1977 Major League Baseball season

February 2024 1977 1977 MLB season American League (AL)National League (NL) Baseball Regular season: April 6 – October 2, 1977Postseason: October 4–18, 1977 162 26 (14 AL, 12 NL) ABC, NBC Draft 1977 Major League Baseball draft Harold Baines List of first overall MLB draft picks Chicago White Sox Regular season AL: Rod Carew (MIN)NL: George Foster (CIN) Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award Postseason 1977 Major League Baseball postseason AL 1977 American League Championship Series New York Yankees Kansas City Royals NL 1977 National League Championship Series Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies World Series 1977 World Series New York Yankees Los Angeles Dodgers Reggie Jackson (NYY) World Series Most Valuable Player Award List of MLB seasons MLB 1976 Major League Baseball season 1976 1978 Major League Baseball season 1978 The 1977 major league baseball season began on April 6 while the regular season ended on October 2. The postseason began on October 4. In the ninth iteration of this World Series matchup, the 74th World Series then began on October 11 and concluded on October 18 with the New York Yankees of the American League defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers of the National League, four games to two, to win their 21st title in franchise history, since their previous in 1962. Going into the season, the defending World Series champions were the Cincinnati Reds from the 1976 season. The 48th All-Star Game was held on July 13 at Yankee Stadium in New York, New York, home of the New York Yankees. The National League won, 7–5, and was the sixth win in what would be an 11-game win streak that lasted until 1983. The season saw the fourth round of expansion (and third for the American League) since the beginning of the expansion era in 1961. Expansion saw the return of the American League to Seattle, Washington following a seven-year hiatus (with the departure of the Seattle Pilots turned Milwaukee Brewers in 1970) and the expansion of the league into Canada, with the enfranchisement of the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays, respectively, thus increasing the size of the league to 14 teams. While the National League voted at the same time as the American League to expand over the 1976 off-season, the National League did not have the necessary unanimous results to expand.The Big 50: The men and moments that made the Toronto Blue Jays Davidi Shi Triumph Books 2016 978-1-62937-208-2 10–12 The league would not expand to 14 teams until 1993 when the Colorado Rockies and Florida Marlins were enfranchised. Schedule Major League Baseball schedule The 1977 schedule consisted of 162 games for all 14 teams in the American League and 12 teams in the National League. For the first time since 1961, the two leagues saw different schedule formats. The American League was split into two seven-team divisions. Each team was scheduled to play 15 games against their six division rivals, totaling 90 games, and 10 games against five opponents and 11 games against two opponents, totaling 72 interdivision games. This format would be used until 1979. Meanwhile, the National League was split into two six-team divisions. Each team was scheduled to play 18 games against their five division rivals, totaling 90 games, and 12 games against six interdivision opponents, totaling 72 games. This continued the format put in place since the 1969 and would continue to be the format in use until 1993. Opening Day took place on April 6, featuring four teams. The final day of the regular season was on October 2, featuring all 26 teams. The National League Championship Series took place between October 4 and October 8, while the American League Championship Series took place between October 5 and October 9. The World Series took place between October 11 and October 18. Rule changes The 1977 season saw the following rule changes: While previously, an umpire was required to warn a pitcher who had intentionally hit a batter, the umpire is now able to warn both managers and both active pitchers simultaneously, while also ejecting the retaliatory pitcher immediately.Wolf Gregory H. 1976 Winter Meetings: Changing Demographics and Broadcast Challenges Society for American Baseball Research https://sabr.org/journal/article/1976-winter-meetings-changing-demographics-and-broadcast-challenges/ 2026-06-02 en-US Official scorers are now required to have within 24 hours after a game, decisions regarding judgement calls. If a pitcher throws ball four in an at bat and the throw is wide to the catcher outside the catcher's box, an intentional base on balls shall be scored.Rules History https://www.retrosheet.org/rules/rules.htm 2026-06-02 Retrosheet Teams LeagueDivisionTeamCityBallparkCapacityManager1977 Major League Managers https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/1977-managers.shtml 2026-06-02 Baseball Reference enAmerican League American LeagueEastBaltimore OriolesBaltimore, MarylandBaltimore Memorial Stadium52,137Earl WeaverBoston Red SoxBoston, MassachusettsFenway Park33,513Don ZimmerCleveland IndiansCleveland, OhioCleveland Stadium76,713Frank RobinsonJeff TorborgDetroit TigersDetroit, MichiganTiger Stadium54,226Ralph HoukMilwaukee BrewersMilwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee County Stadium52,293Alex GrammasNew York YankeesNew York, New YorkYankee Stadium57,145Billy MartinToronto Blue JaysToronto, OntarioExhibition Stadium38,522Roy HartsfieldWestCalifornia AngelsAnaheim, CaliforniaAnaheim Stadium43,202Dick WilliamsNorm SherryChicago White SoxChicago, IllinoisComiskey Park44,492Bob LemonKansas City RoyalsKansas City, MissouriRoyals Stadium40,625Whitey HerzogMinnesota TwinsBloomington, MinnesotaMetropolitan Stadium45,919Gene MauchOakland AthleticsOakland, CaliforniaOakland–Alameda County Coliseum49,649Jack McKeonBobby WinklesSeattle MarinersSeattle, WashingtonKingdome59,059Darrell JohnsonTexas RangersArlington, TexasArlington Stadium35,698Frank LucchesiEddie StankyConnie RyanBilly Hunter baseballNational League National League (baseball) National LeagueEastChicago CubsChicago, IllinoisWrigley Field37,741Herman FranksMontreal ExposMontreal, QuebecOlympic Stadium60,400Dick WilliamsNew York MetsNew York, New YorkShea Stadium55,300Joe Frazier baseballJoe TorrePhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaVeterans Stadium58,651Danny OzarkPittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThree Rivers Stadium50,235Chuck TannerSt. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis, MissouriCivic Center Busch Memorial Stadium50,126Vern RappWestAtlanta BravesAtlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta–Fulton County Stadium51,556Dave BristolTed TurnerVern BensonDave Bristol 1Cincinnati RedsCincinnati, OhioRiverfront Stadium51,786Sparky AndersonHouston AstrosHouston, TexasHouston Astrodome45,101Bill VirdonLos Angeles DodgersLos Angeles, CaliforniaDodger Stadium56,000Tommy LasordaSan Diego PadresSan Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego Stadium48,460John McNamara baseballBob SkinnerAlvin DarkSan Francisco GiantsSan Francisco, CaliforniaCandlestick Park58,000Joe Altobelli Standings start American League New York YankeesKansas City Royals break National League Philadelphia PhilliesLos Angeles Dodgers end Postseason 1977 Major League Baseball postseason The postseason began on October 4 and ended on October 18 with the New York Yankees defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1977 World Series in six games. Bracket Bracket Managerial changes Off-season Team Former Manager New ManagerChicago CubsJim MarshallHerman FranksChicago White SoxPaul RichardsBob LemonMontreal ExposCharlie FoxDick WilliamsOakland AthleticsChuck TannerJack McKeonPittsburgh PiratesDanny MurtaughChuck TannerSan Francisco GiantsBill RigneyJoe AltobelliSeattle MarinersTeam enfranchisedDarrell JohnsonSt. Louis CardinalsRed SchoendienstVern RappToronto Blue JaysTeam enfranchisedRoy Hartsfield In-season Team Former Manager New ManagerAtlanta BravesDave BristolTed TurnerTed TurnerVern BensonVern BensonDave BristolCalifornia AngelsNorm SherryDave GarciaCleveland IndiansFrank RobinsonJeff TorborgNew York MetsJoe FrazierJoe TorreOakland AthleticsJack McKeonBobby WinklesSan Diego PadresJohn McNamaraBob SkinnerBob SkinnerAlvin DarkTexas RangersFrank LucchesiEddie StankyEddie StankyConnie RyanConnie RyanBilly Hunter League leaders American League start + Hitting leaders1977 American League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1977-batting-leaders.shtml June 9, 2026 Baseball Reference en Stat Player Total AVG Rod Carew (MIN) .388 OPS Rod Carew (MIN) 1.019 HR Jim Rice (BOS) 39 RBI Larry Hisle (MIN) 119 R Rod Carew (MIN) 128 H Rod Carew (MIN) 239 SB Freddie Patek (KC) 53 break + Pitching leaders1977 American League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1977-pitching-leaders.shtml June 9, 2026 Baseball Reference en Stat Player Total W Dave Goltz (MIN)Dennis Leonard (KC)Jim Palmer (BAL) 20 L Vida Blue (OAK)Wayne Garland (CLE)Rick Langford (OAK) 19 ERA Frank Tanana (CAL) 2.54 K Nolan Ryan (CAL) 341 IP Jim Palmer (BAL) 319.0 SV Bill Campbell (BOS) 31 WHIP Bert Blyleven (TEX) 1.065 end National League start + Hitting leaders1977 National League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1977-batting-leaders.shtml June 9, 2026 Baseball Reference en Stat Player Total AVG Dave Parker (PIT) .338 OPS George Foster (CIN) 1.013 HR George Foster (CIN) 52 RBI George Foster (CIN) 149 R George Foster (CIN) 124 H Dave Parker (PIT) 215 SB Frank Taveras (PIT) 70 break + Pitching leaders1977 National League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1977-pitching-leaders.shtml June 9, 2026 Baseball Reference en Stat Player Total W Steve Carlton (PHI) 23 L Jerry Koosman (NYM)Phil Niekro (ATL) 20 ERA John Candelaria (PIT) 2.34 K Phil Niekro (ATL) 262 IP Phil Niekro (ATL) 330.1 SV Rollie Fingers (SD) 35 WHIP Tom Seaver (CIN/NYM) 1.014 end Milestones Batters Cycles Bob Watson (HOU): Watson hit for his first cycle and third in franchise history, on June 24 against the San Francisco Giants.http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1977/B06240HOU1977.htm Houston Astros 6, San Francisco Giants 5 1977-06-24 Retrosheet 2011-09-11 2015-09-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924135240/http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1977/B06240HOU1977.htm live John Mayberry (KC): Mayberry hit for his first cycle and second in franchise history, on August against the Chicago White Sox.http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1977/B08050KCA1977.htm Kansas City Royals 12, Chicago White Sox 2 1977-08-05 Retrosheet 2011-09-11 2015-09-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924135243/http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1977/B08050KCA1977.htm live Jack Brohamer (CWS): Brohamer hit for his first cycle and second in franchise history, on September 24 against the Seattle Mariners.http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1977/B09240SEA1977.htm Chicago White Sox 8, Seattle Mariners 3 2011-09-24 Retrosheet 2011-09-11 2015-09-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924135246/http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1977/B09240SEA1977.htm live Other batting accomplishments Willie McCovey (SF): Breaks the National League grand slam record when he hits his 17th career grand slam against the Cincinnati Reds on June 27. Willie Stargell (PIT): Became the 17th player in Major League history to hit 400 home runs in the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 29.Willie Stargell Career Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=stargwi01&t=b 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference en Sets the National League grand slam record when he hits his 18th career grand slam against the Montreal Expos on August 1. Toby Harrah / Bump Wills (TEX): Become the first players in Major League history to hit back-to-back inside the park home runs in a game against the New York Yankees on August 27. Lou Brock (STL): Breaks the modern major league stolen base record when he steals his 898th career stolen base in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 7, breaking the record previously set by Ty Cobb in 1928. Due to historical discrepancies in recording stolen bases, Brock breaking Cobb's record is celebrated when he stole his 893rd career stolen base, in a game against the San Diego Padres on August 29.Wancho Joseph August 29, 1977: Lou Brock passes Ty Cobb as MLB’s stolen-base king https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/august-29-1977-lou-brock-passes-ty-cobb-as-mlbs-stolen-base-king/ Society for American Baseball Research 2026-06-09 en-US Recorded his 900th career stolen base in the fifth inning against the New York Mets in game one of a doubleheader on September 30. He became the second player to reach this mark.Lou Brock Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More — Lou Brock: Standard Batting (1961-1977) https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/brocklo01.shtml#1961-1977-sum:players_standard_batting 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference enLou Brock 1977 Batting Game Logs — Lou Brock: Batting Stats Career Game 2264-2401 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=brocklo01&t=b&year=1977#2264-2401-sum:players_standard_batting 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference enNew York Mets vs St. Louis Cardinals Box Score: September 30, 1977 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SLN/SLN197709301.shtml 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference en Pitchers No-Hitters Jim Colborn (KC): Colborn threw his first career no-hitter and third no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Texas Rangers 6–0 on May 14. He walked one, hit one by pitch, and struck out six.Texas Rangers vs Kansas City Royals Box Score: May 14, 1977 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/KCA/KCA197705140.shtml 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference en Dennis Eckersley (CLE): Eckersley threw his first career no-hitter and 13th no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the California Angels 1–0 on May 30. He walked one and struck out 12.California Angels vs Cleveland Indians Box Score: May 30, 1977 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CLE/CLE197705300.shtml 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference en Bert Blyleven (TEX): Blyleven threw his first career no-hitter and second no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the California Angels 6–0 on September 22. He walked one and struck out seven.Texas Rangers vs California Angels Box Score: September 22, 1977 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CAL/CAL197709220.shtml 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference en Other pitching accomplishments Wilbur Wood (CWS) Tied a Major League record by becoming the fourth pitcher to hit three consecutive batters by pitch, the first since 1974, in a game against the California Angels on September 10.Pitcher hitting the most consecutive batters https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/pitcher-hitting-the-most-consecutive-batters 2026-05-21 Guinness World RecordsMLB Hit by Pitcher Records Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_hbp.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac en-us Miscellaneous Dave Kingman (NYY/CAL/SD/NYM): Became the only player in major league history to play in all four divisions in one season when the California Angels trade him to the New York Yankees for pitcher Randy Stein. He previously started the season with the New York Mets, before being traded to the San Diego Padres on June 15 for Paul Siebert and Bobby Valentine. He was selected off waivers by the Angels on September 6. Awards and honors Regular season Baseball Writers' Association of America AwardsBBWAA AwardNational LeagueAmerican LeagueRookie of the Year Andre Dawson (MON) Eddie Murray (BAL)Cy Young Award Steve Carlton (PHI) Sparky Lyle (NYY)Most Valuable Player George Foster (CIN) Rod Carew (MIN)Babe Ruth Award(World Series MVP) — Reggie Jackson (NYY)Gold Glove AwardsPositionNational LeagueAmerican LeaguePitcher Jim Kaat (PHI) Jim Palmer (BAL)Catcher Johnny Bench (CIN) Jim Sundberg (TEX)1st Base Steve Garvey (LAD) Jim Spencer (CWS)2nd Base Joe Morgan (CIN) Frank White (KC)3rd Base Mike Schmidt (PHI) Graig Nettles (NYY)Shortstop Dave Concepción (CIN) Mark Belanger (BAL)Outfield César Gerónimo (CIN) Juan Beníquez (TEX) Garry Maddox (PHI) Al Cowens (KC) Dave Parker (PIT) Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) Other awards Roberto Clemente Award (Humanitarian): Rod Carew (MIN) Hutch Award: Willie McCovey (SF) National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award: Dusty Baker (LAD) Outstanding Designated Hitter Award: Jim Rice (BOS) Rolaids Relief Man Award: Rollie Fingers (SD, National); Bill Campbell (BOS, American) Sport Magazine's World Series Most Valuable Player Award: Reggie Jackson (NYY) The Sporting News AwardsAwardNational LeagueAmerican LeaguePlayer of the YearMajor League Player of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snml.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac — Rod Carew (MIN)Pitcher of the YearPitcher of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snpy2.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac Steve Carlton (PHI) Nolan Ryan (CAL)Fireman of the YearFireman of the Year Award / Reliever of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snfi.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac(Relief pitcher) Rollie Fingers (SD) Bill Campbell (BOS)Rookie Player of the YearRookie Player of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snrp2.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac Andre Dawson (MON) Mitchell Page (OAK)Rookie Pitcher of the YearRookie Pitcher of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snrp.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac Bob Owchinko (SD) Dave Rozema (DET)Comeback Player of the YearThe Sporting News Comeback Player of the Year Award Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/comeback_player_of_the_year_award.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac Willie McCovey (SF) Eric Soderholm (CWS)Manager of the YearManager of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snmy.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac — Earl Weaver (BAL)Executive of the YearMLB Executive of the Year Award Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_sney.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac — Bill Veeck (CWS) Monthly awards start Player of the Month Major League Baseball Player of the Month Award MonthNational LeagueAmerican LeagueApril Ron Cey (LAD) Otto Vélez (TOR)May Ken Reitz (STL) Frank Tanana (CAL)June George Foster (CIN) Rod Carew (MIN)July Greg Luzinski (PHI) Jim Rice (BOS)August George Foster (CIN) Graig Nettles (NYY)September César Cedeño (HOU) Rod Carew (MIN) break Pitcher of the Month Major League Baseball Pitcher of the Month Award MonthNational LeagueApril Tom Seaver (NYM)May Bruce Sutter (CHC)June Rick Reuschel (CHC)July Rick Reuschel (CHC)August Tom Seaver (CIN)September Larry Christenson (PHI) end Baseball Hall of Fame National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Ernie Banks Martín Dihigo John Henry Lloyd Amos Rusie Joe Sewell Al López (manager) 1977 Baseball Hall of Fame balloting Home field attendance Team nameWins%± Percent changeHome attendance%± Percent changePer game Average home attendance per gameLos Angeles Dodgershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAD/attend.shtml Los Angeles Dodgers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference986.5%2,955,08723.8%36,483Philadelphia Phillieshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/attend.shtml Philadelphia Phillies Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference1010.0%2,700,0708.9%33,334Cincinnati Redshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CIN/attend.shtml Cincinnati Reds Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference88 −13.7%2,519,670 −4.2%31,107New York Yankeeshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/attend.shtml New York Yankees Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference1003.1%2,103,0924.5%25,964Boston Red Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/attend.shtml Boston Red Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference9716.9%2,074,5499.4%25,932Kansas City Royalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/KCR/attend.shtml Kansas City Royals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference10213.3%1,852,60310.3%22,872Toronto Blue Jayshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TOR/attend.shtml Toronto Blue Jays Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference541,701,05221,263St. Louis Cardinalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/attend.shtml St. Louis Cardinals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference8315.3%1,659,28737.5%19,991Chicago White Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/attend.shtml Chicago White Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference9040.6%1,657,13581.1%20,458Chicago Cubshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/attend.shtml Chicago Cubs Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference818.0%1,439,83440.3%17,776Montreal Exposhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/WSN/attend.shtml Washington Nationals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference7536.4%1,433,757121.7%17,701California Angelshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ANA/attend.shtml Los Angeles Angels Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference74 −2.6%1,432,63342.3%17,687San Diego Padreshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/attend.shtml San Diego Padres Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference69 −5.5%1,376,269 −5.6%16,991Detroit Tigershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/attend.shtml Detroit Tigers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference740.0%1,359,856 −7.3%16,788Seattle Marinershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SEA/attend.shtml Seattle Mariners Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference641,338,51116,525Texas Rangershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TEX/attend.shtml Texas Rangers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference9423.7%1,250,7227.4%15,441Pittsburgh Pirateshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/attend.shtml Pittsburgh Pirates Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference964.3%1,237,34920.6%15,276Baltimore Orioleshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/attend.shtml Baltimore Orioles Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference9710.2%1,195,76913.0%14,763Minnesota Twinshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/attend.shtml Minnesota Twins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference84 −1.2%1,162,72762.5%14,534Milwaukee Brewershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIL/attend.shtml Milwaukee Brewers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference671.5%1,114,93810.2%13,765Houston Astroshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/attend.shtml Houston Astros Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference811.3%1,109,56025.2%13,698New York Metshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/attend.shtml New York Mets Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference64 −25.6%1,066,825 −27.4%13,504Cleveland Indianshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/attend.shtml Cleveland Indians Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference71 −12.3%900,365 −5.1%11,116Atlanta Braveshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ATL/attend.shtml Atlanta Braves Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference61 −12.9%872,4646.6%10,771San Francisco Giantshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SFG/attend.shtml San Francisco Giants Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference751.4%700,05611.7%8,643Oakland Athleticshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/OAK/attend.shtml Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference63 −27.6%495,599 −36.5%6,119 Venues The 1977 season saw two new teams in the American League, and with it, two new venues: The Seattle Mariners played at the Kingdome, where they would play for 23 seasons through the middle of 1999. The Toronto Blue Jays played at Exhibition Stadium, where they would play for 13 seasons through the middle of 1989. The Montreal Expos leave Jarry Park Stadium (where they played for eight seasons) and opened Olympic Stadium, where they would go on to play for 28 seasons through 2004. Media Television ABC aired Monday Night Baseball and the World Series. NBC televised the weekend Game of the Week, the All-Star Game, and both League Championship Series. Retired numbers Danny Murtaugh had his No. 40 retired by the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 7. This was the fifth number retired by the team. Hank Aaron had his No. 44 retired by the Atlanta Braves on April 15. This was the third number retired by the team. Walter Alston had his No. 24 retired by the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 5. This was the fourth number retired by the team. See also 1977 in baseball (Events, Movies, Births, Deaths) 1977 Nippon Professional Baseball season References External links 1977 Major League Schedule at Baseball Reference Category:Major League Baseball seasons