Pete Rose was banned from baseball for life by Commissioner Bart Giamotti, on August 24, 1989. There is no doubt that Rose bet on games that he was involved with, and that was obviously against the rules, and of course it was bad for baseball. But unlike Alex Rodriguez and Ryan Braun, Rose wasn't a cheater. While there is no proof that that he didn't bet against himself, … [Read more...] about Pete Rose Banned from Baseball – August 24, 1989
Triple Play, Unassisted by Phillies Eric Bruntlett – August 23, 2009
Eric Bruntlett is the 15th player in baseball's modern era to pull of an unassisted triple play. Bruntlett's hat tricked came in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Mets at Shea Stadium, on August 23, 2009. This was only the second time when a game ended on a triple play. The first time it happened was in 1927 when the Tigers Johnny Neun ended a game against the Indians … [Read more...] about Triple Play, Unassisted by Phillies Eric Bruntlett – August 23, 2009
Bob Feller MLB Debut 15Ks – August 23, 1936
[one_fourth]17 Year-Old Bob Feller Strikes Out 15 Batters in His First Major League Start Bob Feller grew up on a farm in Van Meter, Iowa. Cleveland Indians chief scout Cyril "Cy" Slapnicka earned his keep when he signed Feller after his junior year in high school. Feller's signing bonus was $1.00. (Yes, that's right, one U.S. dollar) To sweeten the deal the Indians … [Read more...] about Bob Feller MLB Debut 15Ks – August 23, 1936
Strasburg Gets Rocked by Cubans at Beijing Olympics – August 22, 2008
Stephen Strasburg and U.S. Team have to settle for Bronze after 10-2 Semi-Final Loss to Cuba #82510853 / gettyimages.com Two years before he became the most hyped draft pick in MLB history, Stephen Strasburg had just finished his junior year at San Diego State. He was the only college player to compete for the U.S. on the Olympic team. In his first start in the Olympics, … [Read more...] about Strasburg Gets Rocked by Cubans at Beijing Olympics – August 22, 2008
Sports Illustrated Jinx Begins – August 22, 1954
The publication date of Sport Illustrated Magazine's premiere issue was August 16, 1954. It featured Milwaukee Braves slugger Eddie Mathews on the cover. Six days later, the fist incident of the Sports Illustrated Jinx occurred. The Milwaukee Braves were playing the Cubs at Wrigley field, and Mathews got hit on his left hand. It was the result of an errant fifth inning … [Read more...] about Sports Illustrated Jinx Begins – August 22, 1954