2010 in baseball
Appearance
The following are thebaseballevents of the year2010throughout the world.
Champions
[edit]Major League Baseball
[edit]- Regular Season Champions
League | Eastern Division Champions | Central Division Champions | Western Division Champions | Wild Card Qualifier |
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American League | Tampa Bay Rays | Minnesota Twins | Texas Rangers | New York Yankees |
National League | Philadelphia Phillies | Cincinnati Reds | San Francisco Giants | Atlanta Braves |
- World SeriesChampions –San Francisco Giants
- American LeagueChampions –Texas Rangers
- National LeagueChampions –San Francisco Giants
- Postseason – October 7 to November 4
Division Series (ALDS, NLDS) | League Championship Series (ALCS, NLCS) | World Series | ||||||||||||
1 | Tampa Bay | 2 | ||||||||||||
3 | Texas | 3 | ||||||||||||
3 | Texas | 4 | ||||||||||||
American League | ||||||||||||||
4 | NY Yankees | 2 | ||||||||||||
2 | Minnesota | 0 | ||||||||||||
4 | NY Yankees | 3 | ||||||||||||
AL3 | Texas | 1 | ||||||||||||
NL2 | San Francisco | 4 | ||||||||||||
1 | Philadelphia | 3 | ||||||||||||
3 | Cincinnati | 0 | ||||||||||||
1 | Philadelphia | 2 | ||||||||||||
National League | ||||||||||||||
2 | San Francisco | 4 | ||||||||||||
2 | San Francisco | 3 | ||||||||||||
4 | Atlanta | 1 |
- Higher seed had home field advantage during Division Series and League Championship Series.
- The National League champion has home field advantage during the World Series as a result of the NL victory in theAll-Star Game.
Other Champions
[edit]- Minor League Baseball
- AAA
- Championship:Columbus Clippers(Cleveland)
- International League:Columbus Clippers(Cleveland)
- Pacific Coast League:Tacoma Rainiers(Seattle)
- Mexican League:Saraperos de Saltillo
- Championship:Columbus Clippers(Cleveland)
- AA
- Eastern League:Altoona Curve(Pittsburgh)
- Southern League:Jacksonville Suns(Florida)
- Texas League:Northwest Arkansas Naturals(Kansas City)
- A
- California League:San Jose Giants(San Francisco)
- Carolina League:Potomac Nationals(Washington)
- Florida State League:Tampa Yankees(New York, AL)
- Midwest League:Lake County Captains(Cleveland)
- South Atlantic League:Lakewood BlueClaws(Philadelphia)
- New York–Penn League:Tri-City ValleyCats(Houston)
- Northwest League:Everett AquaSox(Seattle)
- Rookie
- Appalachian League:Johnson City Cardinals(St. Louis)
- Gulf Coast League:GF Phillies(Philadelphia)
- Pioneer League:Helena Brewers(Milwaukee)
- Arizona League:AZL Brewers(Milwaukee)
- Dominican Summer League:DSL Giants(San Francisco)
- Venezuelan Summer League:VSL Pirates(Pittsburgh)
- Arizona Fall League:Scottsdale Scorpions
- AAA
- Independent baseball leagues
- Amateur
- College
- Japan high school
- Spring Kōshien:Kōnan,Okinawa
- Summer Kōshien:Kōnan, Okinawa
- Kōnan becomes only the fifth school to sweep the country's two major high school tournaments in the same calendar year.
- Youth
- International
- National teams
- International Club team competitions
- Caribbean Series:Leones del Escogido(Dominican Republic)
- European Champion Cup Final Four:Fortitudo Bologna(Italy)
- KBO–NPBChampionship:Chiba Lotte Marines(Japan)
- Central American Games:Panama
- Domestic leagues
- Australia – Claxton Shield:Victoria Aces
- China Baseball League:Guangdong Leopards
- Cuban National Series:Industriales
- Dominican League:Leones del Escogido
- France – Division Elite:Rouen Baseball 76
- Holland Series:Neptunus
- Italian Cup:Fortitudo Bologna
- Japan Series:Chiba Lotte Marines
- Korea Baseball Organization:SK Wyverns
- Mexican League:Naranjeros de Hermosillo
- Puerto Rican League:Indios de Mayagüez
- Taiwan Series:Brother Elephants
- Venezuelan League:Leones del Caracas
- Domestic leagues
Calendar
[edit]Major League Baseball
[edit]December
- December 4–7: Baseball winter meetings,Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
- December 12: Last day for teams to offer 2011 contracts to unsigned players.
- Sources:Associated Press
Awards and honors
[edit]- Baseball Hall of Fame honors
- Three individuals were elected and subsequently inducted—Andre Dawsonin voting by theBaseball Writers' Association of America,and umpireDoug Harveyand managerWhitey Herzogin voting by separate panels of theVeterans Committee.
- Bill Maddenreceived theJ. G. Taylor Spink Awardfor excellence in writing.
- Jon Millerreceived theFord C. Frick Awardfor excellence in broadcasting.
- MVP Awards
- American League –Josh Hamilton(TEX)
- National League –Joey Votto(CIN)
- Cy Young Awards
- American League –Félix Hernández(SEA)
- National League –Roy Halladay(PHI)
- Rookie of the Year Awards
- American League –Neftalí Feliz(TEX)
- National League –Buster Posey(SFG)
- Manager of the Year Awards
- American League –Ron Gardenhire(MIN)
- National League –Bud Black(SDP)
- Silver Slugger Awards
American League | National League | ||||
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Player | Team | Position | Player | Team | |
Vladimir Guerrero | Texas Rangers | DH / Pitcher | Yovani Gallardo | Milwaukee Brewers | |
Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Catcher | Brian McCann | Atlanta Braves | |
Miguel Cabrera | Detroit Tigers | 1st baseman | Albert Pujols | St. Louis Cardinals | |
Robinson Canó | New York Yankees | 2nd baseman | Dan Uggla | Florida Marlins | |
Adrián Beltré | Boston Red Sox | 3rd baseman | Ryan Zimmerman | Washington Nationals | |
Alexei Ramírez | Chicago White Sox | Shortstop | Troy Tulowitzki | Colorado Rockies | |
José Bautista | Toronto Blue Jays | Outfielder | Ryan Braun | Milwaukee Brewers | |
Carl Crawford | Tampa Bay Rays | Outfielder | Carlos González | Colorado Rockies | |
Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Outfielder | Matt Holliday | St. Louis Cardinals |
American League | National League | ||||
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Player | Team | Position | Player | Team | |
Mark Buehrle | Chicago White Sox | Pitcher | Bronson Arroyo | Cincinnati Reds | |
Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Catcher | Yadier Molina | St. Louis Cardinals | |
Mark Teixeira | New York Yankees | 1st baseman | Albert Pujols | St. Louis Cardinals | |
Robinson Canó | New York Yankees | 2nd baseman | Brandon Phillips | Cincinnati Reds | |
Evan Longoria | Tampa Bay Rays | 3rd baseman | Scott Rolen | Cincinnati Reds | |
Derek Jeter | New York Yankees | Shortstop | Troy Tulowitzki | Colorado Rockies | |
Carl Crawford | Tampa Bay Rays | Outfielder | Carlos González | Colorado Rockies | |
Franklin Gutiérrez | Seattle Mariners | Outfielder | Michael Bourn | Houston Astros | |
Ichiro Suzuki | Seattle Mariners | Outfielder | Shane Victorino | Philadelphia Phillies |
Others
[edit]- Woman Executive of the Year (major or minor league): Sharon Ridley,Nashville Sounds,Pacific Coast League
Major Leagues
- Babe Ruth Award–Tim Lincecum(SFG)
- Branch Rickey Award–Vernon Wells(TOR)
- DHL Delivery Man of the Year Award–Heath Bell(SDP)
- Edgar Martínez Award–Vladimir Guerrero(TEX)
- Hutch Award–Tim Hudson(ATL)
- Luis Aparicio Award–Carlos González(COL)
- Roberto Clemente Award–Tim Wakefield(BOS)
- Tony Conigliaro Award–Joaquín Benoit(TAM)
- Players Choice Awards
- Player of the Year –Carlos González(COL)
- Marvin Miller Man of the Year –Brandon Inge(DET)
- Outstanding Players –Josh Hamilton(TEX, AL) /Carlos González(COL, NL)
- Outstanding Pitchers –David Price(TBR, AL) /Roy Halladay(PHI, NL)
- Outstanding Rookies –Austin Jackson(DET, AL) /Buster Posey(SFG, NL)
- Comeback players of the year –Vladimir Guerrero(TEX, AL) /Tim Hudson(ATL, NL)
- Sporting News Awards
- Player of the Year –Josh Hamilton(TEX)
- Managers of the Year –Ron Gardenhire(MIN, AL) /Bud Black(SDP, NL)
- Pitchers of the Year –Félix Hernández(SEA, AL) /Roy Halladay(PHI, NL)
- Rookies of the Year –Austin Jackson(DET, AL) /Jason Heyward(ATL, NL)
- Comeback players of the year –Vladimir Guerrero(TEX, AL) /Tim Hudson(ATL, NL)
- Relievers of the year –Rafael Soriano(TBR, AL) /Heath Bell(SDP, NL)
- Fielding Bible Awards
Player | Team | Position |
---|---|---|
Mark Buehrle | Chicago White Sox | Pitcher |
Yadier Molina | St. Louis Cardinals | Catcher |
Daric Barton | Oakland Athletics | 1st baseman |
Chase Utley | Philadelphia Phillies | 2nd baseman |
Evan Longoria | Tampa Bay Rays | 3rd baseman |
Troy Tulowitzki | Colorado Rockies | Shortstop |
Brett Gardner | New York Yankees | Left fielder |
Michael Bourn | Houston Astros | Center fielder |
Ichiro Suzuki | Seattle Mariners | Right fielder |
Minor Leagues
- Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year Award–Jeremy Hellickson(TBR)
- USA Today Minor League Player of the Year Award–Jeremy Hellickson(TBR)
Events
[edit]January
[edit]- January 2 –Toronto Blue Jaysthird basemanEdwin Encarnaciónis discharged from aMiami, Florida,hospital after sufferingfirst-andsecond-degree burnsto his face when he gets hit byfireworksduring a New Year's celebration in his nativeLa Romana, Dominican Republic.Encarnación is treated for minor facial injuries to the front and right side of his face after he is struck by a firecracker rocket near his jaw and it explodes. He goes to a local clinic in theDominican Republicon the 1st, but is later transported to Miami, where he sees a face specialist for his injuries.
- January 4 – TheNew York Metsannounce the official signing ofJason Bayto a four-year, $66 million contract, which includes a fifth-year vesting option. The two sides originally agree on the deal on December 29,2009,however, it is not official until after Bay passes his physical.
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- January 5
- Five timeCy Young AwardwinnerRandy Johnsonannounces his retirement. Johnson is 303–166 over his 22-year career, with a 3.29earned run average.His 4,875 careerstrikeoutsare second only to Hall of FamerNolan Ryan.
- TheSt. Louis Cardinalsre-signoutfielderMatt Hollidayto a seven-year deal with an option for 2017, for a guaranteed $120 million. It is the richest contract in Cardinals history.
- January 7 – TheSeattle Marinersacquirefirst basemanCasey Kotchmanfrom theBoston Red Soxin exchange for outfielderBill Hall.
- January 11
- 21-year-oldCubandefectorAroldis Chapmansigns with theCincinnati Reds.
- In an afternoon statement to news outlets,Mark McGwireadmits that he usedsteroidsduring much of his Major League career, including in1998,when he brokeMajor League Baseball's single-seasonhome runrecord. In the evening, he addresses the situation further in an interview withBob CostasonMLB Network.
I wish it never came into my life. But we're sitting here talking about it. I'm so sorry that I have to. I apologize to everybody at Major League Baseball, my family,the Marises,Bud Selig... Today was the hardest day of my life.
- January 16 – TheSan Diego PadresacquireScott Hairstonand outfielderAaron Cunninghamfrom theOakland Athleticsfor third basemanKevin Kouzmanoffand Minor LeagueinfielderEric Sogard.Two days later, the Padres reach an agreement withJerry Hairston Jr.on a one-year deal. The Hairstons become the seventh set of brothers to play for the Padres and the fifth to play as teammates.
- January 22
- Oakland Athletics farmhandGrant Desmeretires after a 30/30 2009 season in the minors and being namedArizona Fall LeagueMVP in order to pursue thepriesthood.
- The New York Mets acquire former All-Star outfielderGary Matthews Jr.from theLos Angeles Angelsin exchange for relieverBrian Stokesand cash considerations.
- January 23 – Nolan Ryan andPittsburghattorneyChuck Greenberg complete the initial step of purchasing controlling interest in theTexas RangersfromTom Hicksand the Hicks Sports Group.
- January 28 –Minnesota TwinspitcherFrancisco Lirianostrikes out ten batters over five scoreless innings to leadLeones del Escogidoto a 5–3 win overGigantes del Cibaofor the Dominican Republic League title in the deciding ninth game of the series. The Dominicans become the first squad to qualify for the2010 Caribbean Series.
- January 29
- InPuerto Rico,Boston Red Sox minor leaguerÁngel Sánchezgoes 4-for-6 with two runs scored and an RBI to paceIndios de Mayagüezpast theCriollos de Caguas,8–6, in 11 innings to claim their first league championship since2005and a berth in the Caribbean Series tournament.
- Leones del Caracascruises pastNavegantes del Magallanes,7–2, in decisive Game 7 of theVenezuelanwinter league championship to claim the title and earn a berth in the Caribbean Series. The Venezuelan team is led byAtlanta BravesoutfielderGregor Blanco,who hits.318 with a.538 OBP and a.652 slugging, who is named Most Valuable Player.
- January 30 – InMexico,theNaranjeros de Hermosillojoins Winter League championship teams fromVenezuela,the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico in thedouble round-robinformat tournament after edging theVenados de Mazatlán,1–0, in Game 7 of the league championship series. Juan Delgadillo pitches7+2⁄3shutout innings to out duel San Diego Padres right-handerWalter Silva.The game's only run scores in the first inning on aVinny Castillasacrifice fly afterChris Robersontriples to lead off the game. The six-day Caribbean Series is set to begin February 2 on the Venezuelan island ofMargarita.
February
[edit]- February 4 – TheDetroit Tigersre-sign ace RHPJustin Verlanderto an $80 million, 5-year contract extension.[1]
- February 7 –DominicanteamLeones del Escogidowins the2010 Caribbean Series.The Dominicans finish the tournament with a 5–1 record, whilePuerto Rico'sMayagüezteam places second (4–2), Mexico'sHermosillosquad third (2–4), andVenezuela'sCaracasclub in last place (1–5). Dominican outfielderFernando Martínezearns the series MVP award andMako Oliverasfrom Puerto Rico is named the best manager.
- February 8
- TheChicago White SoxunretireHall of FameshortstopLuis Aparicio's number 11, which is worn by Aparicio's friend and fellow VenezuelanOmar Vizquel.
- The Hall of Fame holds a second annual Hall of Fame Classic atDoubleday FieldonFather's Dayon June 20. The Hall began a Father's Day weekend last June, with five Hall of Famers and more than 20 other former major leaguers. The game replaced the annual exhibition game between major league teams, which was discontinued because it became too difficult to fit into the regular-season schedule. This year's seven-inning exhibition game features Hall of FamersGary Carter,Bob Feller,Rollie Fingers,Goose Gossage,Harmon Killebrew,Phil NiekroandMike Schmidt.[2]
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- February 11
- Tom Glavineretires after 22 major league seasons and accepts a front office job with the Atlanta Braves. The 300-game winner pitched at the major league level in2008,and became eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2014, alongside longtime Braves teammate and fellow 300-game winnerGreg Maddux.
- After sitting out the entire2009season,Frank Thomasannounces his official retirement from baseball.
- February 12
- Tim Lincecumand theSan Francisco Giantsavoid arbitration, and agree on a two-year, $23 million deal that takes him through the 2011 season.
- Texas Rangers pitching prospectsOmar Beltré,28, andAlexi Ogando,26, are granted visas, and allowed to attendSpring training,arriving in the U.S. on the 16th. The two players had previously confessed to involvement in a human trafficking ring in theDominican Republicin2004,and had been subsequently banned from entering the United States for five years, limiting them to winter ball, theDominican Summer Leagueand international tournaments.
- February 22
- Johnny Damonjoins the Detroit Tigers, signing a one-year, $8 million contract.
- Britishrugby leagueplayerTerry Newtonis the first professional athlete suspended for testing positive for human growth hormone. The blood test has been in existence since the2004 Summer Olympics,but baseball officials say that its validity is not universally accepted by the scientific community, until now.Bud Seligintroduces a plan to test minor leaguers for HGH shortly afterwards.
- February 23 –Aaron Booneannounces his retirement.
- February 25 – The Texas Rangers void the contract of off-season acquisitionKhalil Greene,who does not report toSpring trainingdue to social anxiety disorder. Greene went on thedisabled listtwice during the 2009 season while with the St. Louis Cardinals due to his disorder.
- February 26 – FemalepitcherEri Yoshida,formerly of the Kobe 9 Cruise in theKansai Independent Baseball Leaguein Japan, is drafted by theChico Outlawsof theGolden Baseball League.She is introduced as a member of the team on May 7, less than two weeks after graduating from high school and only a few hours after she lands in San Francisco following a flight from Tokyo. She becomes the first woman to play at the professional level in an American baseball league alongside men sinceIla Bordersand the first to play in professional baseball in two countries.
March
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- March 2 –Major League Baseball 2K10video game published by2K Sportsis released forMicrosoft Windows,Xbox 360,PlayStation 3,PlayStation 2,PlayStation Portable,WiiandNintendo DS.The cover featuresEvan Longoriaof theTampa Bay Rays.
- March 10 –Nomar Garciaparrasigns a one-day contract with the Boston Red Sox, and announces his retirement from baseball as a member of his original franchise atCity of Palms ParkinFort Myers, Florida,before the Sox's Spring training game against theTampa Bay Rays.Garciaparra then threw out the ceremonial first pitch to his teammate at bothGeorgia Techand with the Red Sox,Jason Varitek.
- March 11 – OutfielderBrian Gilesannounces his retirement a month after signing a Minor League contract with theLos Angeles Dodgers.
- March 16
- ThoughJohn Smoltzhas yet to officially retire,Turner Sportsannounces that Smoltz will serve as one of their guest analysts for national broadcasts and will serve the same role for the 45 Atlanta Braves games that Peachtree Television will broadcast this season. Smoltz also joined theMLB Network's on-air roster the same day.
- Former major leagueinfielderChuck Knoblauchpleads guilty to misdemeanor assault on his common-law wife. Knoblauch entered his plea in exchange for deferred-adjudication probation. He was also fined $1,000.
- March 17 – Texas Rangers managerRon Washingtoncalls a press conference apologizing for using and testing positive forcocaineduring the first half of the2009season. A day later, Washington admits to having smokedmarijuanaand takenamphetaminesduring his playing career.
- March 18 – Major League Baseball announces that theFlorida Marlinsand New York Mets' three-game set on June 28–30 has been moved from Miami toSan Juan, Puerto Rico.
- March 21 – ReigningAmerican LeagueMVPJoe Mauersigns an eight-year, $184 million contract extension with the Minnesota Twins that will take him through the 2018 season.
- March 23
- Dwight Goodenis charged with driving under the influence of drugs and leaving the scene of a two-vehicle accident around 9 A.M. inFranklin Lakes, New Jersey.Gooden had a child in his vehicle at the time of the crash.
- Jose Cansecoannounces onTwitterthat the FBI was about to visit his house and that he has been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury investigating whetherRoger Clemenslied to Congress when he denied usingperformance-enhancing drugs.
- March 31 – Minnesota Twins outfielderDenard Spanhits his mother, Wanda Wilson, in the chest with afoul ballin the top of the first inning of anexhibition gamewith theNew York YankeesatGeorge M. Steinbrenner Field.Paramedicschecked on Wilson, who declined to go to a local hospital.
April
[edit]- April 2 – TheMinnesota Twinsopen their new stadium,Target Field,losing a spring training game against theSt. Louis Cardinals,8–4.
- April 4 – AtFenway Park,theBoston Red Soxand theNew York Yankeesopen the 2010 baseball season. Boston comes back from a 5–1 deficit with a 9–7 victory.
- April 5 –Atlanta BravesrookieJason Heywardhits a 451-foot home run in the first at-bat of his career.
- April 7 – San Francisco Giants outfielderEugenio Vélezenters the seventh inning of the Giants' 10–4 victory over theHouston AstrosatMinute Maid Parkwearing a jersey with a pair of letters transposed. No one noticed his uniform read "San Francicso" until after the game had already ended.
- April 11 –2009 Major League Baseball draft#1 pickStephen Strasburgstrikes out eight in five innings to earn the win in his professional debut with theHarrisburg Senators.
- April 12 – In the first regular season game atTarget Field,theMinnesota Twinsdefeat theBoston Red Sox,5–2.Carl Pavanoearned the first victory andJason Kubelhit the first home run, whileMarco Scutaroof the Red Sox got the ballpark's first official hit, a single in the first inning.
- April 14 –Jorge Cantúof theFlorida Marlinshits a home run, making him the first player in major league history to have at least one hit and one RBI in each of his team's first nine games, and the Marlins beat theCincinnati Reds5–3. Cantú entered the game tied withGeorge Kellyof the1921 New York Giantswith at least one hit and RBI in the opening eight games, according to theElias Sports Bureau.
- April 16 –Jorge Cantú's string of collecting at least one hit and one RBI for theFlorida Marlinsends at ten games. His hitting streak, however, reaches an 11th game in Florida's 8–6 loss to thePhiladelphia PhilliesatCitizens Bank Park.
- April 17
- New York Yankeesthird basemanAlex Rodriguezhits his 584th career home run in a Yankees' 7–3 victory over theTexas RangersatYankee Stadium.Rodriguez passesMark McGwirefor eighth place on the all-time home run list.
- AtTurner Field,Ubaldo Jiménezof theColorado Rockiestosses the firstno-hitterin franchise history, defeating theAtlanta Braves4–0. Jiménez also drives in a run, a fourth-inning single that scoresBrad Hawpe,to help his own cause.
- TheNew York MetsandSt. Louis Cardinalsplay eighteen innings atBusch Stadiumwithout scoring a run. In the nineteenth inning, the Mets finally score a run on a sacrifice fly byJeff Francoeur,only to have the Cardinals tie the game in the bottom of the inning on a double byAlbert Pujolsand a RBI-single byYadier Molina.The Mets score again in the twentieth on a sacrifice fly byJosé Reyesto win the game, 2–1. The Mets use 24 of the 25 men on their roster. The only player not used is the previous day's starter,Óliver Pérez,while the Cardinals use 22. Mets closerFrancisco Rodríguezblows the save, but is credited with the win. Mets starterMike Pelfreyearns his first career save, and the losing pitcher is Cardinals left fielderJoe Mather.
- April 18 – AtNationals Park,theMilwaukee Brewersscore ten runs in the first inning of their 11–7 victory over theWashington Nationals.It is the first time in Brewers history they accomplished such a feat. Nationals starterJason Marquisallows sevenearned runson four hits, two hit batters and one walk and never retires a batter, making him the fifth pitcher since1969to allow seven earned runs at home without recording an out. The last was theCincinnati Reds'Paul Wilsonin2005.
- April 20 – AtFenway Park,Darnell McDonaldpinch-hits a two-run home run to tie the game in the eight inning and a walk-off single in the ninth to push theBoston Red Soxto a 7–6 victory over theTexas Rangers.McDonald also became the first ever member of the Red Sox to collect a game-ending RBI in his debut with the club, according to theElias Sports Bureau.[3]
- April 21 – TheChicago Cubsconfirm reports that managerLou Piniellais moving struggling starterCarlos Zambranoto the bullpen, in a move that may not be temporary. Zambrano is 1–2 with a 7.45 ERA in four starts, and the move makes room forTed Lilly,who is returning to the Cubs' starting rotation after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery. Piniella announced the movement one day after a 4–0 loss to theNew York Mets,in which Zambrano pitched six innings and gave up two earned runs, while the Cubs bullpen gave up two, bringing the bullpen's ERA to 6.15.
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- April 22
- AtPNC Park,theMilwaukee Brewerspound thePittsburgh Pirates,20–0, for the largest margin of defeat in the Pirates' 124-year history. Among the Brewers' 25 hits are home runs byPrince Fielder,Ryan Braun,George KottarasandJim Edmonds.
- TheNew York Yankeesturn the first triple play of the season, and the first one in franchise history since1968,in a 4–2 loss to theOakland Athletics.
- April 24 –Ted Lillypitches six shutout innings in his season debut,Carlos Zambranomade his first appearance out of the bullpen in almost eight years, and theChicago Cubsbeat theMilwaukee Brewers,5–1, atMiller Park.Lilly struck out four and walked two after being activated from the 15-day disabled list before the game. He was out while recovering from left shoulder surgery in November. Zambrano gave up a run in1+1⁄3innings and had a sacrifice fly in Chicago's three-run eighth.
- April 25 –David Price,the first overall pick of the2007 MLB draft,pitches the firstcomplete gameandshutoutof his career in a 6–0Tampa Bay Raysvictory win atTropicana Fieldagainst theToronto Blue Jays.Besides, Jays catcherJosé Molinaguns down a team-record, four Tampa Bay baserunnerstrying to stealagainst him, but to no avail.
- April 26 – ThePhiladelphia PhilliessignRyan Howardto a five-year, $125 million contract extension that will keep Howard with the Phillies through 2016. It is the largest contract in Phillies history, and the third-largestaverage annual value of a contract ($25 million per year) in baseball history.
- April 28 – CommissionerBud Selig's special committee for on-field matters expands All-Star rosters again, with each team bringing 34 players, with 13 pitchers per team, to the July 13 game atAngel Stadiumin Anaheim, California, as part of several changes. Another change is that a pitcher who starts on the final Sunday before the All-Star break will be ineligible to pitch in the ASG and will be replaced on the roster. In addition, a designated hitter will be used in the ASG every year, including in National League cities; the AL's starting DH will continue to be elected by fans, and the NL's starting DH will be chosen by the NL All-Star manager. Under a change that runs contrary to normal baseball rules, each manager may designate a position player who will be eligible for re-entry to the game if the final position player, at any position, is injured.[4]
- April 29 – A new report shows Major League Baseball equaled its best grades for racial and gender diversity hiring, even as the percentage of African American players dropped again in 2009, from 10.2 percent to 9 percent. The sport had made a small stride since reaching a low of 8.2 percent in 2007, but the latest data indicates a steady rise in the percentage of black players might be years away.[5]
- April 30 –Johnny Damonbecomes the 68th player to score 1500 runs. He is batted in byMagglio Ordóñez' sacrifice fly.
May
[edit]- May 2 –Minnesota TwinscatcherWilson Ramosgoes 4-for-5 with a double in his major league debut, to become the only Twin besidesKirby Puckettin1984to collect four hits in a major league debut, as well as the only catcher in modern history since1900to collect four hits in his MLB debut. Ramos followed his debut by going three-for-four anddriving inhis first run on May 3.
- May 3
- New York Yankeessecond basemanRobinson CanóandMinnesota TwinsstarterFrancisco Lirianoare named the American League Player and Pitcher of the Month for April, respectively. Canó hit a Major League-best.400 batting average, including eight home runs, 21 runs scored and 18 RBI. Liriano went 3–0 and finished as the only AL starter with a sub-1.00 ERA (0.93) in 29 innings, which included a 23-inning scoreless streak.[6]
- During the eighth inning of the Phillies-Cardinals game, 17-year-old Steve Consalvi is tasered after storming the field at Citizens Bank Park.
- Arizona Diamondbackssecond basemanKelly JohnsonandColorado RockiesstarterUbaldo Jiménezare named the National League Player of the Month and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for April. Johnson hit.313 with 17 runs scored and 18 RBI, and also led the league with nine home runs and a slugging of.750. Jiménez, who posted a 5–0 record with 31 strikeouts and a 0.79 ERA in34+1⁄3innings of work, also hurled the first no-hitter in Rockies history.[7]
- May 6 – InRound Rock, Texas,theExpressdebut a new pitcher named Billy Ray "Rojo" Johnson, who in reality was actorWill Ferrellin disguise.
- May 7
- AtCitizens Bank Park,Jamie Moyerbecomes the first pitcher to throw ashutoutin four separate decades, giving up only two hits in thePhiladelphia Phillies's 7–0 victory over theAtlanta Braves.At 47 years, 170 days old, Moyer is also the oldest pitcher to throw a Major League shutout, eclipsingPhil Niekro's record by almost a year. At 46 years, 188 days old, Niekro, while pitching for the New York Yankees, tossed a four-hit shutout against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 6,1985;the shutout was also Niekro's 300th career victory.[8]
- Starlin Castroof theChicago Cubsbecomes the first player born in the 1990s to play in the majors. Castro arrives in historic style, hitting a three-run home run in his first at-bat and a bases-loaded triple, sliding head-first into the record books with six runs batted in, the most ever in a modern-day debut. Chicago defeats theCincinnati Reds,14–7, while the 20-year-old rookie becomes the youngest shortstop in Cubs history, surpassingMarty Shay,who was 100 days older when he made it to the majors in1916.[9]
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- May 9 – OnMother's Day,with his grandmother in attendance,Dallas Bradenof theOakland Athleticspitchesa 4–0 perfect gameagainst theTampa Bay RaysatOakland–Alameda County Coliseum.Theperfect gameis the second in Athletic history.Catfish Hunterhad thrown the first, 42 years and one day earlier, on May 8,1968,also by a 4–0 score at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum. It is also the firstno-hitterby an Athletic pitcher sinceDave Stewartin1990,and the first complete game of Braden's career. The Tampa Bay Rays had been the victim of the last perfect game in the Majors, byChicago White SoxpitcherMark Buehrleon July 23,2009.
- May 11 – Due to the pendingG-20 Summitto be held inToronto,Ontario,Canada that weekend, thePhiladelphia Phillies–Toronto Blue Jaysseries is moved fromRogers CentretoCitizens Bank Park.For statistical purposes, the Blue Jays serve as the home team and use thedesignated hitterrule in this interleague series. This marks the first time the Phillies have played the Blue Jays in Toronto since the1993 World Series.
- May 13
- Mat Latoscomes extremely close to pitching ano-hitter,but has to settle for a one-hitshutoutand the firstcomplete gameof his career, as theSan Diego Padresbeats theSan Francisco Giants,1–0. The only hit Latos allows is a ground ball byEli Whitesidein the 6th inning that glances off him towards third basemanChase Headley,whose throw to first base is a fraction too late to retire Whiteside. For good measure, Latos also drives in the only run of the game.
- Zack Greinkefinally earns his first win of the year, but it comes too late to saveKansas City RoyalsmanagerTrey Hillman.The Royals announce after their 6–4 win over theCleveland Indiansthat Hillman has been fired and will be replaced by formerMilwaukee BrewersmanagerNed Yost.At the time, the Royals are 12–23 and in a familiar last place in the AL Central Division.
- May 15 – In the fourth annualCivil Rights Game,theCincinnati Redsdefeat theSt. Louis Cardinals,4–3, atGreat American Ball Parkin Cincinnati.
- May 19 – Center fielderÁngel Pagánhits aninside-the-park home runand starts atriple play,but it is not enough for theNew York Metsin a 5–3 loss to theWashington Nationals.Pagán becomes the first player in 55 years to take part in both feats in the same game.Philadelphia PhilliesshortstopTed Kazanskiwas the last player to do both, on September 25,1955against theNew York Giants.[10]
- May 20 – After trailing 9–3 against the Reds, theAtlanta Bravesscore seven runs in the bottom of the 9th inning, all topped off by a walk-off grand slam from pinch hitterBrooks Conrad.
- May 27 – The New York Mets complete a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies in which Philadelphia is shut out all three games. The last time the Mets accomplished such a feat was September 26–28,1969also against the Phillies.
- May 29 – AtSun Life Stadium,Roy Halladayof thePhiladelphia Philliespitches a 1–0perfect gameagainst theFlorida Marlins.WithOakland'sDallas Bradenhaving pitched a perfect game on May 9, this season is the first in modern history to witness two perfect games.[11]Halladay strikes out 11 in his masterpiece, the second perfect game in Phillies history.Jim Bunninghad pitchedthe first,on June 21,1964.The home plate umpire isMike DiMuro,whose fatherLouhad been home plate umpire forJim Palmer's no-hitter in1969.
- May 30
- Ubaldo Jiménezpitches a four-hitter to become the major's first 10-game winner this year, outpitchingTim Lincecumto lead theColorado Rockiespast theSan Francisco Giants,4–0, atCoors Field.Jiménez' record sits at 10–1 with a 0.78 ERA in eleven starts. Since the earned run statistic became official (1912 NL, 1913 AL), only other two pitchers have won at least 10 of their first 11 starts with ERAs under 1.00,Eddie Cicotte(11–0, 0.95) in1919andJuan Marichal(10–0, 0.80) in1956.[12]
- Max Scherzerof theDetroit Tigersstrikes out 14Oakland Athleticsbatters in5+2⁄3innings. This is the most strikeouts for a pitcher in less than six innings of work dating back to1920.[13]
June
[edit]- June 1 – The Arizona Diamondbacks acquire pitcherDontrelle Willisfrom the Detroit Tigers for right-handed relieverBilly Buckner.
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- June 2
- After 22 seasons,Ken Griffey Jr.announces he is retiring, effective immediately.[14]
- Boston Red Soxdesignated hitterDavid Ortizand starting pitcherJon Lesterearn American League Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for May. Ortiz hit.363 (29–80) in 23 games, including four doubles, 10 home runs, 16 runs and 27 RBI. He also posted a Major League-best.788 slugging percentage and a.424 on-base percentage. Lester, who posted a perfect 5–0 record in six outings, allowed just 24 hits through 44.0 innings of work while leading the Majors with 45 strikeouts. His 1.84 ERA, was the lowest of any AL pitcher with more than 27 innings pitched, while his five wins in May boosted his career record to 48–18, and his.727 winning percentage is the best in ML history (since1901) among pitchers with at least 50 decisions and the ninth-best winning percentage ever through a pitcher's first 100 starts. It is the fourth career Player of the Month Award for Ortiz and the third Pitcher of the Month honor for Lester. It marks the first time that the two AL monthly awards were captured by teammates in the same month sinceJune 2006,whenJoe MauerandJohan Santanaof theMinnesota Twinswon the honors.[15]
- Atlanta Bravesfirst basemanTroy GlausandColorado Rockiesstarting pitcherUbaldo Jiménezare selected National League Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for May. Glaus led the NL with 28 RBI, while hitting.330 (34–103) with six home runs, 17 runs and a.534 slugging percentage. The2002 World SeriesMost Valuable Player finished the month riding a six-game hitting streak. Jiménez became the first pitcher in the majors to win the monthly award in April and May sincePedro Martínezof theBoston Red Soxdid it in1999.He also is the first NL pitcher to repeat the feat sinceJohn Smoltzof theAtlanta Bravesdid it in 1996. Jiménez ranked first in the NL in ERA (0.78) and was tied for first in victories (5) and innings pitched (46.0) for the month. On May 3 he struck out a career-high 13 batters in 7.0 innings of work against theSan Diego Padres,and ended the month with 26.0 consecutive scoreless innings. This scoreless stretch marks the second time this season that Jiménez has pitched 25 or more consecutive innings of shutout ball.[16]
- Detroit Tigers pitcherArmando Galarragacomes within one out of throwing a perfect game. With two outs in the ninth inning, Cleveland Indians shortstopJason Donaldhits a soft ground ball to Tigers first basemanMiguel Cabrera,who tosses the ball to Galarraga covering first base. Though video replay showed that Galarraga beat Donald to the bag, first base umpireJim Joycecalls Donald safe. Joyce is heckled by Tigers players and coaches for several minutes afterward, almost causing a brawl. The next batter,Trevor Crowe,grounds out toBrandon Inge,ending the game in a 3–0 victory for the Tigers.[17]Later onFox Sports Detroit'sTigers Livepost-game show, Galarraga said Joyce apologized to him and gave him a hug.
I just cost that kid a perfect game, I thought he beat the throw. I was convinced he beat the throw, until I saw the replay.
- June 3 – After accumulating a league-worst 15–39 record, theBaltimore Oriolesfire managerDave Trembley.Third base coachJuan Samuelreplaces him.[18]
- June 5 –Florida International UniversityshortstopGarrett Wittelsextends his hitting streak to 56 games, the same number ofJoe DiMaggio's1941major league record, and just two shy ofRobin Ventura'sNCAArecord. The Golden Panthers are eliminated with a 15–9 loss toDartmouthin the NCAA Coral Gables regional, therefore, Wittels will go into the2011season with the streak intact.
- June 7 – The Washington Nationals selectCollege of Southern Nevadacatcher/outfielderBryce Harperwith the first overall pick in the2010 Major League Baseball draft.Also,Delino DeShields Jr.,son of theformer second baseman,is selected eighth overall by the Houston Astros. John Franco Jr. is selected by the New York Mets, the team for whichhis fatherpitched for 14 of his 20 seasons, in the 42nd round. The Los Angeles Dodgers selectAndre Ethier's brother, Devon, in the 32nd round, the Detroit Tigers selectJustin Verlander's brother, Benjamin, in the 46th round, and the Toronto Blue Jays select right-hander Gabriel Romero, brother of southpaw and former first-round drafteeRicky Romeroin the 47th round. Reggie Golden, a product of Major League Baseball's RBI program (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities,instituted with the hope of exposing more inner-city kids to the game), is selected in the second round by the Chicago Cubs. TheNew York Giants'Chad Jonesand theSeattle Seahawks'Golden Tatewere selected in the 50th round by the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants, respectively.
- June 8 – Washington Nationals pitcherStephen Strasburgmakes his big league debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates, striking out fourteen, including his last seven, and not walking any over seven innings. The2009 Major League Baseball draft#1 overall pick wins his MLB debut, 5–2.
- June 10 – AtU.S. Cellular Field,Omar Vizquelof theChicago White Soxhits a first-inning home run in a 3–0 victory over theDetroit Tigers.Vizquel joinsTed Williams,Willie McCoveyandRickey Hendersonas players who have hit home runs in four different decades.
- June 12 – AtFenway Park,Daniel Navaof theBoston Red Soxbecomes the second player to hit agrand slamhome run on the very first Major League pitch he sees. His shot comes offJoe Blantonin the second inning of the Red Sox' 10–2 victory over thePhiladelphia Phillies.Kevin Kouzmanoffwas the first player to hit a grand slam on the very first pitch he saw, which he did with theCleveland Indiansagainst theTexas Rangerson September 2,2006.[19]
- June 13
- Jorge Posadaclubs his second grand slam in two days in the New York Yankees' 9–5 victory over the Houston Astros. Posada becomes the first Major Leaguer to hit grand slams in back-to-back contests sinceCarlos Beltránin2006and the first Yankee sinceBill Dickeyin1937.
- In an Interleague meeting between the two Chicago teams atWrigley Field,both starting pitchers carryno-hittersinto the seventh inning. The White Sox'sGavin Floydhas his bid for a no-hitter broken up with two out in the seventh by anAlfonso Sorianodouble. Soriano scores onChad Tracy's single one batter later for the game's lone run.Ted Lilly's is broken up in the ninth by Ex-CubJuan Pierrewith a leadoff single. After Pierre's single, Lilly is relieved byCarlos Mármol,who loads the bases but hangs on for the save. Lilly would have been the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter at Wrigley Field sinceMilt Pappasin1972.
- June 15 – The Oakland A's acquire outfielderConor Jacksonfrom the Arizona Diamondbacks for Minor League pitcher Sam Demel.
- June 23
- The Florida Marlins dismiss managerFredi González.Edwin Rodríguez,who has spent the past1+1⁄2seasons as manager of Triple-A New Orleans, takes over as manager on an interim basis. Also fired are bench coachCarlos Toscaand hitting coachJim Presley.They are replaced on an interim basis byBrandon HydeandJohn Mallee,respectively.
- In his second game back from theDL,Jimmy Rollinsof thePhiladelphia Phillieshits the first ever walk-off home run of his career, beating theCleveland Indians7–6.
- June 25 – AtTropicana Field,Edwin Jacksonof theArizona Diamondbacksno-hitshis former team, theTampa Bay Rays,1–0. Jackson survives a shaky start, walking seven batters in the first three innings (including walking the bases loaded in the third), and eight overall. The no-hitter is the second in Diamondbacks history, the other beingRandy Johnson's perfect gameon May 18,2004.Jackson also becomes the first pitcher to no-hit a former team sinceTerry Mulhollandof thePhiladelphia Philliesno-hit theSan Francisco Giantson August 15,1990.[20]
- June 27
- AtCitizens Bank Park,Jamie Moyerof thePhiladelphia Philliesdefeats theToronto Blue Jays11–2, but not before giving up a two-run home run toVernon Wellsin the third inning. The home run is the 506th Moyer has given up in his career, breaking the all-time record he had shared withRobin Roberts.[21]
- TheBaltimore Oriolesdefeat theWashington Nationals,4–3, becoming the first team since the 1901Detroit Tigersto win four consecutive games after trailing by three runs or more in each game.
- June 29 –Denard Spanof theMinnesota Twinscollects 3 triples against theDetroit Tigers,the first player with 3 in a game sinceRafael Furcalin 2002.[22]
July
[edit]- July 1 – TheArizona Diamondbacksfire managerA. J. Hinchand general managerJosh Byrnes.Kirk Gibsontakes over as interim manager andJerry Dipotobecomes interim general manager.[23]
- July 3 – AtTarget Field,Jim Thomeof theMinnesota Twinshits two home runs in an 8–6 loss to theTampa Bay Rays.The home runs give Thome 574 on his career, moving him pastHarmon Killebrewinto 10th place on the all-time home run list.[24]
- July 6
- Texas Rangers outfielderJosh Hamiltonand Seattle Mariners pitcherCliff Leeearn American League Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for June. Hamilton led all Major League batters with a.454 average. That, combined with 10 doubles, nine homers a club-record 49 hits and a 23-game hitting streak, secured the honor for Hamilton. He capped his monster month by officially hitting the longest home run in the history of Rangers Ballpark, in a June 27 game against the Astros. Lee, who posted a 4–1 record with a 1.76 ERA, struck out 36 batters while walking only two. At one point, he completed a streak of38+1⁄3innings without giving up a walk.
- New York Mets third basemanDavid Wrightand Florida Marlins pitcherJosh Johnsonare voted National League Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for June. Wright led the league with a.404 average and 29 RBI, placed second in slugging (.683) and on-base percentage (.447), and was tied for third in doubles (11), while hitting six home runs and swiping four bases in 26 games. He also became the first player in Mets history to hit at least.400 with 25 or more RBI in a calendar month while recording a 29-RBI month for the second time in his career (June 2006). Johnson compiled a 3–1 record in five June starts with a 1.18 ERA, while striking out 38 in 38.0 innings and walking just six. His ERA was second-best among N.L. starters on the month while placing third in strikeouts. Johnson allowed no more than two earned runs in each of his starts this month and has not allowed more than two earned runs in nine-consecutive starts (dating back to June 13).
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- July 9
- The Texas Rangers acquire ace starting pitcherCliff Leeand relieverMark Lowefrom the Seattle Mariners in exchange for first basemanJustin Smoakand three Minor League pitching prospects.[25]
- AtCitizens Bank Park,thePhiladelphia Philliesovercome a 7–1 deficit in the ninth inning to beat theCincinnati Reds,9–7.Cody Ransomhits a two-out, two-run homer to tie the game, andRyan Howardwins it with a two-runwalk-offhomer in the 10th inning.
- July 13 – TheNational Leaguewins its firstAll-Star Gamesince 1996. Atlanta Braves catcherBrian McCannwins the All Star MVP Award after driving in all 3 of the runs scored for the National League. The score was 3–1 and it was played atAngel Stadiumin Anaheim. In the bottom of the first inningYankeesshortstopDerek Jeteris introduced by longtime Yankees public address announcerBob Sheppardwho died two days prior at the age of 99.
- July 16 – In theTexas Rangers' 8–4 victory over theBoston Red SoxatFenway Park,Bengie Molinabecomes the eighth player since 1900, and the first catcher, to hit a grand slam and hit for the cycle in the same game. His triple to complete the cycle comes in the eighth inning; he hits a fly ball to the deepest part of the park in center field, into the triangle, the ball glancing off center fielderEric Patterson's glove. Molina becomes the first catcher to hit for the cycle sinceChad Moelleron April 27,2004,and the first visiting player to hit for the cycle at Fenway Park sinceCleveland'sAndre Thorntonon April 2,1978.[26]
- July 20 – Los Angeles Dodgers pitcherClayton Kershawis accused of intentionally hittingAaron Rowandof the San Francisco Giants and ejected from the game.Joe Torreand bench coachBob Schaeferargue the call and are also ejected. The next day, Kershaw is suspended five games while Torre and Schaefer get one day suspensions.[27]
- July 23 – Yankee catcherJorge Posadarecords his 1,000th career RBI.
- July 26 – AtTropicana Field,Matt Garzaof theTampa Bay Raysno-hitstheDetroit Tigers5–0, the first no-hitter in Rays history. He faces the minimum 27 batters, yielding only a second-inning walk toBrennan Boesch,who is then retired onRyan Raburn's double play ground ball. The opposing pitcher,Max Scherzer,also has a no-hitter going in the sixth inning until he walks the bases loaded andMatt Joycehits a grand slam.[28]
- July 30
- AtCoors Field,theColorado Rockiesset a Major League record with 11 consecutive base hits in a 17–2 pounding of theChicago Cubs.With the Rockies leading 5–2,Clint Barmesopens up the eighth with a double and advances to third onMelvin Mora's pinch-single. After the next two batters,Dexter FowlerandRyan Spilborghs,strike out,Carlos Gonzálezsingles in Barmes to begin the hit streak, which includes home runs byChris Iannettaand Fowler. González andTroy Tulowitzkicollect two hits during the streak, which ends after the latter's double scored Spilborghs and González for the Rockies' 11th and 12th runs of the inning, a franchise record.Brad Hawpeand Iannetta then walk to load the bases, and finallyIan Stewartflies out to end the inning.[29][30]
- One month after his no-hitter, theArizona DiamondbackstradeEdwin Jacksonto theChicago White SoxforDaniel Hudsonand David Holmberg. Jackson becomes the first pitcher to be traded after pitching a no-hitter earlier in the season sinceCliff Chambersin1951.
- July 31 –Carlos Gonzálezhits a game-ending home run to complete thecycle,and the Colorado Rockies rally to beat the Chicago Cubs, 6–5, after blowing a three-run lead in the eighth inning. It is the fourth straight game for González with a homer, while his cycle is the sixth in Rockies history and fourth in the majors this season. Besides González, just four other players in MLB history have completed a cycle with a walk-off home run:Ken Boyer(1961),[31]César Tovar(1972),[32]George Brett(1979)[33]andDwight Evans(1984).[34]
August
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- August 4:
- AtYankee Stadium,Alex Rodriguezof theNew York Yankeeshits his 600th home run, becoming the seventh player in Major League history to do so, in a 5–1 victory over theToronto Blue Jays.The shot comes in the first inning against the Jays'Shaun Marcumand three years to the day of Rodriguez' 500th home run. Rodriguez also becomes the youngest player to hit his 600th home run, at 35 years, 8 days;Babe Ruthhad held the previous record at 36 years, 196 days.[35]
- San Francisco Giantsrookie catcherBuster PoseyandPhiladelphia PhilliesaceRoy Halladayare voted the National League Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for July. Posey led the NL with 43 hits and ranked third with a.417 average (43-for-103). His 24 RBI were tied for third-best in the N.L., while his.466 on-base percentage and.699 slugging percentage ranked fourth and fifth in the league, respectively. He belted seven home runs, while his 21-game hitting streak from July 4–29 marked the longest streak in the NL this season. In five July starts, Halladay went 3–1 with a 1.54 ERA. His 39 strikeouts were good for second in the National League while his 41.0 innings pitched ranked fourth. He notched his Major League-leading eighth complete game of the season, while his 158 strikeouts and 2.17 ERA rank second in the Majors and his 13 wins are tied for fourth.
- Toronto Blue JaysoutfielderJosé BautistaandMinnesota Twinsdesignated hitterDelmon Youngare voted the American League Players of the Month for July, whileChicago White Soxstarting pitcherGavin Floydhas been voted the American League Pitcher of the Month for July. Bautista led the Majors with 11 home runs during July, marking the second time this season he has recorded the most home runs in a single month (12 in May). He also led the AL with a.765 slugging percentage and ranked third with 29 RBI while posting a.347 batting average with eight doubles and 20 runs scored, including a 10 multi-hit efforts during the month. Young paced the AL with 46 hits during the month, batting.434 (46-for-106), and tied for the league-lead with 12 doubles. He also finished second in the league with 30 RBI and collected six home runs with 17 runs scored while slugging.736, hitting safely in 23 of 26 games, and had multi-hit performances in 16 contests. Floyd posted a Major League-leading 0.80 ERA en route to a 3–1 mark over five starts in July. In 33.2 innings pitched, he allowed just three earned runs on 28 hits with seven walks and 25 strikeouts while holding opposing hitters to a.228 batting average. He earned victories in back-to-back home starts to begin the month, allowing just one earned run in each start. He later tossed 15 shutout innings and not allowed more than two earned runs in 11 consecutive outings. In addition, his 1.06 ERA since June 8 ranks first in the Majors ahead ofSan Diego Padres'Mat Latos(1.57).
- August 6 – In Detroit, the Angels'Torii Huntergets ejected for arguing a strikeout. In a fit of rage, he throws a bag of balls on to the field. The next day, he is suspended four games.[36]
- August 7 – The Blue Jays hit eight home runs in a 17–11 victory over the Rays. Leading the way isJ. P. Arencibiawith two in his Major League debut. Arencibia becomes the first player in the modern era to have four hits and two home runs in his major league debut.[37]
- August 8 – AtRogers Centre,Brandon Morrowof theToronto Blue Jaystosses his first shutout, first complete game with a career-high 17 strikeouts in a 1–0 victory over theTampa Bay Rays.A two-out RBI-single byVernon Wellsin the first inning marks the difference. Morrow only allows a two-out single byEvan Longoriain the ninth inning. It marks the fifth time this season the Rays have taken one or zero hits in a single game, including a perfect game and one no-hitter. According to theElias Sports Bureau,that is the most such games in a single season in the live ball era (since1920). Eleven other teams have four such games in a season. Only twice in the modern era (since1900) has a team been held to one hit or fewer in more than five games in a season. In 1910, theChicago White SoxandSt. Louis Brownsboth had six such games. To date,Dave Stiebhas pitched the only no-hitter in Blue Jays history (September 2,1990).[38][39]
- August 9 – After accumulating anAL West-worst record (and third worst in all of baseball) of 42–70, theSeattle Marinersfire managerDon Wakamatsu,bench coachTy Van Burkleo,pitching coachRick Adairand performance coachSteve Hecht.They are replaced byDaren Brown,Roger Hansen,andCarl Willis,respectively.[40]
- August 11 – TheArizona Diamondbackstie a major league record by hitting four consecutive home runs, withAdam LaRoche,Miguel Montero,Mark ReynoldsandStephen Drewconnecting in the fourth inning to beat theMilwaukee Brewers,8–2, atMiller Park.The Diamondbacks became just the seventh team in major league history to accomplish the feat.[41]
- August 17 – AtTarget Field,Jim Thome hits a two-runwalk-off home runin the tenth inning to lift theMinnesota Twinsover theChicago White Sox,7–6. It was the 12th walk-off home run of his career, tying him for first all time withJimmie Foxx,Mickey Mantle,Stan Musial,Frank Robinson,andBabe Ruth(among others).
- August 18 – AtFenway Park,the Red Sox defeat the Angels, 7–5. By striking out the side in the ninth inning, Red Sox closerJonathan Papelbonbecomes the first pitcher to notch at least 30 saves in five consecutive major league seasons.
- August 19 – Former major league pitcherRoger Clemensis indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of lying to Congress over his use of performance-enhancing drugs.
- August 22 –Chicago CubsmanagerLou Piniella,who had previously announced that he would retire at the end of the season, announces his immediate retirement in order to care for his ailing mother.[42]
- August 30 – TheChicago White Soxacquire sluggerManny Ramirezfrom theLos Angeles Dodgersoff waivers.[43]
September
[edit]- September 1 –Nyjer Morganof theWashington Nationalscharges the mound afterFlorida MarlinspitcherChris Volstadthrows behind him, starting a brawl.[44]Morgan receives an eight-game suspension which he begins serving on September 17, while Volstad begins serving a six-game suspension on September 13.
- September 2
- Toronto Blue JaysoutfielderJosé BautistaandBoston Red Soxstarting pitcherClay Buchholzearn the American League Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for August. Bautista led the league in home runs (12), runs batted in (24), slugging percentage (.724) and total bases (72), and tied for the lead in extra-base hits (18). This is the second career monthly award for Bautista, who shared last month's honor withDelmon Youngof theMinnesota Twins.Buchholz went 4–0 with a 1.03 earned run average and 28 strikeouts over six August starts. He finished the month second in ERA, tied for second in wins, tied for third in innings pitched (43.2), and also led the majors with a 2.21 ERA on the season. This is the first career monthly award for Buchholz.
- St. Louis Cardinalsfirst basemanAlbert PujolsandAtlanta BravesstarterTim Hudsonare voted the National League Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for August. In 26 games last month, Pujols batted.379 (39-for-103) and led the circuit with 11 home runs, a.777 slugging and 29 runs scored while driving in 23 runs. On August 26, Pujols clubbed his 400th career home run, his 34th of the season, becoming the first player to reach the 400-homer plateau in his first 10 Major League seasons. This is the fifth career monthly award for Pujols, the most recent being earned in June2009.Hudson went 4–0 with a 1.71 earned run average in six starts and struck out 35 while walking only nine in 42 innings of work. On August 28, he notched his 1,500th career strikeout and his 600th for Atlanta in a 12–3 victory over theFlorida Marlins.This is the second career monthly award for Hudson and his first since winning American League honors in September2000with theOakland Athletics.
- September 4 – AtTarget Field,Jim Thomeof theMinnesota Twinshits two home runs in the Twins' 12–4 victory over theTexas Rangers.The home runs give Thome 584 on his career, moving him pastMark McGwirefor ninth place on the all-time list.[45]
- September 6 – AtYankee Stadium,Alex Rodriguezsets a Major League record by registering 100 runs batted in for the 14th time in his career. After homering in the fourth inning of theNew York Yankees' 4–3 loss to theBaltimore Orioles,Rodriguez records his 100th RBI in the sixth inning, on a sacrifice fly that scoresNick Swisher.Rodriguez breaks a four-way tie that he had shared withBabe Ruth,Lou GehrigandJimmie Foxxwith 13 seasons of at least 100 RBIs.[46]
- September 8 – In theMilwaukee Brewers' 4–2 victory over theSt. Louis CardinalsatMiller Park,Trevor Hoffmanrecords his 600th save.[47]
- September 11 – AtProgressive Field,Jim Thomeof theMinnesota Twinshits a 12th-inning home run for the lone run of the game in the Twins' 1–0 victory over his former team, theCleveland Indians.The home run gives Thome 587 on his career, passingFrank Robinsonfor eighth place on the all-time home run list.[48]
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- September 19
- Colorado RockiesshortstopTroy Tulowitzkihits two home runs in a 12–2 victory against the hostLos Angeles Dodgersto tie a major league record with 14 homers in a 15-game stretch. He joinsAlbert Belle(1995) andBarry Bonds(2001) as the only major league players since 1900 to homer 14 times in a span of 15 games.
- Los Angeles AngelsoutfielderBobby Abreuhits two solo home runs in the Angels' 6–3 victory over theTampa Bay Rays.Abreu now has collected nine seasons with at least 20 homers, 20 stolen bases and 30 doubles, for the third most in major league history. He is surpassed only byBarry BondsandBobby Bonds,who accomplished the feat 10 times.
- September 23 – AtRogers Centre,Ichiro Suzukiof theSeattle Marinersbecomes the first player to record 200 hits in 10 consecutive seasons. His 200th hit, a double, comes offToronto Blue JaysstarterShawn Hillin the third inning. Suzuki also breaks an American League record he had shared withTy Cobbof nine seasons with 200 hits, and tiesPete Rose's record of ten 200-hit seasons. However, the Blue Jays defeat the Mariners 1–0 asJosé Bautista,who had already brokenGeorge Bell's single-season franchise record of 47 home runs in1987,hits number 50 in the first inning offFélix Hernándezfor the game's only run.[49][50]
- September 24 – Cincinnati Reds left-handerAroldis Chapmanthrows the fastest pitch ever recorded in a major league game at 105 M.P.H. to the San Diego Padres'Tony Gwynn Jr.
- September 25 –Texas Rangers' rookie closerNeftalí Felizacquires his 38th save of the season against theOakland Athletics,setting a record for most saves by a rookie in a single season. He surpasses the previous record of 37 held by formerSeattle Mariners' closerKazuhiro Sasakiin2000.Feliz's total for the year is at 40 saves. The win by the Texas Rangers also clinched their first AL West division title since 1999.[51]
- September 28
- Lotte GiantssluggerLee Dae-Howins the thirdTriple Crownin the 29 years of the Korea Baseball Organization, after hitting a.364 average with 44 home runs and 133 runs batted in. Lee also becomes the first multiple Triple Crown winner, having turned the feat in 2006.[52]
- TheUniversity of Californiaannounces that, due to budget cuts, it will eliminate itsbaseball programafter the 2011 season, its 120th.
- Cincinnati RedsoutfielderJay Brucehits awalk-off home runoffHouston AstrospitcherTim Byrdakto clinch the team's first National League Central division title since 1995.
- September 30 – MLB players and owners agree tofree agencychanges. Under the deal announced on this date, players no longer have to file for free agency but automatically are set free. The exclusive period for teams to negotiate with their free agent-eligible players is cut from 15 days to five. The deadline is moved up for clubs to offer salary arbitration to their former players who became free agents, as is the deadline for teams to offer contracts for the following season to players on their40-man rosters.In addition, teams, players and agents will be restricted in their ability to conduct free-agent negotiations in the media.[53]
October
[edit]- October 3 – On the final day of theregular season,theSan Francisco GiantsandAtlanta Bravesclinch playoff berths. The Giants defeat theSan Diego Padres3–0 to win theNL West,simultaneously clinching the wild-card berth for the Braves, who had beaten thePhiladelphia Philliesearlier in the day.
- October 4
- New York Yankees third basemanAlex Rodriguezand Colorado Rockies shortstopTroy Tulowitzkiare selected American League and National League Players of the Month, respectively, for September. Rodriguez provided a bright spot for the Yankees down the final stretch run, leading the American League in RBIs (26) and slugging percentage (.667), while tying for second with nine home runs. He also reached safely in 18 of 22 games for his team, propelling the Yankees to their 15th postseason berth in the last 16 years. Tulowitzki provided plenty of support for Colorado, leading the Majors with 15 home runs, 40 RBIs, 30 runs scored and an.800 slugging percentage. Tulowitzki finished the season ranked first among Major League shortstops in home runs (27), RBIs (95), batting average (.315), slugging percentage (.568) and OPS (.949), to become the first player to lead all National League shortstops in both slugging percentage and fielding percentage (.984) sinceJay Bellaccomplished the feat in1993with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- David Priceof the Tampa Bay Rays andDerek Loweof the Atlanta Braves are voted the American League and National League Pitchers of the Month, respectively, for September. Price was instrumental in the Rays winning their second AL East Championship in club history, as he posted a 4–0 record with 33 strikeouts and a 1.67 ERA over six starts. Lowe was equally impressive for the Braves, who secured the NL Wild Card for their first trip to the playoffs since 2005, collecting a perfect 5–0 in five September starts, with a 1.17 ERA and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 29:3. Lowe also pitched on three days' rest, winning a critical game against the Florida Marlins on September 29, and finished the regular season with a 16–12 record and a 4.00 ERA, with 136 strikeouts in 1932⁄3innings of work.
- The New York Mets announce that both managerJerry Manueland general managerOmar Minayawould not return for the2011season.
- October 5 – In Japanese baseball, former major leaguerMatt MurtonbreaksIchiro Suzuki's record for the most hits in a single season. Murton gets his 211th hit of the year with a two-run single to center in the second inning for theHanshin Tigersagainst theYakult Swallows.Suzuki set the record of 210 in 1994 for theOrix BlueWave.[54]
- October 6 – In Game One of theNLDSatCitizens Bank Park,Roy Halladayof thePhiladelphia Philliesno-hitstheCincinnati Reds4–0. A fifth-inning walk toJay Bruceis the only base runner against Halladay, who had already pitched aperfect gameon May 29. The no-hitter is the second in postseason play, joiningDon Larsen's perfect game in the1956 World Series.Halladay also becomes the first pitcher to throw two no-hitters in one season sinceNolan Ryanin1973.
- October 9 – TheNew York Yankeesdefeat theMinnesota Twins6–1, sweeping theALDSin three games.
- October 10 – ThePhiladelphia Philliesdefeat theCincinnati Reds2–0, completing a three-game sweep of theNLDS.
- October 11 – TheSan Francisco Giantsdefeat theAtlanta Braves3–2 to win theNLDS3 games to 1. All four games in the series are decided by one run.
- October 12 – TheTexas Rangersdefeat theTampa Bay Rays5–1 in Game 5 of theALDSto win a postseason series for the first time. Each game in the series is won by the road team.
- October 22 – TheTexas Rangersdefeat theNew York Yankees6–1 to win theALCSfour games to two.
- October 23 – TheSan Francisco Giantsdefeat thePhiladelphia Phillies3–2 to win theNLCSfour games to two.
- October 28 – TheSan Francisco Giantsdefeat theTexas Rangers9–0 in Game 2 of theWorld Series.Texas relieverDerek Hollandissues three consecutive walks in the eighth inning on only 13 pitches, including 11 balls in a row. The three consecutive walks tie a World Series record.
- October 29 – The New York Mets nameSandy Aldersontheir new general manager.
- October 31 – In Game 4 of theWorld Series,Madison BumgarnerandBuster Poseyof theSan Francisco Giantsbecome the first all-rookie battery in a World Series game since1947.Bumgarner combines withBrian Wilsonto three-hit theTexas Rangersin a 4–0 San Francisco victory. Combined with a 9–0 loss to the Giants in Game 2, the Rangers become the first team to be shut out twice in a World Series since1966.It is also the Giants pitching staff's fourth shutout of the postseason, tying a Major League record.
November
[edit]- November 1 – TheSan Francisco Giantsdefeat theTexas Rangers3–1 to win theWorld Seriesfour games to one. It is the franchise's first championship since1954,and first since moving to San Francisco prior to the 1958 season.Tim LincecumandBrian Wilsoncombine to three-hit the Rangers.Édgar Rentería,whose seventh-inning three-run home run againstCliff Leebroke a scoreless tie and accounted for all the Giants' runs in the game, is named series MVP.
- November 7 – TheChiba Lotte Marinesdefeat theChunichi Dragons8–7 to win theJapan Seriesfour games to two, with one tie. It is the franchise's first championship since2005and fourth overall. The Marines'Toshiaki Imaeis named series MVP.
- November 10 – The Kansas City Royals sendDavid DeJesusto the Oakland Athletics forJustin MarksandVin Mazzaro.
- November 13 – The Florida Marlins tradeCameron Maybinto the San Diego Padres forEdward MujicaandRyan Webb.
- November 16 – The Florida Marlins tradeDan Ugglato the Atlanta Braves forMichael DunnandOmar Infante.
- November 21 – Kansas City Royals pitcherAnthony Lerewhurls ano-hitterin theVenezuelan Winter Leagueas theNavegantes de Magallanesblank theLeones del Caracas,6–0. Lerew walks four and strikes out four, improving to 3–0 and a 1.11 ERA in six appearances. This is only the 16th no-hitter in the 66 years of history of the league.[55]
- November 23 – The New York Mets nameTerry Collinstheir new manager.
- November 25 – Free agentKaz Matsuireturns to Japan, signing with theRakuten Eaglesof the Japanese Pacific League.
December
[edit]- December 1 –Dan Shulman,Orel HershiserandBobby Valentinewill be in the booth for ESPN'sSunday Night Baseballnext season, the network announces.[56]
- December 5 – OutfielderJayson Werthsigns as a Free Agent with the Washington Nationals for seven years and $122 million.
- December 6
- Inthe first voteof a newly revampedVeterans Committee,longtimegeneral managerPat Gillickis the only individual elected to theNational Baseball Hall of Fame.He will be formally inducted on July 24, 2011.
- The San Diego Padres trade Adrian Gonzalez to the Boston Red Sox forReymond Fuentes,Casey Kelly,Anthony Rizzoand a player to be named later. The Red Sox sendEric Pattersonto the Padres to complete the trade on December 16.
- The Arizona Diamondbacks sendMark Reynoldsand a player to be named or cash to the Baltimore Orioles forDavid HernandezandKameron Mickolio.
- December 7
- A lawsuit is filed againstFred Wilpon,Jeff Wilpon, Saul Katz and various entities affiliated with the New York Mets andSterling EquitiesAssociates to recover money for the victims of theBernie MadoffPonzi scheme. The civil suit, brought by court-appointed trusteeIrving Picard,alleges that the partners in Sterling knew or should have known that Madoff's investment operation was a fraud.
- TheBaseball Writers' Association of AmericaannouncesBill Conlinas the 2011 recipient of theJ. G. Taylor Spink Awardfor meritorious contributions to baseball writing. He will receive the award on July 23, 2011, as part of the Hall of Fame induction festivities.
- December 8 – The National Baseball Hall of Fame announcesDave Van Horneas the 2011 recipient of theFord C. Frick Awardfor excellence in baseball broadcasting. He will receive the award alongside Conlin on July 23, 2011.
- December 11 – Outfielder Carl Crawford signs as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox for seven-years and $142 million.
- December 15 – Pitcher Cliff Lee returns to the Philadelphia Phillies, signing a five-year, $120 million contract with a vesting option for a sixth season in 2016, which would increase the value of the deal to $135 million.
- December 16 – The New York Yankees sign free agent catcher Russell Martin.
- December 17
- Derek Jeter and the New York Yankees agree on a new three-year, $51 million contract that includes a player option for the 2014 season.
- The Tampa Bay Rays tradeJason Bartlettand a player to be named to the San Diego Padres for Cole Figueroa,Brandon Gomes,Cesar RamosandAdam Russell.
- December 19 – The Kansas City Royals trade pitcherZack Greinkeand shortstopYuniesky Betancourtto the Milwaukee Brewers forLorenzo Cain,Alcides Escobar,Jeremy JeffressandJake Odorizzi.The Royals had a deal in place that would have sent Greinke to the Washington Nationals forinfielderDanny Espinosa,relieverDrew Storenand pitcherJordan Zimmermann,however, Greinke invoked his no-trade clause to reject the deal.
- December 20 –Florida International Universitybaseball starGarrett Wittelsand four friends are arrested in theBahamasand charged with raping two seventeen-year-old girls at the Atlantis Resort & Casino on Paradise Island. Wittels and two friends were released on $10,000 bond apiece after a court hearing on the 23rd.
- December 21
- All-Star closerBobby Jenksjoins the Boston Red Sox, signing a two-year, $12 million deal to be the setup man forJonathan Papelbon.
- PitcherRich Hardenrejoins the Oakland Athletics, signing a one-year, $1.5 million contract.
- December 23 – The Houston Astros send relief pitcherMatt Lindstromto the Colorado Rockies for pitchers Jonnathan Aristil and Wes Musick.
- December 30 – Hall of FamerHarmon Killebrewreveals in a statement that he has recently been diagnosed with esophageal cancer, and is being treated by a team of medical professionals at the Mayo Clinic.[57]
Deaths
[edit]January
[edit]- January 3 –Bobby Wilkins,87, shortstop for the 1944 and 1945 Philadelphia Athletics.
- January 4 –Rory Markas,54, play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Milwaukee Brewers.[58]
- January 12 –Hillis Layne,91, third baseman for the Washington Senators in the 1940s, who also led the Pacific Coast League hitters in 1947 with a.367 average.
- January 21
- Bobby Bragan,92, shortstop, catcher, manager and coach who spent 73 years in pro baseball; played in 597 games for Philadelphia Phillies (1940–1942) and Brooklyn Dodgers (1943–1944 and 1947–1948); manager of Pittsburgh Pirates (1956–1957), Cleveland Indians (1958) and Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves (1963–1966); successful minor league skipper who served as president of Texas League and of Minor League Baseball between 1969 and 1979; then spent three decades as a goodwill ambassador for Texas Rangers' organization.
- Hal Manders,92, pitcher who worked in 30 career games for the Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs between 1941 and 1946.
- Curt Motton,69, outfielder with the Baltimore Orioles when they won three consecutiveAmerican League pennantsand aWorld Seriesfrom1969to1971.
- January 26 –Ken Walters,76, backup outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds in the early 1960s.
- January 27 –Sammy Drake,75, Negro leagues infielder and a member of the original 1962 New York Mets.[59]
- January 28 –Frank Baker,66, outfielder for the Cleveland Indians and a Vietnam War veteran.
- January 29 –Lenna Arnold,89, pitcher for theFort Wayne Daisiesof the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
February
[edit]- February 7 –Paul LaPalme,86, left-handed knuckleball pitcher for the Pirates, Cardinals, Redlegs and White Sox from 1951 to 1957.
- February 12 –Jerry Fahr,85, pitcher for the 1951 Cleveland Indians.[59]
- February 16
- February 17 –Lottie Beck,81, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League catcher.
- February 18
- Bob Chakales,82, pitcher for the Indians, Orioles, White Sox, Senators and Red Sox.[60]
- John Kibler,82, National League umpire for 27 years (1963–1989); worked in 3,630 league games, five league championship series, four All-Star games, and four World Series.[61]
- February 19 –George Cisar,99, outfielder for the 1937 Brooklyn Dodgers; the second-oldest former major-league player at the time of his death.[62]
- February 21 –George Strickland,84, shortstop for ten seasons between 1950 and 1960 with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians; and a coach, interim manager (of 1964 and 1966 Indians) and scout for 11 more.[63]
March
[edit]- March 3
- Frank Bertaina,65, pitcher for the Senators, Orioles and Cardinals between 1964 and 1970.
- Hank Small,58, first baseman who played for the 1978 Atlanta Braves.[64]
- March 6 –Jim Roland,67, left-handed pitcher who played from 1962 through 1972 for the Athletics, Twins, Yankees and Rangers.
- March 9
- Willie Davis,69, three-time Gold Glove outfielder for the Dodgers, Expos, Rangers, Cardinals, Padres and Angels, member of the Dodgers' 1963 and 1965 World Series champions.
- Elizabeth Farrow,83, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player.
- March 15 –Ken Holcombe,91, pitcher who posted an 18–22 record in six seasons with the Yankees, Reds, White Sox, Browns and Red Sox.
- March 16 –Billy Hoeft,77, All-Star pitcher whose career spanned 15 seasons, mainly with the Detroit Tigers.
- March 17 –Van Fletcher,85, pitcher for the 1955 Detroit Tigers.
- March 23
- Edith Barney,87, catcher for theGrand Rapids Chicksof the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
- Jim Colzie,89, Negro league baseball pitcher.
- March 28
- Joe Gates,55, former Chicago White Sox player andGary SouthShore RailCatsbench coach.
- John Purdin,67, relief pitcher who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers between the 1964 and 1969 seasons.
April
[edit]- April 2 –Mike Cuellar,72, 4-time All-Star pitcher for the Cincinnati Redlegs, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, and California Angels between 1959 and 1977; won 1969 AL Cy Young Award and 1970 World Series; and was one of four 20-game winners on the 1971 Baltimore Orioles.
- April 3 –Jim Pagliaroni,72, catcher for the Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics and Seattle Pilots for 11 seasons between 1955 and 1969; set a Pirates' all-time, season-record for catchers with 17 home runs in 1965.
- April 6 –Bob Clear,82, coach for the California Angels from July 1976 through 1987; longtime minor-league player, manager and instructor.
- April 7 –Hermina Franks,95, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player.
- April 9 –Bill Moisan,84, relief pitcher for the 1953 Chicago Cubs, who had been a prisoner of war in Germany in early 1945, earning the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.[65]
- April 15 –Takuya Kimura,37, Japanese player for the Nippon-Ham Fighters, Toyo Carp, and Yomiuri Giants from 1992 to 2009, and a member of the2009 Japan Serieschampion.
- April 20 –Keli McGregor,48, President of the Colorado Rockies and a former tight end in the National Football League.
- April 22
- Pete Castiglione,89, third baseman who hit.255 in eight seasons with the Pirates and Cardinals[66]
- Dick Kenworthy,69, backup infielder who hit.215 in 125 games with the Chicago White Sox from 1962 to 1968[67]
- April 29 –Penny O'Brian,90, Canadian outfielder who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
May
[edit]- May 4 –Ernie Harwell,92,Ford C. Frick Awardwinning broadcaster who spent 42 of his 55-year career with theDetroit Tigers,joiningMel Allen,Jack BuckandHarry Carayamong the game's most famous play-by-play voices.[68]
- May 6 –Robin Roberts,83, Hall of Fame pitcher and a seven-time All-Star in 14 seasons with thePhiladelphia Phillies,who led the National League in wins from 1952 to 1955, innings pitched from '51 to '55 and complete games from '52 to '56.[69]
- May 8 –George Susce,78, middle relief pitcher who posted a 22–17 record with a 4.42 ERA and three saves in 117 games for the Red Sox and Tigers from 1955 to 1959;[70]hisfatherwas an MLB catcher and longtime coach
- May 10 –Terry Rukavina,78, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League infielder/outffielder for three teams in parts of three seasons spanning 1950–1953.
- May 13 –Jay Schlueter,60, left fielder for the 1971Houston Astros.[70]
- May 17 –Dorothy Kamenshek,84, seven-time All-Star first basewoman and two-time champion bat in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
- May 23 –José Lima,37, All-Star Dominican pitcher who posted an 89–102 record in 13 seasons with the Tigers, Astros, Royals, Dodgers and Mets.[71]
- May 24
- Morrie Martin,87, pitcher who played for seven different teams from 1949 to 1959, mainly with the Philadelphia Athletics.[70]
- Rogelio Martínez,91, Cuban pitcher for the 1950 Washington Senators.
- May 27 –Louise Arnold,87, pitcher for the AAGPBL championSouth Bend Blue Soxin 1951 and 1952, who hurled a no-hitter and led the league with a.833 winning percentage in 1951.
- May 29 –Jeriome Robertson,33, who won 15 games as a rookie pitcher with theHouston Astrosin 2003.
June
[edit]- June 1 –Freddie Burdette,73, middle reliever who posted a 1–0 record with a 3.41 ERA and one save in 68 games for the Chicago Cubs from 1962 to 1964.[70]
- June 6 –Jerry Stephenson,66, pitcher who posted an 8–19 record in a seven-year career, and a member of the 1967Impossible DreamRed Sox team;[70]became a longtime scout, notably for the Los Angeles Dodgers; son ofJoe Stephenson.
- June 14 –Oscar Azócar,45, Venezuelan outfielder for the Yankees and Padres in the early 1990s.[72]
- June 16 –Bob Hartman,72, left-handed pitcher who had brief stints with the Milwaukee Braves in 1959 and the Cleveland Indians in 1962.[73]
July
[edit]- July 1 –Andrew 'Pullman' Porter,100, Negro leagues pitcher whose 22-year career included stints for several teams all over the country and even outside its borders, in Cuba, Mexico and Venezuela, who at the time of his death was the second oldest living Negro leagues ballplayer afterEmilio 'Millito' Navarro.
- July 8
- Clint Hartung,87, pitcher and outfielder for the New York Giants from 1947 to 1952, who became the 11th player in major league history whose first home run came as a pitcher and later homered as a position player.
- Maje McDonnell,89, Philadelphia Phillies coach from 1951 to 1957, and a World War II veteran who earned five battle stars and a Bronze Star.
- July 9 –Frank Verdi,84, shortstop who played briefly for the Yankees in the 1953 season and later managed in the minor leagues.
- July 10
- Ed Palmquist,77, relief pitcher who played from 1960 to 1961 with the Dodgers and Twins.
- Johnny Van Cuyk,89, relief pitcher who played on the 1949 Brooklyn Dodgers team that won the National League pennant.[74]
- Janet Wiley,76, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League infielder for the1951 South Bend Blue Soxchampion team.
- July 11 –Bob Sheppard,99, public address announcer atYankee Stadiumfrom 1951 to 2007.[75]
- July 13 –George Steinbrenner,80, New York Yankees owner since 1973; known as "The Boss" for his imperious manner, he revived fortunes of the Yankees' franchise, which won 11 AL pennants and seven World Series (1977,1978,1996,1998,1999,2000,2009) during his 37 years as owner.[76]
- July 15 –Billy Loes,80, pitcher who posted an 80–63 record in 12 seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles and San Francisco Giants.
- July 16 –Kenny Kuhn,73, backup infielder who hit.210 in 71 games with the Cleveland Indians from 1955 to 1957.[77]
- July 20 –Jimmy McMath,60, backup outfielder for the 1968 Chicago Cubs.[78]
- July 21 –Ralph Houk,90, third-string catcher for the New York Yankees who went on to win three straight American League pennants and two World Series championships in his first three seasons (1961–1963) as their manager; general manager of the Yankees from 1964 to May 1966, then returned to managing with Bombers (through 1973), Detroit Tigers (1974–1978) and Boston Red Sox (1981–1984).
- July 22 –Larry Fritz,61, pinch-hitter for the 1975 Philadelphia Phillies.
- July 26 –Jake Jacobs,73, outfielder who played from 1960 to 1961 for the Washington Senators and Minnesota Twins.
August
[edit]- August 7 –Keith Drumright,55, second baseman for the 1978 Astros and the 1981 Athletics.
- August 9 –Gene Hermanski,90, outfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates from 1943 to 1953, who also was a World War II veteran.
- August 11 –Nellie King,82, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1950s and broadcaster of the last Pirates game atThree Rivers Stadiumin 2000.
- August 15 –Joe L. Brown,91, Pirates' general manager (1956–1976 and 1985) who helped build the 1960 world champions that defeated the slugging New York Yankees and the 1971 and 1979 teams that beat the Orioles twice in the World Series; son ofJoe E. Brown.
- August 16 –Bobby Thomson,86, whoseShot Heard 'Round the Worldin 1951 has echoed through baseball history as perhaps the game's most famous home run.
- August 21 –Satch Davidson,74, National League umpire who worked behind the plate whenHank Aaronhit his historic 715th career home run as well as whenCarlton Fiskhit his memorable homer in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series.
- August 26 –Cal McLish,84, All-Star pitcher with a 15-season career for five teams, who set a major league record with 16 consecutive road wins over the 1958 and 1959 seasons, which stood for 36 years untilGreg Madduxsurpassed it over the 1994 and 1995 seasons; later a longtime pitching coach.
September
[edit]- September 1 –Don Lang,95, infielder for the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals.[79]
- September 9 –Eddie Phillips,80, pinch-runner who scored four runs in nine games for the 1953 St. Louis Cardinals, but never batted or fielded a ball in the majors.
- September 15 –Al LaMacchia,89, relief pitcher for the St. Louis Browns and Washington Senators from 1943 to 1946, who also is credited with having scouted players such asGeorge Bell,Cito Gaston,Dale Murphy,Dave StiebandDavid Wells.
- September 16 –Wayne Twitchell,62, 1973 NL All-Star pitcher who posted a 48–65 record in ten seasons with the Brewers, Phillies, Expos, Mets and Mariners.
- September 18 –Ray Coleman,88, outfielder and World War II veteran, who hit a.258 average in five seasons for the St. Louis Browns, Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago White Sox.[80]
- September 20
- Jack Cassini,90, minor league infielder who six times led his league in stolen bases between 1940 and 1953; appeared in eight games as a pinch runner for 1949 Pittsburgh Pirates, scoring three runs.
- Al Pilarcik,80, outfielder andKorean Warveteran, who hit.256 in 668 games for the Kansas City Athletics, Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox.[81]
- September 23 –Bob Shaw,77, who spent eleven years in the majors pitching for the Tigers, White Sox, Kansas City Athletics, Milwaukee Braves, SF Giants, Mets and Cubs, and beatSandy Koufaxin1959 World Series.[82]
October
[edit]- October 3
- Maury Allen,88, sportswriter and former columnist for theNew York Post.
- Ben Mondor,85, long time owner of Triple-APawtucket Red Sox.
- October 8 –Dale Roberts,70, relief pitcher for the1967 New York Yankees.[83]
- October 16 –Valmy Thomas,81, first Puerto Rican catcher to play in the majors.[70]
- October 17
- Joe Lis,64, first baseman who played from 1970 through 1977 for the Phillies, Twins, Indians and Mariners.[59]
- Freddy Schuman(Freddy Sez), 85, Yankee Stadium staple for the last 20 years.
- October 20
- Otey Clark,95, pitcher who played briefly for the1945 Boston Red Sox.
- Bill Jennings,85, shortstop for the1951 St. Louis Browns.[59]
- Tony Roig,82, utility infielder for theWashington Senatorsfrom 1953 to 1956.[59]
- October 25 –Rudy Rufer,84, shortstop for theNew York Giantsfrom 1949 to 1951, who laterscoutedfor theLos Angeles Dodgersduring 25 years.[84]
- October 27 –Gene Fodge,79, pitcher for the1958 Chicago Cubs.[59]
- October 31 –Artie Wilson,90, Negro leagues All-Star shortstop.
November
[edit]- November 2 –Clyde King,86, whose major league baseball career as a player, coach, manager and front-office man spanned six decades.[59]
- November 4 –Sparky Anderson,76, Hall of Fame manager; first manager to win the World Series in both leagues with the Cincinnati Reds (1975–1976) and Detroit Tigers (1984);[85]in his playing days, a second baseman who played one MLB season for the 1959 Philadelphia Phillies.
- November 6 –Jay Van Noy,82, a four-sport standout at Utah State, who later played for the1951 Cardinals.[59]
- November 7 –George Estock,86, pitcher for the1951 Boston Braves.[59]
- November 10 –Dave Niehaus,75, Hall of Fame broadcaster for the Seattle Mariners since their inception in 1977 to their final game of the 2010 season.[86]
- November 13 –George Binks,96, outfielder/first baseman who hit.253 in 351 games for the Washington Senators, Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Browns from 1944 to 1948. Hit.300 for the 1938 Tyler Trojans of the East Texas League.
- November 14 –Hal Bamberger,86, outfielder for the1948 New York Giants.[59]
- November 15 –Ed Kirkpatrick,66, outfielder with a 16-year major league career, seven of them for theLos Angeles Angels.[59]
- November 20 –Danny McDevitt,78, pitcher who posted a 21–27 record and a 4.40 ERA in six seasons, who is most remembered for starting the Dodgers' last home game in Brooklyn, hurling a 2–0 shutout victory over the Pirates.[59]
- November 21 –Steve Kuczek,85, pinch-hitter for the1949 Boston Braves.[59]
- November 22
- Jean Cione,82, pitcher who hurled threeno-hittersand turned anunassisted triple playin the All American Girls Professional Baseball League.
- Tom Underwood,56, pitcher who posted an 86–87 record with a 3.89 ERA for the Phillies, Cardinals, Blue Jays, Yankees, Athletics and Orioles from 1974 to 1984.[59]
- November 24 –A. Arthur Giddon,101, lawyer and World War II veteran, who served as a 13-year-old batboy for the1922 Boston Braves.
- November 27 –Bill Werle,89, who pitched for the Pirates, Red Sox and Cardinals from 1949 to 1954.
- November 28
- Cal Emery,73, first baseman for the1963 Phillies,who also played in Japan, managed in the minors, and was a major league coach.[59]
- Gil McDougald,82, All-Star infielder who helped the New York Yankees win five World Series championships during the 1950s.[59]
- November 30 –R. C. Stevens,76, first baseman who batted.210 with eight home runs in 104 games for the Pirates and Senators from 1958 to 1961.[59]
December
[edit]- December 2 –Ron Santo,70, nine-time National League All-Star third baseman and one of the greatest players in Chicago Cubs history (1960–1973), then a beloved broadcaster for the team; selected posthumously to Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012.
- December 4 –Ken Lehman,82, left-handed specialist who posted a 14–10 record and a 3.91 ERA in 134 games for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies in five seasons spanning 1952 to 1961.
- December 7 –Art Mahan,97, first baseman for the1940 Phillies.
- December 15 –Bob Feller,92, Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame pitcher who threw the only Opening Day no-hitter in MLB history in 1940.
- December 17 –Walt Dropo,87, who played 13 seasons in the majors and won the 1950 American League Rookie of the Year award with the Boston Red Sox, after batting.322 with 34 home runs and a league-best 144 RBI in 136 games.
- December 18
- Phil Cavarretta,94, three-time All-Star first baseman for Chicago Cubs (1934–1953) who won the National League MVP in 1945 to lead the team to the World Series; as player-manager, compiled a 169–213 (.442) record from July 22, 1951 through end of 1953 campaign.
- Ann Cindric,88, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League pitcher.
- December 25 –Karl Olson,80, outfielder who hit.235 with six home runs and 50 RBI in 279 games for the Red Sox, Senators and Tigers from 1951 to 1957.
- December 28 –Bill Lajoie,76, former scouting director who became general manager of Detroit Tigers (1984–1990), playing an integral role in building 1984 World Series championship team and 1987 division champions.
- December 29 –Steve Boros,74, third baseman, coach and manager who spent more than four decades in baseball; appeared in 422 games between 1957 and 1965 for Tigers, Cubs and Reds; managed Athletics (1983–1984) and Padres (1986).
- December 30 –Tom Vandergriff,84, former mayor ofArlington, Texas,who helped lure theTexas Rangersto the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 1972.[87]
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