8/27. Today in Yankees History. Monte Pearson 1st no-hitter at Yankees Stadium.

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1938	In the first game of a twin bill at the Bronx ballpark, Joe DiMaggio hits three consecutive triples. The Yankee Clipper's offensive outburst helps the Bombers edge Cleveland, 8-7.

1938

Monte Pearson becomes the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter in Yankee Stadium, beating the Indians, 13-0. Thanks to two double plays, the 29 year-old right-hander faces the minimum 27 batters when he records his tenth consecutive victory. Montgomery Marcellus "Monte" Pearson (September 2, 1908 – January 27, 1978) was an American baseball pitcher who played ten seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Nicknamed "Hoot",[1] he played for the Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds from 1932 to 1941. He batted and threw right-handed and served primarily as a starting pitcher. Pearson played minor league baseball for three different teams until 1932, when he signed with the Cleveland Indians. After spending four seasons with the organization, Pearson was traded to the New York Yankees, where he spent the next five years. At the conclusion of the 1940 season, he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds, with whom he played his last game on August 5, 1941. A four-time World Series champion, Pearson holds the MLB record for lowest walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) in the postseason. He is most famous for pitching the first no-hitter at the original Yankee Stadium.

MLB debut
April 22, 1932, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
August 5, 1941, for the Cincinnati Reds
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	100–61
Earned run average	4.00
Strikeouts	703
Teams
Cleveland Indians (1932–1935) New York Yankees (1936–1940) Cincinnati Reds (1941)
Career highlights and awards
2× All-Star (1936, 1940) 4× World Series champion (1936–1939) Pitched a no-hitter on August 27, 1938

1977	In an 8-2 win at Yankee Stadium, Rangers Bump Wills, and Toby Harrah hit back-to-back inside-the-park home runs on consecutive pitches. The pair of IPHRs marks the first time the oddity occurs in baseball history.

2001

In the Nippon Ham Fighters-Fukuoka Daiei Hawks contest, Michihiro Ogasawara doubles, and tallies on Yukio Tanaka's single, breaking a 51 year-old Japanese record by scoring a run in 17 consecutive games. Indian Kenny Lofton (2000) and Yankee Red Rolfe (1939) share the major league record of 18 straight games.

2017

The Mariners commit five errors in one inning in the team’s 10-1 loss at Yankee Stadium, equaling a feat last accomplished in 1977 by the Cubs. Seattle’s dubious defense, which includes three miscues by shortstop Jean Segura with contributions from third baseman Cory Seager and left-fielder Ben Gamel, opens the flood gates for a six-run first frame for the Bronx Bombers.

8/26. Today in Yankees History. Roger Maris hits 51st Homerun.

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Yankees lost 1st game 5-1 vs Atlanta and lost 2nd game 2-1 to Atlant, now 16-11.

1961

Roger Maris, hitting his 51st round-tripper of the season, has the most homers in major league history at this point in the season. The Yankees' right fielder goes deep off right-hander Jerry Walker in the sixth inning of the team's 5-1 victory over Kansas City at Municipal Stadium. Roger Eugene Maris (September 10, 1934 – December 14, 1985) was an American professional baseball right fielder. He is best known for setting a new Major League Baseball (MLB) single-season home run record with 61 home runs in 1961; the record remained unbroken until 1998. Maris played in the minor leagues from 1953 to 1956, and in the major leagues from 1957 to 1968. He reached the major leagues in 1957 as a player for the Cleveland Indians. He was traded to the Kansas City Athletics during the 1958 season, and to the New York Yankees after the 1959 season. Maris finished his playing career as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1967 and 1968. Maris was an American League (AL) All-Star from 1959 through 1962,[a] an AL Most Valuable Player in 1960 and 1961, and an AL Gold Glove Award winner in 1960. Maris appeared in seven World Series; he played for Yankees teams that won the World Series in 1961 and 1962 and for a Cardinals team that won the World Series in 1967. Maris' home run record was controversial. The previous single-season home run record (60, set by Babe Ruth in 1927) was set during a period when MLB teams played 154 games per season. Before Maris broke Ruth's record, the AL baseball season had been extended to 162 games. Maris hit his 61st home run in the last game of the season, which led to questions about the legitimacy of his record.[1] In 1998, Mark McGwire set a new MLB record with 70 home runs; in 2001, Barry Bonds surpassed that mark with 73. Maris continues to hold the American League record for most home runs in a season. MLB debut April 16, 1957, for the Cleveland Indians Last MLB appearance September 29, 1968, for the St. Louis Cardinals MLB statistics Batting average .260 Home runs 275 Runs batted in 850 Teams Cleveland Indians (1957–1958) Kansas City Athletics (1958–1959) New York Yankees (1960–1966) St. Louis Cardinals (1967–1968) Career highlights and awards 7× All-Star (1959²–1962²) 3× World Series champion (1961, 1962, 1967) 2× AL MVP (1960, 1961) Gold Glove Award (1960) AL home run leader (1961) 2× AL RBI leader (1960, 1961) New York Yankees No. 9 retired Monument Park honoree

1962

The Orioles complete a five-game sweep of the Yankees when right-hander Robin Roberts, released by New York during the first week of the season, beats Whitey Ford at Memorial Stadium, 2-1. Homers by Brooks Robinson and Jim Gentile account for Baltimore's only runs. Robin Evan Roberts (September 30, 1926 – May 6, 2010) was a Major League Baseball starting pitcher who pitched primarily for the Philadelphia Phillies (1948–1961). He spent the latter part of his career with the Baltimore Orioles (1962–1965), Houston Astros (1965–66), and Chicago Cubs (1966). He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976. Legacy[edit] Roberts was inducted into the Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame, as well as the Baseball Hall of Fame. In his 19-season career, Roberts compiled a 286–245 record with 2,357 strikeouts, a 3.41 ERA, 305 complete games, 45 shutouts, and 4,688⅔ innings pitched in 676 games. He is second to Jamie Moyer for the major league record for home runs allowed by a pitcher (505) and holds the record for most consecutive opening day starts for the same team with 12, from 1950 to 1961. As a hitter, Roberts posted a .167 batting average (255-for-1525) with 107 runs, 55 doubles, 10 triples, 5 home runs, 103 RBI and 135 bases on balls. Defensively, he recorded a .967 fielding percentage. Roberts is the only pitcher in major league history to defeat the Braves franchise in all three cities that the team has been based in: Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta. Roberts's record for home runs allowed can largely be attributed to his durability and his tendency to pitch inside the strike zone. Roberts threw 4,688⅔ innings during his 19-year career, 21st on the all-time innings pitched list. Moreover, Roberts challenged hitters to put the ball in play, issuing relatively few walks (1.7 per 9 innings pitched) and strikeouts (4.5 per 9 innings pitched). Robin Roberts's number 36 was retired by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1962. In 1962, the Philadelphia Phillies honored Roberts with the retirement of his uniform number, 36. In 1966, Roberts was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. In 1969, in conjunction with Major League Baseball's celebration of the 100th anniversary of professional baseball, the Phillies conducted a fan vote to determine the Phillies all-time team. On August 5, 1969, at Connie Mack Stadium, the Phillies honored the members of the all-time team, including Roberts as the only right-handed pitcher. He was also honored as the greatest Phillies player of all time. In 1978, the Philadelphia Phillies inducted Roberts as the first Phillie in the Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame (along with Connie Mack as the first Athletics player in the Wall of Fame). In 1983—the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Phillies—Roberts was selected as one of only two right-handed pitchers on the Phillies Centennial Team. In 1992, Roberts was one of 30 members of the charter class of former Michigan State University Spartan athletes, coaches, and administrators inducted into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame.[19] In 1998, the Wilmington Blue Rocks retired Roberts's No. 36 at the Carolina League All-Star game held at the Blue Rocks' Frawley Stadium. He was the first former player to ever have his number retired by the team.[20] In 1999, he ranked No. 74 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players,[21] and was a nominee for the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. On July 21, 2003, Roberts returned to Montpelier, Vermont, to accept two honors: The Vermont Mountaineers retired his number from his playing days with the Barre-Montpelier Twin City Trojans, and Governor Jim Douglas presented him a proclamation that made the day "Robin Roberts Day" in the State of Vermont.[4] On April 3, 2004, the Phillies new ballpark, Citizens Bank Park, officially opened, with a statue of Roberts outside the first-base gate. Also in 2004, Roberts was a member of the inaugural class inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. In Roberts's home town of Springfield, Illinois, Robin Roberts Stadium is named for the former ballplayer. Roberts was an outspoken critic of Little League baseball. His remarks on the organization appeared in a 1975 Newsweek article titled "Strike Out Little League". MLB debut June 18, 1948, for the Philadelphia Phillies Last MLB appearance August 26, 1966, for the Chicago Cubs MLB statistics Win–loss record 286–245 Earned run average 3.41 Strikeouts 2,357 Teams Philadelphia Phillies (1948–1961) Baltimore Orioles (1962–1965) Houston Astros (1965–1966) Chicago Cubs (1966) Career highlights and awards 7× All Star (1950–1956) 4× MLB wins leader (1952–1955) 2× MLB strikeout leader (1953, 1954) Philadelphia Phillies No. 36 retired Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame Member of the National    Baseball Hall of Fame    Induction 1976 Vote 86.86% (fourth ballot)

1991

The Yankees reluctantly agree to a record $1.55 million contract with 19 year-old high school southpaw Brien Taylor, the overall number one pick from the June amateur draft. George Steinbrenner is outraged by the deal, but the suspended owner had driven up the price when he publicly makes his wishes known to Newsday two days before the signing by saying, "If they (Gene Michael) let him go, they ought to be shot."

Brien McKeiver Taylor (born December 26, 1971) is a former pitcher in minor league baseball. He spent seven seasons in the minor leagues, primarily with the New York Yankees organization. In his career, he had a win–loss record of 22–30, a 5.12 earned run average (ERA), and 425 strikeouts.

Born in Beaufort, North Carolina, Taylor attended East Carteret High School, where his pitching ability caused him to be chosen by the New York Yankees with the first overall selection in the 1991 Major League Baseball Draft. After two full seasons in the minor leagues, he injured his shoulder in a fight, and was ineffective after returning to baseball. He retired in 2000, having never played a game above Class AA. He is one of three players to be drafted first overall in the Major League Baseball Draft and never play in the major leagues, along with Steve Chilcott and Mark Appel.

Career highlights and awards
First overall draft pick, 1991 Major League Baseball Draft

2002

At Yankee Stadium, Alfonso Soriano, with a solo shot in the fourth inning in the teams 10-3 victory over the Rangers, sets a team record for home runs by a second baseman. The previous mark of 30 was established in 1940 by Joe Gordon. Alfonso Guilleard Soriano (born January 7, 1976) is a Dominican former professional baseball left fielder and second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, and Washington Nationals, and in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. Soriano began his professional career with Hiroshima in 1996, but signed with the Yankees as a free agent in 1998 and was assigned to play in minor league baseball. The next year, he was the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the All-Star Futures Game, and made his MLB debut for the Yankees, with whom he would win two American League championships. The Yankees traded Soriano to the Rangers after the 2003 season, and the Rangers traded Soriano to the Nationals after the 2005 season. He signed a contract as a free agent with the Cubs before the 2007 season. The Cubs traded Soriano to the Yankees in 2013, and the Yankees released him in 2014. Soriano was a seven-time MLB All-Star, and won the All-Star Game MVP Award in 2004. He won the Silver Slugger Award four times. He is one of only 4 players in the 40-40 club, achieving the feat in 2006. He played primarily as a second baseman for the Yankees and Rangers before being converted to an outfielder with the Nationals. Soriano is one of only 56 major league players to hit 400 or more career home runs, and was seventh among active players in home runs at the time of his retirement. Professional debut NPB: August 5, 1997, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp MLB: September 14, 1999, for the New York Yankees Last appearance NPB: August 17, 1997, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp MLB: July 5, 2014, for the New York Yankees MLB statistics Batting average .270 Hits 2,095 Home runs 412 Runs batted in 1,159 Teams Hiroshima Toyo Carp (1997) New York Yankees (1999–2003) Texas Rangers (2004–2005) Washington Nationals (2006) Chicago Cubs (2007–2013) New York Yankees (2013–2014) Career highlights and awards 7× All-Star (2002–2008) 4× Silver Slugger Award (2002, 2004–2006) AL stolen base leader (2002)

2002

Sixty-three years to the day after the first televised contest, the first video streaming coverage of a major league baseball game takes place on the internet. Approximately 30,000 fans visit MLB.com to see the Yankees defeat the Rangers, 10-3, far less than the 42,000 watching the game at the Bronx ballpark.

2002

Derek Jeter becomes only the third player to score at least 100 runs in his first seven major league seasons. The Yankees' shortstop joins Hall of Fame outfielders Ted Williams (Red Sox, 1939-49) and Earle Combs (Yankees, 1925-32) as the only big leaguers to accomplish the feat. Derek Sanderson Jeter (/ˈdʒiːtər/ JEE-tər; born June 26, 1974) is an American former professional baseball shortstop, businessman, and baseball executive. He has been the chief executive officer (CEO) and part owner of the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB) since September 2017. As a player, Jeter spent his entire 20-year MLB career with the New York Yankees. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2020; he received 396 of 397 possible votes (99.75%), the second-highest percentage in MLB history and the highest by a position player. A five-time World Series champion, Jeter is regarded as one of the primary contributors to the Yankees' success of the late 1990s and early 2000s for his hitting, base-running, fielding, and leadership. He is the Yankees' all-time career leader in hits (3,465), doubles (544), games played (2,747), stolen bases (358), times on base (4,716), plate appearances (12,602) and at bats (11,195).[1] His accolades include 14 All-Star selections, five Gold Glove Awards, five Silver Slugger Awards, two Hank Aaron Awards, and a Roberto Clemente Award. Jeter was the 28th player to reach 3,000 hits and finished his career ranked sixth in MLB history in career hits and first among shortstops. In 2017, the Yankees retired his uniform number 2. The Yankees drafted Jeter out of high school in 1992, and he debuted in the major leagues at age 20 in 1995. The following year, he became the Yankees' starting shortstop, won the Rookie of the Year Award, and helped push the team to win the 1996 World Series. Jeter continued to play during the team's championship seasons of 1998–2000; he finished third in voting for the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in 1998, recorded multiple career-high numbers in 1999, and won both the All-Star Game MVP and World Series MVP Awards in 2000. He consistently placed among the AL leaders in hits and runs scored for most of his career, and served as the Yankees' team captain from 2003 until his retirement in 2014. Throughout his career, Jeter contributed reliably to the Yankees' franchise successes. He holds many postseason records, and has a .321 batting average in the World Series. Jeter has earned the nicknames "Captain Clutch" and "Mr. November" due to his outstanding play in the postseason. Jeter was one of the most heavily marketed athletes of his generation and is involved in numerous product endorsements. As a celebrity, his personal life and relationships with other celebrities has drawn the attention of the media. MLB debut May 29, 1995, for the New York Yankees Last MLB appearance September 28, 2014, for the New York Yankees MLB statistics Batting average .310 Hits 3,465 Home runs 260 Runs batted in 1,311 Teams New York Yankees (1995–2014) Career highlights and awards 14× All-Star (1998–2002, 2004, 2006–2012, 2014) 5× World Series champion (1996, 1998–2000, 2009) World Series MVP (2000) AL Rookie of the Year (1996) 5× Gold Glove Award (2004–2006, 2009–2010) 5× Silver Slugger Award (2006–2009, 2012) 2× AL Hank Aaron Award (2006, 2009) Roberto Clemente Award (2009) New York Yankees captain (2003–2014) New York Yankees No. 2 retired Monument Park honoree Incoming Member of the National    Baseball Hall of Fame    Induction 2020 Vote 99.75% (first ballot)

Jeter crosses home plate after recording his 3,000th hit in 2011, his teammates waiting to congratulate him