October 26th
Controversy at the World Series, Steve Carlton wins another Cy Young, and the birthday of an underrated pitcher highlight October 26th in 1980s Baseball.
October 25th
Happy Birthday to Danny Darwin, the Blue Jays have a new manager and the Twins are World Champs on October 25th in 1980s Baseball.
October 24th
Happy Birthday to a World Series hero, the Yankees deal Jack Clark, and Kent Hrbek launches a dramatic homer on October 24th in 1980s Baseball
October 23rd
Happy Birthday to Al Leiter, the Brewers make a trade that pays off big time, and John Tudor has a big game in the World Series… again on October 23rd in 1980s baseball.
October 22nd
The Phillies celebrate, Gary Carter has a big day, and the Braves have a new manager on October 22nd in 1980s Baseball
October 21st
Happy Birthday to Bill Russell, the Yankees make a horrible trade, and the Phillies are World Champs on October 21st in 1980s Baseball
October 20th
Happy Birthday to Keith Hernandez, and the Cardinals and Dodgers each win World Series titles on October 20th in 1980s Baseball
October 19th
The Phillies cut Pete, John Tudor keeps rolling and a painful memory for Expos fans highlight October 19th in 1980s Baseball
October 18th
Happy Birthday to George Hendrick, Bruce Hurst spins a gem, and Big Mac goes Big Fly on October 18th in 1980s Baseball.
October 17th
Happy Birthday to Glenn Braggs, Robin Yount comes up big in the World Series and I think we’re having an earthquake highlight October 17th in 1980s Baseball
October 16th
Happy Birthday to Nuke LaLoosh, George Brett has an issue, and the Orioles wrap up the 1983 World Series on October 16th in 1980s Baseball.
October 15th
Willie McGee has a huge day and the Yankees, Mets, and Red Sox punch their World Series tickets on October 15th in 1980s Baseball.
October 14th
Happy Birthday to Al Oliver, He Don’t Want to Walk You, and Billy Martin is headed to Cleveland on October 14th in 1980s Baseball.
October 13th
Happy Birthday to Frank LaCorte, the Tigers take a commanding World Series lead, and an unfortunate incident for Vince Coleman highlight October 13th in 1980s Baseball.
October 12th
Happy Birthday to Sid Fernandez, the Phillies head to the World Series for the first time in 30 years, and Orel Hershiser continues his dominance on October 12th in 1980s Baseball.
October 11th
Happy Birthday to Gregg Olson, the Expos win their first playoff series, and the loss of a Hall of Famer highlight October 11th in 1980s Baseball.
October 10th
Happy Birthday to Gene Tenace, a nice day if you’re named Vu(c)kovich, and Tommy Lasorda has trouble with the law on October 10th in 1980s Baseball
October 9th
Happy Birthday to a guy who got cut in high school, Boston brings Yaz back, and the Giants are head to the World Series for the first time since 1962 on October 9th in 1980s Baseball.
October 8th
Happy Birthday to Enos Cabell, the Braves make a change, and the 1983 World Series matchup is set on October 8th in 1980s Baseball
October 7th
Happy ’80s Birthday to Rudy Law, a big day for Rickey Henderson, and the Padres are going to the World Series on October 7th in 1980s Baseball.
October 6th
Happy Birthday to Oil Can Boyd, the Astros win a tiebreaker, and Wade Bogs wins a batting title on October 6th in 1980s Baseball.
October 5th
Happy Birthday to Onix Concepcion, George Brett caps an amazing season, and David Cone steps in it on October 5th in 1980s Baseball
October 4th
Happy Birthday to The Duke, Schmitty hits a huge dinger, and Greg Gagne pulls off a rarity on October 4th in 1980s Baseball
October 3rd
Happy Birthday to Eck, the Expos and Brewers clinch playoff berths for the first time, and Joe Morgan breaks L.A.’s heart on October 3rd in 1980s Baseball.
October 2nd
Yaz’s swansong, the Cubs go off, and lots of managerial comings and goings highlight October 2nd in 1980s Baseball.
October 1st
Happy Birthday to Rod Carew, the Cardinals clinch their third division title of the decade, and the Braves give Joe Torre the gate on October 1st in 1980s Baseball
September 30th
A future Rookie of the Year makes his debut, Donnie Baseball edges out a teammate to win a batting title, and Mike Witt is perfect on September 30th in 1980s Baseball
September 29th
Happy Birthday to Warren Cromartie, Jay Bell makes a splash, and Johnny Bench says goodbye on September 29th in 1980s Baseball
September 28th
Three teams clinch, Lance Parrish sets a record, and Orel Hershiser keeps rolling on September 28th in 1980s Baseball
September 27th
Happy Birthday to Mike Schmidt, and three more teams clinch division titles on September 27th in 1980s Baseball.
September 26th
Two no-hitters and three teams clinching playoff berths highlight September 26th in 1980s Baseball
September 25th
Rusty Staub makes history and the Astros and Orioles clinch on September 25th in 1980s Baseball
September 24th
Happy Birthday to Hubie Brooks, Robin Yount offers a preview of late-season heroics, and Rick Sutcliffe and the Cubs clinch on September 24th in 1980s Baseball.
September 23rd
The Braves bring Phil Niekro home, Lefty wins his 300th, and Reggie Jackson has a disagreement with John Denny on September 23rd in 1980s Baseball
September 22nd
Happy Birthday to Hac Man, the Mets clinch, and Billy Martin and Ed Whitson have a disagreement on September 22nd in 1980s Baseball
September 21st
Happy Birthday to Cecil Fielder, the Macho Man shows up in the Reds booth, and it’s Tony Perez Day in Cincinnati on September 21st in 1980s Baseball
September 20th
Wade Boggs hits a milestone, Mike Schmidt hits a milestone, and the Padres clinch on September 20th in 1980s Baseball
September 19th
Happy Birthday to Jim Abbott, Joe Morgan makes history and Darryl Strawberry nearly comes to blows with Davey Johnson on September 19th in 1980s Baseball.
September 18th
Happy Birthday to Ryno, The Tigers clinch, and Tim Raines gets into the record books on September 18th in 1980s Baseball.
September 17th
The Royals, Mets, and White Sox clinch their divisions and big days for Reggie Jackson and Johnny Bench highlight September 17th in 1980s Baseball.
September 16th
Happy Birthday to Hall of Famers Tim Raines and Robin Yount and Tom Browning throws a perfect game on September 16th in 1980s Baseball
September 15th
Keith Hernandez and Al Oliver reach milestones, Dave Parker goes off, and The Big Unit makes his debut on September 15th in 1980s Baseball.
September 14th
Ernie Whitt goes off, two big days for Mike Scott, and Bob Brenly redeems himself on September 14th in 1980s Baseball.
September 13th
Happy Birthday to Rick Dempsey, Lefty wins his 20th, and the Niekro boys square off for the last time on September 13th in 1980s Baseball.
September 12th
A future Hall of Famer and a future Cy Young winner make their debuts, the Indians and Twins make managerial changes and two big days for Eddie Murray highlight September 12th in 1980s Baseball
September 11th
Pete passes Cobb, some notable big league debuts, and John Tudor continues to dominate on September 11th in 1980s Baseball.
September 10th
Happy Birthday to The Big Unit. Bill Gullickson sets a record, and the Mets and Cardinals empty the benches on September 10th in 1980s Baseball
September 9th
Happy Birthday to a Rookie of the Year, the Dodgers run wild, and yet another milestone for Nolan Ryan highlight September 9th in 1980s Baseball.
September 8th
Three managerial changes, and big days for Howard Johnson and the Forsch family highlight September 8th in 1980s Baseball
September 7th
Happy Birthday to Joe Rudi, the end of the road for a former MVP, and a big night for Cobra highlight September 7th in 1980s Baseball.
September 6th
Lots of big names make their big league debuts, Willie Stargell Day at Three Rivers, and multiple big days for Fernando Valenzuela highlight September 6th in 1980s Baseball.
September 5th
Happy Birthday to The Cowboy, Carlton Fisk hits a milestone, and the Brewers announce a managerial change on September 5th in 1980s Baseball.
September 4th
Happy Birthday to Frank White, further proof of George Brett’s 1980 dominance, and a future MVP makes his big league debut.
September 3rd
A future Hall of Famer makes his debut, a big day for Gary Carter, and the Rangers and Royals get after it on September 3rd in 1980s Baseball
September 2nd
Happy Birthday to the only man to be drafted #1 overall twice, three future Rookies of the Year make their debuts, and a big day for Bo Jackson highlight September 2nd in 1980s Baseball.
September 1st
Happy Birthday to the Secretary of Defense, five future All-Stars make their big league debut, and Jim Presley homers thrice on September 1st in 1980s Baseball.
August 31st
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, Tommy John escapes from New York, and Kurt Bevacqua makes a great catch on August 31st in 1980s Baseball.
August 30th
Tug McGraw was born OTD, Kirby Puckett goes 6-for-6, and the Expos make a change on August 30th in 1980s Baseball.
August 29th
Happy Birthday to Doug DeCinces, the Cardinals make a trade that pays off well, and a game is postponed due to multiple explosions on August 29th in 1980s Baseball
August 28th
Happy Birthday to a Cy Young winner, Tommy has issues with The Phanatic, and a future Rookie of the Year makes his debut on August 28th in 1980s Baseball.
August 27th
Happy Birthday to Buddy Bell, history for Rickey, and Tommy Lasorda hits a milestone on August 27th in 1980s Baseball.
August 26th
Paul Molitor’s hitting streak comes to a close, Garry Templeton and Whitey have a disagreement, and Dennis Rasmussen gets traded twice on July 26th in 1980s Baseball.
August 25th
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, a good day for a Hall of Famer and a very bad day for a Hall of Famer highlight July 25th in 1980s Baseball
August 24th
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, Rickey Henderson does his thing, and Tippy Martinez makes history on August 24th in 1980s Baseball.
August 23rd
Happy Birthday to Julio Franco, a future Home Run Champ makes his debut, and a mascot gets ejected on August 23rd in 1980s Baseball.
August 22nd
Happy Birthday to Yaz, a future Rookie of the Year debuts, and Glenn Brummer happens on August 22nd in 1980s Baseball.
August 21st
One broadcaster’s birthday, one broadcaster passes away, and big days for Rod Carew, Rollie Fingers, and Ryne Sandberg highlight August 21st in 1980s Baseball.
August 20th
Three near no-hitters, George Brett stays hot, and Dwight Gooden continues to dominate on August 20th in 1980s Baseball.
August 19th
Fourteen birthdays, a future Nasty Boy makes his debut, and Pascual Perez gets lost on August 19th in 1980s Baseball.
August 18th
Happy Birthday to Spanky, a future Rookie of the Year makes his debut and two big days for Andre Dawson highlight August 18th in 1980s Baseball
August 17th
Happy Birthday to Butch Hobson, Pete’s swan song, and the Red Sox make a big trade on August 17th in 1980s Baseball
August 16th
Happy Birthday to Mr. T, The Dodgers make a move for the stretch run, and a future Hall of Famer makes his big league debut on August 16th in 1980s Baseball
August 15th
Happy Birthday to a World Series winning manager, the Reds bring Pete Rose home, and a big day for Jose Cruz highlight August 15th in 1980s Baseball.
August 14th
Happy Birthday to The Bird, a future Cy Young winner makes his debut, and Pete Rose and Mike Schmidt hit milestones on August 14th in 1980s Baseball
August 13th
Happy Birthday to Frank Costanza’s favorite player, a Future Hall of Famer makes his debut, and Steve Sax sets a Dodger record on August 13th in 1980s Baseball.
August 12th
The Tigers trade a future Hall of Famer, the White Sox sign one and the most memorable brawl of the decade highlight August 12th in 1980s Baseball.
August 11th
A Number 1 pick makes his debut, Reggie Jackson hits a milestone, and Gary Carter does, too, on August 11th in 1980s Baseball.
August 10th
A Hall of Famer makes his big league debut, Pete Rose sets another record and the Astros make a change on August 10th in 1980s Baseball
August 9th
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, Gary Carter shines in the All-Star Game and two Hall of Famers square off in Houston on August 9th in 1980s Baseball
August 8th
Happy birthday to Jose Cruz, the Rangers end the Lee Mazzilli experiment and Doug DeCinces continues to swing a hot bat on August 8th in 1980s Baseball
August 7th
Happy Birthday to Steve Kemp, the 1985 strike is over and Jim Rice saves a fan’s life on August 7th in 1980s Baseball
August 6th
Happy Birthday to Ken Phelps, a strike ends while another begins, and big days for Goose and Yaz highlight August 6th in 1980s Baseball
August 5th
Happy Birthday to a batting champion, two good days for Dave Winfield, and Billy Martin gets suspended on August 5th in 1980s Baseball
August 4th
Happy Birthday to Roger Clemens and milestones for Tom Seaver and Rod Carew highlight August 4th in 1980s Baseball
August 3rd
Happy Birthday to Sid Bream, The Yankees make (another) managerial change, and Joe Niekro gets framed on August 3rd in 1980s Baseball
August 2nd
Happy Birthday to Bombo Rivera, the Angels are all in, and big days for Eric Davis and Kevin Seitzer highlight August 2nd in 1980s Baseball
August 1st
Bert Blyleven reaches a milestone, Hammer and Robby go in the Hall, and Schmitty makes his soap opera debut on August 1st in 1980s Baseball.
July 31st
Pops goes into the Hall, the Strike is finally over, and the end of the road for some notable players highlight July 31st in 1980s Baseball.
July 30th
A slew of birthdays, a future World Series hero makes his debut, and a big day for Willie McGee highlight July 30th in 1980s Baseball.
July 29th
Two significant trades, Bo being Bo, and Rickey being Rickey highlight July 29th in 1980s Baseball
July 28th
Happy Birthday to Vida Blue, the train wreck that was the 1982 Rangers continues, and Knucksie hits a milestone on July 28th in 1980s Baseball
July 27th
The Rangers sign a Hall of Famer, a big day for Murph, and a bad day for Tommy John highlight July 27th in 1980s Baseball.
July 26th
Molly pulls off an amazing feat, Pete sets another record, and Happy Birthday to a man who was instrumental in the Phillies 1980 World Series run on July 26th in 1980s Baseball.
July 25th
Happy Birthday to a former Cy Young winner, The Cubs make a change, and big days for Schmitty and Lefty on July 25th in 1980s Baseball
July 24th
A good day for George Brett, a bad day for George Brett, and Rickey being Rickey on July 24th in 1980s Baseball.
July 23rd
A future Hall of Famer makes his debut, Oddibe McDowell makes history and a big day for The Cobra highlight July 23rd in 1980s Baseball
July 22nd
Happy Birthday to Sparky Lyle, another big day for Nolan Ryan, and the end of the road for a great hitter highlight July 22nd in 1980s Baseball.
July 21st
Happy Birthday to Dave Henderson, The Reds make a change, and Frank Costanza gets upset on July 21st in 1980s Baseball.
July 20th
Happy Birthday to a perfect pitcher, a bopper makes his debut, and Straw goes off on July 20th in 1980s Baseball.
