2007 The Hall of Fame induction of Cal Ripken and Tony Gwynn takes in front of a record crowd of an estimated 75,000 fans and an unprecedented...
2001 The Twins get Mets starter Rick Reed for outfielder and leadoff batter Matt Lawton. The 36-year-old right-hander, an All-Star this season,...
1988 John Franco establishes the major league record for the most saves in the month when he records the final two outs in Cincinnati's 2-0...
1980 During a workout at the Astrodome, Houston hurler J.R. Richard, who had complained about a dead feeling in his arm several times, suffers...
1971 John Kennedy comments, 'Looks like we've got our own spaceman,' when he cannot get to his locker through the crowd of reporters talking...
1962 After leaving the team bus to find a restroom three days ago and trying to fly to Israel, pitcher Gene Conley returns to the Red Sox after...
1947 Ewell Blackwell's 16-game winning streak ends when the Giants defeat the Reds in ten innings, 6-5. During his run, 'the Whip' completes...
This Day in Baseball History July 30th 1913 Ivey Wingo swipes second, third, and home in the Cardinals' 9-1 rout of Boston at Robison Field in...
JULY 30 BASEBALL BIRTHDAYS ************************************** 1890 HOF Casey Stengel outfielder (World Series 1921, 22 NY Giants) and manager...
Oakland A's legend Vida Blue [IMG]
“Old Days”Duke Snider and Gil Hodges are interviewed by Howard Cosell before a 1962 Dodger-Met game at the Polo Grounds. [IMG]
Seton Hall Pirates Craig Biggio [IMG]
Young Ted [IMG]
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2002 After playing the annual Hall of Fame exhibition game in Cooperstown, the White Sox and the Rockies announce a trade that sends veteran...
2000 Recently acquired from Baltimore, the new Mets make a good first impression. Mike Bordick goes 2-for-3, including a home run on the first...
1996 After a mild heart attack last month, Tommy Lasorda, the 68-year-old Dodger manager, announces his retirement due to his health. The...
1989 Rickey Henderson steals five bases and scores four runs without getting an official time at-bat. The improbable offensive output occurs...
1983 Due to a dislocated thumb suffered in a collision at home plate in an attempt to score in the first game of the Padres' doubleheader...
