In Memoriam 2024
A look at those we lost in 2024 with ties to ’80s Baseball
Fernando Valenzuela
1980s Franchise Wins Leaders
From Jack Morris to Len Barker, here are the wins leaders for every major league team in the 1980s.
Fernando Holds Out
Suds Series, is scheduled to be released on March 31st. The following is an excerpt from the book detailing Fernando Valenzuela’s holdout in the spring of 1982.
December 2nd
Happy Birthday to Julio Cruz, Fernando wins Rookie of the Year and Steve Garvey wants to buy the Padres on December 2nd in 1980s Baseball
November 11
Happy Birthday to Cory Snyder, four Cy Young winners are announced, and the end of the road for Pete Rose highlight November 11th in 1980s Baseball
November 1st
Happy Birthday to Fernando Valenzuela, Thr Big Blue Wrecking Crew hits the recording studio, and Chris Sabo wins Rookie of the Year on November 1st 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.
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 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 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 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 8th
Three managerial changes, and big days for Howard Johnson and the Forsch family highlight September 8th 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.
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 5th
Happy Birthday to a batting champion, two good days for Dave Winfield, and Billy Martin gets suspended on August 5th 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.
May 23rd
The Braves make a managerial change, Fernando gets revenge, and a milestone for Fergie highlight May 23rd 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.
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 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 9th
Baseball unveils a new statistic, a Rookie of the Year makes his debut, and Tom Seaver sets another record on April 9th in 1980s Baseball
April 5th
Happy Birthday to Rennie Stennett, a nice debut for Steve Garvey, and Orel Hershiser begins a magical year on April 5th in 1980s Baseball.
March 23rd
Happy Birthday to The Big Bopper, Oscar Gamble heads to the South Side and a flurry of roster moves highlight March 23rd in 1980s Baseball.
March 3rd
A big day for Lefty, there’s a new Sherriff in town, and Gibby lays down the law on March 3rd in 1980s Baseball
February 24th
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, the Yankees sign a cagy vet, and Dick Williams bolts on February 24th in 1980s Baseball
February 19th
Happy Birthday to Smoke, a fan favorite returns to Minnesota, and Fernando makes history off the field on February 19th in 1980s Baseball
January 25th
Happy Birthday to Brian Holman, Kirby Puckett sets a record, and the Cubs threaten to move on January 25th in 1980s Baseball.
