In 2011, the Marlins had their final game at Dolphin Stadium, now known as Sun Life Stadium, where they played for 19 years. They finally got their own stadium after this and that was where the All Star Game was hosted this year.
In 2008, the Yankees celebrated their 85 year-old ballpark in a ceremony. They beat the Orioles in the last game ever to be played at Yankee Stadium, 7-3. Team captain at that time Derek Jeter, bids farewell to the 'House Ruth Built' in an address in front of the fans who attended the Bronx finale. Found on nationalpasttime.com.
In 2008, Carlos Zambrano became the first Cubs pitcher to throw a no-hitter since 1972. He beat the Houston Astros 5-0 with his great performance.
On this day in 2011, Craig Kimbrel set a rookie record with his 41st save when he retired the side in order in the Braves' 3-1 victory over Washington at Turner Field. He finished his rookie season with 46 that year. Information from nationalpasttime.com.
On this day in 1999, Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. joined Babe Ruth, Ralph Kiner, Duke Snider, Ernie Banks, Harmon Killebrew, and Mark McGwire as the only players to hit 40 homers in four consecutive seasons. Found on nationalpasttime.com.
On this date in 2012, Prince Fielder hit his 232rd career home run with the Tigers after his 1,000th career game. His dad, Cecil, also had the same total of big league home runs after playing in the same amount of games. Fact courtesy of nationalpasttime.com.
Ten years ago today, The Indians paid tribute to Larry Doby on his day at what was then called Jacobs Field, by collectively wearing his number 14 on their uniforms. In 1947, the future Hall of Fame outfielder became the first black player in the American League, making his debut in Detroit with Cleveland as a pinch-hitter.
On this day in 2012, In the span of about an hour, the Upton brothers went deep to both record their 100th career home run on the same night in different ball parks. Justin, who was with Arizona at the time, went yard off at Philadelphia while older sibling B.J. hit one for the Rays at home.
On this day in 2014, White Sox designated hitter Frank Thomas, left-hander Tom Glavine, right-hander Greg Maddux, and managers Bobby Cox, Joe Torre, and Tony La Russa are inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Thomas becomes the first player to be enshrined having spent more than half of his time as a designated hitter while Torre is only the Hall of Famer to collect more than 2,000 hits as a player and win more than 2,000 games as a manager. On this day in 2013, the Brewers wore throwback jerseys to honor the Milwaukee Bears, a Negro League team that played during the 1923 season. Brewers manager Ron Roenicke had a wardrobe malfunction where the letter 'u' on his uniform is misplaced, spelling out Milwakuee. Oh those Brewuers...
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