What happened today in Houston Astros history – May 20
1973 – Astros take first place After giving up a 7-0 lead to the San Francisco Giants, the…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: May 20
1920 At Griffith Stadium in Washington, the White Sox set the team record for the most runs ever…
100 years ago today: The Yankees’ odd day in Detroit with Sad Sam Jones
Generally speaking, we don’t celebrate the 1925 Yankees, and understandably so. The team finished in seventh place in…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: May 19
1904 In front of just 1,000 fans in Washington, rookie Ed Walsh tossed his first complete game and…
What happened today in Houston Astros history – May 18-19
May 18 1967 – Riot ensued on the homer After a homer that hit the foul pole by…
Jerry Nyman in Today in White Sox History: May 17
1931 In a deal that wasn’t catastrophic but nonetheless didn’t work out for the White Sox, the club…
What happened today in Houston Astros history – May 17
1963 – First no-no In a game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Colt .45s pitcher Don Nottebart threw the…
Grady Sizemore went 4 for 5 ten years ago today
There’s probably a lot of the 2015 Phillies that you don’t remember. That’s part of the reason why…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: May 16
1900 White Sox player-manager Dick Padden was clubbed over the head with a bat during a fight in…
What happened today in Houston Astros history – May 16
1979 – Astros sell The National League approved a sale of the Houston Astros to John McMullen, a…
Today in Cubs history: The Cubs win when Gregory Polanco trips over his own feet
The Cubs, revamped with some free-agent signings (Jon Lester, in particular), a new manager (Joe Maddon) and a…
What happened today in Houston Astros history – May 15
1973 – Spec is pissed During a game against the Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros GM Spec Richardson posted…