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
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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
Jose Canseco First in 40/40 Club -September 23, 1988
Jose Canseco was the first Major League player to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in one season. He reached the milestone on Septeber 23, 1988. The Cuban born Canseco was 24 at the time, playing for the Oakland A's in his third season in the Majors. On September 18, Canseco hit his 40th home run of the season in the first inning against Kansas City's Brett Saberhagen. … [Read more...] about Jose Canseco First in 40/40 Club -September 23, 1988
Moneyball A’s Blow 11-Run Lead September 4, 2002
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8QorBRcNMU If you saw the movie "Moneyball" you probably remember how Billy Beane's (Brad Pitt) A's extended their winning streak to 20 games, on September 4, 2002. If you haven't seen the movie (What are you waiting for? finish reading this post, watch the Youtube video, and then go over to Netflix and get it!), or in case you saw it and … [Read more...] about Moneyball A’s Blow 11-Run Lead September 4, 2002