An 18-year-old Ty Cobb made his Major League debut on August 30, 1905. Cobb became known as "The Georgia Peach" (and probably earned several other less complimentary and more vulgar nicknames). In the first inning of his first game Cobb doubled, facing the New York Highlanders' (later renamed the Yankees) Jack Chesbro (career 198-132, ERA 2.68). Twenty three years later on … [Read more...] about Ty Cobb Debut August 30, 1905
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Jackie Robinson Hits for Cycle – Backwards – August 29, 1948
Jackie Robinson homered, tripled, doubled, and singled - in that order, on August 29, 1948. In doing so he led the Brooklyn Dodgers to a 12-7 win in the opener of a double header against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Dodgers also won the the second game 6-4 and took over first place. However their lead was short-lived. They faded in September and fell to third place by the end … [Read more...] about Jackie Robinson Hits for Cycle – Backwards – August 29, 1948
Grand Slams – Yankees Hit Three on August 25, 2011
The New York Yankees became the first and only team in Major League history to hit three grand slams in one game. Trailing 7-2 in the fifth inning, Robinson Cano hit one into the right field stands off of Oakland A's starter Rich Harden. In the next inning Russel Martin facing Fautino De Los Santos, put the Yankees ahead 10-7 with a shot to right center. In the eighth inning, … [Read more...] about Grand Slams – Yankees Hit Three on August 25, 2011
Pete Rose Banned from Baseball – August 24, 1989
Pete Rose was banned from baseball for life by Commissioner Bart Giamotti, on August 24, 1989. There is no doubt that Rose bet on games that he was involved with, and that was obviously against the rules, and of course it was bad for baseball. But unlike Alex Rodriguez and Ryan Braun, Rose wasn't a cheater. While there is no proof that that he didn't bet against himself, … [Read more...] about Pete Rose Banned from Baseball – August 24, 1989
Triple Play, Unassisted by Phillies Eric Bruntlett – August 23, 2009
Eric Bruntlett is the 15th player in baseball's modern era to pull of an unassisted triple play. Bruntlett's hat tricked came in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Mets at Shea Stadium, on August 23, 2009. This was only the second time when a game ended on a triple play. The first time it happened was in 1927 when the Tigers Johnny Neun ended a game against the Indians … [Read more...] about Triple Play, Unassisted by Phillies Eric Bruntlett – August 23, 2009