On September 1, 1995, in front of a home crowd at Busch Stadium, Dickie Thon etched his name into the history books, becoming the latest member of the 2,500-hit club. The milestone came in his 17th season, all spent with the St. Louis franchise, a testament to both his longevity and consistency. The veteran shortstop has been a fixture in the Cardinals' lineup since debuting at age 20 in 1979. Over the years, he’s proven to be more than just...
With the regular season entering its final stretch, August served as a proving ground for playoff hopefuls and breakout stars alike. Several players elevated their performance in a crucial month, earning league-wide recognition for their efforts. Here's a look at the Federal and United League award recipients for August. Federal League Batter of the Month: Jim Thome, 1B, Kansas City Royals Jim Thome continues to prove why he’s one of the most...
Darryl Strawberry has never lacked power. On August 30, 1995, the Cleveland slugger added another exclamation point to his storied career, belting his 600th career home run in an 8–10 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The towering blast—his 44th of the season—came in the sixth inning at Cleveland Stadium and marked yet another milestone for one of the most feared hitters of his generation. With the swing, Strawberry became the fifth player...
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....