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October 22nd

The Phillies celebrate, Gary Carter has a big day, and the Braves have a new manager on October 22nd in…

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October 21st

Happy Birthday to Bill Russell, the Yankees make a horrible trade, and the Phillies are World Champs on October 21st…

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October 20th

Happy Birthday to Keith Hernandez, and the Cardinals and Dodgers each win World Series titles on October 20th in 1980s…

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October 19th

The Phillies cut Pete, John Tudor keeps rolling and a painful memory for Expos fans highlight October 19th in 1980s…

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October 18th

Happy Birthday to George Hendrick, Bruce Hurst spins a gem, and Big Mac goes Big Fly on October 18th in…

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October 17th

Happy Birthday to Glenn Braggs, Robin Yount comes up big in the World Series and I think we're having an…

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October 16th

Happy Birthday to Nuke LaLoosh, George Brett has an issue, and the Orioles wrap up the 1983 World Series on…

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October 15th

Willie McGee has a huge day and the Yankees, Mets, and Red Sox punch their World Series tickets on October…

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October 14th

Happy Birthday to Al Oliver, He Don't Want to Walk You, and Billy Martin is headed to Cleveland on October…

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October 13th

Happy Birthday to Frank LaCorte, the Tigers take a commanding World Series lead, and an unfortunate incident for Vince Coleman…

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October 12th

Happy Birthday to Sid Fernandez, the Phillies head to the World Series for the first time in 30 years, and…

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October 11th

Happy Birthday to Gregg Olson, the Expos win their first playoff series, and the loss of a Hall of Famer…

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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…

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October 9th

Happy Birthday to a guy who got cut in high school, Boston brings Yaz back, and the Giants are head…

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October 8th

Happy Birthday to Enos Cabell, the Braves make a change, and the 1983 World Series matchup is set on October…

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October 7th

Happy '80s Birthday to Rudy Law, a big day for Rickey Henderson, and the Padres are going to the World…

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October 6th

Happy Birthday to Oil Can Boyd, the Astros win a tiebreaker, and Wade Bogs wins a batting title on October…

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October 5th

Happy Birthday to Onix Concepcion, George Brett caps an amazing season, and David Cone steps in it on October 5th…

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October 4th

Happy Birthday to The Duke, Schmitty hits a huge dinger, and Greg Gagne pulls off a rarity on October 4th…

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October 3rd

Happy Birthday to Eck, the Expos and Brewers clinch playoff berths for the first time, and Joe Morgan breaks L.A.'s…

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October 2nd

Yaz's swansong, the Cubs go off, and lots of managerial comings and goings highlight October 2nd in 1980s Baseball.

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October 1st

Happy Birthday to Rod Carew, the Cardinals clinch their third division title of the decade, and the Braves give Joe…

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September 30th

A future Rookie of the Year makes his debut, Donnie Baseball edges out a teammate to win a batting title,…

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September 29th

Happy Birthday to Warren Cromartie, Jay Bell makes a splash, and Johnny Bench says goodbye on September 29th in 1980s…

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September 28th

Three teams clinch, Lance Parrish sets a record, and Orel Hershiser keeps rolling on September 28th in 1980s Baseball

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September 27th

Happy Birthday to Mike Schmidt, and three more teams clinch division titles on September 27th in 1980s Baseball.

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September 26th

Two no-hitters and three teams clinching playoff berths highlight September 26th in 1980s Baseball

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September 25th

Rusty Staub makes history and the Astros and Orioles clinch on September 25th in 1980s Baseball

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September 24th

Happy Birthday to Hubie Brooks, Robin Yount offers a preview of late-season heroics, and Rick Sutcliffe and the Cubs clinch…

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September 23rd

The Braves bring Phil Niekro home, Lefty wins his 300th, and Reggie Jackson has a disagreement with John Denny on…

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September 22nd

Happy Birthday to Hac Man, the Mets clinch, and Billy Martin and Ed Whitson have a disagreement on September 22nd…

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September 21st

Happy Birthday to Cecil Fielder, the Macho Man shows up in the Reds booth, and it's Tony Perez Day in…

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September 20th

Wade Boggs hits a milestone, Mike Schmidt hits a milestone, and the Padres clinch on September 20th in 1980s Baseball

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September 19th

Happy Birthday to Jim Abbott, Joe Morgan makes history and Darryl Strawberry nearly comes to blows with Davey Johnson on…

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September 18th

Happy Birthday to Ryno, The Tigers clinch, and Tim Raines gets into the record books on September 18th in 1980s…

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September 17th

The Royals, Mets, and White Sox clinch their divisions and big days for Reggie Jackson and Johnny Bench highlight September…

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September 16th

Happy Birthday to Hall of Famers Tim Raines and Robin Yount and Tom Browning throws a perfect game on September…

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September 15th

Keith Hernandez and Al Oliver reach milestones, Dave Parker goes off, and The Big Unit makes his debut on September…

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September 14th

Ernie Whitt goes off, two big days for Mike Scott, and Bob Brenly redeems himself on September 14th in 1980s…

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September 13th

Happy Birthday to Rick Dempsey, Lefty wins his 20th, and the Niekro boys square off for the last time on…

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September 12th

A future Hall of Famer and a future Cy Young winner make their debuts, the Indians and Twins make managerial…

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September 11th

Pete passes Cobb, some notable big league debuts, and John Tudor continues to dominate on September 11th in 1980s Baseball.

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September 10th

Happy Birthday to The Big Unit. Bill Gullickson sets a record, and the Mets and Cardinals empty the benches on…

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September 9th

Happy Birthday to a Rookie of the Year, the Dodgers run wild, and yet another milestone for Nolan Ryan highlight…

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September 8th

Three managerial changes, and big days for Howard Johnson and the Forsch family highlight September 8th in 1980s Baseball

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September 7th

Happy Birthday to Joe Rudi, the end of the road for a former MVP, and a big night for Cobra…

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September 6th

Lots of big names make their big league debuts, Willie Stargell Day at Three Rivers, and multiple big days for…

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September 5th

Happy Birthday to The Cowboy, Carlton Fisk hits a milestone, and the Brewers announce a managerial change on September 5th…

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September 4th

Happy Birthday to Frank White, further proof of George Brett's 1980 dominance, and a future MVP makes his big league…

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September 3rd

A future Hall of Famer makes his debut, a big day for Gary Carter, and the Rangers and Royals get…

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September 2nd

Happy Birthday to the only man to be drafted #1 overall twice, three future Rookies of the Year make their…

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September 1st

Happy Birthday to the Secretary of Defense, five future All-Stars make their big league debut, and Jim Presley homers thrice…

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August 31st

Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, Tommy John escapes from New York, and Kurt Bevacqua makes a great catch…

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August 30th

Tug McGraw was born OTD, Kirby Puckett goes 6-for-6, and the Expos make a change on August 30th in 1980s…

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August 29th

Happy Birthday to Doug DeCinces, the Cardinals make a trade that pays off well, and a game is postponed due…

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August 28th

Happy Birthday to a Cy Young winner, Tommy has issues with The Phanatic, and a future Rookie of the Year…

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August 27th

Happy Birthday to Buddy Bell, history for Rickey, and Tommy Lasorda hits a milestone on August 27th in 1980s Baseball.

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August 26th

Paul Molitor's hitting streak comes to a close, Garry Templeton and Whitey have a disagreement, and Dennis Rasmussen gets traded…

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August 25th

Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, a good day for a Hall of Famer and a very bad day…

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August 24th

Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, Rickey Henderson does his thing, and Tippy Martinez makes history on August 24th…

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August 23rd

Happy Birthday to Julio Franco, a future Home Run Champ makes his debut, and a mascot gets ejected on August…

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August 22nd

Happy Birthday to Yaz, a future Rookie of the Year debuts, and Glenn Brummer happens on August 22nd in 1980s…

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August 21st

One broadcaster's birthday, one broadcaster passes away, and big days for Rod Carew, Rollie Fingers, and Ryne Sandberg highlight August…

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August 20th

Three near no-hitters, George Brett stays hot, and Dwight Gooden continues to dominate on August 20th in 1980s Baseball.

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August 19th

Fourteen birthdays, a future Nasty Boy makes his debut, and Pascual Perez gets lost on August 19th in 1980s Baseball.

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August 18th

Happy Birthday to Spanky, a future Rookie of the Year makes his debut and two big days for Andre Dawson…

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August 17th

Happy Birthday to Butch Hobson, Pete's swan song, and the Red Sox make a big trade on August 17th in…

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August 16th

Happy Birthday to Mr. T, The Dodgers make a move for the stretch run, and a future Hall of Famer…

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August 15th

Happy Birthday to a World Series winning manager, the Reds bring Pete Rose home, and a big day for Jose…

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August 14th

Happy Birthday to The Bird, a future Cy Young winner makes his debut, and Pete Rose and Mike Schmidt hit…

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August 13th

Happy Birthday to Frank Costanza's favorite player, a Future Hall of Famer makes his debut, and Steve Sax sets a…

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August 12th

The Tigers trade a future Hall of Famer, the White Sox sign one and the most memorable brawl of the…

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August 11th

A Number 1 pick makes his debut, Reggie Jackson hits a milestone, and Gary Carter does, too, on August 11th…

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August 10th

A Hall of Famer makes his big league debut, Pete Rose sets another record and the Astros make a change…

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August 9th

Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, Gary Carter shines in the All-Star Game and two Hall of Famers square…

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August 8th

Happy birthday to Jose Cruz, the Rangers end the Lee Mazzilli experiment and Doug DeCinces continues to swing a hot…

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August 7th

Happy Birthday to Steve Kemp, the 1985 strike is over and Jim Rice saves a fan's life on August 7th…

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August 6th

Happy Birthday to Ken Phelps, a strike ends while another begins, and big days for Goose and Yaz highlight August…

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August 5th

Happy Birthday to a batting champion, two good days for Dave Winfield, and Billy Martin gets suspended on August 5th…

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August 4th

Happy Birthday to Roger Clemens and milestones for Tom Seaver and Rod Carew highlight August 4th in 1980s Baseball

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August 3rd

Happy Birthday to Sid Bream, The Yankees make (another) managerial change, and Joe Niekro gets framed on August 3rd in…

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August 2nd

Happy Birthday to Bombo Rivera, the Angels are all in, and big days for Eric Davis and Kevin Seitzer highlight…

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August 1st

Bert Blyleven reaches a milestone, Hammer and Robby go in the Hall, and Schmitty makes his soap opera debut on…

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July 31st

Pops goes into the Hall, the Strike is finally over, and the end of the road for some notable players…

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July 30th

A slew of birthdays, a future World Series hero makes his debut, and a big day for Willie McGee highlight…

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July 29th

Two significant trades, Bo being Bo, and Rickey being Rickey highlight July 29th in 1980s Baseball

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July 28th

Happy Birthday to Vida Blue, the train wreck that was the 1982 Rangers continues, and Knucksie hits a milestone on…

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July 27th

The Rangers sign a Hall of Famer, a big day for Murph, and a bad day for Tommy John highlight…

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July 26th

Molly pulls off an amazing feat, Pete sets another record, and Happy Birthday to a man who was instrumental in…

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July 25th

Happy Birthday to a former Cy Young winner, The Cubs make a change, and big days for Schmitty and Lefty…

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July 24th

A good day for George Brett, a bad day for George Brett, and Rickey being Rickey on July 24th in…

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July 23rd

A future Hall of Famer makes his debut, Oddibe McDowell makes history and a big day for The Cobra highlight…

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July 22nd

Happy Birthday to Sparky Lyle, another big day for Nolan Ryan, and the end of the road for a great…

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July 21st

Happy Birthday to Dave Henderson, The Reds make a change, and Frank Costanza gets upset on July 21st in 1980s…

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July 20th

Happy Birthday to a perfect pitcher, a bopper makes his debut, and Straw goes off on July 20th in 1980s…

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July 19th

Happy Birthday to two great baseball writers, The Reds bring a local boy home, and Orel Hershiser gives us a…

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July 18th

Happy Birthday to Joe Torre, the Reds make a good trade and the White Sox make a bad one on…

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July 17th

Happy Birthday to Big Foot, a big day for Joe Morgan, and Teke hangs 'em up on July 17th in…

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July 16th

Happy Birthday to a man who changed the game for the better, a future MVP makes his debut, and Don…

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