MLB On This Day

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Aug 16, 2021
OTD 2019: Aristides Aquino Was the Fastest to 10 HR August 16, 2019: Reds OF Aristides Aquino blasted his 10th HR in the 1st 16 games, setting an MLB record for the fastest player ever to 10 HR
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Jul 24, 2021
OTD 1993: Vince Coleman Threw Explosives at Fans July 24, 1993: New York Mets outfielder Vince Coleman threw a firecracker into a crowd of Dodger fans causing three injuries
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Jul 24, 2021
OTD 2019: Lucas Sims Made Amazing Diving Catch July 24, 2019: Cincinnati Reds pitcher Lucas Sims left the mound to make an amazing diving catch in foul territory
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Jul 24, 2021
OTD 1983: George Brett Pine Tar Home Run Incident July 24, 1983: George Brett's lead-changing home run was nullified after the Yankees accused him of using excessive pine tar on his bat
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Jul 23, 2021
OTD 2009: Mark Buehrle Perfect Game Saved in 9th July 23, 2009: Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle made history against the Tampa Bay Rays, recording the 18th perfect game in MLB history
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Jul 23, 2021
OTD 2019: Yankees vs. Twins MLB Game of the Year July 23, 2019: The New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins had a 10 innings slugfest in what became the 2019 MLB game of the year
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Jul 22, 2021
OTD in 1997: Greg Maddux Threw a Vintage 77-Pitch Complete Game July 22, 1997: Atlanta Braves pitcher Greg Maddux threw a vintage complete game in only 77 pitches in a victory over the Cubs
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Jul 22, 2021
OTD 1923: Walter Johnson Was 1st to 3,000 Strikeouts July 22, 1923: Washington Senators legend Walter Johnson became the first pitcher to record over 3,000 strikeouts in MLB history
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Jul 22, 2021
OTD 2020: Mookie Betts Got Largest Contract Ever July 22, 2020: LA Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts signed a 12y/$365M contract extension making him the highest-paid player in MLB history
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Jul 21, 2021
OTD 2008: Randy Johnson Got 2,000 Ks on 2 Teams July 21, 2008: Arizona Diamondback pitcher Randy Johnson became the first player in MLB history to record 2,000 strikeouts for two teams