2000 Major League Baseball season

February 2024 2000 MLB season Major League Baseball Baseball March 29 – October 26, 2000 162 30 Fox/FSN/FXESPNNBC Draft 2000 Major League Baseball draft Adrián González List of first overall Major League Baseball draft picks Florida Marlins Regular Season AL: Jason Giambi (OAK)NL: Jeff Kent (SF) Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award Postseason 2000 Major League Baseball postseason AL 2000 American League Championship Series New York Yankees Seattle Mariners NL 2000 National League Championship Series New York Mets St. Louis Cardinals World Series 2000 World Series New York Yankees New York Mets Derek Jeter (NYY) World Series Most Valuable Player Award List of Major League Baseball seasons MLB 1999 Major League Baseball season 1999 2001 Major League Baseball season 2001 2000 The 2000 Major League Baseball season ended with the New York Yankees defeating the New York Mets in five games, for their third consecutive World Series title.In the year 2000, when the Yankees last won a World Series ... at sports.yahoo.com, URL accessed July 3, 2010. Archived 07–03–10 A then-record 5,693 home runs were hit during the regular season in 2000 (the record was broken in 2017, when 6,105 home runs were hit). Ten teams hit at least 200 home runs each,https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/MLB/2000-standard-batting.shtml 2000 Major League Baseball Standard Batting - Baseball-Reference.com Baseball-Reference.com May 1, 2018 live https://web.archive.org/web/20171112210330/https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/MLB/2000-standard-batting.shtml November 12, 2017 while for the first time since 1989 and only the fifth since 1949 no pitcher pitched a no-hitter.Major League Baseball seasons since 1901 without a no-hitter pitched are 1909, 1913, 1921, 1927–1928, 1932–1933, 1936, 1939, 1942–1943, 1949, 1959, 1982, 1985, 1989, 2000, 2005, and 2025 Also, no team reached 100 in either the win or loss column. The separate American and National League offices were dissolved; with this, Major League Baseball became a single unified organization. As a result, the separate umpiring crews for each league were also dissolved; all umpiring crews now worked throughout the league. Standings start American League New York Yankees 3:New York YankeesChicago White Sox 1:Chicago White SoxOakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners 2:Oakland Athletics, 4:Seattle Mariners break National League Atlanta Braves, New York Mets 3:Atlanta Braves, 4:New York MetsSt. Louis Cardinals 2:St. Louis CardinalsSan Francisco Giants 1:San Francisco Giants end Postseason thumb|right|350px|The season's eventual National League Central Division champions St. Louis Cardinals playing host to the Chicago Cubs during a September 2000 game at Busch Memorial Stadium. 2000 Major League Baseball postseason Bracket Division Series(ALDS, NLDS) League Championship Series(NLCS, ALCS) World Series American League National League 30 160 1 Chicago White Sox 0 4 Seattle 3 2 Oakland 2 3 NY Yankees 3 1 San Francisco 1 4 NY Mets 3 2 St. Louis 3 3 Atlanta 0 4 Seattle 2 3 NY Yankees 4 4 NY Mets 4 2 St. Louis 1 AL3 NY Yankees 4 NL4 NY Mets 1 League leaders American League start + Batting leaders Stat Player Total AVG Nomar Garciaparra (BOS) .372 OPS Manny Ramirez (CLE) 1.137 HR Troy Glaus (ANA) 47 RBI Edgar Martínez (SEA) 145 R Johnny Damon (KC) 136 H Darin Erstad (ANA) 240 SB Johnny Damon (KC) 46 break + Pitching leaders Stat Player Total W Tim Hudson (OAK)David Wells (TOR) 20 L Brad Radke (MIN) 16 ERA Pedro Martínez (BOS) 1.74 K Pedro Martínez (BOS) 284 IP Mike Mussina (BAL) 237.2 SV Todd Jones (DET)Derek Lowe (BOS) 42 WHIP Pedro Martínez (BOS) 0.737 end National League start + Batting leaders Stat Player Total AVG Todd Helton (COL) .372 OPS Todd Helton (COL) 1.162 HR Sammy Sosa (CHC) 50 RBI Todd Helton (COL) 147 R Jeff Bagwell (HOU) 152 H Todd Helton (COL) 216 SB Luis Castillo (FLA) 62 break + Pitching leaders Stat Player Total W Tom Glavine (ATL) 21 L Omar Daal (AZ/PHI) 19 ERA Kevin Brown (LAD) 2.58 K Randy Johnson (AZ) 347 IP Jon Lieber (CHC) 251.0 SV Antonio Alfonseca (FLA) 45 WHIP Kevin Brown (LAD) 0.991 end Managers American League Team Manager TenureAnaheim AngelsMike SciosciaAnaheim Angels Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/managers/mgrtmaa.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20020918130542/http://baseball-almanac.com/managers/mgrtmaa.shtml live September 18, 20021st seasonBaltimore OriolesMike HargroveBaltimore Orioles Managers http://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmbo.shtml Baseball Almanac https://web.archive.org/web/20120103031453/http://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmbo.shtml January 3, 2012 live1st seasonBoston Red SoxJimy WilliamsBoston Red Sox Managers http://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmbr.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120306205016/http://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmbr.shtml live March 6, 20124th seasonChicago White SoxJerry ManuelChicago White Sox Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmcw.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000118094519/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmcw.shtml live January 18, 20003rd seasonCleveland IndiansCharlie ManuelCleveland Indians Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmci.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000816130626/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmci.shtml live August 16, 20001st seasonDetroit TigersPhil GarnerDetroit Tigers Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmdt.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000118112157/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmdt.shtml live January 18, 20001st seasonKansas City RoyalsTony MuserKansas City Royals Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmkr.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000118145247/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmkr.shtml live January 18, 20004th seasonMinnesota TwinsTom KellyMinnesota Twins Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmmt.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000118160024/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmmt.shtml live January 18, 200015th seasonNew York YankeesJoe TorreNew York Yankees Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmny.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/19991012053725/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmny.shtml live October 12, 19995th seasonOakland AthleticsArt HoweOakland Athletics Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmoa.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000118164830/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmoa.shtml live January 18, 20005th seasonSeattle MarinersLou PiniellaSeattle Mariners Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmsm.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000312183158/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmsm.shtml live March 12, 20008th seasonTampa Bay Devil RaysLarry RothschildTampa Bay Devil Rays Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmtd.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000118203611/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmtd.shtml live January 18, 20003rd seasonTexas RangersJohnny OatesTexas Rangers Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmtr.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000118230917/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmtr.shtml live January 18, 20006th seasonToronto Blue JaysJim FregosiToronto Blue Jays Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmtj.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000312232743/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmtj.shtml live March 12, 20002nd season National League Team Manager TenureArizona DiamondbacksBuck ShowalterArizona Diamondbacks Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmad.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000119220256/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmad.shtml live January 19, 20003rd seasonAtlanta BravesBobby CoxAtlanta Braves Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmab.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000119052917/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmab.shtml live January 19, 200011th seasonChicago CubsDon BaylorChicago Cubs Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmcc.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000614125610/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmcc.shtml live June 14, 20001st seasonCincinnati RedsJack McKeonCincinnati Reds Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmcr.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000118063926/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmcr.shtml live January 18, 20004th seasonColorado RockiesBuddy BellColorado Rockies Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmor.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000118183012/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmor.shtml live January 18, 20001st seasonFlorida MarlinsJohn Boles Jr.Florida Marlins Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmfm.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000118113903/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmfm.shtml live January 18, 20002nd seasonHouston AstrosLarry DierkerHouston Astros Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmha.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000118134651/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmha.shtml live January 18, 20004th seasonLos Angeles DodgersDavey JohnsonLos Angeles Dodgers Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmld.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000125232141/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmld.shtml live January 25, 20002nd seasonMilwaukee Brewers Davey LopesMilwaukee Brewers Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmmi.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000708130626/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmmi.shtml live July 8, 20001st seasonMontreal ExposFelipe AlouMontreal Expos Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmme.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000601031325/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmme.shtml live June 1, 20009th seasonNew York MetsBobby ValentineNew York Mets Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmnym.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000816130841/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmnym.shtml live August 16, 20005th seasonPhiladelphia PhilliesTerry FranconaPhiladelphia Phillies Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmphi.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000816130905/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmphi.shtml live August 16, 20004th seasonPittsburgh PiratesGene LamontPittsburgh Pirates Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmpp.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000816130922/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmpp.shtml live August 16, 20004th seasonSt. Louis CardinalsTony La RussaSt. Louis Cardinals Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmsc.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000816130942/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmsc.shtml live August 16, 20005th seasonSan Diego PadresBruce BochySan Diego Padres Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmsp.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000510204937/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmsp.shtml live May 10, 20006th seasonSan Francisco GiantsDusty BakerSan Francisco Giants Managers https://www.baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmsfg.shtml Baseball Almanac March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20000510195519/http://baseball-almanac.com/mgrtmsfg.shtml live May 10, 20008th season Awards and honors Baseball Hall of Fame Sparky Anderson Carlton Fisk Bid McPhee Tony Pérez Turkey Stearnes 2000 Baseball Hall of Fame balloting +Baseball Writers' Association of America AwardsBBWAA AwardNational League2000 National League Awards, All-Stars and Other Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed July 4, 2010. Archived 07–04–10American League2000 American League Awards, All-Stars and Other Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed July 4, 2010. Archived 07–04–10Rookie of the YearRafael Furcal (ATL)Kazuhiro Sasaki (SEA)Cy Young AwardRandy Johnson (AZ)Pedro Martínez (BOS)Manager of the YearDusty Baker (SF)Jerry Manuel (CWS)Most Valuable PlayerJeff Kent (SF)Jason Giambi (OAK)Gold Glove AwardsPositionNational LeagueAmerican LeaguePitcherGreg Maddux (ATL)Kenny Rogers (TEX)CatcherMike Matheny (STL)Iván Rodríguez (TEX)First BasemanJ. T. Snow (SF)John Olerud (SEA)Second BasemanPokey Reese (CIN)Roberto Alomar (CLE)Third BasemanScott Rolen (PHI)Travis Fryman (CLE)ShortstopNeifi Pérez (COL)Omar Vizquel (CLE)OutfieldersSteve Finley (AZ)Bernie Williams (NYY)Jim Edmonds (STL)Jermaine Dye (KC)Andruw Jones (ATL)Darin Erstad (ANA)Silver Slugger AwardsPitcher/Designated HitterMike Hampton (NYM)Frank Thomas (CWS)CatcherMike Piazza (NYM)Jorge Posada (NYY)First BasemanTodd Helton (COL)Carlos Delgado (TOR)Second BasemanJeff Kent (SF)Roberto Alomar (CLE)Third BasemanChipper Jones (ATL)Troy Glaus (ANA)ShortstopÉdgar Renteria (STL)Alex Rodriguez (SEA)OutfieldersBarry Bonds (SF)Darin Erstad (ANA)Vladimir Guerrero (MON)Magglio Ordonez (CWS)Sammy Sosa (CHC)Manny Ramirez (CLE) Other awards Outstanding Designated Hitter Award: Edgar Martínez (SEA) Hank Aaron Award: Carlos Delgado (TOR, American); Todd Helton (COL, National). Roberto Clemente Award (Humanitarian): Al Leiter (NYM). Rolaids Relief Man Award: Todd Jones (DET, American); Antonio Alfonseca (FLA, National). Warren Spahn Award (Best left-handed pitcher): Randy Johnson (AZ) Player of the Month Month American League National League April Jermaine Dye Vladimir Guerrero May Edgar Martínez Todd Helton June Albert Belle Jeff Kent July Johnny Damon Sammy Sosa August Glenallen Hill Todd Helton September Jason Giambi Richard Hidalgo Pitcher of the Month Month American League National League April Pedro Martínez Randy Johnson May James Baldwin Garrett Stephenson June Cal Eldred Al Leiter July Roger Clemens Jeff D'Amico August Steve Sparks Russ Ortiz September Tim Hudson Greg Maddux Home field attendance and payroll Team nameWins%± Percent changeHome attendance%± Percent changePer game Average home attendance per gameEst. payroll%± Percent changeCleveland Indianshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/attend.shtml Cleveland Indians Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com90 −7.2%3,456,278 −0.4%42,670$76,972,2714.5%St. Louis Cardinalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/attend.shtml St. Louis Cardinals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com9526.7%3,336,4933.4%41,191$61,653,86323.3%San Francisco Giantshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SFG/attend.shtml San Francisco Giants Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com9712.8%3,318,80059.7%40,973$53,737,82614.8%Baltimore Orioleshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/attend.shtml Baltimore Orioles Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com74 −5.1%3,297,031 −4.0%40,704$82,347,4351.9%Colorado Rockieshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/COL/attend.shtml Colorado Rockies Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8213.9%3,295,129 −5.3%40,681$61,111,190 −1.3%Atlanta Braveshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ATL/attend.shtml Atlanta Braves Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com95 −7.8%3,234,304 −1.5%39,930$84,737,83615.5%Houston Astroshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/attend.shtml Houston Astros Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com72 −25.8%3,056,13912.9%37,730$51,289,111 −6.9%New York Yankeeshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/attend.shtml New York Yankees Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com87 −11.2%3,055,435 −7.2%38,193$93,113,2607.1%Arizona Diamondbackshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ARI/attend.shtml Arizona Diamondbacks Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com85 −15.0%2,942,251 −2.6%36,324$81,027,83317.9%Seattle Marinershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SEA/attend.shtml Seattle Mariners Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com9115.2%2,914,624 −0.1%35,983$60,495,00011.8%Los Angeles Dodgershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAD/attend.shtml Los Angeles Dodgers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8611.7%2,880,242 −6.9%35,559$88,124,2868.7%New York Metshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/attend.shtml New York Mets Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com94 −3.1%2,820,5303.5%34,821$79,509,77615.5%Chicago Cubshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/attend.shtml Chicago Cubs Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com65 −3.0%2,789,511 −0.9%34,438$60,539,333 −2.9%Texas Rangershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TEX/attend.shtml Texas Rangers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com71 −25.3%2,588,401 −6.6%31,956$70,795,921 −7.7%Boston Red Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/attend.shtml Boston Red Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com85 −9.6%2,585,8955.7%31,925$79,975,33324.8%Cincinnati Redshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CIN/attend.shtml Cincinnati Reds Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com85 −11.5%2,577,37125.0%31,431$46,867,20038.0%Detroit Tigershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/attend.shtml Detroit Tigers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com7914.5%2,438,61720.3%30,106$59,645,16762.6%San Diego Padreshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/attend.shtml San Diego Padres Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com762.7%2,352,443 −6.8%29,043$55,021,00010.6%Anaheim Angelshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ANA/attend.shtml Los Angeles Angels Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8217.1%2,066,982 −8.3%25,518$52,664,167 −5.3%Chicago White Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/attend.shtml Chicago White Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com9526.7%1,947,79945.5%24,047$31,743,50022.9%Pittsburgh Pirateshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/attend.shtml Pittsburgh Pirates Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com69 −11.5%1,748,9086.8%21,591$31,328,33425.1%Toronto Blue Jayshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TOR/attend.shtml Toronto Blue Jays Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com83 −1.2%1,705,712 −21.2%21,058$46,038,3321.3%Philadelphia Phillieshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/attend.shtml Philadelphia Phillies Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com65 −15.6%1,612,769 −11.6%19,911$47,513,00049.0%Oakland Athleticshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/OAK/attend.shtml Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com914.6%1,603,74411.8%19,799$33,172,33333.6%Milwaukee Brewershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIL/attend.shtml Milwaukee Brewers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com73 −1.4%1,573,621 −7.5%19,427$37,305,333 −14.0%Kansas City Royalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/KCR/attend.shtml Kansas City Royals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com7720.3%1,564,8473.9%19,319$24,903,000 −6.6%Tampa Bay Devil Rayshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TBD/attend.shtml Tampa Bay Rays Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com690.0%1,449,673 −7.2%18,121$63,265,12962.8%Florida Marlinshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/FLA/attend.shtml Florida Marlins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com7923.4%1,218,326 −11.0%15,041$20,347,000 −3.5%Minnesota Twinshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/attend.shtml Minnesota Twins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com699.5%1,000,760 −16.8%12,355$17,529,500 −20.7%Montreal Exposhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/WSN/attend.shtml Washington Nationals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com67 −1.5%926,27219.8%11,435$32,994,33384.3% Television coverage This was the fifth and final season of the rights agreements with ESPN, Fox and NBC. ESPN continued to air Sunday Night Baseball and Wednesday Night Baseball. Fox's coverage included Fox Saturday Baseball broadcasts, Thursday night games on Fox Sports Net and Saturday primetime games on FX. NBC aired the All-Star Game. During the postseason, ESPN, Fox and NBC split the four Division Series. NBC then televised the American League Championship Series while Fox aired both the National League Championship Series and the World Series. ESPN and Fox then signed new five-year and six-year deals, respectively, while NBC declined to renew in a cost-cutting move. Events January–March January 6 – Major league officials order Atlanta Braves reliever John Rocker is to undergo psychological testing following derogatory remarks he made in an interview with Sports Illustrated magazine.John Rocker and the triumph of the therapeutic: Braves Answer Questions About Rocker The New York Times January 9, 2000, at writing.upenn.edu, URL accessed July 4, 2010. Archived 07–04–10 Commissioner Bud Selig says he will listen to what the doctors say before deciding what punishment—if any—will be handed down to the pitcher.Get Rocker Therapy; Make Braves Go, Too by William C. Rhoden at writing.upenn.edu, URL accessed July 4, 2010. Archived 07–04–10 January 11 – The baseball writers elect catcher Carlton Fisk and first baseman Tony Pérez to the Hall of Fame. Fisk is chosen in his 2nd year on the ballot, while Pérez is picked on his 9th try.2000-01-12 Fisk, Perez elected to Baseball Hall of Fame http://lubbockonline.com/stories/011200/pro_011200089.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20121002153103/http://lubbockonline.com/stories/011200/pro_011200089.shtml 2012-10-02 Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Associated Press January 31 – Braves reliever John Rocker is suspended from baseball until May 1 by Commissioner Bud Selig for his racial and ethnic remarks in an article published in Sports Illustrated the previous month. He was also fined $20,000 and ordered to undergo sensitivity training.Braves' Pitcher John Rocker Suspended Until May For Making Racial And Ethnic Remarks Jet (magazine) 97 11 FindArticles http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_11_97/ai_59607836/ https://web.archive.org/web/20100816150721/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_11_97/ai_59607836/ August 16, 2010 usurped July 4, 2010 February 10 – The Seattle Mariners accommodate center fielder Ken Griffey Jr., trading him to his hometown Cincinnati Reds in exchange for four players.Knisley Michael Griffey leaves Seattle Red-faced February 21, 2000 The Sporting News 224 8 July 4, 2010 FindArticles http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1208/is_8_224/ai_60040231 https://web.archive.org/web/20041225151359/http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1208/is_8_224/ai_60040231 December 25, 2004 usurped Cincinnati resisted giving up infielder Pokey Reese.Fast And Loose: Even with Ken Griffey Jr. as the potential prize, the Reds wouldn't part with Pokey Reese who's loaded with talent and unburdened by a long history of family dysfunction by Michael Bamberger Sports Illustrated June 12, 2000, at sportsillustrated.cnn.com, URL accessed July 4, 2010. Archived 07–04–10 February 29 – Manager Sparky Anderson, 19th-century star Bid McPhee, and Negro leagues player Norman "Turkey" Stearnes are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee.Sparky's time: Anderson, two others elected to Hall of Fame February 29, 2000, at sportsillustrated.cnn.com, URL accessed July 4, 2010. Archived 07–04–10 March 1 – Independent arbitrator Shyam Das cuts Braves pitcher John Rocker's suspension from 28 days to 14 days. Rocker, who is allowed to report to spring training with the team, also has his fine cut.Rocker on: Braves closer gets suspension and fine reduced March 2, 2000, at sportsillustrated.cnn.com, URL accessed July 4, 2010. Archived 07–04–10 March 29 – The Chicago Cubs open the major league season in the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, by defeating the New York Mets 5–3, in the first big league game ever played outside of North America.Timeline of International Baseball, 1847–present by Eric Enders, URL accessed July 4, 2010. Archived 07–04–10 Jon Lieber gets the victory and Mike Hampton takes the loss. Shane Andrews hits the first home run of the season. Mark Grace and Mike Piazza also homer.Chicago Cubs 5, New York Mets 3 at retrosheet.org, URL accessed July 4, 2010. Archived 07–04–10 March 30 – Rickey Henderson of the New York Mets tied a record (with Ted Williams) when he became the second player in major league history with a stolen base in four consecutive decades (1970s–2000s) when he steals a base against the Chicago Cubs. It was his 1,335th career stolen base.Rickey Henderson joins exclusive stolen base club Baseball Hall of Fame https://baseballhall.org/discover-more/stories/inside-pitch/rickey-henderson-joins-exclusive-stolen-base-club 2026-04-29 baseballhall.org April–May April 3 – Andrés Galarraga hits a home run in his first game back after missing the entire 1999 season following cancer surgery. Atlanta defeat the Colorado Rockies 2–0.Biography of Andres Galarraga at profiles.incredible-people.com, URL accessed July 4, 2010. Archived 07–04–10 April 3 – The Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Montreal Expos 10–4, behind Eric Karros' grand slam. Right fielder Vladimir Guerrero hits a pair of home runs for MontrealLos Angeles Dodgers 10, Montreal Expos 4 at retrosheet.org, URL accessed July 4, 2010. Archived 07–04–10 as a new major league record for Opening Day is set with five players having multiple home run games.July 2010 April 4 – Expos closer Ugueth Urbina strikes out the Dodgers in the top of the ninth inning on nine pitches, tying a major league record.2000-04-06 Last night in baseball https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-hamilton-spectator-last-night-in-bas/164551784/ 2025-02-02 The Hamilton Spectator E3 Newspapers.com April 7 – A total of 57 home runs are hit in the 15 games played, for a new major league record. The previous mark of 55 was set in 17 games on August 13, 1999. There were 36 homers hit in the AL, eclipsing the previous mark for a single league.2000-04-08 Tigers lose slugfest to Orioles https://www.newspapers.com/article/bryan-times-tigers-lose-slugfest-to-orio/164554116/ 2025-02-02 Bryan Times 8 Newspapers.com Associated Press April 7 – The Tampa Bay Devil Rays open their home schedule playing home games at Tropicana Field on the new FieldTurf artificial surface, the first professional baseball venue to use that material.Tropicana Field tickets at 2-tickets.com, URL accessed July 4, 2010. Archived 07–04–10 They lose to the Cleveland Indians, 14–5.Retrosheet Boxscore: Cleveland Indians 14, Tampa Bay Devil Rays 5 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2000/B04070TBA2000.htm 2025-02-02 Retrosheet April 9 – The Minnesota Twins defeat the Kansas City Royals 13–7.Minnesota Twins 13, Kansas City Royals 7 at retrosheet.org, URL accessed July 12, 2010. Archived 07–12–10 In the process, they become the first teams in major league history to each hit back-to-back-to-back home runs in the same game.Google Search, Result 2 at news.google.com, URL accessed July 12, 2010. Archived 07–12–10 Ron Coomer, Jacque Jones, and Matt LeCroy hit consecutive homers for Minnesota in the 6th inning, followed by three in a row by Carlos Beltrán, Jermaine Dye, and Mike Sweeney of Kansas City an inning later. April 10 – Colorado beats Cincinnati 7–5, despite Ken Griffey Jr.'s 400th career home run. Aged 30, Griffey is the youngest player in major league history to reach that milestone.Ken Griffey Jr. Makes Baseball History As Youngest Player To Hit 400 Home Runs Jet (magazine) 97 21 FindArticles http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_21_97/ai_61934272 https://web.archive.org/web/20090211120324/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_21_97/ai_61934272 February 11, 2009 usurped July 12, 2010 April 11 – The Los Angeles Dodgers edge the San Francisco Giants 6–5Los Angeles Dodgers 6, San Francisco Giants 5 at retrosheet.org, URL accessed July 12, 2010. Archived 07–12–10 in the first game played at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco.AT&T Park at ballparks.com, URL accessed July 12, 2010. Archived 07–12–10 Shortstop Kevin Elster leads the Dodger attack with three home runs. April 11 – The Detroit Tigers sink the Seattle Mariners 5–2 in the first game played at Comerica Park in Detroit.Comerica Park Facts, Figures, Firsts & Footnotes at baseballpilgrimages.com, URL accessed July 12, 2010. Archived 07–12–10 April 15 – The Baltimore Orioles defeat the Twins 6–4, as Cal Ripken Jr. gets the 3,000th hit of his career. Ripken goes 3-for-5 in becoming the 24th player to reach the milestone, and the 7th to get 3,000 hits and 400 home runs.The 3000 Hit Club at exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org, URL accessed July 13, 2010. Archived 07–13–10 April 16 – Cleveland Indians starter Chuck Finley, who was already the only pitcher to strike out four batters in one inning twice, does it for the third time,Four Strikeouts in One Inning at baseball-almanac.com, URL accessed July 13, 2010. Archived 07–13–10 striking out Tom Evans, Royce Clayton, Chad Curtis (who takes first on a passed ball) and Rafael Palmeiro in the third inning. Finley beats the Texas Rangers 2–1 with the help of back-to-back ninth-inning home runs from Manny Ramírez and Jim Thome.Retrosheet Boxscore: Cleveland Indians 2, Texas Rangers 1 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2000/B04160CLE2000.htm 2025-02-02 Retrosheet April 21 – The Anaheim Angels down the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 9–6. Mo Vaughn and Tim Salmon hit back-to-back home runs for Anaheim in the fourth inning, then do so again in the ninth. Troy Glaus also homers in both the fourth and the ninth. This the first time in major league history that three players homer in the same inning on two occasions in the same game. The Angels' three players with two home runs each in one game ties a major league record.Mo Vaughn Biography April 23 – In the New York Yankees' 10–7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays,New York Yankees 10, Toronto Blue Jays 7 at retrosheet.org, URL accessed July 13, 2010. Archived 07–13–10 Yankees Bernie Williams and Jorge Posada each hit home runs from both sides of the plate, marking the first time in major league history that a pair of teammates accomplish the feat in the same game.Home Run From Both Sides of the Plate in One Game at baseball-almanac.com, URL accessed July 13, 2010. Archived 07–13–10 April 29 – The San Francisco Giants defeat the Montreal Expos 2–1 for their first victory at Pacific Bell Park.Montreal Expos vs. San Francisco Giants – Recap – April 29, 2000 – ESPN at scores.espn.go.com, URL accessed July 13, 2010. Archived 07–13–10 They are the first team to lose six straight games to begin play in a newly constructed home venue.Camps Mark 2000-04-29 Giants Fall to 0-6 At Pac Bell Park https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Giants-Fall-to-0-6-At-Pac-Bell-Park-2762271.php 2025-02-02 SF Gate April 30 – The St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 4–3, as Mark McGwire and Jim Edmonds hit home runs.St. Louis Cardinals 4, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at retrosheet.org, URL accessed July 14, 2010. Archived 07–14–10 St. Louis finishes the month with 55 homers, a new record for April.July 2010 It also ties the National League mark for homers in any month.July 2010 Major league batters also set a record for most home runs in a month by hitting 931 in April;Going, going ...: Power surge: Record 931 home runs hit in April at sportsillustrated.cnn.com, URL accessed July 14, 2010. Archived 07–14–10 the total is 140 more than the number hit in 1999.July 2010 May 10 – Rickey Henderson becomes the 21st major league player to amass 10,000 career at-bats. Henderson finishes the night with 10,002 at-bats and trails only Cal Ripken Jr. among active players.2000-05-14 Oh Rickey https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-oh-rickey/164551990/ 2025-02-02 Chicago Tribune 4 Section 3 Newspapers.com May 11 – At Wrigley Field, the Milwaukee Brewers defeat the Chicago Cubs 14–8 in the longest 9-inning game in National League history–4 hours and 22 minutes.Kiley Mike 2000-05-12 Length is order of day https://www.genealogybank.com/newspaper-clippings/title/mggcklzqlqsziupbodofsbjqexapyikj_ip-10-166-46-170_1738533249171 2025-02-02 Chicago Sun-Times 140 GenealogyBank.com For the Brewers, Mark Loretta goes 5-for-5Retrosheet Boxscore: Milwaukee Brewers 14, Chicago Cubs 8 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2000/B05110CHN2000.htm 2025-02-02 Retrosheet to offset Glenallen Hill's second-inning home run, which lands on the roof of a building on Waveland Avenue, beyond the left field seats.Greenstein Teddy 2000-05-12 The longest day https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-the-longest-day/164552219/ 2025-02-02 Chicago Tribune 1 Section 4 Newspapers.com May 18 – Mark McGwire hits three home runs and has seven RBI in a 7–2 victory for the St. Louis Cardinals over the Philadelphia Phillies. With the home runs, McGwire moves past former New York Yankee Mickey Mantle into 8th all-time on the career home run list with 539.Mark McGwire Biography at baseballbiography.com May 19 – The Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Cardinals 13–1, as catcher Jason Kendall hits for the cycle, becoming the first Pirate ever to do so at Three Rivers Stadium.Kendall hits for the cycle at angelfire.com, URL accessed July 17, 2010. Archived 07–17–10 May 23 – The Baltimore Orioles defeat the Seattle Mariners 4–2. Rickey Henderson of the Mariners draws his 2,000th career walk in the 9th inning of the game, becoming the third player to achieve that mark, along with Babe Ruth and Ted Williams.Rickey Henderson Biography at baseballbiography.com May 29 – Second baseman Randy Velarde of the Oakland Athletics turns an unassisted triple play, just the 11th in major league history, on a line drive by the New York Yankees' Shane Spencer. With runners on first and second running with the pitch, Velarde catches Spencer's line drive, tags Jorge Posada as he nears second base, then tags Tino Martinez out before he can return to second base.Unassisted Triple Play by Randy Velarde Box Score at baseball-almanac.com, URL accessed July 17, 2010. Archived 07–17–10 In 1995, while with the Yankees, Velarde turned an unassisted triple play against the Los Angeles Dodgers in spring training following the strike.Velarde Turns Solo Triple Play: Velarde's Own Error Made Play Possible by the Associated Press at cbsnews.com, URL accessed July 17, 2010. Archived 07–17–10 June–July June 1 – Japanese right-hander Tomokazu Ohka, a pitcher with the Pawtucket Red Sox, becomes the first pitcher in nearly 50 years to throw a nine-inning perfect game in the International League. Ohka retired all 27 batters he faced in a 2–0 triumph over the Charlotte Knights.International League Timeline of Major Events (2000–2009) https://web.archive.org/web/20220110225343/http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/documents/2010/01/12/7905538/1/Timeline.pdf January 10, 2022 at web.minorleaguebaseball.com, URL accessed October 11, 2010. Archived November 10, 2010 The 24-year-old Ohka needs just 76 pitchesOhka pitcher perfect on 76 pitches at espn-att.starwave.com, URL accessed October 11, 2010. Archived November 10, 2010 to toss the first nine-inning perfect game in the IL since Dick Marlowe did it for Buffalo in 1952.Dickey gives Bisons a mound masterpiece by Mike Harrington at buffalonews.com, URL accessed October 11, 2010. Archived November 10, 2010 June 2 – With the Detroit Tigers visiting Wrigley Field for the first time since the 1945 World Series,1945 World Series at baseball-almanac.com, URL accessed October 11, 2010. Archived November 10, 20101997 Detroit Tigers Schedule https://web.archive.org/web/20110430045703/http://www.baseball-almanac.com/teamstats/schedule.php?y=1997&t=DET April 30, 2011 at baseball-almanac.com, URL accessed October 11, 2010. Archived November 10, 20101998 Detroit Tigers Schedule https://web.archive.org/web/20110430041750/http://www.baseball-almanac.com/teamstats/schedule.php?y=1998&t=DET April 30, 2011 at baseball-almanac.com, URL accessed October 11, 2010. Archived November 10, 20101999 Detroit Tigers Schedule https://web.archive.org/web/20110430043107/http://www.baseball-almanac.com/teamstats/schedule.php?y=1999&t=DET April 30, 2011 at baseball-almanac.com, URL accessed October 11, 2010. Archived November 10, 20102000 Detroit Tigers Schedule https://web.archive.org/web/20110430045727/http://www.baseball-almanac.com/teamstats/schedule.php?y=2000&t=DET April 30, 2011 at baseball-almanac.com, URL accessed October 11, 2010. Archived November 10, 2010MLB World Series Winners at espn.go.com, URL accessed October 11, 2010. Archived November 10, 2010 Chicago Cubs reliever Rick Aguilera pitches a perfect ninth inning for his 300th save in a 2–0 Chicago victory.2000-06-03 Cubs Aguilera perfect in ninth, earns 200th save https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=HTMfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=388EAAAAIBAJ&dq=rick%20aguilera%20300th%20save&pg=5250%2C514450 2025-02-02 Spartanburg Herald-Journal C3 Google News Archive Associated Press June 2 – Tampa Bay Devil Rays first baseman Fred McGriff becomes the 31st player to hit 400 career home runs when he hits a two-run home run against Glendon Rusch in a 5–3 loss to the New York Mets at Shea Stadium.Topkin Marc 2000-06-03 McGriff hits 400 but Rays still fall https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-mcgriff-hits-400-but-ray/164552448/ 2025-02-02 St. Petersburg Times C1 Newspapers.com June 2 – The Montreal Expos announce they will wear Maurice Richard's uniform number 9 on their jerseys for the rest of the season to honor the Montreal Canadiens great who died the previous week. It is believed to be the first time a major league team has honored an athlete from another sport in this way.You're dead. Here's your uniform tribute. by Paul Lukas at slate.com, URL accessed December 26, 2010. Archived Dec 26, 2010Maurice Richard Memorial at sportslogos.net, URL accessed December 26, 2010. Archived Dec 26, 2010 June 16 – Yankees second baseman Chuck Knoblauch voluntarily leaves the field after six innings of the Yankees' 12–3 loss to the Chicago White Sox, after making three throwing errors. He leaves Yankee Stadium in his street clothes while the game is still in progress.Olney Buster BASEBALL; After Three Errors, Knoblauch Walks Out https://www.nytimes.com/2000/06/16/sports/baseball-after-three-errors-knoblauch-walks-out.html www.nytimes.com June 16, 2000 February 1, 2013 June 18 - In a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies second baseman Mike Lansing hit for the cycle faster than any player in MLB history, completing it by the fourth inning in a 19–2 win.Karpinski David Hitting for the Cycle – Past and Present https://baseballroundtable.com/hitting-for-the-cycle-past-and-present/ Baseball Roundtable April 11, 2017 September 4, 2026 June 21 – Oakland defeats the Orioles 10–3, as Eric Chavez becomes the first Athletics player to hit for the cycle at home since the team moved to Oakland in 1968.Historical Moments at sportsecyclopedia.com, URL accessed December 26, 2010. Archived Dec 26, 2010Oakland Athletics 8, Baltimore Orioles 4 at retrosheet.org, URL accessed December 26, 2010. Archived Dec 26, 2010Oakland Athletics 14, Chicago White Sox 0 at retrosheet.org, URL accessed December 26, 2010. Archived Dec 26, 2010 June 26 – The Diamondbacks defeat the Astros 6–1.Houston Astros vs Arizona Diamondbacks June 26, 2000 Box Score at baseball-almanac.com, URL accessed December 26, 2010. Archived Dec 26, 2010 Arizona rookie first baseman Alex Cabrera hits a two-run pinch-hit home run in his first major league at bat.Home Run in First At-Bat at baseball-almanac.com, URL accessed December 26, 2010. Archived Dec 26, 2010 June 30 – Trailing 8–1 to the Atlanta Braves, the New York Mets score 10 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning, capped off by Mike Piazza's 3-run home run off reliever Terry Mulholland. There had been 4 walks in the inning, and 9 of the 10 runs scored were with 2 outs in the inning.New York Mets 11, Atlanta Braves 8 at retrosheet.org, URL accessed December 26, 2010. Archived Dec 26, 2010 July 1 – On Canada's 133rd birthday,Canadian Independence Day at yankeedoodles.com, URL accessed December 26, 2010. Archived Dec 26, 2010 the Florida Marlins' Ryan Dempster and the Montreal Expos' Mike Johnson face each other in a rare matchup of Canadian starters. Dempster's Marlins win the game 6–5.Florida Marlins 6, Montreal Expos 5 at retrosheet.org, URL accessed December 26, 2010. Archived Dec 26, 2010 Johnson is from Edmonton, Alberta,Mike Johnson at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed December 26, 2010. Archived Dec 26, 2010 while Dempster hails from Sechelt, British Columbia.Ryan Dempster at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed December 26, 2010. Archived Dec 26, 2010 It is the first matchup of Canadian-born starters since September 1999, when Dempster took on Éric Gagné of the Dodgers.Eric Gagne Chronology https://web.archive.org/web/20120823112233/http://www.baseballlibrary.com/ballplayers/player.php?name=Eric_Gagne_1976 August 23, 2012 at baseballlibrary.com, URL accessed December 26, 2010. Archived Dec 26, 2010 July 5 – Arizona outfielder Luis Gonzalez becomes the first Arizona Diamondback to hit for the cycle,Diamondbacks Timeline 1998–2000 at mlb.mlb.com, URL accessed December 26, 2010. Archived Dec 26, 2010 helping his team to defeat the Astros 12–9.Arizona Diamondbacks 12, Houston Astros 9 at retrosheet.org, URL accessed December 26, 2010. Archived Dec 26, 2010 It is the first time the feat is accomplished in new Enron Field,Enron Field Firsts at retrosheet.org, URL accessed December 26, 2010. Archived Dec 26, 2010 and Gonzalez is just the 9th player in baseball history to both hit for the cycle and have a 30+ game hitting streak in a career.Luis Gonzalez Biography at baseballbiography.com July 6 – St. Louis rookie catcher Keith McDonald hits a home run in his second at bat, becoming only the second player in major league history to hit home runs in each of his first two big league at bats.Home Run in First Two At-Bats by Keith McDonald Box Score at baseball-almanac.com, URL accessed January 1, 2011. Archived 01–01–11 Bob Nieman, in 1951, is the other.Bob Nieman's Record-Setting Home Run Baseball at seth.com, URL accessed January 1, 2011. Archived 01–01–11 July 6 – Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser announces his retirement.Orel Hershiser at tireball.com, URL accessed January 1, 2011. Archived 01–01–11 July 6 – The American Sportscasters Association names Dodgers legend Vin Scully as the No. 1 sportscaster of the 20th century. Howard Cosell finishes second, followed by Mel Allen and Red Barber.American Sportscasters Association's Top 10 Sportscasters of the 20th Century at americansportscasters.com, URL accessed January 1, 2011. Archived 01–01–11 July 8 – In a New York matchup, the Yankees defeat the Mets by identical 4–2 scores in both ends of an unusual day-night doubleheader. With the first game played at Shea Stadium and the nightcap at Yankee Stadium, it is the first time since 1903 that two teams played two games in different stadiums on the same day. Dwight Gooden wins the first game with a six inning effort in his first start since returning to the Yankees. Roger Clemens wins the nightcap.Mets-Yankees season series recap at sportsillustrated.cnn.com, URL accessed January 1, 2011. Archived 01–01–11 During the second game, Clemens hit Mike Piazza in the helmet with an inside fastball, causing Piazza to suffer a concussion.Interleague Play Memorable Moments (Photo 3 of 8) at sportsillustrated.cnn.com, URL accessed January 1, 2011. Archived January 1, 2011 July 11 – The American League wins its fourth consecutive All-Star Game, beating the National League 6–3. Derek Jeter of the Yankees and Chipper Jones of the Braves each go 3-for-3 in the contest. Jeter takes MVP honors, while James Baldwin of the White Sox is the winning pitcher.All-Star Results – 2000 at mlb.mlb.com, URL accessed January 1, 2011. Archived January 1, 2011 July 15 – A 1909 Honus Wagner baseball card is auctioned for a record $1.1 million on eBay.https://archive.today/20130119123522/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/gallery/featured/GAL1142013/6/8/index.htm Back in Time: July 15 (Photo 6 of 8) at sportsillustrated.cnn.com, URL accessed January 1, 2011. Archived January 1, 2011 Other high-priced items in the auction include a baseball autographed by the entire 1919 "Chicago Black Sox" team, including Shoeless Joe Jackson, which sold for $93,666.2000 Joe Jackson Related News at blackbetsy.com, URL accessed January 1, 2011. Archived January 1, 2011 Also, a baseball autographed by the 1919 Cincinnati Reds sells for $11,208,2000-07-16 Black Sox memorabilia auctioned http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=NewsLibrary&p_multi=APAB&d_place=APAB&p_theme=newslibrary2&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F89C2D3083B4ADD&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM https://web.archive.org/web/20121024065059/http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=NewsLibrary&p_multi=APAB&d_place=APAB&p_theme=newslibrary2&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F89C2D3083B4ADD&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM 2012-10-24 Associated Press Archive and a Babe Ruth signed baseball is auctioned for $76,020.PSA Reports Record Price For Babe Ruth-Signed Baseball psacard.com, URL accessed January 1, 2011. January 1, 2011 A contract from Shoeless Joe Jackson's sale of his Chicago pool hall to teammate Lefty Williams sells for $36,098.PSA Wagner Steals the Show at $7 Million Robert Edward Auctions Sale by Joe Orlando, July 18, 2000, at psacard.com, URL accessed January 1, 2011. Archived January 1, 2011 The contract, dated October 6, 1921,Sports Collectors Digest Continues To "Drop The Ball" October 26, 2006, at autographalert.com, URL accessed January 1, 2011. Archived January 1, 2011 is for just $1.Babe Ruth Biography at baseballbiography.com July 20 – In Houston's 6–2 win over Cincinnati, Reds pinch-hitter Mike Bell strikes out in his major league debut, making history by becoming part of the first third-generation family to play for the same major league team. His grandfather Gus Bell and father Buddy Bell also played for the Reds.Mike Bell Joins Bisons as Player/Coach at oursportscentral.com, URL accessed January 1, 2011. Archived January 1, 2011Buddy Bell at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed January 1, 2010. Archived January 1, 2010Mike Bell at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed January 1, 2010. Archived January 1, 2010 August August 4 – The Blue Jays obtain outfielder Dave Martinez from the Rangers. Martinez becomes the 9th major leaguer to play for four teams in a season. He began the year with Tampa Bay and also played with the Cubs, in addition to Texas and Toronto. The last to do so was Dave Kingman (1977). Before him, according to historian Scott Flatow, the four-in-one players were Frank Huelsman (1904), Willis Hudlin (1940), Paul Lehner (1951), Ted Gray (1955), Wes Covington (1961) and Mike Kilkenny (1972). August 8 – Trailing 3–2 entering the bottom of the ninth, the Yankees hit back-to-back home runs on back-to-back pitches from Oakland closer Jason Isringhausen. Bernie Williams jumped on the first pitch and sent it over the right field fence to tie the game, then David Justice sent the very next offering from Isringhausen over the center field wall to give the Yankees the win. August 19 – The Yankees beat the Angels 9–1, hitting a major league record-tying three sacrifice flies in the 3rd inning. August 19 – In the Houston Astros' 10–8 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, Jeff Bagwell has two home runs and five RBI. Bagwell becomes the first Houston player to reach 300 homers in his career. August 21 – Potomac's Esix Snead breaks Lenny Dykstra's Carolina League record of 105 stolen bases by swiping his 106th. Snead has a batting average of .242 and a .338 on-base percentage. It's the 10th time in the last 20 years that a minor-leaguer has stolen 100 or more bases in a season. According to Howe Sports data, the eight players who stole 100 or more bases in the minors were: Vince Coleman (Macon, South Atlantic, 1983–145) Donell Nixon (Bakersfield, California, 1983–144) Jeff Stone (Spartanburg, South Atlantic, 1983–123) Alan Wiggins (Lodi, California, 1980–120) Marcus Lawton (Columbia, South Atlantic, 1985–111) Esix Snead (Potomac, Carolina, 2000–106) Lenny Dykstra (Lynchburg, Carolina, 1983–105) Donell Nixon (Chattanooga, Southern, 1984–102) Vince Coleman (Louisville, American Association, 1983— 101) Albert Hall (Durham, Carolina, 1980–100) August 22 – The Dodgers defeat the Expos 14–6, as Eric Karros becomes the first Dodger player to hit two home runs in a single inning (6th). August 27 – The Anaheim Angels edge the Cleveland Indians 10–9, as outfielder Tim Salmon hits his 30th home run of the year in the 5th inning. Anaheim become the first team in AL history to have four players (Troy Glaus, Mo Vaughn, Garret Anderson, Salmon) reach the 30-homer mark in a single season. The Toronto Blue Jays are close with two hitters over 30 and two at 28. It's been done seven times in the NL. September September 1 – For the second time in the season, pitcher Ryan Rupe of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays gives up a grand slam to Kansas City Royals outfielder Jermaine Dye. The other slam was on April 26. September 3 – Kenny Lofton of the Cleveland Indians ties a major league record by scoring in his 18th straight game in the first inning of the Cleveland Indians' 12–11, 13-inning victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Red Rolfe set the record in 1939 for the New York Yankees. September 4 – At Fenway Park, Carl Everett of the Boston Red Sox becomes only the sixth major-league switch-hitter to drive in 100 runs in both leagues when he knocks in his 100th RBI of the year. Boston wins over the Seattle Mariners, 5–1. Everett drove in 108 runs for the Houston Astros in 1999. The other five 100–100 switch-hitters were Ted Simmons, Ken Singleton, Eddie Murray, Bobby Bonilla and J. T. Snow. Before the game, the Red Sox honor Hall of Fame catcher Carlton Fisk. Fisk, who played his first nine seasons with Boston, joins Bobby Doerr (1), Joe Cronin (4), Carl Yastrzemski (8) and Ted Williams (9) in having his number (27) be retired at Fenway. September 6 – Scott Sheldon of the Texas Rangers becomes just the third player in major league history to play all nine positions in one game when he does it in a 13–1 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Sheldon joins Bert Campaneris (September 8, 1965) and César Tovar (September 22, 1968) as true utility players. September 6 – After reaching an agreement with Morgan, Lewis and Bockis LLP, Major League Baseball can now use the URL https://www.mlb.com. The law firm registered the domain name in 1994 and refused to release it, making it necessary for the league to use http://www.majorleaguebaseball.com. September 10 – Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks becomes the 12th pitcher to reach the 3,000-strikeout plateau, fanning a season-high 14 in seven innings as the Diamondbacks lose to the Florida Marlins 4–3 in 12 innings. Johnson's 3,000 strikeout victim is Mike Lowell, who fans to end the 4th inning. In the first inning, Johnson also records his 300th strikeout for the third consecutive season and the fourth time overall. Nolan Ryan is the only other pitcher to accomplish the feat, and is the only pitcher who has reached 300 strikeouts more times with six (1972–74, 1976–77 and 1989). September 12 – The Diamondbacks edge the Dodgers 5–4, despite Dave Hansen's major league record-breaking seventh pinch-hit home run of the season. Hansen's blast, off Curt Schilling, breaks the mark set in 1932 by Brooklyn's Johnny Frederick. September 15 – Rickey Henderson scores his first two at bats to pace the Seattle Mariners to a 10–2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Henderson moves into second place on the all-time list of runs (2,175), one ahead of Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron. September 16 – The St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Chicago Cubs 7–6, despite Sammy Sosa's 50th home run of the season. Sosa becomes the second player to hit 50 or more in three consecutive years, joining Mark McGwire.September 19 – In the Cincinnati Reds' 7–3 loss to the San Francisco Giants, Ken Griffey Jr. pinch-hits his 400th home run. He is the first major leaguer to reach the mark as a pinch-hitter. September 22 – José Lima of the Houston Astros sets an NL single-season record by allowing his 47th home run in the Astros' 12–5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The major league record for home runs allowed in a season is 50, set by the Minnesota Twins' Bert Blyleven in 1986. September 26 – Longtime broadcast partner NBC declines to renew its rights. NBC had televised baseball since 1947, with the exception of 1990–93, and had been the exclusive home of the World Series for 26 years. September 27 – In an Oakland 9–7 victory over the Angels, Anaheim's Darin Erstad hits a home run in the 2nd inning for his 99th RBI of the year from the leadoff spot to set a new record. Nomar Garciaparra drove home 98 in 1997 for the previous mark. SEASON NOTE – This was the first time in MLB history in 100 years that no team finished with a winning percentage either below .400 or above .600. It is also the first time, in a full 162-game season, that no team achieved 100 wins or 99 losses. October–December October 8 – Bobby Jones of the New York Mets one-hits the San Francisco Giants in Game Four of the NLDS to advance the Mets to the NLCS. October 26 – The New York Yankees defeat the New York Mets 4–2, to win their 26th World Series, 4-games to 1. Luis Sojo hits a single in the top of the 9th inning and drives home the winning run for his team. Bernie Williams and Derek Jeter homer for the Yankees, and Jeter is named the Series MVP. November 18 – The Mariners sign Japanese star outfielder Ichiro Suzuki to a three-year contract. December 11 – The Rangers sign free agent shortstop Alex Rodriguez to a record $252 million, 10-year contract. It is the richest contract in the history of professional sports. Deaths January 4 – John Milner, 50, first baseman and left fielder for the Mets and Pirates who hit 20 home runs twice, had 10 career grand slams January 11 – Bob Lemon, 79, Hall of Fame pitcher who won 207 games including a no-hitter for the Cleveland Indians, posting seven 20-win seasons; won final game of 1948 World Series, and managed Yankees to 1978 championship January 16 – By Saam, 85, broadcaster for the Philadelphia Athletics and Phillies from 1938 to 1975 March 7 – Jack Sanford, 70, All-Star pitcher who was the 1957 NL Rookie of the Year; was 24–7 for 1962 Giants June 2 – Ellis Clary, 83, infielder for the Senators and Browns; later a scout for 32 years June 5 – Don Liddle, 75, pitcher for the New York Giants during Game 1 of the 1954 World Series when teammate Willie Mays made his famous over-the-shoulder catch June 21 – Bud Stewart, 84, outfielder who was the AL runner-up in triples with the 1948 Senators June 23 – Bob Tillman, 63, catcher for the Red Sox and Braves who caught two no-hitters and had three home runs in a 1969 game September 3 – Clyde Sukeforth, 98, catcher for the Reds and Dodgers who later scouted Jackie Robinson, and also signed Don Newcombe and Roberto Clemente; served as acting manager for Robinson's Dodgers debut April 15, 1947, which broke MLB's color barrier September 17 – Chico Salmon, 59, infielder for the Indians and Orioles who had a crucial pinch hit in the 1970 World Series September 23 – Aurelio Rodríguez, 52, third baseman, primarily for the Tigers, who won a Gold Glove and retired with the sixth most games at his position October 22 – Hank Wyse. 82, All-Star pitcher who helped the Cubs to clinch the 1945 National League title after going 22–10 with a 2.68 ERA and the last Cubs pitcher to appear in a Series game October 28 – Andújar Cedeño, 31, shortstop for the Astros and Padres who hit for the cycle in a 1992 game November 25 – Hugh Alexander, 83, outfielder who played seven games for 1937 Indians; became a scout for 61 years after losing his left hand in an accident December 10 – Willard Nixon, 72, pitcher who won 69 games for the Red Sox December 19 – Lou Polli, 99, Italian relief pitcher for the 1932 Browns and 1944 Giants See also 2000 Nippon Professional Baseball season Notes References 2 External links 2000 Major League Baseball season schedule at Baseball Reference Category:Major League Baseball seasons