1974 Major League Baseball season

February 2024 1974 1974 MLB season American League (AL)National League (NL) Baseball Regular season: April 4 – October 2, 1974Postseason: October 5–17, 1974 162 24 (12 per league) NBC Draft 1974 Major League Baseball draft Bill Almon List of first overall MLB draft picks San Diego Padres Regular season AL: Jeff Burroughs (TEX)NL: Steve Garvey (LAD) Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award Postseason 1974 Major League Baseball postseason AL 1974 American League Championship Series Oakland Athletics Baltimore Orioles NL 1974 National League Championship Series Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates World Series 1974 World Series Oakland Athletics Los Angeles Dodgers Rollie Fingers (OAK) World Series Most Valuable Player Award List of MLB seasons MLB 1973 Major League Baseball season 1973 1975 Major League Baseball season 1975 The 1974 major league baseball season began on April 4 while the regular season ended on October 2. The postseason began on October 5. The 71st World Series then began on October 12 and concluded on October 17 with the Oakland Athletics of the American League defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers of the National League, four games to one, to win their eighth title in franchise history, winning their third consecutive World Series title, and their third since moving to Oakland in 1968. The 45th All-Star Game was held on July 23 at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The National League won, 7–2, and was the third win in what would be an 11-game win streak that lasted until 1983. Two notable personal milestones were achieved during the 1974 season. The first came on April 8, when Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run, breaking the all-time career home run mark of 714 set by Babe Ruth. Aaron would finish his career in 1976 with 755 home runs, a record that would stand until Barry Bonds broke it in 2007. The second milestone came on September 10, when the St. Louis Cardinals' Lou Brock stole his 105th base off pitcher Dick Ruthven and catcher Bob Boone of the Philadelphia Phillies. This broke the single-season stolen base record of 104, set by Maury Wills in 1962. Brock stole 118 bases for the season, a record that would stand until 1982, when Rickey Henderson stole 130. Schedule Major League Baseball schedule The 1974 schedule consisted of 162 games for all teams in the American League and National League, each of which had 12 teams. Each 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 be used until 1977 in the American League and 1993 in the National League. Opening Day took place on April 4, featuring four teams. The final day of the regular season was on October 2, featuring 22 teams. The League Championship Series for both leagues began on October 5 and ended on October 9. The World Series took place between October 12 and October 17. Rule changes The 1974 season saw the following rule changes: To play the World Series, player eligibility rules were clarified, such that a player must be on a team roster on August 31 and the remainder of the season to be eligible to play.Frank Donald 1973 Winter Meetings: Managerial Confusion, Ron Santo Reacts, & The Padres’ Dilemma – Society for American Baseball Research https://sabr.org/journal/article/1973-winter-meetings-managerial-confusion-ron-santo-reacts-the-padres-dilemma/ Society for American Baseball Research 2026-05-21 en-US The save rule was amended:MLB Rule Changes Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/rulechng.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac en-usRules History https://retrosheet.org/rules/rules.htm 2026-05-21 Retrosheet A save can be credited to a pitcher when either the potential tying or winning run is on base or hitting, or when a pitcher pitches for at least three innings. In all situations, the lead must be preserved. If multiple relief pitches qualify for a save, the pitcher judged to be more effective will be credited with a save. While crediting a save is not mandatory, only one pitcher may receive credit for a save. Minimum standards for individual championships, including those between major league and minor league standards, were outlined. Rules regarding players wearing ear flaps on their batting helmets were enforced, though most existing Major League players were grandfathered out of these enforcements. Any Major League player who had either no professional league experience prior to their role in the majors, or Major League players who played in the National Association in 1973 were required to wear ear flaps. Penalties to pitchers who tarnished the ball (such as using a foreign substance, defacing the ball, throwing a spitball, etc.) were loosened from an immediate rejection. Now, penalties to pitcher were dependent on whether it was their first offense. Additionally, though a pitcher will still be penalized, an offensive manager could accept the play in which a violation occurred unless the batter and runners advanced at least one base. Teams LeagueDivisionTeamCityBallparkCapacityManager1974 Major League Managers https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/1974-managers.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Reference enAmerican League American LeagueEastBaltimore OriolesBaltimore, MarylandBaltimore Memorial Stadium52,137Earl WeaverBoston Red SoxBoston, MassachusettsFenway Park33,379Darrell JohnsonCleveland IndiansCleveland, OhioCleveland Stadium76,966Ken AspromonteDetroit TigersDetroit, MichiganTiger Stadium54,226Ralph HoukMilwaukee BrewersMilwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee County Stadium46,000Del CrandallNew York YankeesNew York, New YorkShea Stadium55,300Bill VirdonWestCalifornia AngelsAnaheim, CaliforniaAnaheim Stadium43,202Bobby WinklesWhitey HerzogDick WilliamsChicago White SoxChicago, IllinoisWhite Sox Park44,492Chuck TannerKansas City RoyalsKansas City, MissouriRoyals Stadium40,625Jack McKeonMinnesota TwinsBloomington, MinnesotaMetropolitan Stadium45,921Frank QuiliciOakland AthleticsOakland, CaliforniaOakland–Alameda County Coliseum50,000Alvin DarkTexas RangersArlington, TexasArlington Stadium35,698Billy MartinNational League National League (baseball) National LeagueEastChicago CubsChicago, IllinoisWrigley Field37,741Whitey LockmanJim MarshallMontreal ExposMontreal, QuebecJarry Park Stadium28,456Gene MauchNew York MetsNew York, New YorkShea Stadium55,300Yogi BerraPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaVeterans Stadium55,730Danny OzarkPittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThree Rivers Stadium50,235Danny MurtaughSt. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis, MissouriCivic Center Busch Memorial Stadium50,126Red SchoendienstWestAtlanta BravesAtlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta Stadium52,870Eddie MathewsClyde KingCincinnati RedsCincinnati, OhioRiverfront Stadium51,726Sparky AndersonHouston AstrosHouston, TexasHouston Astrodome44,500Preston GómezLos Angeles DodgersLos Angeles, CaliforniaDodger Stadium56,000Walter AlstonSan Diego PadresSan Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego Stadium47,634John McNamara baseballSan Francisco GiantsSan Francisco, CaliforniaCandlestick Park58,000Charlie Fox baseballWes Westrum Standings start American League Baltimore OriolesOakland Athletics break National League Pittsburgh PiratesLos Angeles Dodgers end Tie games 4 tie games (3 in AL, 1 in NL), which are not factored into winning percentage or games behind (and were often replayed again) occurred throughout the season. start American League The Chicago White Sox had three tie games. The California Angels, Minnesota Twins, and Texas Rangers had one tie each. April 7, Chicago White Sox vs. California Angels, tied at 4 following the 10th inning on account of snow and low visibility.Retrosheet Boxscore: Chicago White Sox 4, California Angels 4 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1974/B04070CHA1974.htm 2026-05-21 Retrosheet April 11, Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox, tied at 4 following a shortened six innings due to an unplayable field following a 38 minute rain delay.Retrosheet Boxscore: Minnesota Twins 4, Chicago White Sox 4 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1974/B04110MIN1974.htm 2026-05-21 Retrosheet September 12, Chicago White Sox vs. Texas Rangers, tied at 2 following a shortened six innings on account of a 45 minute rain delay.Retrosheet Boxscore: Chicago White Sox 2, Texas Rangers 2 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1974/B09120CHA1974.htm 2026-05-21 Retrosheet break National League The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds had one tie each. September 11, Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves, tied at 1 following a shortened five innings on account of a two hour and 17 minute rain delay.Retrosheet Boxscore: Cincinnati Reds 1, Atlanta Braves 1 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1974/B09110CIN1974.htm 2026-05-21 Retrosheet end Postseason 1974 Major League Baseball postseason The postseason began on October 5 and ended on October 17 with the Oakland Athletics defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1974 World Series in five games. Bracket Bracket Managerial changes Off-season Team Former Manager New ManagerBoston Red SoxEddie PopowskiDarrell JohnsonDetroit TigersJoe Schultz Jr.Ralph HoukHouston AstrosLeo DurocherPreston GómezNew York YankeesRalph HoukBill VirdonOakland AthleticsDick WilliamsAlvin DarkSan Diego PadresDon ZimmerJohn McNamara In-season Team Former Manager New ManagerAtlanta BravesEddie MathewsClyde KingCalifornia AngelsBobby WinklesWhitey HerzogWhitey HerzogDick WilliamsChicago CubsWhitey LockmanJim MarshallSan Francisco GiantsCharlie FoxWes Westrum League leaders American League start + Hitting leaders1974 American League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1974-batting-leaders.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Reference en Stat Player Total AVG Rod Carew (MIN) .364 OPS Dick Allen (CWS) .938 HR Dick Allen (CWS) 32 RBI Jeff Burroughs (TEX) 118 R Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) 93 H Rod Carew (MIN) 218 SB Billy North (OAK) 54 break + Pitching leaders1974 American League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1974-pitching-leaders.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Reference en Stat Player Total W Catfish Hunter (OAK)Ferguson Jenkins (TEX) 25 L Mickey Lolich (DET) 21 ERA Catfish Hunter (OAK) 2.49 K Nolan Ryan (CAL) 367 IP Nolan Ryan (CAL) 332.2 SV Terry Forster (CWS) 24 WHIP Catfish Hunter (OAK) 0.986 end National League start + Hitting leaders1974 National League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1974-batting-leaders.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Reference en Stat Player Total AVG Ralph Garr (ATL) .353 OPS Willie Stargell (PIT) .944 HR Mike Schmidt (PHI) 36 RBI Johnny Bench (CIN) 129 R Pete Rose (CIN) 110 H Ralph Garr (ATL) 214 SB Lou Brock (STL) 118 break + Pitching leaders1974 National League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1974-pitching-leaders.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Reference en Stat Player Total W Andy Messersmith (LAD)Phil Niekro (ATL) 20 L Bill Bonham (CHC)Randy Jones (SD)Steve Rogers (MON) 22 ERA Buzz Capra (ATL) 2.28 K Steve Carlton (PHI) 240 IP Phil Niekro (ATL) 302.1 SV Mike Marshall (LAD) 21 WHIP Andy Messersmith (LAD) 1.098 end Milestones Batters Cycles List of Major League Baseball players to hit for the cycle Richie Zisk (PIT): Zisk hit for his first cycle and 19th in franchise history, on June 9 against the San Francisco Giants.http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1974/B06090SFN1974.htm Pittsburgh Pirates 14, San Francisco Giants 1 June 9, 1974 Retrosheet.org September 11, 2011 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924135114/http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1974/B06090SFN1974.htm live Other batting accomplishments Hank Aaron (ATL): Broke the Major League career home run record when he hit his 715th home run against Al Downing of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning on April 8, surpassing the record of 714 home runs set by Babe Ruth in 1935.Progressive Leaders & Records for Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/leaders/HR_progress.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Reference Sports Reference enHenry Aaron Career Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=aaronha01&t=b 2026-05-21 Baseball Reference Sports Reference en Broke the National League career grand slam record when he his 15th grand slam against Ray Burris of the Chicago Cubs in the seventh inning on April 26, surpassing the record of 14 grand slams set by Gil Hodges and Willie McCovey. He would set the record on when he hit his 16th career grand slam against Eddie Watt of the Philadelphia Phillies in the seventh inning on June 4. Lou Brock (STL): Recorded his 700th career stolen base in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs on July 29. He became the seventh player to reach this mark.Lou Brock Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More — Lou Brock: Standard Batting (1961-1974) https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/brocklo.shtml#1961-1974-sum:players_standard_batting 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference enLou Brock 1974 Batting Game Logs — Lou Brock: Batting Stats Career Game 1842-1934 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=brocklo01&t=b&year=1974#1842-1934-sum:players_standard_batting 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference enSt. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Box Score: July 29, 1974 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN197407290.shtml 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference en Broke the Major League season stolen base record when he stole his 105th base off pitcher Dick Ruthven and catcher Bob Boone of the Philadelphia Phillies on September 10, surpassing the record of 104 stolen bases set by Maury Wills in 1962. Brock would finish the season with 118 stolen bases a record that would stand until 1982, when Rickey Henderson stole 130. Al Kaline (DET): Became the 12th member of the 3,000-hit club with a double in the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles on September 24.https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kalinal01.shtml Al Kaline Statistics and History Baseball-Reference.com Sports Reference July 4, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110629133828/http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kalinal01.shtml June 29, 2011 live mdy-all Pitchers No-hitters List of Major League Baseball no-hitters Steve Busby (KC): Busby threw his second career no-hitter and the second no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 2–0 on June 19. He walked one and struck out three.Kansas City Royals vs Milwaukee Brewers Box Score: June 19, 1974 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/MIL/MIL197406190.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Reference en Dick Bosman (CLE): Bosman threw his first career no-hitter and the 12th no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Oakland Athletics 4–0 on July 19. He struck out four and caused a fielding error, throwing 60 strikes on 79 pitches.Oakland Athletics vs Cleveland Indians Box Score: July 19, 1974 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CLE/CLE197407190.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Reference en Nolan Ryan (CAL): Ryan threw his third career no-hitter and the fifth no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Minnesota Twins 4–0 on September 28. He walked eight and struck out 15.Minnesota Twins vs California Angels Box Score: September 28, 1974 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CAL/CAL197409280.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball-Reference.com en Other pitching accomplishments Dock Ellis (PIT): Tied a Major League record by becoming the third pitcher to hit three consecutive batters by pitch, the first since 1898, in a game against the Cincinnati Reds on May 1.Pitcher hitting the most consecutive batters https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/pitcher-hitting-the-most-consecutive-batters live 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 Mel Stottlemyre (NYY): Set an American League record when he made his 272nd consecutive start with no relief appearances. Bob Gibson (STL): Became the second member of the 3,000 strikeout club by striking out César Gerónimo of the Cincinnati Reds in the second inning on July 17.Every member of the 3,000-strikeout club https://www.mlb.com/news/3-000-strikeout-club-c303580736 2026-03-18 Major League Baseball en Nolan Ryan (CAL): Set an American League record and became the fifth all-time and third modern Major League player to strike out 19 batters for most strikeouts in a single nine-inning game in a 4–2 win against the Boston Red Sox on August 12.Boston Red Sox vs California Angels Box Score: August 12, 1974 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CAL/CAL197408120.shtml 2026-05-14 Baseball Reference en Miscellaneous Rick Burleson (BOS): Tied a major league record by committing three fielding errors in his major league debut. St. Louis Cardinals: Set a major league record for most runs scored in the 25th inning, by scoring one run against the New York Mets on September 11.DeRosa Theo The most runs scored in each inning, from the 1st to the 26th(!) https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-most-runs-scored-in-each-inning 2026-04-20 Major League Baseball en Awards and honors Regular season Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards BBWAA Award National League American League Rookie of the Year Bake McBride (STL) Mike Hargrove (TEX) Cy Young Award Mike Marshall (LAD) Catfish Hunter (OAK) Most Valuable Player Steve Garvey (LAD) Jeff Burroughs (TEX) Babe Ruth Award(World Series MVP) — Dick Green (OAK)Gold Glove Awards Position National League American League Pitcher Andy Messersmith (LAD) Jim Kaat (CWS) Catcher Johnny Bench (CIN) Thurman Munson (NYY) 1st Base Steve Garvey (LAD) George Scott (MIL) 2nd Base Joe Morgan (CIN) Bobby Grich (BAL) 3rd Base Doug Rader (HOU) Brooks Robinson (BAL) Shortstop Dave Concepción (CIN) Mark Belanger (BAL)Outfield Bobby Bonds (SF) Paul Blair (BAL) César Cedeño (HOU) Amos Otis (KC) César Gerónimo (CIN) Joe Rudi (OAK) Other awards Roberto Clemente Award (Humanitarian): Willie Stargell (PIT) Hutch Award: Danny Thompson (MIN) Outstanding Designated Hitter Award: Tommy Davis (BAL) Sport Magazine's World Series Most Valuable Player Award: Rollie Fingers (OAK) The Sporting News Awards Award National League American League Player 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 Lou Brock (STL) — 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 Mike Marshall (LAD) Catfish Hunter (OAK) 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) Mike Marshall (LAD) Terry Forster (CWS) 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 Greg Gross (HOU) Mike Hargrove (TEX) 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 John D'Acquisto (SF) Frank Tanana (CAL) 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 Jimmy Wynn (LAD) Ferguson Jenkins (TEX) 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 — Bill Virdon (NYY) 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 — Gabe Paul (NYY) Monthly awards Player of the Month Major League Baseball Player of the Month Award Month National League American League April Tommy John (LAD) Graig Nettles (NYY) May Ralph Garr (ATL) Rod Carew (MIN) June Buzz Capra (ATL) Gaylord Perry (CLE) July Don Gullett (CIN) Doc Medich (NYY) August Lou Brock (STL) Nolan Ryan (CAL) September — Al Kaline (DET) Baseball Hall of Fame National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Cool Papa Bell Jim Bottomley Whitey Ford Mickey Mantle Sam Thompson Jocko Conlan (umpire) 1974 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 Reference1027.4%2,632,47423.2%32,500Cincinnati Redshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CIN/attend.shtml Cincinnati Reds Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference98 −1.0%2,164,3077.3%26,394St. Louis Cardinalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/attend.shtml St. Louis Cardinals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference866.2%1,838,41316.8%22,696Philadelphia Phillieshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/attend.shtml Philadelphia Phillies Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference8012.7%1,808,64822.5%22,329New York Metshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/attend.shtml New York Mets Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference71 −13.4%1,722,209 −9.9%21,262Boston Red Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/attend.shtml Boston Red Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference84 −5.6%1,556,4115.1%19,215New York Yankeeshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/attend.shtml New York Yankees Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference8911.3%1,273,0750.9%15,717Detroit Tigershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/attend.shtml Detroit Tigers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference72 −15.3%1,243,080 −27.9%15,347Texas Rangershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TEX/attend.shtml Texas Rangers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference8447.4%1,193,90274.0%14,924Kansas City Royalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/KCR/attend.shtml Kansas City Royals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference77 −12.5%1,173,292 −12.8%14,485Chicago White Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/attend.shtml Chicago White Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference803.9%1,149,596 −11.7%14,019Cleveland Indianshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/attend.shtml Cleveland Indians Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference778.5%1,114,26281.1%13,756Pittsburgh Pirateshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/attend.shtml Pittsburgh Pirates Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference8810.0%1,110,552 −15.9%13,711Houston Astroshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/attend.shtml Houston Astros Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference81 −1.2%1,090,728 −21.8%13,466San Diego Padreshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/attend.shtml San Diego Padres Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference600.0%1,075,39975.8%13,277Montreal Exposhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/WSN/attend.shtml Washington Nationals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference790.0%1,019,134 −18.3%12,739Chicago Cubshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/attend.shtml Chicago Cubs Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference66 −14.3%1,015,378 −24.9%12,536Atlanta Braveshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ATL/attend.shtml Atlanta Braves Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference8815.8%981,08522.5%12,112Baltimore Orioleshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/attend.shtml Baltimore Orioles Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference91 −6.2%962,5720.4%11,884Milwaukee Brewershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIL/attend.shtml Milwaukee Brewers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference762.7%955,741 −12.5%11,799California Angelshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ANA/attend.shtml Los Angeles Angels Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference68 −13.9%917,269 −13.3%11,324Oakland Athleticshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/OAK/attend.shtml Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference90 −4.3%845,693 −15.5%10,441Minnesota Twinshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/attend.shtml Minnesota Twins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference821.2%662,401 −27.0%8,078San Francisco Giantshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SFG/attend.shtml San Francisco Giants Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball Reference72 −18.2%519,987 −37.7%6,420 Venues The New York Yankees temporarily leave Yankee Stadium and move to Shea Stadium, the home of their cross-town rival New York Mets, for two seasons. The team would return to Yankee Stadium in 1976 following the completion of renovations. Media Television NBC was the exclusive national TV broadcaster of MLB, airing the weekend Game of the Week, Monday Night Baseball, the All-Star Game, both League Championship Series, and the World Series. Retired numbers Whitey Ford had his No. 16 retired by the New York Yankees on August 3. This was the eighth number retired by the team. Dizzy Dean had his No. 17 retired by the St. Louis Cardinals on September 22. This was the second number retired by the team. See also 1974 in baseball (Events, Births, Deaths) 1974 Nippon Professional Baseball season References External links 1974 Major League Schedule at Baseball Reference Category:Major League Baseball seasons