#mlb-history

#mlb-history

The New York Yankees' slugger joined exclusive history on Wednesday night against the Chicago White Sox, bashing home runs No. 50 and 51 in an 8-1 win in the Bronx. With it, Judge becomes just the fourth player in MLB history to post four separate seasons of 50-plus home runs and the first to do so without the help of steroids since Babe Ruth.

Ichiro Suzuki's induction as the first Japanese-born player in the Hall of Fame was marked by humor and a poignant message about hard work and perseverance.

On a surreal night in 2020, Amed Rosario hit a walk-off homer as a Met, making history at Yankee Stadium as a visiting player.

July 23 marks the 16th anniversary of Mark Buehrle's perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays in 2009, the 18th perfect game in MLB history.

In the bottom of the tenth inning of the Phillies' game against the Red Sox, Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa was in the batter's box with the bases loaded and no outs. With the count at 1-2, Sosa checked his swing to take an outside pitch from Red Sox reliever Jordan Hicks. Immediately after taking the pitch, Sosa turned to the home plate umpire and pointed at Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez.

Jeff Conine was an early face of the franchise back in 1993, earning All-Star selections in back-to-back seasons (1994 and 1995). In 1995, he was named All-Star Game MVP.

Kyle Schwarber was named the MVP of the 2025 All-Star Game, despite Shane Smith's notable but non-game-related striking performance. The game saw a significant tribute to Henry Aaron's historic 715th home run, coinciding with its 51st anniversary. In a surprising move, MLB truncated Vin Scully's call of the record-breaking homer, omitting key statements about race and history. The AL team battled back impressively after initially trailing, leading to a tie declared through a home run derby shootout as the game concluded.

Eddie Mathews clubs his 500th career home run against the Braves while playing for the Astros, becoming the seventh player in MLB history to reach that mark.

In 1986, Bob Horner became the 11th player in major league history to hit four home runs in a single game, a feat achieved in a losing effort against the Expos.

Bobby Bonilla Day is celebrated on July 1, marking when the former Mets player receives an annual payment of $1.19 million, part of his deferred contract agreement.

In a commanding performance, Warren Spahn overcame a 14-game losing streak against the Dodgers, securing a 1-0 victory with a three-hit game.

In 2009, John Smoltz's significant transition from the Braves to the Red Sox marked a pivotal moment as he faced challenges on the field post-injury.

Hideo Nomo made history when he became the first MLB pitcher to throw a no-hitter at Coors Field, achieving this remarkable feat in 1996.

Shawn Green's performance against the Milwaukee Brewers on May 23, 2002, features four home runs, making him the 14th player in MLB history to accomplish this feat.