2014 — Albert Pujols became the first major leaguer to hit his 499th and 500th homers in the same game, driving in five runs ...

Opening day for the Mets, Yanks and Phillies is Thursday, March 27. “Corrido De Fernando Valenzuela” is a classic corrido with a soft touch, much like the easy grounders he induced from opposing ...

Opening day for the Mets, Yanks and Phillies is Thursday, March 27. “Corrido De Fernando Valenzuela” is a classic corrido with a soft touch, much like the easy grounders he induced from ...

The first official National League baseball game is played with Boston beating Philadelphia 6-5. 1914 — Babe Ruth’s 1st professional game (as a pitcher) is ...

1952 — Hoyt Wilhelm of the Giants hit a home run at the Polo Grounds in his first major league at-bat. He was the winner, too, and pitched 1,070 games in the majors — but never hit another homer.

1957 — All NL baseball teams integrate, John Irwin Kennedy becomes the 1st Black player for the Philadelphia Phillies ... 1981 — Dodgers rookie Fernando Valenzuela tosses his 3rd shutout ...

Al Holland and Fernando Valenzuela. WHEELER STARTS SECOND STRAIGHT PHILLIES OPENER Zack Wheeler at 34 becomes the oldest Philadelphia pitcher to make consecutive opening day starts since Halladay ...

1969 — Billy Williams of Chicago hit four consecutive doubles to lead the Cubs to an 11-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. 1974 — San Diego ... Advertisement 1981 — Fernando Valenzuela made his ...

Encircling the base are 34 sapphires honoring the Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela ... World Series champions ends at 8 with loss to Phillies With eight straight wins to begin the 2025 season ...

Braves Franchise History 1980 - Two days after opening the season, the Durham Bulls home uniforms are stolen. Braves minor league director Hank Aaron sends the team a set of used Braves uniforms. MLB ...

1957 — All NL baseball teams integrate, John Irwin Kennedy becomes the 1st Black player for the Philadelphia Phillies ... 1981 — Dodgers rookie Fernando Valenzuela tosses his 3rd shutout ...