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.
Died
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.
Born:
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.
Born:
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.
Died:
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.
Born:
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.
Born:
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.
Died
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.
Died
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.
Died
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.
Died
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.
Died
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.
Died
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.
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