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See also:2010 Major League Baseball seasonand2010 Nippon Professional Baseball season

The following are thebaseballevents of the year2010throughout the world.

Years in baseball
2010 in sports

Champions

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Major League Baseball

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  • Regular Season Champions
League Eastern Division Champions Central Division Champions Western Division Champions Wild Card Qualifier
American League Tampa Bay Rays Minnesota Twins Texas Rangers New York Yankees
National League Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Reds San Francisco Giants Atlanta Braves
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

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Calendar

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Major League Baseball

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See also:2010 Major League Baseball season

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

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American League National League
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
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

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  • Woman Executive of the Year (major or minor league): Sharon Ridley,Nashville Sounds,Pacific Coast League

Major Leagues

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

Events

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January

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  • 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.
300 win clubmember Randy Johnson announced his retirement in January 2010.

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.

February

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Lincecum and the Giants agree on a 2-year, $23 million deal
  • 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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Garciaparra, with the Red Sox in2002,retired as a member of the Red Sox during Spring training 2010

April

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Ryan Howardsigned a five-year, $125 million contract extension with the Phillies on April 26
  • April 22
  • 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

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  • 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]
Ángel Pagán

June

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Ken Griffey Jr. announced his retirement on June 2, 2010
  • 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.
      Main article:Armando Galarraga's near-perfect game

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.

July

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  • 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).
Cliff Lee & Mark Lowe go to the Texas Rangers for Justin Smoak & 3 pitching prospects

August

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National League Player of the Month Buster Posey
  • 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

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  • 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]
Ichiro is the first player to record 200 hits in 10 consecutive seasons
  • September 19
  • 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
  • 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

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  • 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

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December

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  • 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
  • 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

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January

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  • 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

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  • 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
    • Jim Bibby,65, Major League pitcher from 1972 to 1984; won World Series with Pirates in 1979 and pitched first no-hitter in Senators/Rangers history (1973).
    • Jim Waugh,76, pitcher who posted a 5–11 record with a 6.43 ERA for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1952 to 1953.
  • 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
  • March 28

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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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November

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  • 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

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  • 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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