2006 — Julio Franco became the oldest player in major league history to hit a home run when he hit a two-run, pinch-hit shot ...

2001 — Barry Bonds became the 17th major leaguer to hit 500 home runs. Bonds’ two-run, eighth-inning drive off Terry Adams ...

The umpires also wear the number, the only one universally retired by all major league teams. The date marks the anniversary of Robinson’s debut in 1947. It was also opening day in baseball that ...

LOS ANGELES — Jackie Robinson’s legacy is being celebrated around the major leagues on Tuesday, with the day named for the first Black baseball ... retired by all major league teams.

Ted Williams lived a remarkable life. The former Boston Red Sox left fielder had his baseball career put on hold several times when he was called into active duty to serve in the US military.

A Jobu figurine from the movie "Major League," on display at ... leaders in the locker room, that’s all I’ll say,” said defenseman Cam Fowler on the team's web site.

(KTXL) — Minor league baseball teams are ... to the state’s major gold fields. The logo consisted of a miner named Dugg showcasing a gold tooth and a wink. The color paid homage to the Gold Rush ...

1947 — Jackie Robinson becomes 1st African-American to play in US major league baseball ... 1997 — Baseball honors Jackie Robinson by retiring #42 for all teams. 1998 — The first-ever ...

2000 — Major League Baseball owners vote to approve the $96 million sale of the Kansas City Royals to team chairman David ... Jimenez (3-0) walked six — all in the first five innings.

The umpires also wear the number, the only one universally retired by all major league teams. The date marks the anniversary of Robinson’s debut in 1947. It was also opening day in baseball that ...