July 19th
Happy Birthday to two great baseball writers, The Reds bring a local boy home, and Orel Hershiser gives us a preview of things to come on July 19th in 1980s Baseball
July 18th
Happy Birthday to Joe Torre, the Reds make a good trade and the White Sox make a bad one on July 18th in 1980s Baseball
July 17th
Happy Birthday to Big Foot, a big day for Joe Morgan, and Teke hangs ’em up on July 17th in 1980s Baseball
July 16th
Happy Birthday to a man who changed the game for the better, a future MVP makes his debut, and Don Mattingly is heating up on July 16th in 1980s Baseball.
July 15th
The Indians make a change at the top, one of the game’s sweethearts makes his debut, and Cobra makes history on July 15th in 1980s Baseball
July 14th
Happy ’80s Birthday to a Cy Young winner, Quiz moves on, and Rock has a big day on July 14th in 1980s Baseball
July 13th
Happy Birthday to The Inspector, the Reds add pieces for a World Series run, and Dave Concepcion is a hero on July 13th in 1980s Baseball
July 12th
Happy Birthday to an underrated pitcher, big days for Jack Clark and George Foster in the same game, and Gator calls it quits on July 12th in 19890s Baseball.
July 11th
Nolan Ryan makes history (again), a memorable All-Star Game moment, and Happy Birthday to a dude who caught 20 innings in one game on July 11th in 1980s Baseball.
July 10th
Happy Birthday to The Hawk, a 19-year-old impresses in the All-Star Game, and George Brett resumes perhaps the best season of the decade on July 10th in 1980s Baseball.
July 9th
Happy Birthday to Willie Wilson, A gutsy play from Buck Martinez, and Schmitty hits another milestone on July 9th in 1980s Baseball.
July 8th
Happy Birthday to an underrated outfielder, a milestone for Billy Martin, and Hawk has a few things to discuss with Eric Show on July 8th in 1980s Baseball.
July 7th
Happy Birthday to a perfect game author, Pags makes his debut, and Don Sutton hits a milestone on July 7th in 1980s Baseball.
July 6th
Fred Lynn and Bob Horner make history, Lefty sets another record, and Happy Birthday to an underrated second baseman on July 6th in 1980s Baseball.
July 5th
Happy Birthday to Goose, Paul O’Neill pulls off something special, and the Padres make a deal that seemed like a great idea at the time. It’s July 5th in 1980s Baseball.
July 4th
Happy Birthday to two 1980s baseball icons, a big day for Jim Rice and two pitchers reach the 3,000 strikeout mark on July 4th in 1980s Baseball.
July 3rd
Happy Birthday to another underrated slugger, the Rangers unload on the A’s, and Gene Nelson makes history on July 3rd in 1980s Baseball.
July 2nd
Happy Birthday to an underrated slugger, George Brett doing George Brett things, and a milestone for Robin Yount highlight July 2nd on 1980s Baseball.
July 1st
A big day for Murph, the Orioles make a big decision, and Bruce Bochy does something no one else managed to do on July 1st in 1980s Baseball.
June 30th
Bo makes his professional debut, four trades of note, and say hello to the St. Pete White Sox on June 30th in 1980s Baseball.
June 29th
Expos legend Pete Rose sets another record, The Bird hangs ’em up, and a big day for Boggsie highlight June 29th in 1980s Baseball
June 28th
Happy Birthday to a famous Yankees minor leaguer, Don Baylor sets a record, and the Orioles begin a construction project on June 28th in 1980s Baseball.
June 27th
The only no-no of 1980, a perfect example of the abysmal season suffered by the 1982 reds, and Robby Thompson has a rough day at the yard on June 27th in 1980s Baseball.
June 26th
Happy Birthday to the man who invented the game*, a Hall of Famer makes his debut, and multiple big days for Jason Thompson highlight June 26th in 1980s Baseball.
June 25th
Sammy Khalifa makes history, Devo causes a delay in the Angels/Brewers game, and Dave Winfield continues to rip the ball on June 25th in 1980s Baseball.
June 24th
Don Sutton 3K, The Phillies part ways with a legend, and big days for Joe Morgan and Chuck Finley highlight June 24th in 1980s Baseball.
June 23rd
Happy Birthday to Bam Bam, Ryno provides a thrill, and George parts ways with Billy on June 23rd in 1980s Baseball.
June 22nd
A big day for Claudell Washington, the end of the road for the first player ever drafted, and Tom Terrific says goodbye on June 22nd in 1980s Baseball.
June 21st
Happy Birthday to a Rookie of the Year, the Royals sign the top pick in the NFL Draft, and the Reds and Braves clear the benches for the second straight day on June 21st in 1980s Baseball.
June 20th
Happy Birthday to Dickie Thon, two big brawls, and slugger Fred Patek goes off on June 20th in 1980s Baseball.
June 19th
Happy Birthday to Jerry Reuss, Nick Esasky’s Big League debut and a big day for Eddie Murray highlight June 19th in 1980s Baseball.
June 18th
Happy Birthday to two All-Stars, the Phillies make two big trades, and a milestone for Don Sutton on June 18th in 1980s Baseball.
June 17th
Happy Birthday to Super Joe, a Slick debut, and Bob Welch does something very rare on June 17th in 1980s Baseball.
June 16th
Happy Birthday to Wally Joyner, a milestone for Cal, and the loss of two legends on June 16th in 1980s Baseball.
June 15th
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, the release of the greatest movie in the history of mankind, and deals a plenty on the Trade Deadline Edition of Today in 1980s Baseball.
June 14th
The Orioles make a move that pays off later in the season, the Cubs break out the bats, and a milestone for Schmitty highlight June 14th in 1980s Baseball.
June 13th
Another milestone for Pete, Terry Puhl sets a record, and the Cubs make a big deal on June 13th in 1980s Baseball.
June 12th
Murph channels The Bambino, the owners prove their stupidity, and The Hit Man goes for the Cycle on June 12th in 1980s Baseball
June 11th
Happy ’80s Birthday to Dave Cash, two pitchers combine to throw 29 innings, and Rick Rhoden makes history on June 11th in 1980s Baseball.
June 10th
Happy Birthday to a guy who was traded for himself, Pete ties Stan the Man, and the Cubs pull off a triple steal on June 10th in 1980s Baseball.
June 9th
Happy Birthday to The Cobra, an epic pitching matchup, and the loss of a former Cy Young winner highlight June 9th in 1980s Baseball.
June 8th
A future Cy Young winner makes his debut, a big day for Rod Carew, and the Cardinals make a move that shapes the rest of the decade on June 8th in 1980s Baseball
June 7th
Happy Birthday to Don Money, the Cubs have the No. 1 pick in the draft, and Lefty becomes the strikeout King on Today in 1980s Baseball.
June 6th
A boss move by Steve Boros, the Brewers make an unpopular trade, the Reds lay some groundwork, and the Dodgers sign a future star on June 6th in 1980s Baseball.
June 5th
A first for Steve Garvey, the Blue Jays open their new yard, and Bo does Bo things on June 5th in 1980s Baseball
June 4th
Happy Birthday to two catchers, Barry’s first dinger, and Ernie Whitt comes up big on this edition of Today in 1980s Baseball.
June 3rd
The Mets have the #1 pick in the draft, the Cubs and Astros combine to hit three grand slams, and Dave Concepcion throws an inning and a third on June 3rd in 1980s Baseball.
June 2nd
The Phillies acquire a civic legend, a managerial change leads to a World Series run and the Mariners draft a Hall of Famer on June 2 in 1980s Baseball
June 1st
Rickey being Rickey, the end of the road for Super Joe and the Dodgers take a flier in the draft on June 1st in 1980s Baseball
May 31st
Gary Carter goes big fly and little fly in the same game, an interesting CG for Neil Allen and Prime Time makes his debut today in 1980s Baseball
May 30th
Happy Birthday to a famous Indians catcher, four notable debuts, and a big day in Orioles history highlight May 30th in 1980s baseball
May 29th
Happy Birthday to a former Commissioner, a big day for Johnny Bench, and a sad day in Phillies history highlight May 29th in 1980s Baseball.
May 28th
Happy Birthday to GIbby and an underrated second baseman, a big day for Joe Carter and the Padres make a change on May 28 in 1980s Baseball.
May 27th
A batboy gets tossed, Lenny Randle happens and the Mets and Dodgers go toe to toe on May 27th in 1980s Baseball
May 26th
Happy Birthday to one of the most underrated players ever, and some bizarre happenings both in the dugout and in the clubhouse highlight May 26th in 1980s Baseball
May 25th
The end of the road for some familiar names, a big day for Fergie Jenkins, and two big trades highlight May 25th in 1980s Baseball
May 24th
A future Rookie of the Year makes his big league debut, a rough day for Jay Johnstone, and Billy Martin hosts Saturday Night Live on This day in 1980s Baseball.
May 23rd
The Braves make a managerial change, Fernando gets revenge, and a milestone for Fergie highlight May 23rd in 1980s baseball
May 22nd
Happy Birthday to Tommy John, the Phillies clean house, another record for Pete and a brawl highlight May 22nd in 1980s baseball
May 21st
Happy Birthday to Hrbie and a Hall of Fame manager, three Twins make their debuts and George Brett goes 0 for 6 on May 21st in 1980s Baseball
May 20th
Milestones for Schmitty and Lefty and a nightmare for John Wathan highlight Today in 1980s Baseball
May 19th
Happy Birthday to a noted baseball pugilist, Eric Davis makes his big league debut, and the Cardinals and Astros play a wild one in 1981 on Today in 1980s Baseball
May 18th
Happy ’80s Birthday to Reggie, Fernando finally loses and the big league debut of a man who would make baseball history highlight May 17th in ’80s Baseball History.
May 17th
Alan Wiggins goes off, a bevy of big league debuts, and a managerial change in Texas highlight Today in 1980s Baseball
May 16th
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, a Hall of Famer ends his career, and a Hall of Famer hits for the cycle on Today in 1980s Baseball
May 15th
Happy Birthday to two Hall of Famers and a big day for pitchers, both on the mound and at the plate on Today in 1980s Baseball.
May 14th
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, a milestone for Reggie and Benny Distefano makes history on Today in 1980s Baseball.
May 13th
Happy Birthday to a World Series MVP, a dubious milestone for Reggie, and a big day for Fred Lynn highlight May 13th in 1980s Baseball
May 12th
Happy Birthday to a should be Hall of Famer, a near no-no for an underrated pitcher, and a big day for Molly highlight May 12 in 1980s Baseball
May 11th
The Angels deal away a future star and big days for Hrbie and Pete highlight May 11th in 1980s baseball
May 10th
The MLB debut of a key member of the 1982 Cardinals, a bad day for Hubie Brooks, and a big day for Charlie Lea highlight May 10th in 1980s Baseball
May 9th
Happy Birthday to the great Tony Gwynn, the Phillies make a big mistake and Tom Seaver gets two wins in one day on Today in 1980s baseball.
May 8th
Happy Birthday to an underrated pitcher and big days from three Hall of Famers highlight Today in 1980s Baseball
May 7th
On This Day in 1980s Baseball:
A stressful day for Kirby Puckett, a key injury for the Cardinals, and a bad day for Nolan Ryan plus a lot more.
May 6th
Happy Birthday to one of the funniest men in the game, a Rookie of the Year makes his debut, and the Mariners make a managerial change on May 6th in 1980s Baseball
May 5th
Happy Birthday to Larry Hisle, the Yankees give up on speed, and a big day for Cal Ripken Jr. highlight May 5th in 1980s Baseball
May 4th
Happy Birthday to Ken Oberkfell, a big day for Otto Velez, and Mike Squires makes history on May 4th in 1980s Baseball
May 3rd
Davey Lopes’ Birthday, milestones for Fergie Jenkins and Ron Cey, and Eric Davis goes off on May 3rd in 1980s Baseball
May 2nd
Happy Birthday to Zonk, a big day for Tim Raines, and Schmitty’s final dinger highlight May 2nd in 1980s Baseball
May 1st
Happy Birthday to a pitcher/singer, a slew of free agents sign on the same day for some reason, and Bill Madlock has a disagreement on May 1 in 1980s Baseball
April 30th
Happy Birthday to Phil Garner, the Jays say goodbye to a franchise icon, and Murph sets a record on April 30th in 1980s Baseball
April 29th
Happy Birthday to Ron Washington, the Phillies sign a future star, and The Rocket fans 20 on April 29th in 1980s Baseball
April 28th
Happy Birthday to two Cincinnati legends, an interesting day for Mitch Williams and the end of the road for Steve Carlton highlight April 28th in 1980s Baseball
April 27th
Multiple big days for Nolan Ryan, a triumphant return for Reggie, and the end of a potential Hall of Fame career on April 27th in 1980s Baseball
April 26th
Happy Birthday to a Cy Young winner, Wade Boggs gets his first hit, and the Baltimore Colts draft a Yankees minor leaguer on April 26th in 1980s Baseball
April 25th
Happy Birthday to the Phillie Phanatic, a big day for Dwight Gooden, and George makes a change on April 25th in 180s Baseball
April 24th
Happy Birthday to a former Rookie of the Year, John Franco makes his debut and a big day for Schmitty highlight April 24th in 1980s Baseball
April 23rd
Julio Franco makes his debut and big days for Ken Landreaux and Murph highlight April 23rd in 1980s Baseball
April 22nd
Happy Birthday to a Golden Spikes winner, an unlucky day for Mike Torrez, and Morgan Fairchild distracts Gibby April 22nd in 1980s Baseball
April 21st
Happy Birthday to Al Bumbry, the King of Wrigley Field makes his MLB debut, and a classic film hits theaters on April 21st in 1980s Baseball
April 20th
Happy Birthday to Donnie Baseball, Barry Bonds makes his debut (sort of) and a big day for Tom Seaver on April 20th in 1980s baseball
April 19th
Happy Birthday to a Cy Young winner, another Cy Young winner hangs ’em up, and a freak injury highlight April 19th in 1980s baseball
April 18th
The Reds run wild, a Rookie of the Year makes his debut, and a big day for Mike Schmidt highlight April 18th in 1980s Baseball
April 17th
Happy Birthday to Denny Walling, Nolan Ryan makes history (again) and Bo Jackson does Bo Jackson things on April 17th in 1980s Baseball
April 16th
Happy Birthday to Bruce Bochy, Steve Garvey extends his streak, and Kelly Gruber goes for the Cycle on April 16 in 1980s Baseball
April 15th
Big days for Milt Wilcox and Juan Nieves and Ozzie gets paid on April 15th in 1980s Baseball
April 14th
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, another Hall of Famer finds a new home, and a man who seemed destined for the Hall of Fame goes 4 for 4 with 2 dingers on April 14th in 1980s Baseball
April 13th
Pete Rose makes history, Rollie Fingers makes history and the game loses two legends on April 13th in 1980s Baseball
April 12th
A rough day for Darrell Evans, a big day for Dennis Leonard and a near-miss for Barry Larkin highlight April 12th in 1980s baseball
