8/25. Today in Yankees History. "It was all I lived for, to play baseball". Mickey Mantle.

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                        Yankees postponed rain.

1946

The Yankees become the first major league team to draw over two million paying patrons at home when 42,908 fans show up at the Bronx ballpark to watch the Bombers drop a 7-2 decision to Detroit's Hal Newhouse. Today's crowd brings the season total to 2,027,087, three-quarters of a million more than the previous American League record also set by New York when the team played at the Polo Grounds in 1920.

1952	Tiger Virgil Trucks (5-14) throws the second of his two no-hitters this season, blanking the Yankees, 1-0. Phil Rizzuto's third-inning at-bat is quickly scored as an error but is changed to a hit, only reversed again in the sixth inning, making the no-hitter a bit controversial.

1956

Before the Old Timers' Game at Yankee Stadium, shortstop Phil Rizzuto consults with general manager George Weiss and manager Casey Stengel who wants his input concerning a player move necessitated by reacquiring Enos Slaughter off waivers from the A's. After making several suggestions about who should go, the GM tells the veteran infielder he is the player about to be cut from the squad.

1968

Rocky Colavito, giving up just one hit in two and a third inning of relief, is credited with a win when the Yankees beat Detroit, 6-5. The Yankees outfielder, who also homers in the game, will be the last position player to notch a major league victory until Colorado catcher Brent Mayne accomplishes the feat in 2000.

Rocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito Jr. (born August 10, 1933) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder, who is best known playing for the Cleveland Indians in right field. In 1959, he hit four consecutive home runs in one game. In 1965, he became the first American League (AL) outfielder to play a complete season with a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage.^[1]

Colavito was an All-Star for six seasons (9 All-Star Games). He is the fifth player in the history of the AL to have eleven consecutive 20-home run seasons (1956–66). During that span, he exceeded 40 home runs three times and 100 runs batted in, six times. He also led the AL in home runs, RBI, and slugging average once each. Colavito ranked third among AL right-handed hitters for home runs (371) and eighth for AL games played at right field (1272), at the end of his MLB playing career in 1968.

Colavito currently lives in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

MLB debut
September 10, 1955, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 1968, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
Batting average	.266
Home runs	374
Runs batted in	1,159
Teams
Cleveland Indians (1955–1959) Detroit Tigers (1960–1963) Kansas City Athletics (1964) Cleveland Indians (1965–1967) Chicago White Sox (1967) Los Angeles Dodgers (1968) New York Yankees (1968)
Career highlights and awards
9× All-Star (1959, 1959², 1961–1962², 1964–1966) AL home run leader (1959) AL RBI leader (1965) Hit 4 home runs in one game on June 10, 1959 Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame

1996

A monument in center field at Yankee Stadium is dedicated to Mickey Mantle, who died of liver cancer last year. The commemorative structure, the first to be erected by the team in 47 years, joins three other monuments in the Bronx ballpark that honor the legacies of Miller Huggins, Babe Ruth, and Lou Gehrig.

1996

Brian Lesher becomes the first person born in Belgium to appear in a major league game. The 25 year-old from Wilrij starts in right-field and enjoys a 1-for-3 day at the plate, including a run-scoring single in the sixth inning off Andy Pettitte in the A's 6-4 victory at Yankee Stadium. Andrew Eugene Pettitte (/ˈpɛtɪt/; born June 15, 1972) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily for the New York Yankees. He also pitched for the Houston Astros. Pettitte won five World Series championships with the Yankees and was a three-time All-Star. He ranks as MLB's all-time postseason wins leader with 19.[1] Pettitte was drafted by the Yankees organization in 1990, and he signed with them roughly a year later. After debuting in the major leagues in 1995, Pettitte finished third in voting for the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year Award. In 1996, he led the AL with 21 wins and was runner-up for the AL Cy Young Award. Two years later, he was the Yankees' Opening Day starter. Pettitte established himself as one of the "Core Four" players who contributed to the Yankees' late-1990s dynasty that produced four championships. Pettitte won the 2001 AL Championship Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in helping his team win the pennant. After spending nine seasons with the Yankees—a stint in which he won at least 12 games each season—Pettitte signed with the Astros in 2004. He rejoined the Yankees in 2007 and later that season admitted to using human growth hormone to recover from an elbow injury in 2002. Pettitte's second tenure with the team lasted six seasons, interrupted by a one-year retirement in 2011, and also produced a fifth World Series championship in 2009. He retired after the 2013 season. Pettitte's pitching repertoire included a four-seam and cut fastball and several off-speed pitches such as a slider, curveball, and changeup. A left-handed pitcher, he had an exceptional pickoff move to first base, which allowed him to record 98 career pickoffs. Among Yankees pitchers, Pettitte ranks first in strikeouts (2,020), third in wins (219), and tied for first in games started (438). He won the most games of any pitcher in the 2000s. His uniform number 46 was retired by the Yankees on August 23, 2015. MLB debut April 29, 1995, for the New York Yankees Last MLB appearance September 28, 2013, for the New York Yankees MLB statistics Win–loss record 256–153 Earned run average 3.85 Strikeouts 2,448 Teams New York Yankees (1995–2003) Houston Astros (2004–2006) New York Yankees (2007–2010, 2012–2013) Career highlights and awards 3× All-Star (1996, 2001, 2010) 5× World Series champion (1996, 1998–2000, 2009) ALCS MVP (2001) AL wins leader (1996) New York Yankees No. 46 retired Monument Park honoree

2011	The Yankees become the first team to hit three grand slams in one game in a 22-9 annihilation of the A's. Robinson Cano, Russell Martin, and Curtis Granderson all go deep with the bases loaded at the Bronx ballyard.

8/24. Today in Yankees History. Mickey Mantle demoted to the MInor League!

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1951

After being demoted to the minor leagues six weeks ago, Mickey Mantle returns to the Yankee lineup, going 1-for-4 with a first-inning single off Early Wynn, in the team's 2-0 victory in Cleveland. The game will mark the first time the future Hall of Fame outfielder will wear the iconic #7 on the back of his uniform jersey; his original #6 was given away during his absence to infielder Bobby Brown, who had worn the numeral in previous seasons. Breaking News.....Mickey Mantle demoted to minor league!

1956

Johnny Kucks needs only 73 pitches to blank the Pale Hose, 2-0, on four hits in a two-hour contest played at Yankee Stadium. The 24 year-old All-Star right-hander, who improves his record to 17-7, has become the team's #2 starter, behind Whitey Ford, for the eventual world champs. John Charles Kucks (July 27, 1932 – October 31, 2013)[1] was a pitcher for the New York Yankees and Kansas City Athletics in Major League Baseball. In 1952, he was signed as an amateur free agent. Johnny Kucks won the final game of the 1956 World Series between the Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers, shutting out the Dodgers, 9–0 at Ebbets Field—the last World Series game ever played in that ballpark.[2] Born July 27, 1933, in Hoboken, New Jersey, Kucks grew up in Jersey City and played baseball at William L. Dickinson High School. MLB debut April 17, 1955, for the New York Yankees Last MLB appearance September 25, 1960, for the Kansas City Athletics MLB statistics Win–loss record 54–56 Earned run average 4.10 Strikeouts 338 Teams New York Yankees (1955–1959) Kansas City Athletics (1959–1960) Career highlights and awards All-Star (1956) 2× World Series champion (1956, 1958)

1985

Don Baylor ties an American League record when he is hit by a pitch thrown by Mariner southpaw Mark Langston in the first inning of the Yankees' 4-3 victory at the Kingdome. The New York DH gets plunked for the 189th time in his career, tying him with Minnie Minoso, who established the mark in 1963 while with the White Sox.   Don Edward Baylor (June 28, 1949 – August 7, 2017) was an American professional baseball player and manager. During his 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), Baylor was a power hitter known for standing very close to home plate ("crowding the plate") and was a first baseman, left fielder, and designated hitter. He played for six different American League (AL) teams, primarily the Baltimore Orioles and California Angels, but he also played for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, and Boston Red Sox. In 1979, Baylor was an All-Star and won the AL Most Valuable Player Award. He won three Silver Slugger Awards, the Roberto Clemente Award, and was a member of the 1987 World Series champion Minnesota Twins. After his playing career, Baylor managed the expansion Colorado Rockies for six years and the Chicago Cubs for three seasons. He was named NL Manager of the Year in 1995 and was inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame. MLB debut September 18, 1970, for the Baltimore Orioles Last MLB appearance October 1, 1988, for the Oakland Athletics MLB statistics Batting average .260 Home runs 338 Runs batted in 1,276 Teams As player Baltimore Orioles (1970–1975) Oakland Athletics (1976) California Angels (1977–1982) New York Yankees (1983–1985) Boston Red Sox (1986–1987) Minnesota Twins (1987) Oakland Athletics (1988) As manager Colorado Rockies (1993–1998) Chicago Cubs (2000–2002) As coach Milwaukee Brewers (1990–1991) St. Louis Cardinals (1992) Atlanta Braves (1999) New York Mets (2003–2004) Seattle Mariners (2005) Colorado Rockies (2009–2010) Arizona Diamondbacks (2011–2013) Los Angeles Angels (2014–2015) Career highlights and awards All-Star (1979) World Series champion (1987) AL MVP (1979) 3× Silver Slugger Award (1983, 1985, 1986) Roberto Clemente Award (1985) AL RBI leader (1979) NL Manager of the Year (1995) Angels Hall of Fame Don Edward Baylor (June 28, 1949 – August 7, 2017) was an American professional baseball player and manager. During his 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), Baylor was a power hitter known for standing very close to home plate ("crowding the plate") and was a first baseman, left fielder, and designated hitter. He played for six different American League (AL) teams, primarily the Baltimore Orioles and California Angels, but he also played for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, and Boston Red Sox. In 1979, Baylor was an All-Star and won the AL Most Valuable Player Award. He won three Silver Slugger Awards, the Roberto Clemente Award, and was a member of the 1987 World Series champion Minnesota Twins. After his playing career, Baylor managed the expansion Colorado Rockies for six years and the Chicago Cubs for three seasons. He was named NL Manager of the Year in 1995 and was inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame. Contents 1Early life 2Playing career 3Coaching and managerial career 4Death 5Managerial record 6See also 7References 8External links Early life[edit] Born in Austin, Texas, Baylor grew up in Clarksville. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School. After being one of three African Americans to integrate Texas public schools when he was in junior high school,[1] Baylor starred in baseball and football at Austin High, where he was the first African American to play athletics at that school.[2] Baylor was offered a scholarship to play college football for the Texas Longhorns of the University of Texas, which would have made him the first African American to play football at Texas.[3] He opted to pursue a baseball career, enrolling at Blinn Junior College in Brenham, Texas.[4] Playing career[edit] The Baltimore Orioles selected Baylor in the second round of the 1967 MLB draft. He received a $7,500 signing bonus from the Orioles.[5] In 1970, he led the league with 34 doubles, 15 triples, 127 runs, and 140 games-played while playing for Rochester. The following year, he again led the league in doubles with 31 for Rochester.[6] Baylor played for the Orioles from 1970 to 1975. In a transaction influenced by imminent free agency after the season, he was traded with Mike Torrez and Paul Mitchell to the Oakland Athletics for Reggie Jackson, Ken Holtzman and minor-league right-handed pitcher Bill Van Bommel on April 2, 1976.[7] Baylor with the New York Yankees In 1977, Baylor signed with the California Angels as a free agent. He led the American League (AL) with 139 runs batted in (RBIs) and 120 runs in 1979, and he was an AL All-Star. He won the AL's MVP award and led the Angels to their first-ever AL Western Division title.[5] Baylor signed with the New York Yankees in 1983. He was traded to the Boston Red Sox for Mike Easler in 1986.[8][9] While a member of the Red Sox, Baylor delivered a key hit in the 1986 American League Championship Series when he hit a two-run home run with one out in the top of the ninth inning during game five against the California Angels. At the time, the Angels led the series three games to one and were one out away from their first ALCS victory.[10] The Red Sox went on to win the game and eventually the ALCS, denying the Angels their first trip to the World Series. Al Michaels, broadcasting the game for ABC, called it the greatest baseball game he had ever seen.[11] In 1987, he was traded to the Minnesota Twins for a player to be named later (Enrique Rios). He signed with the Athletics for 1988, his final season as a player.[5] Baylor reached the World Series three times in his career, in consecutive years with three different teams. Baylor played in the World Series with the Red Sox in 1986, the Twins in 1987, and the A's in 1988, and he was on the winning side in 1987. Baylor is one of two players in history to accomplish this feat; Eric Hinske is the other. Baylor was a power hitter known for crowding the plate. He set the Red Sox team record for most hit by pitches in a season (35 in 1986); in his career, he was hit by pitches 267 times, fourth-most all time.[12] Baylor retired with 285 stolen bases, 2,135 hits, and 338 home runs.[5] Coaching and managerial career[edit] After retiring as a player, Baylor served as a hitting coach for the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals until he was named the manager of the expansion Colorado Rockies.[13] He led the team for six years from 1993 to 1998. The Rockies posted their first winning record (77–67) in 1995 and made the postseason as the wildcard team. As a result, Baylor won the National League Manager of the Year Award.[14] After the 1998 season, Baylor was fired.[5] He finished his Rockies managerial career with a regular season record of 440–469 and a post–season record of 1–3.[15] He became the hitting coach for the Atlanta Braves in 1999 and was hired to manage the Chicago Cubs in 2000, a job he held through the 2002 season. He had a record of 187–220 with the Cubs.[15] From 2003 to 2004, he served as the bench coach for the New York Mets.[16] He spent the 2005 season with the Seattle Mariners as hitting coach under manager Mike Hargrove[17] and was as a fill-in analyst for MASN in 2007 for Washington Nationals broadcasts.[18] Baylor served as hitting coach for the Colorado Rockies during the 2009 and 2010 seasons.[19] Baylor was replaced by Carney Lansford after the Rockies hit a franchise-low

2007

A day after protests concerning the sale of the gang-related items occur in East Harlem, New Era, MLB's official cap manufacturer, announces it will remove the offending headwear, which bears the colors and symbols of the Bloods, the Crips, and the Latin Kings. Unknown to the Yankees, white team caps wrapped with red and blue bandannas appeared to represent the Bloods and Crips, with a black hat, bearing the iconic interlocking NY, had been available embroidered with a crown symbolic of the Latin Kings.

2007

After waiting four hours and one minute to start the contest because of rain, the Yankees and Tigers begin an 11-inning marathon, which takes four hours and 24 minutes to complete. The last pitch, resulting in a three-run walk-off round-tripper by Detroit's shortstop Carlos Guillen, is thrown at 3:30 am, sending the several thousands of fans at Comerica Park home listening to Lionel Richie's 'All Night Long' as they exit the ballpark.

2013

For the first time, the All-Star Game starters face each other in the same regular season when Mets' right-hander Matt Harvey and the Tigers' Max Scherzer are opposing pitchers in Detroit's 3-0 victory at Citi Field, the site of this year's Midsummer Classic. The historic matchup ends with the New York starter, who gives up 13 hits in 6.2 innings, going on the DL for season-ending surgery, and his opponent becoming just the third pitcher to start a season with a 19-1 record, joining Rube Marquard (1912 Giants) and Roger Clemens (2001 Yankees).