At the end of the 1958 season, Sandy Koufax had pitched four seasons in the Major League, and had compiled a 20-21 record. He was known for his blazing speed and his mediocre control. 1959 was a transition year for Koufax. He started to find the strike zone, and still had velocity to spare. Koufax came one shy of tying Dizzy Dean's National League single game strikeout record … [Read more...] about Koufax Strikes out 18 – August 31, 1959
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Rickey Henderson Breaks Season Stolen Base Record – August 27, 1982
Rickey Henderson picked up his 119th stolen base of the season on August 27, 1982. The record had previously belonged to Lou Brock. Brock stole 118 bases in 1974. Henderson would go on to steal another 11 bases before the end of the 1982 season, bringing his total up to 130. Henderson's mark still has a few years to go before it surpasses Ty Cobb's "longevity record." Cobb … [Read more...] about Rickey Henderson Breaks Season Stolen Base Record – August 27, 1982
Grand Slams – Yankees Hit Three on August 25, 2011
The New York Yankees became the first and only team in Major League history to hit three grand slams in one game. Trailing 7-2 in the fifth inning, Robinson Cano hit one into the right field stands off of Oakland A's starter Rich Harden. In the next inning Russel Martin facing Fautino De Los Santos, put the Yankees ahead 10-7 with a shot to right center. In the eighth inning, … [Read more...] about Grand Slams – Yankees Hit Three on August 25, 2011
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
Rangers Score 30 in One Game, MLB Record – August 22, 2007
On August 22, 2007, Texas beat Baltimore, 30-3. Just to be clear, we're talking about a baseball game, not a football game. The Texas Rangers broke the MLB record for the most runs scored in a single game, and the Baltimore Orioles won the ignominious distinction for having given up the most runs in a game. Prior to the Rangers feat, 17 Major League teams (since 1900) … [Read more...] about Rangers Score 30 in One Game, MLB Record – August 22, 2007