#mlb-history

#mlb-history

Gillick had a trade in place with Seattle Mariners General Manager Woody Woodward to land Randy Johnson, alongside a similar deal with the Oakland Athletics.

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.

McCutchen's milestone three-run home run in the fifth inning marks his 241st with the Pirates, surpassing the legendary Roberto Clemente on the franchise's all-time list.

"Chet Lemon was a standout player for the White Sox but gained national recognition only after moving to the Tigers, where he captured a World Series ring in 1984."

Boston's Fenway Park, with its unique design and short dimensions, has contributed significantly to the Red Sox's dominance in doubles, having hit a total of 31,171 doubles since its opening in 1912.