.
William "Bill" Beverly Lillard (January 10, 1918 – June 9, 2009) started his career in the minors in 1938 with the San Francisco Seals and after hitting .335 that season moved up to Major League Baseball playing shortstop from 1939 through 1940 for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American League. Listed at 5' 10", 170 lb., Lillard batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Goleta, California. His older brother, Gene Lillard, also played in the majors.
Raymond Bernard Hamrick [Handsome Ray] (August 1, 1921 - June 9, 2009) was an infielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1943 through 1944 for the Philadelphia Phillies of the National League. Listed at 5' 11", 165 lb., Hamrick batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jack Napier Littrell (January 22, 1929 – June 9, 2009) was a Major League Baseball shortstop in the 1950's. Born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1929, Littrell played with the Philadelphia and Kansas City Athletics and the Chicago Cubs. Littrell died on June 9, 2009 after a battle with heart disease.
Thornton Starr Lee (September 13, 1906 - June 9, 1997), also nicknamed "Lefty", was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians (1933-36), Chicago White Sox (1937-47) and New York Giants (1948). Lee batted and threw left-handed. He is the father of pitcher Don Lee, a former big leaguer.
2008 - Ken Griffey, Jr. of the Reds hits his 600th career home run in their 9–4 road win over the Marlins, connecting off Mark Hendrickson in the first inning. He becomes only the sixth member of the 600 home run club, joining Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Sammy Sosa and Barry Bonds.
2008 - Nick Swisher hits home runs from both sides of the plate as the White Sox beat the Twins 7–5.
1999 - New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine is ejected in the 12th inning of a 14 inning marathon with the Toronto Blue Jays when Mike Piazza is called for catcher's interference on Craig Grebeck. An inning later, Valentine returns to the dug out in a disguise. Unamused, Major League Baseball fines Valentine $10,000 and suspends him three games. The Mets went on to win the game 4-3.
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Michael Eugene "Mike" Fontenot (born June 9, 1980 in Slidell, Louisiana) is a Major League Baseball infielder for the Chicago Cubs.
Died
George Lewis McCarty (November 17, 1888 in Milton, Pennsylvania - June 9, 1930 in Reading, Pennsylvania), is a former professional baseball player who played catcher from 1913-1921. He appeared in the 1917 World Series as a member of the New York Giants.
Harry Claud Patton, (born: June 29, 1884, died: June 9, 1930), was a baseball pitcher. He played one game for the St. Louis Cardinals on August 22, 1910, pitching four innings.
Odell Hale (August 10, 1908 – June 9, 1980) was a Major League Baseball infielder in the 1930s and early 1940s, primarily for the Cleveland Indians. Though he was born Arvel Odell Hale, baseball encyclopedias listed him simply as Odell Hale, which stuck with him as well as the nickname "Bad News". He had a good career, with many seasons hitting a batting average over .300. He finished his career with a .289 batting average. He is often referred as being one of Cleveland's best second basemen of all-time.
William "Bill" Beverly Lillard (January 10, 1918 – June 9, 2009) started his career in the minors in 1938 with the San Francisco Seals and after hitting .335 that season moved up to Major League Baseball playing shortstop from 1939 through 1940 for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American League. Listed at 5' 10", 170 lb., Lillard batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Goleta, California. His older brother, Gene Lillard, also played in the majors.
Raymond Bernard Hamrick [Handsome Ray] (August 1, 1921 - June 9, 2009) was an infielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1943 through 1944 for the Philadelphia Phillies of the National League. Listed at 5' 11", 165 lb., Hamrick batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jack Napier Littrell (January 22, 1929 – June 9, 2009) was a Major League Baseball shortstop in the 1950's. Born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1929, Littrell played with the Philadelphia and Kansas City Athletics and the Chicago Cubs. Littrell died on June 9, 2009 after a battle with heart disease.
Thornton Starr Lee (September 13, 1906 - June 9, 1997), also nicknamed "Lefty", was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians (1933-36), Chicago White Sox (1937-47) and New York Giants (1948). Lee batted and threw left-handed. He is the father of pitcher Don Lee, a former big leaguer.
June 8
2001 - Damion Easley of the Detroit Tigers hits for the cycle against the Milwaukee Brewers, becoming the first player to accomplish this feat in interleague play.
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Phillips Steere Paine was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched all or part of six seasons between 1951 and 1958. Born: June 8, 1930(1930-06-08) Chepachet, Rhode Island Died: February 19, 1978 (aged 47) Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Vibert Ernesto Clarke (June 8, 1928, in Colon, Panama – June 14, 1970) was a professional baseball player who played 1 season for the Washington Senators of Major League Baseball.
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Ledell "Cannonball" Titcomb (August 21, 1866 – June 8, 1950) was an American Major League Baseball player who played for several teams in the National League and American Association. He pitched a total of five seasons finishing up with a 30-29 win/loss record and a 3.47 E.R.A.. Cannonball pitched a no-hitter on September 15, 1890 against the Syracuse Stars, a 7-0 victory. Also, in two games at third base, he fielded all five of his chances cleanly, while putting up a respectable 2.50 range factor Titcomb died at the age of 83 in Kingston, New Hampshire, and was interred at Greenwood Cemetery in Kingston.
Frank Joseph Nicholas Dasso (August 31, 1917 – June 8, 2009) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Reds during the 1945 and 1946 seasons.
Kenneth Lawrence Hunt (July 13, 1934, in Grand Forks, North Dakota – June 8, 1997) was a professional baseball player who played six seasons for the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels, and Washington Senators of Major League Baseball. He was the stepfather of child actor Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster on "The Munsters") and appeared in one episode in 1965 titled "Herman the Rookie".
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Phillips Steere Paine was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched all or part of six seasons between 1951 and 1958. Born: June 8, 1930(1930-06-08) Chepachet, Rhode Island Died: February 19, 1978 (aged 47) Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Vibert Ernesto Clarke (June 8, 1928, in Colon, Panama – June 14, 1970) was a professional baseball player who played 1 season for the Washington Senators of Major League Baseball.
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Ledell "Cannonball" Titcomb (August 21, 1866 – June 8, 1950) was an American Major League Baseball player who played for several teams in the National League and American Association. He pitched a total of five seasons finishing up with a 30-29 win/loss record and a 3.47 E.R.A.. Cannonball pitched a no-hitter on September 15, 1890 against the Syracuse Stars, a 7-0 victory. Also, in two games at third base, he fielded all five of his chances cleanly, while putting up a respectable 2.50 range factor Titcomb died at the age of 83 in Kingston, New Hampshire, and was interred at Greenwood Cemetery in Kingston.
Frank Joseph Nicholas Dasso (August 31, 1917 – June 8, 2009) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Reds during the 1945 and 1946 seasons.
Kenneth Lawrence Hunt (July 13, 1934, in Grand Forks, North Dakota – June 8, 1997) was a professional baseball player who played six seasons for the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels, and Washington Senators of Major League Baseball. He was the stepfather of child actor Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster on "The Munsters") and appeared in one episode in 1965 titled "Herman the Rookie".
June 7
1890 - Jack McFetridge of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches a 5-hitter in his major league debut, winning 4-1. McFetridge will not appear again in the majors until 1903, when he goes 1-11 for the Phillies.
2008 - In the Red Sox' game against the Marlins, Kevin Youkilis' record streak of errorless games at first base ends at 238 games.
2008 - In the sixth inning of their 2–1 loss to the Padres, Mets pitchers tie a modern major league record by hitting three batters in one inning: Brian Giles, Kevin Kouzmanoff and Khalil Greene. The Padres also set a major league record with their fourth consecutive 2–1 win.
2008 - In the Red Sox' game against the Marlins, Kevin Youkilis' record streak of errorless games at first base ends at 238 games.
2008 - In the sixth inning of their 2–1 loss to the Padres, Mets pitchers tie a modern major league record by hitting three batters in one inning: Brian Giles, Kevin Kouzmanoff and Khalil Greene. The Padres also set a major league record with their fourth consecutive 2–1 win.
June 6
2009 - For the second day in a row, Brad Lidge of the Philadelphia Phillies blows a save against Andre Ethier and the Los Angeles Dodgers. On June 5, with two out, the bases loaded and the Dodgers down by a run, Ethier hit a line drive to right field to drive in Casey Blake and James Loney for the Dodgers' 4-3 walk off victory. On the sixth, with a save opportunity, Lidge gave up a solo home run to Rafael Furcal in the ninth inning that tied the game at two. In the twelvth inning, Ethier hit his second home run of the day (the first being in the fourth inning) off Chad Durbin to give the Dodgers the 3-2 walk off victory.
1998 - Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan has his uniform number 8 retired by the Cincinnati Reds in a ceremony at Cinergy Field.
1996 - The Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 7-4, as John Valentin of Boston hits for the cycle and the White Sox complete a triple play. It marks the first time since July 1, 1931 that both events occur in the same game. The cycle makes Valentin, who had turned an unassisted triple play in 1994, the first player to turn an unassisted triple play and hit for the cycle. Troy Tulowitski will join Valentin in accomplishing both feats.
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Matthew Thomas Belisle (born June 6, 1980, in Austin, Texas) is a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher for the Colorado Rockies.
1998 - Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan has his uniform number 8 retired by the Cincinnati Reds in a ceremony at Cinergy Field.
1996 - The Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 7-4, as John Valentin of Boston hits for the cycle and the White Sox complete a triple play. It marks the first time since July 1, 1931 that both events occur in the same game. The cycle makes Valentin, who had turned an unassisted triple play in 1994, the first player to turn an unassisted triple play and hit for the cycle. Troy Tulowitski will join Valentin in accomplishing both feats.
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Matthew Thomas Belisle (born June 6, 1980, in Austin, Texas) is a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher for the Colorado Rockies.
June 5
1981 Nolan Ryan issues the 1,777th walk in his career, breaking the record previously held by Early Wynn.
1996 Sammy Sosa hits 3 home runs helping Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia Phillies 9-6.
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Duane B. (Duke) Sims (born June 5, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played from 1964 to 1974 with the Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees and Texas Rangers.
Died
Donald Eugene Liddle (May 25, 1925 - June 5, 2000) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the New York Giants from 1954 to 1956. He was the pitcher, who, in Game One of the 1954 World Series, gave up the hit to Vic Wertz that resulted in The Catch. He was the winning pitcher of the decisive Game Four of the 1954 World Series. He was acquired from the Milwaukee Braves for Bobby Thomson in 1954. He was born in Mount Carmel, Illinois, and died there at age 75.
1996 Sammy Sosa hits 3 home runs helping Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia Phillies 9-6.
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Duane B. (Duke) Sims (born June 5, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played from 1964 to 1974 with the Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees and Texas Rangers.
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Donald Eugene Liddle (May 25, 1925 - June 5, 2000) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the New York Giants from 1954 to 1956. He was the pitcher, who, in Game One of the 1954 World Series, gave up the hit to Vic Wertz that resulted in The Catch. He was the winning pitcher of the decisive Game Four of the 1954 World Series. He was acquired from the Milwaukee Braves for Bobby Thomson in 1954. He was born in Mount Carmel, Illinois, and died there at age 75.
June 4
1986 Pitching at Fulton County Stadium, the Atlanta Braves' pitcher Craig McMurtry serves up the first home run in Barry Bonds' career.
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George Watkins (June 4, 1900 - June 1, 1970) was a Major League Baseball player, born in Freestone County, Texas who owns the record for the highest batting average in their rookie season, batting .373 in his rookie year of 1930, with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Douglas Lee Griffin (born June 4, 1947 in South Gate, California) is a former Major League Baseball second baseman who played in the American League for the California Angels (1970) and Boston Red Sox (1971-77). He played his high school ball at El Monte High School (California), graduating in 1965, where he achieved All-Pacific League, All-Valley, and All-California Interscholastic Federation honors. He also lettered in basketball, football and track.
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Robert Edwin Reeves (June 24, 1904 - June 4, 1993) was an infielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1926 through 1931 for the Washington Senators (1926-28) and Boston Red Sox (1929-31). Listed at 5' 11", 170 lb., Reeves batted and threw right-handed. A native of Spring Hill City, Tennessee, he was signed by Washington out of the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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George Watkins (June 4, 1900 - June 1, 1970) was a Major League Baseball player, born in Freestone County, Texas who owns the record for the highest batting average in their rookie season, batting .373 in his rookie year of 1930, with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Douglas Lee Griffin (born June 4, 1947 in South Gate, California) is a former Major League Baseball second baseman who played in the American League for the California Angels (1970) and Boston Red Sox (1971-77). He played his high school ball at El Monte High School (California), graduating in 1965, where he achieved All-Pacific League, All-Valley, and All-California Interscholastic Federation honors. He also lettered in basketball, football and track.
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Robert Edwin Reeves (June 24, 1904 - June 4, 1993) was an infielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1926 through 1931 for the Washington Senators (1926-28) and Boston Red Sox (1929-31). Listed at 5' 11", 170 lb., Reeves batted and threw right-handed. A native of Spring Hill City, Tennessee, he was signed by Washington out of the Georgia Institute of Technology.
June 3
1971 Pitcher Ken Holtzman of the Chicago Cubs throws the second no-hitter of his career, victimizing the hosts Cincinnati Reds 1–0. Holtzman scores the only run, unearned, in the third inning, to beat Reds pitcher Gary Nolan.
1990 Buck Rodgers becomes the fifth managerial casualty of the season, and the third in the National League East. Tom Runnels replaces Rodgers as the new Montreal Expos manager.
1993 With the first pick in the 1993 Major League Baseball Draft, the Seattle Mariners select Alex Rodriguez. A-Rod signs with the team August 30, 1993. Other notable selections include Trot Nixon (#7, Boston Red Sox), Billy Wagner (#12, Houston Astros), Derek Lee (#14, San Diego Padres), Torii Hunter (#20, Minnesota Twins), Scott Rolen (second round, Philadelphia Phillies), Kevin Millwood (11th round, Atlanta Braves), Gary Matthews Jr. (13th round, Padres), Jermaine Dye (17th round, Braves), John Rocker (18th round, Braves) and Kirk Presley, whom the New York Mets selected number eight overall. Presley never played in the majors; he is, however, the third cousin of Elvis Presley.
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Stephen John Lyons (born June 3, 1960) is a former Major League Baseball player and a television sportscaster. He is of French and Irish descent, and currently resides in Hermosa Beach, California.
Aaron David Ledesma (born June 3, 1971 in Union City, California) was an infielder for the Major League Baseball team the New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and Colorado Rockies.
Richard Lambert Rundles (born June 3, 1981) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals organization. From 1999 to 2007, Rundles played in minor league baseball with six different organizations.
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George Hemming (December 15, 1868 – June 3, 1930), also known as Old Wax Figger, was a pitcher in major league baseball in the late-19th century. His first season was with the Cleveland Infants, most likely because his hometown, Carrollton was nearby. However, his career soon left Cleveland and went to teams such as the Brooklyn Grooms, Cincinnati Reds, Louisville Colonels, and Baltimore Orioles. His best performance was with the 1895 Baltimore Orioles, when he posted his career high in wins (20) and E.R.A. (4.05)
Andrew Lewis Cooper (April 24, 1898 - June 3, 1941), nicknamed "Lefty," was an left-handed pitcher, who hit right-handed, in baseball's Negro Leagues. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006. Cooper, who was born in Waco, Texas, played nine seasons for the Detroit Stars and ten seasons for the Kansas City Monarchs. He also managed the Monarchs from 1928 to 1940, winning the pennant four times. He holds the Negro League career record for saves (29).
Frank Spruiell "Jakie" May (November 25, 1895 - June 3, 1970) was a former professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher over parts of fourteen seasons (1917-1921, 1924-1932) with the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs. For his career, he compiled a 72-95 record in 410 appearances, most as a relief pitcher, with an 3.88 earned run average and 765 strikeouts.
Frederick Lieb (March 5, 1888 – June 3, 1980) was an sportswriter and baseball historian. He and his wife Mary were especially close to Lou Gehrig. Walter Brennan's character in the movie The Pride of the Yankees was loosely based on him. He was also known for coming up with the nickname for Yankee Stadium - 'The House that Ruth Built.'
1990 Buck Rodgers becomes the fifth managerial casualty of the season, and the third in the National League East. Tom Runnels replaces Rodgers as the new Montreal Expos manager.
1993 With the first pick in the 1993 Major League Baseball Draft, the Seattle Mariners select Alex Rodriguez. A-Rod signs with the team August 30, 1993. Other notable selections include Trot Nixon (#7, Boston Red Sox), Billy Wagner (#12, Houston Astros), Derek Lee (#14, San Diego Padres), Torii Hunter (#20, Minnesota Twins), Scott Rolen (second round, Philadelphia Phillies), Kevin Millwood (11th round, Atlanta Braves), Gary Matthews Jr. (13th round, Padres), Jermaine Dye (17th round, Braves), John Rocker (18th round, Braves) and Kirk Presley, whom the New York Mets selected number eight overall. Presley never played in the majors; he is, however, the third cousin of Elvis Presley.
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Stephen John Lyons (born June 3, 1960) is a former Major League Baseball player and a television sportscaster. He is of French and Irish descent, and currently resides in Hermosa Beach, California.
Aaron David Ledesma (born June 3, 1971 in Union City, California) was an infielder for the Major League Baseball team the New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and Colorado Rockies.
Richard Lambert Rundles (born June 3, 1981) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals organization. From 1999 to 2007, Rundles played in minor league baseball with six different organizations.
Died
George Hemming (December 15, 1868 – June 3, 1930), also known as Old Wax Figger, was a pitcher in major league baseball in the late-19th century. His first season was with the Cleveland Infants, most likely because his hometown, Carrollton was nearby. However, his career soon left Cleveland and went to teams such as the Brooklyn Grooms, Cincinnati Reds, Louisville Colonels, and Baltimore Orioles. His best performance was with the 1895 Baltimore Orioles, when he posted his career high in wins (20) and E.R.A. (4.05)
Andrew Lewis Cooper (April 24, 1898 - June 3, 1941), nicknamed "Lefty," was an left-handed pitcher, who hit right-handed, in baseball's Negro Leagues. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006. Cooper, who was born in Waco, Texas, played nine seasons for the Detroit Stars and ten seasons for the Kansas City Monarchs. He also managed the Monarchs from 1928 to 1940, winning the pennant four times. He holds the Negro League career record for saves (29).
Frank Spruiell "Jakie" May (November 25, 1895 - June 3, 1970) was a former professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher over parts of fourteen seasons (1917-1921, 1924-1932) with the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs. For his career, he compiled a 72-95 record in 410 appearances, most as a relief pitcher, with an 3.88 earned run average and 765 strikeouts.
Frederick Lieb (March 5, 1888 – June 3, 1980) was an sportswriter and baseball historian. He and his wife Mary were especially close to Lou Gehrig. Walter Brennan's character in the movie The Pride of the Yankees was loosely based on him. He was also known for coming up with the nickname for Yankee Stadium - 'The House that Ruth Built.'
June 2
1990 At the Kingdome, Randy Johnson of the Seattle Mariners no-hits the Detroit Tigers 2-0. The no-hitter is the first in both Mariner and Kingdome history.
2000 With the Detroit Tigers visiting Wrigley Field for the first time since the 1945 World Series, Chicago Cubs reliever Rick Aguilera pitches a perfect ninth inning for his 300th save in a 2-0 Chicago victory.
2000 Tampa Bay Devil Rays first baseman Fred McGriff becomes the 31st player to reach 400 career home runs when he goes deep against Glendon Rusch with a two-run drive in a 5-3 loss to the New York Mets at Shea Stadium.
2000 The Montreal Expos announce they will wear Maurice Richard's uniform number 9 on their jerseys for the rest of the season to honor the Montreal Canadiens great who died last week. It is believed to be the first time a major league team has honored an athlete from another sport in this way.
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Robert Perry Lillis (born June 2, 1930, in Altadena, California) is a retired American infielder, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball. Lillis was an original member of the 1962 expansion Houston Colt .45s who remained with the club (renamed the Astros in 1965) for more than two decades and later became its manager.
Horace Meredith Clarke (born June 2, 1940, in Frederiksted, St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands) was a Major League Baseball player for the New York Yankees and the San Diego Padres from 1965 to 1974.
James William Maloney (born June 2, 1940 in Fresno, California) is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played with the Cincinnati Reds (1960-70) and California Angels (1971). One of the hardest-throwing pitchers of his era, Maloney boasted a fastball clocked at 99 miles per hour, threw two no-hitters, won 10 or more games from 1963 to 1969, and struck out more than 200 batters for four consecutive seasons (1963-66). He won 23 games in 1963 and 20 in 1966.
Michael Raymond Kelly (born June 2, 1970 in Los Angeles, California) was an outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and Colorado Rockies.
Levi Jared Burton (born June 2, 1981 in Westminster, South Carolina) is a Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds.
Robert Paul Saverine (born June 2, 1941 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is a former Major League Baseball infielder/outfielder. He was signed by the Baltimore Orioles as an amateur free agent before the 1959 season and played for the Orioles (1959, 1962-1964) and the Washington Senators (1966-1967).
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Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig (June 19, 1903 – June 2, 1941) was an American baseball player in the 1920s and 1930s, chiefly remembered for his prowess as a hitter, his consecutive games-played record and its subsequent longevity, and the pathos of his farewell from baseball at age 36, when he was stricken with a fatal neurological disease. Popularly called "The Iron Horse" for his durability, Gehrig set several major league records. He holds the record for most career grand slams (23).
Ellis Clary (September 11, 1916 - June 2, 2000), nicknamed "Cat," was an American professional baseball player in the 1940's. Born in Valdosta, Georgia, Clary threw and batted right-handed, stood 5'8" tall and weighed 160 pounds. Clary's Major League Baseball career began with the Washington Senators in 1942, hitting a respectable .275 in 240 at bats as an infielder. In 1943 he was traded during the season to the St. Louis Browns. A member of St. Louis' only American League championship team, the 1944 Browns, he finished his career with the 1945 edition of the Brownies. His career batting average was .263.
John Robert "Johnny" Mize (January 7, 1913 – June 2, 1993) was a baseball player who was a first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, and New York Yankees. He played in the Major Leagues for fifteen seasons between 1936 and 1953, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981.
2000 With the Detroit Tigers visiting Wrigley Field for the first time since the 1945 World Series, Chicago Cubs reliever Rick Aguilera pitches a perfect ninth inning for his 300th save in a 2-0 Chicago victory.
2000 Tampa Bay Devil Rays first baseman Fred McGriff becomes the 31st player to reach 400 career home runs when he goes deep against Glendon Rusch with a two-run drive in a 5-3 loss to the New York Mets at Shea Stadium.
2000 The Montreal Expos announce they will wear Maurice Richard's uniform number 9 on their jerseys for the rest of the season to honor the Montreal Canadiens great who died last week. It is believed to be the first time a major league team has honored an athlete from another sport in this way.
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Robert Perry Lillis (born June 2, 1930, in Altadena, California) is a retired American infielder, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball. Lillis was an original member of the 1962 expansion Houston Colt .45s who remained with the club (renamed the Astros in 1965) for more than two decades and later became its manager.
Horace Meredith Clarke (born June 2, 1940, in Frederiksted, St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands) was a Major League Baseball player for the New York Yankees and the San Diego Padres from 1965 to 1974.
James William Maloney (born June 2, 1940 in Fresno, California) is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played with the Cincinnati Reds (1960-70) and California Angels (1971). One of the hardest-throwing pitchers of his era, Maloney boasted a fastball clocked at 99 miles per hour, threw two no-hitters, won 10 or more games from 1963 to 1969, and struck out more than 200 batters for four consecutive seasons (1963-66). He won 23 games in 1963 and 20 in 1966.
Michael Raymond Kelly (born June 2, 1970 in Los Angeles, California) was an outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and Colorado Rockies.
Levi Jared Burton (born June 2, 1981 in Westminster, South Carolina) is a Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds.
Robert Paul Saverine (born June 2, 1941 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is a former Major League Baseball infielder/outfielder. He was signed by the Baltimore Orioles as an amateur free agent before the 1959 season and played for the Orioles (1959, 1962-1964) and the Washington Senators (1966-1967).
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Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig (June 19, 1903 – June 2, 1941) was an American baseball player in the 1920s and 1930s, chiefly remembered for his prowess as a hitter, his consecutive games-played record and its subsequent longevity, and the pathos of his farewell from baseball at age 36, when he was stricken with a fatal neurological disease. Popularly called "The Iron Horse" for his durability, Gehrig set several major league records. He holds the record for most career grand slams (23).
Ellis Clary (September 11, 1916 - June 2, 2000), nicknamed "Cat," was an American professional baseball player in the 1940's. Born in Valdosta, Georgia, Clary threw and batted right-handed, stood 5'8" tall and weighed 160 pounds. Clary's Major League Baseball career began with the Washington Senators in 1942, hitting a respectable .275 in 240 at bats as an infielder. In 1943 he was traded during the season to the St. Louis Browns. A member of St. Louis' only American League championship team, the 1944 Browns, he finished his career with the 1945 edition of the Brownies. His career batting average was .263.
John Robert "Johnny" Mize (January 7, 1913 – June 2, 1993) was a baseball player who was a first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, and New York Yankees. He played in the Major Leagues for fifteen seasons between 1936 and 1953, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981.
June 1
1920 In a slugfest at Dunn Field, the Detroit Tigers defeat the Cleveland Indians 11-10. Detroit's Ty Cobb goes two-for-five with two RBIs and a run scored.
1941 Mel Ott's 2-run homer, the 400th of his career and his 1,500th RBI, gives the New York Giants a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Born
June 1, 1981, Carlos Alberto Zambrano was born in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, popularly known as "Big Z" or "El Toro", is a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who has played for the Chicago Cubs since 2001. He is signed with the Cubs until the 2012 season
June 1, 1941 Wilmer Dean Chance was born in Wooster, Ohio. He is a retired American Major League Baseball pitcher. He won the 1964 Cy Young Award when, as a member of the Los Angeles Angels, he led the American League in wins (20), innings pitched (278-1/3) and earned run average (1.65 — to this day, a franchise record) and was 3rd in the A.L. in strikeouts. He pitched 11 shutouts that season, winning five of those by a 1-0 score.
Died
George Watkins died at age 69 on June 1, 1970. He was a Major League Baseball player, born on June 4, 1900 in Freestone County, Texas, who owns the record for the highest batting average in their rookie season, batting .373 in his rookie year of 1930, with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Logan Gaffney Drake died on June 1, 1940 at age 41. He swas a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1922 through 1924 for the Cleveland Indians. Listed at 5' 10.5", 165 lb., Drake batted and threw right-handed. He was born on December 26, 1899 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
1941 Mel Ott's 2-run homer, the 400th of his career and his 1,500th RBI, gives the New York Giants a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Born
June 1, 1981, Carlos Alberto Zambrano was born in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, popularly known as "Big Z" or "El Toro", is a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who has played for the Chicago Cubs since 2001. He is signed with the Cubs until the 2012 season
June 1, 1941 Wilmer Dean Chance was born in Wooster, Ohio. He is a retired American Major League Baseball pitcher. He won the 1964 Cy Young Award when, as a member of the Los Angeles Angels, he led the American League in wins (20), innings pitched (278-1/3) and earned run average (1.65 — to this day, a franchise record) and was 3rd in the A.L. in strikeouts. He pitched 11 shutouts that season, winning five of those by a 1-0 score.
Died
George Watkins died at age 69 on June 1, 1970. He was a Major League Baseball player, born on June 4, 1900 in Freestone County, Texas, who owns the record for the highest batting average in their rookie season, batting .373 in his rookie year of 1930, with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Logan Gaffney Drake died on June 1, 1940 at age 41. He swas a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1922 through 1924 for the Cleveland Indians. Listed at 5' 10.5", 165 lb., Drake batted and threw right-handed. He was born on December 26, 1899 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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