1907 – “The Big Train” Walter Johnson makes his MLB debut on the mound, losing to Detroit. Johnson would go on to pitch for 21 years in the majors. 1921 – After three hours of deliberation, a Chicago jury acquits eight White Sox players in the Black Sox scandal. 1959...
1933 – New York Giants pitcher Carl Hubbell sets an MLB record for consecutive scoreless innings at 45 1/3. 1941 – Yankees pitcher Lefty Gomez sets an MLB record for most walks issued in a shutout as he walks 11 hitters in a 9-0 win over the St. Louis Browns. 1945 –...
MLB Schedule - 7/31 Yankees at Cubs - 1:20Pirates at Reds - 5:10Phillies at Orioles - 6:05Cardinals at Blue Jays - 6:07Diamondbacks at Guardians - 6:10Marlins at Mets - 6:10White Sox at Rays - 6:10Nationals at Braves - 6:15Rangers at Astros - 7:10Royals at Rockies -...
1928 – American sprinter Elizabeth Robinson ties her own world record of 12.2 seconds in the 100 meters to win the gold medal in the first-ever women’s Olympic track event. 1954 – Milwaukee first baseman Joe Adcock becomes the third player in MLB history to have a...
MLB Schedule - 7/30 Rangers at Rays - 11:10Royals at Twins - 12:40Yankees at White Sox - 1:10Cubs at Cardinals - 1:15Nationals at Braves - 6:00Marlins at Mets - 6:10Pirates at Reds - 6:10Red Sox at Athletics - 8:40Giants at Padres - 8:40Mariners at Dodgers - 9:10
1874 – Baseball teams play first game outside of the US, as Boston-Philly play in the British Isles. 1930 – Uruguay defeats Argentina 4-2 in the first-ever World Cup final. 1932 – The tenth modern Olympics open in Los Angeles. 1959 – Future Hall of Famer Willie...
MLB Schedule - 7/29 Phillies at Marlins - 11:10Diamondbacks at Pirates - 11:35Blue Jays at Nationals - 12:05Braves at Mets - 12:10Orioles at Tigers - 12:10Brewers at Giants - 2:45Rockies at Padres - 3:10Rangers at Rays - 5:40Guardians at Reds - 6:10Royals at Twins -...
With less than a week till the official start of football practice, Griffith welcomes back maybe...
