1980s Franchise Hits Leaders
From Robin Yount to Chili Davis, here are the hits leaders for every major league team in the 1980s.
Ryne Sandberg
1980s Franchise Home Run Leaders
From Mike Schmidt to Carmelo Martinez, here is the home run leader for every major league team in the 1980s.
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
September 27th
Happy Birthday to Mike Schmidt, and three more teams clinch division titles on September 27th 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 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.
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 11th
A Number 1 pick makes his debut, Reggie Jackson hits a milestone, and Gary Carter does, too, on August 11th 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 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 26th
Happy Birthday to Harry Kalas, the Cubs make three trades, and we say goodbye to The Kingdome on March 26th in 1980s Baseball
January 27
Happy Birthday to John Lowenstein, the Phillies make an ill-fated trade, and Ted Turner has to open up his wallet on January 27th in 1980s Baseball
January 4th
Happy Birthday to Daryl Boston and Wade Boggs & Ryne Sandberg get the Hall Call on January 4th in 1980s Baseball
The Trade
Ryne Sandberg was expendable in January of 1982. With the benefit of hindsight, the Phillies trade of Sandberg and Larry Bowa to the Cubs for Ivan DeJesus was awful. But a deep dive into what was going on with the Phillies at the time provides a fascinating look at a team desperately trying to hold …
