On August 30, 1995, Tony Gwynn added another historic benchmark to his remarkable career, collecting his 1,000th career run batted in during Pittsburgh’s 10–8 win over the Cleveland Spiders. The milestone came on a classic Gwynn moment—a sixth-inning RBI single, one of two hits on the night for the 35-year-old left fielder. “I’ve always tried to be a complete hitter,” Gwynn said after the game. “Getting to 1,000 RBIs means a lot...
With September looming, the regular season enters its final and most unforgiving stretch. For some, the path to October is paved with favorable matchups and cushion in the standings. For others, it’s a minefield of must-win games and scoreboard watching. From dominant frontrunners to wildcard chaos, here’s how the playoff races are shaping up—complete with a look at who’s facing the toughest roads home. Federal League East: Reds vs....
Teams (Total Points, Tendency):1) Kansas City Royals (136.1, +)2) Montreal Expos (120.2, -)3) Chicago Cubs (116.9, +)4) New York Mets (116.3, -)5) Cincinnati Reds (114.1, o)6) Pittsburgh Pirates (112.7, o)7) San Francisco Giants (107.9, ++)8) Colorado Rockies (100.6, ++)9) St. Louis Cardinals (99.5, -)10) Toronto Blue Jays (98.3, -)11) Washington Senators (97.6, --)12) Seattle Pilots (93.3, -)13) Texas Rangers (88.3, o)14) Los Angeles Dodgers...
United League: Alomar Jr. Stays Hot Behind the Plate Sandy Alomar Jr. capped off August with one of his best offensive weeks of the season, going 9-for-17 (.529) with 2 home runs, 7 RBIs, and several key hits that helped San Francisco keep pace in the standings. In just five games, the 29-year-old catcher reminded fans of the all-around value he brings—not just with his glove, but with his bat as well. Alomar is now hitting .263 on the season...
Teams (Total Points, Tendency):1) Montreal Expos (128.5, o)2) New York Mets(125.9, +)3) Kansas City Royals(121.0, -)4) Chicago Cubs (118.4, o)5) Cincinnati Reds (114.0, +)6) Pittsburgh Pirates (103.7, +)7) Washington Senators (103.5, -)8) St. Louis Cardinals (101.2, o)9) Toronto Blue Jays (96.5, ++)10) Seattle Pilots (95.9, -)11) San Francisco Giants (92.7, +)12) Los Angeles Dodgers (92.5, ++)13) Texas Rangers (92.3, --)14) Cleveland Spiders...
With one swing on August 20, 1995, Bobby Bonilla etched his name into the Doubleday Baseball League’s record books, driving in his 1,000th career run and becoming one of the premier power hitters of his generation to reach the milestone. Fittingly, the moment came at home in front of a Pittsburgh crowd that’s watched Bonilla rack up run production for a decade. “It’s humbling,” Bonilla said after the game. “You grow up dreaming of...
On August 18, 1995, Orel Hershiser etched his name into the Doubleday Baseball League record books, recording the 2,000th strikeout of his career. Now 36 and pitching for Colorado—a franchise that relocated from Milwaukee—Hershiser becomes one of only a select few pitchers in league history to reach the 2,000-strikeout plateau. It’s a milestone that reflects not just longevity, but a career defined by precision, resilience, and evolution....
United League: Gant’s Consistency Remains Lethal Ron Gant added another chapter to his stellar 1995 campaign with a strong all-around week at the plate. The Toronto left fielder batted .435 (10-for-23), launched 3 home runs, drove in 7 runs, and scored 6 times to capture United League Player of the Week honors. Gant's blend of power, speed, and plate presence has been one of the constants for the Blue Jays this season. He’s now batting .256...
August 16, 1995 marked yet another milestone in the storybook career of Howard Johnson, as the Cleveland slugger scored the 1,500th run of his career. The run came in the first inning on a double by cleanup hitter Carlos Baerga, adding another historic chapter to what has already been a legacy-defining season. “It’s been a season to remember,” Johnson said. “The home runs, the hits, the runs scored—each one matters, but 1,500 runs?...
Two of the league’s premier sluggers showcased their home run prowess in Week 2 of August, turning in performances that left pitchers reeling and fans cheering. Kansas City’s Jim Thome tore through Federal League pitching to claim Player of the Week honors, while Washington’s Carl Everett brought the thunder in the United League. Federal League: Thome in Full Beast Mode Jim Thome has been one of the most fearsome bats in the Federal...