2015 Major League Baseball season

February 2024 2015 2015 MLB season Major League Baseball Baseball April 5 – November 1, 2015 Draft 2015 Major League Baseball draft Dansby Swanson List of first overall Major League Baseball draft picks Arizona Diamondbacks 162 30 Fox/FS1TBSESPNMLB Network Regular season AL: Josh Donaldson (TOR)NL: Bryce Harper (WSH) Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award Postseason 2015 Major League Baseball postseason AL 2015 American League Championship Series Kansas City Royals Toronto Blue Jays NL 2015 National League Championship Series New York Mets Chicago Cubs World Series 2015 World Series Kansas City Royals New York Mets Salvador Pérez (KC) World Series Most Valuable Player Award List of Major League Baseball seasons MLB 2014 Major League Baseball season 2014 2016 Major League Baseball season 2016 The 2015 Major League Baseball season began on April 5 with a Sunday night game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, and ended on November 1 with the Kansas City Royals winning the World Series. This was Rob Manfred's first season serving as Commissioner of Baseball. The Major League Baseball All-Star Game's 86th edition was held on Tuesday, July 14 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, home of the Cincinnati Reds. The American League won the game 6–3, to give the American League home-field advantage in the World Series. Standings start American League 2:Toronto Blue Jays,4:New York Yankees1:Kansas City Royals3:Texas Rangers,5:Houston Astros break National League 3:New York Mets1:St. Louis Cardinals,4:Pittsburgh Pirates,5:Chicago Cubs2:Los Angeles Dodgers end Postseason 2015 Major League Baseball postseason thumb|Players of the Kansas City Royals celebrating their World Series victory. Bracket Bracket Schedule As was the case in 2014, teams were scheduled to play 19 games against each division opponent for a total of 76 games, and six or seven games against each team from the other two divisions in its league for a total of 66 games. All teams were scheduled to play 20 interleague games throughout the season. For 2015, the interleague matchups were AL East vs. NL East, AL Central vs. NL Central, and AL West vs. NL West. Since "natural rivalry" matchups will be part of the three-year divisional rotation (for the first time), the schedule format for interleague games was different from previous years. The 20 interleague games each team played consisted of two three-game series (one home, one away) against its natural rival (total of six games), two two-game series (one home, one away) against each team for two other opponents (total of eight games; one of the matchups took place back-to-back within the same week), and a single three-game series against each team for the last two (one home, one away; total of six games). During the final day of the regular season, all games were scheduled to start simultaneously at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, reminiscent of the English Premier League's last-day "Survival Sunday" scheduling.Hagen Paul Final-day drama: Games to start at same time http://m.mlb.com/news/article/113516844/mlbs-tony-petitti-anticipating-final-day-drama-this-season MLB.com March 20, 2015 March 31, 2015 March 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150322175148/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/113516844/mlbs-tony-petitti-anticipating-final-day-drama-this-season deadMarch 20, 2015 MLB hoping to 'maximize' final day https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/12519064/mlb-seeks-last-day-boost-via-synced-starts March 20, 2015 ESPN March 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160310175843/http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/12519064/mlb-seeks-last-day-boost-via-synced-starts live 2015-03-20 MLB hopes to add excitement on season's final day with simultaneous starts https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-notes-20150320-story.html 2025-02-17 Los Angeles Times en-US October 11, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171011090525/http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-notes-20150320-story.html live MLB hoped that this would add excitement and drama during the final day, and also limit teams' ability to rest starters at the last minute based on early game results.Shaikin Bill MLB hopes to add excitement on season's final day with simultaneous starts http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-notes-20150320-story.html March 20, 2015 Los Angeles Times March 19, 2015 October 11, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171011090525/http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-notes-20150320-story.html live Managerial changes General managers Offseason TeamFormer GMNew GMReason for leavingStory/AccomplishmentsColorado RockiesDan O'DowdJeff BridichResignedO'Dowd resigned as general manager on October 8, 2014, after 15 seasons at the position, and Bridich was immediately named his replacement. Bridich spent 10 seasons in the Rockies' front office before becoming the general manager.Nightengale Bob Jeff Bridich replacing Dan O'Dowd as Rockies general manager https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/rockies/2014/10/08/general-manager-jeff-bridich-replacing-dan-odowd-colorado-rockies/16907435/ October 8, 2014 USA Today October 8, 2014 October 10, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141010104213/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/rockies/2014/10/08/general-manager-jeff-bridich-replacing-dan-odowd-colorado-rockies/16907435/ liveTampa Bay RaysAndrew FriedmanMatt SilvermanResignedOn October 14, 2014, it was announced that Friedman would leave the Rays to become the president of baseball operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers.Los Angeles DodgersNed CollettiFarhan ZaidiPromotedOn October 14, 2014, Colletti was removed from his position as general manager of the Dodgers but would remain with them in a new position of senior advisor to the president. Former Rays GM Andrew Friedman was named president of baseball operations the same day.Shelburne Ramona Andrew Friedman joins Dodgers https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/11700813/los-angeles-dodgers-hire-ex-tampa-bay-rays-gm-andrew-friedman ESPN October 14, 2014 October 18, 2014 September 13, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170913184912/http://www.espn.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/11700813/los-angeles-dodgers-hire-ex-tampa-bay-rays-gm-andrew-friedman live He hired Farhan Zaidi to be the new GM. In-season DateTeamFormer GMNew GMReason for leavingFormer jobJuly 1Los Angeles AngelsJerry Dipotohttps://www.mlb.com/news/jerry-dipoto-resigns-stoneman-named-angels-gm/c-133963704 Dipoto decides to step down as Angels GM Gonzalez Alden MLB Advanced Media, LP. July 1, 2015 mlb.com July 1, 2015 July 2, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150702092237/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/133963704/jerry-dipoto-stepping-down-as-angels-gm liveBill StonemanResignedJerry Dipoto Resigned on July 1 Bill Stoneman was named interim General Manager until the night of October 4. The night after the 2015 baseball regular season ended.August 4Detroit TigersDave Dombrowskihttps://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-name-al-avila-new-general-manager-c141107462 Avila replaces Dombrowski as Tigers GM Simon Andrew MLB.com August 4, 2015 August 4, 2015 October 21, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211021115530/https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-name-al-avila-new-general-manager-c141107462 liveAl AvilaFiredAvila was the assistant General Manager before being promoted to executive vice president of baseball operations and General Manager.August 11Milwaukee BrewersDoug Melvinhttps://www.mlb.com/news/brewers-gm-doug-melvin-to-be-advisor/c-142459798 Melvin to become advisor; Brewers to search for new GM McCalvy Adam MLB Advanced Media, LP. August 11, 2015 mlb.com August 11, 2015 August 10, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200810064225/https://www.mlb.com/news/brewers-gm-doug-melvin-to-be-advisor/c-142459798 liveDavid StearnsResignedStearns was the assistant General Manager for the Houston Astros.https://www.mlb.com/news/milwaukee-brewers-hire-david-stearns-for-gm-c150715602 Brewers pick Astros' Stearns to be GM McCalvy Adam MLB Advanced Media, LP. September 21, 2015 mlb.com April 3, 2025 August 7, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170807003530/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/150715602/milwaukee-brewers-hire-david-stearns-for-gm/ liveAugust 18Boston Red SoxBen CheringtonMike HazenResigned Cherington stepped down as the general manager of Red Sox on August 18. Dombrowski then was hired as the president of baseball operations and hired Hazen on September 24 as the new general manager. Hazen was the assistant general manager for the last four years.http://m.redsox.mlb.com/news/article/151426698/mike-hazen-named-red-sox-general-manager Red Sox name Hazen general manager Browne Ian MLB Advanced Media, LP. September 24, 2015 mlb.com September 25, 2015 September 25, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925212452/http://m.redsox.mlb.com/news/article/151426698/mike-hazen-named-red-sox-general-manager deadAugust 28Seattle MarinersJack ZduriencikJeff KingstonFiredKingston, who has been the team's assistant general manager since 2009, will handle the GM duties for the remainder of the season.September 10Philadelphia PhilliesRubén Amaro, Jr.Scott Proefrock (Interim)FiredAmaro, whose contract was set to expire after this season, was fired after seven seasons as general manager. Assistant GM Scott Proefrock was named interim GM during the search for a permanent general manager. Field managers Offseason At the end of the 2014 season, the following teams made replacements to their managers. TeamFormer ManagerInterim ManagerReason for leavingNew ManagerStory/AccomplishmentsHouston AstrosBo PorterTom LawlessFiredA. J. Hinch Porter was fired on September 1, 2014, along with bench coach Dave Trembley. Lawless was named the interim manager. Porter finished with a record of 110–190 in under two seasons. A. J. Hinch was announced as the new manager on September 29, 2014.McTaggert Brian Astros set to hand managerial reins to A. J. Hinch http://m.astros.mlb.com/news/article/96996878/astros-set-to-hand-managerial-reins-to-aj-hinch MLB.com September 29, 2014 October 13, 2014 October 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006104351/http://m.astros.mlb.com/news/article/96996878/astros-set-to-hand-managerial-reins-to-aj-hinch deadTexas RangersRon WashingtonTim BogarResignedJeff Banister Washington resigned on September 5, 2014, for personal reasons, later revealed to be an affair, after eight seasons with the Rangers. He finished with a 664–611 record and is the franchise's all-time leader in regular seasons wins and games managed. Washington led the Rangers to four straight 90 win seasons, three playoff appearances, and back to back American League championships during his tenure. Banister was named the manager on October 16, 2014.Sullivan T. R. Banister named manager of Rangers http://m.mlb.com/news/article/98721768/jeff-banister-to-be-next-manager-of-rangers MLB.com October 16, 2014 October 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141018233447/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/98721768/jeff-banister-to-be-next-manager-of-rangers deadArizona DiamondbacksKirk GibsonAlan TrammellFiredChip HaleGibson was fired on September 26, 2014, after four years as manager of the Diamondbacks. He finished with a 353–375 record and led the Diamondbacks to the division title during the 2011 season while capturing the National League Manager of the Year award. Former Athletics and Mets coach Chip Hale was named manager on October 13, 2014.Gilbert Steve Hale is D-backs' choice for skipper http://m.dbacks.mlb.com/news/article/98387214/chip-hale-named-d-backs-manager MLB.com October 24, 2014 October 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141025103926/http://m.dbacks.mlb.com/news/article/98387214/chip-hale-named-d-backs-manager deadMinnesota TwinsRon GardenhireN/AFiredPaul MolitorGardenhire was fired on September 29, 2014, after 13 years as manager of the Twins. He finished with a 1,068–1,039 record and led the Twins to six division titles and was American League Manager of the Year after the 2010 season.Bollinger Rhett Gardenhire dismissed by Twins after 13 seasons http://m.twins.mlb.com/news/article/96971160/twins-dismiss-ron-gardenhire MLB.com October 24, 2014 October 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141011202602/http://m.twins.mlb.com/news/article/96971160/twins-dismiss-ron-gardenhire dead Paul Molitor was announced as the new manager of the Twins on November 4, 2014.Bollinger Rhett Laymance Austin Twins set to introduce Molitor as manager http://m.mlb.com/news/article/100281190/twins-to-introduce-molitor-as-new-manager MLB.com November 3, 2014 November 4, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104184344/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/100281190/twins-to-introduce-molitor-as-new-manager deadTampa Bay RaysJoe MaddonN/AResignedKevin CashMaddon exercised an opt-out clause on October 24, 2014, and resigned from the Rays. He managed them for nine years and finished with a 754–704 record with two division titles and led them to four post-season berths and the 2008 World Series. Maddon was American League Manager of the Year after the 2008 and 2011 seasons.Chastain Bill Maddon opts out of contract, leaves Rays https://www.mlb.com/news/joe-maddon-opts-out-of-contract-leaves-rays/c-99468606 MLB.com October 24, 2014 November 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151105233405/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/99468606/joe-maddon-opts-out-of-contract-leaves-rays live On December 5, 2014, Kevin Cash was named the new manager of the Rays.Chicago CubsRick RenteriaN/AFiredJoe MaddonRentería finished the season with a 73–89 record. He was fired on October 31, 2014. Former Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon was hired as his replacement.Muskat Carrie Cubs hiring Maddon to replace Rentería as manager https://www.mlb.com/news/chicago-cubs-hiring-joe-maddon-to-replace-rick-renteria-c100210426 MLB.com November 1, 2014 November 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141102155851/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/100210426/chicago-cubs-hiring-joe-maddon-to-replace-rick-renteria live In-season DateTeamFormer managerInterim managerReason for leavingNew managerStory/Accomplishments May 3Milwaukee BrewersRon RoenickeN/AFiredCraig Counsell Roenicke was fired after starting the season with a 7–18 record, which was the worst record in baseball at the time. Roenicke in four-plus seasons finished with a 342–331 record.Rosiak Todd Brewers fire manager Ron Roenicke http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/302369651.html May 4, 2015 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Journal Sentinel, Inc. May 3, 2015 May 4, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150504193825/http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/302369651.html live Counsell, with no managerial experience, was most recently a special assistant to Brewers GM Doug Melvin.Bob Nightengale BNightengale 595147556457439232 The #Brewers view Craig Counsell as long-term fix, and not short-term, and will receive multi-year contract when introduced as manager. May 4, 2015 May 17Miami MarlinsMike RedmondDan JenningsFiredDon Mattingly Redmond was fired after starting the season with a 16–22 record and finished with a 155–207 record in a little over two seasons. Bench coach Rob Leary was also dismissed.Townsend Mark May 17, 2015 Marlins fire manager Mike Redmond minutes after nearly being no-hit https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/marlins-fire-manager-mike-redmond-minutes-after-nearly-being-no-hit-195816938.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150518102851/https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/marlins-fire-manager-mike-redmond-minutes-after-nearly-being-no-hit-195816938.html 2015-05-18 May 17, 2015 Yahoo Sports Jennings, who was the current general manager for the Marlins, moved from the front office to the managerial position. Jennings has no previous managerial experience.https://www.mlb.com/news/dan-jennings-named-marlins-manager/c-125004410 Jennings named manager by Marlins Frisaro Joe MLB Advanced Media, LP. May 18, 2015 mlb.com May 18, 2015 August 13, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813103644/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/125004410/dan-jennings-named-marlins-manager/ live June 15San Diego PadresBud BlackPat MurphyFiredAndy Green Black was fired during his ninth season as Padres manager after starting the season with a 32–33 record. During this time, he accumulated a 649–713 record with his best finish during the 2010 season where the Padres finished in second place. Black was the 2010 National League Manager of the Year.http://m.padres.mlb.com/news/article/130778176/padres-dismiss-bud-black-dave-roberts-takes-over Padres dismiss Black; Roberts takes over Paris Jay MLB Advanced Media, LP. June 16, 2015 mlb.com June 19, 2015 June 18, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150618183659/http://m.padres.mlb.com/news/article/130778176/padres-dismiss-bud-black-dave-roberts-takes-over dead On June 16, Murphy was named the interim manager for the rest of the 2015 season.https://www.mlb.com/news/pat-murphy-named-padres-interim-manager/c-130970688 Murphy named Padres' interim manager Paris Jay MLB Advanced Media, LP. June 16, 2015 mlb.com June 19, 2015 October 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151005190024/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/130970688/pat-murphy-named-padres-interim-manager live June 26Philadelphia PhilliesRyne SandbergPete MackaninResignedPete Mackanin Sandberg resigned on June 26 with a career record of 119–159 after becoming manager in August 2013. The Phillies were 26–48 this season. Pete Mackanin, the third-base coach, has been named interim manager.https://www.mlb.com/news/ryne-sandberg-resigns-as-phillies-manager-c133041334 Sandberg steps down as Phillies manager MLB.com June 26, 2015 June 26, 2015 June 27, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150627112330/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/133041334/ryne-sandberg-resigns-as-phillies-manager live On September 22 Mackanin had the interim tag removed and was named the manager for the 2016 season with a club option for 2017 season.https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/13718700/philadelphia-phillies-name-pete-mackanin-manager-2016 Phils remove interim tag from Pete Mackanin September 23, 2015 ESPN October 7, 2015 September 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160903155527/http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/13718700/philadelphia-phillies-name-pete-mackanin-manager-2016 live August 14Boston Red SoxJohn FarrellTorey LovulloLeave of AbsenceJohn Farrell Farrell was diagnosed with Stage 1 lymphoma, but considers his condition "very curable." Bench Coach Lovullo served as interim manager for the remainder of the season.http://m.redsox.mlb.com/news/article/143125586 https://web.archive.org/web/20150817011405/http://m.redsox.mlb.com/news/article/143125586 dead August 17, 2015 Farrell has Stage 1 lymphoma; condition treatable MLB.com August 14, 2015 August 14, 2015 League leaders American League start + Hitting leaders Stat Player Total AVG Miguel Cabrera (DET) .338 OPS Mike Trout (LAA) .991 HR Chris Davis (BAL) 47 RBI Josh Donaldson (TOR) 123 R Josh Donaldson (TOR) 122 H Jose Altuve (HOU) 200 SB Jose Altuve (HOU) 38 break + Pitching leaders Stat Player Total W Dallas Keuchel (HOU) 20 L Corey Kluber (CLE) 16 ERA David Price (DET/TOR) 2.45 K Chris Sale (CWS) 274 IP Dallas Keuchel (HOU) 232.0 SV Brad Boxberger (TB) 41 WHIP Dallas Keuchel (HOU) 1.017 end National League start + Hitting leaders Stat Player Total AVG Dee Gordon (MIA) .333 OPS Bryce Harper (WSH) 1.109 HR Nolan Arenado (COL)Bryce Harper (WSH) 42 RBI Nolan Arenado (COL) 130 R Bryce Harper (WSH) 118 H Dee Gordon (MIA) 205 SB Dee Gordon (MIA) 58 break + Pitching leaders Stat Player Total W Jake Arrieta (CHC) 22 L Shelby Miller (ATL) 17 ERA Zack Greinke (LAD) 1.66 K Clayton Kershaw (LAD) 301 IP Clayton Kershaw (LAD) 232.2 SV Mark Melancon (PIT) 51 WHIP Zack Greinke (LAD) 0.844 end Milestones Batters Paulo Orlando (KC): Became the first player since 1900 to record triples for his first three big league hits.Fehr Israel April 13, 2015 Royals' Paulo Orlando makes history starting career with three triples https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/paulo-orlando-kicks-off-major-league-career-with-three-triples-143727240.html dead https://archive.today/20150413210833/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/paulo-orlando-kicks-off-major-league-career-with-three-triples-143727240.html April 13, 2015 April 13, 2015 Yahoo! Sports Giancarlo Stanton (MIA): Became the Marlins franchise leader in home runs after hitting his 155th career home run against the New York Mets on April 16. Stanton passed Dan Uggla to become the franchise leader.Short D. J. April 16, 2015 Giancarlo Stanton hits his first home run of 2015; becomes Marlins all-time home run leader https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/giancarlo-stanton-hits-his-first-home-run-of-2015-becomes-marlins-all-time-home-run-leader April 17, 2015 NBC Sports Mike Trout (LAA): Became the youngest player in Major League history with 100 home runs and 100 stolen bases after hitting two home runs against the Houston Astros on April 17. At 23 years and 253 days old, Trout became the youngest player in history to reach the feat and broke the mark set by Alex Rodriguez (23 years, 309 days old).Fallas Bernardo April 18, 2015 Trout hits 2 HRs to lead Angels past Astros, 6-3 https://sports.yahoo.com/news/trout-hits-2-hrs-lead-angels-past-astros-033711550--mlb.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150419203609/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/trout-hits-2-hrs-lead-angels-past-astros-033711550--mlb.html April 19, 2015 April 18, 2015 Yahoo! Sports Associated Press José Bautista (TOR): Recorded his 250th career home run in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles on April 21. He became the 210th player to reach this mark.https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=350421114 Encarnacion hits 2 home runs, Blue Jays beat Orioles 13-6 Associated Press April 22, 2015 ESPN.com April 23, 2015 September 24, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200924122933/https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=350421114 live David Ortiz (BOS): Recorded his 550th career double in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 28. He became the 27th player to reach this mark.Browne Ian Chisholm Gregor April 29, 2015 Down early, Blue Jays out-slug Red Sox to even series https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/news/down-early-blue-jays-out-slug-red-sox-to-even-series/c-121098672 April 29, 2015 mlb.com Recorded his 500th career home run in the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 12. He became the 27th player to reach this mark.https://www.mlb.com/news/david-ortiz-hits-historic-500th-career-hr/c-148944586 Ortiz hits historic 500th home run Kolligian Michael MLB Advanced Media, LP. September 12, 2015 mlb.com September 12, 2015 September 22, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200922214706/https://www.mlb.com/news/david-ortiz-hits-historic-500th-career-hr/c-148944586 live Alex Rodriguez (NYY): Tied Willie Mays for fourth all-time career home runs by hitting his 660th home run in the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox on May 1. Rodriguez hit his home run off of Junichi Tazawa.Baer Bill May 1, 2015 Alex Rodriguez hits a pinch-hit home run to tie Willie Mays at 660 home runs https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/alex-rodriguez-hits-a-pinch-hit-home-run-to-tie-willie-mays-with-660-career-home-runs May 2, 2015 NBC Sports Rodriguez passed Mays by hitting his 661st home run against the Baltimore Orioles on May 7. He hit his home run off of Chris Tillman.http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/new-york-yankees-alex-rodriguez-hits-career-home-run-661-passes-willie-mays-050715 A-Rod hits 661st homer, passes Mays for No. 4 all time Associated Press May 7, 2015 FoxSports.com May 9, 2015 May 9, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150509021909/http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/new-york-yankees-alex-rodriguez-hits-career-home-run-661-passes-willie-mays-050715 live Recorded his 2,000th career RBI with a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles on June 13. He became the fourth player to reach this mark.https://www.mlb.com/news/alex-rodriguez-passes-2000-rbis-with-homer/c-130475370 A-Rod passes 2,000 RBIs with homer MLB.com June 13, 2015 June 14, 2015 June 16, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150616192932/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/130475370/alex-rodriguez-passes-2000-rbis-with-homer live Recorded his 3,000th career hit with a home run in the first inning off of Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers on June 19. He became the 29th player to reach this mark.June 19, 2015 Alex Rodriguez homers for 3,000th hit, and Yankees fans roar their approval https://sports.yahoo.com/news/alex-rodriguez-homers-for-3-000th-hit--and-yankees-fans-roar-their-approval-232532737.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150620052651/https://sports.yahoo.com/news/alex-rodriguez-homers-for-3-000th-hit--and-yankees-fans-roar-their-approval-232532737.html 2015-06-20 Yahoo Sports Scored his 2,000th career run in the third inning on Carlos Beltrán's home run against the Chicago White Sox on September 24. He became the eighth player to reach this mark. Rodriguez also became the second player in Major League history to amass at least 3,000 hits, 2,000 RBIs and 2,000 runs scored in his career, joining Hank Aaron.http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/151474012?game_pk=415930 https://web.archive.org/web/20150926005340/http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/151474012?game_pk=415930 dead September 26, 2015 A-Rod scores 2,000th run in latest milestone MLB.com September 24, 2015 Adrián Beltré (TEX): Recorded his 400th career home run in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians on May 15. He became the 52nd player to reach this mark.Swisher's first RBIs of season help Indians top Rangers 8-3 https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/350515113 2025-02-17 ESPN Associated Press Tied a Major League record with his third career cycle on August 2. He becomes the fourth player to achieve this feat joining John Reilly, Babe Herman and Bob Meusel.https://www.mlb.com/news/adrian-beltre-hits-for-cycle-for-third-time-c140986632 Beltre joins elite club with third cycle Sullivan T. R. MLB Advanced Media, LP. August 4, 2015 mlb.com August 4, 2015 August 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150807003625/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/140986632/adrian-beltre-hits-for-cycle-for-third-time live Became the all-time leader in games played for among natives of the Dominican Republic, passing Julio Franco with his 2,528th game played on August 23 against the Detroit Tigers.Silva Drew August 23, 2015 Adrian Beltre passes Julio Franco, becomes all-time games played leader among Dominicans https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/adrian-beltre-passes-julio-franco-becomes-all-time-games-played-leader-among-dominicans August 24, 2015 NBC Sports Recorded his 550th career double in the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics on September 12. He became the 28th player to reach this mark.https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-dont-lose-ground-despite-defeat/c-148916266 Rangers fall to A's, but don't lose ground Lane Sessions Jane Dave MLB Advanced Media, LP. September 13, 2015 mlb.com September 13, 2015 August 19, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190819013702/https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-dont-lose-ground-despite-defeat/c-148916266 live Miguel Cabrera (DET): Recorded his 400th career home run in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 16. He became the 53rd player to reach this mark. Cabrera also became the all-time leader among Venezuelan-born players, passing Andrés Galarraga.Harris Joe May 16, 2015 Miggy passes Big Cat with 400th homer https://www.mlb.com/news/miguel-cabrera-passes-andres-galarraga-with-400th-homer/c-124761932 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160427145305/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/124761932/miguel-cabrera-passes-andres-galarraga-with-400th-homer April 27, 2016 May 16, 2015 mlb.com Recorded his 1,426th career RBI on August 16 to pass Andrés Galarraga for the most RBIs by a Venezuelan-born player.Beck Jason August 16, 2015 Miggy homers for Venezuelan RBI record https://www.mlb.com/news/miguel-cabrera-sets-venezuelan-career-run-record live https://web.archive.org/web/20150820003041/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/143600606/miguel-cabrera-homers-for-venezuelan-rbi-mark August 20, 2015 August 16, 2015 mlb.com Adrián González (LAD): Recorded his 1,000 career RBI on a two-run homer off Julio Teherán of the Atlanta Braves on May 27. He became the 279th player to reach this mark.http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/126886076/dodgers-adrian-gonzalez-passes-1000-rbis A-Gon eclipses 1,000 RBIs on homer mlb.com Steve Bourbon May 27, 2015 May 27, 2015 May 27, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150527190736/http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/126886076/dodgers-adrian-gonzalez-passes-1000-rbis dead Matt Holliday (STL): Set National League record with 45 consecutive games to reach base to start a season on June 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers. June 3, 2015 Matt Holliday's 45-game on-base streak ends with ejection https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/13001913/matt-holliday-st-louis-cardinals-sees-45-game-base-streak-end-ejection June 3, 2015 ESPN Associated Press August 19, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180819182052/http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/13001913/matt-holliday-st-louis-cardinals-sees-45-game-base-streak-end-ejection live Adam LaRoche (CWS): Recorded his 250th career home run in the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers on June 5. He became the 211th player to reach this mark.http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20150605_DET@CHW Garcia hit with bases full, White Sox beat Tigers 4-3 in 11 Seligman Andrew CBS Interactive June 6, 2015 cbssports.com June 6, 2015 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060426/http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20150605_DET@CHW live Prince Fielder (TEX): Recorded his 300th career home run in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 26. He became the 138th player to reach this mark. Prince and his father Cecil become the second father-son duo in Major League history to notch 300-plus homers, the other being Bobby and Barry Bonds.Ross Jamie June 26, 2015 Fielder crushes homer No. 300 https://www.mlb.com/news/prince-fielder-hits-300th-home-run/c-133079588 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150629134559/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/133079588/prince-fielder-hits-300th-home-run June 29, 2015 June 27, 2015 mlb.com Curtis Granderson (NYM): Recorded his 250th career home run in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds on June 27. He became the 212th player to reach this mark.https://www.mlb.com/news/mets-take-suspended-game-on-walk-off-in-13th/c-133206006 Mets take suspended game on walk off in 13th MLB.com June 28, 2015 April 23, 2015 July 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150701202901/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/133206006/mets-take-suspended-game-on-walk-off-in-13th?game_pk=414771 live Ryan Howard (PHI): Recorded his 350th career home run in the second inning against the Miami Marlins on July 19. He became the 92nd player to reach this mark.Zolecki Todd July 19, 2015 Howard reaches second deck for No. 350 https://www.mlb.com/news/ryan-howard-hits-350th-career-home-run/c-137386350 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150721195338/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/137386350/ryan-howard-hits-350th-career-home-run July 21, 2015 July 20, 2015 mlb.com Albert Pujols (LAA): Recorded his 550th career home run in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros on July 29. He became the 15th player to reach this mark. Pujols home run, which was his 30th of the season, became the sixth player in Major League history to log 13 career 30-homer seasons joining Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, Babe Ruth and Mike Schmidt.Gonzalez Alden McTaggart Brian July 29, 2015 McCullers pitches Astros back into first place https://www.mlb.com/news/the-astros-beat-the-angels-to-move-into-first/c-139579784 live https://web.archive.org/web/20151005192904/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/139579784/the-astros-beat-the-angels-to-move-into-first?game_pk=415153 October 5, 2015 July 30, 2015 mlb.com Edwin Encarnación (TOR): Recorded his 250th career home run in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins on August 6. He became the 213th player to reach this mark.August 7, 2015 Mark Buehrle feels about Jays the way he felt about '05 champion White Sox https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=350806114 August 7, 2015 ESPN Associated Press September 24, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200924122942/https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=350806114 live Ryan Braun (MIL): Recorded his 250th career home run in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs on August 12. He became the 214th player to reach this mark.McCalvy Adam August 13, 2015 Braun's 250th HR one shy of Yount's record https://www.mlb.com/news/ryan-braun-hits-250th-career-home-run/c-142762666 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150816031204/http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/article/142762666/ryan-braun-hits-250th-career-home-run August 16, 2015 August 17, 2015 mlb.com Became the Brewers' franchise leader in home runs by hitting his 252nd home run in the sixth inning on August 19 against the Miami Marlins. Robin Yount previously held the franchise record.https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=350819108 Ryan Braun hits 252nd home run to become Brewers' career leader Associated Press August 19, 2015 ESPN.com August 20, 2015 September 24, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200924121427/https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=350819108 live Jimmy Rollins (LAD): Recorded his 500th career double in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros on August 22. He became the 60th player to reach this mark.Abshire Chris Rome Chandler August 23, 2015 Astros blast off to best Greinke, Dodgers https://www.mlb.com/astros/news/astros-use-homers-to-beat-greinke-dodgers/c-144707238 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160304074449/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/144707238/astros-use-homers-to-beat-greinke-dodgers?game_pk=415484 March 4, 2016 August 24, 2015 mlb.com Carlos Beltrán (NYY): Recorded his 500th career double in the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox on August 31. He became the 61st player to reach this mark.Browne Ian Hoch Bryan September 1, 2015 Machi thwarts rally as Sox upend Yanks https://www.mlb.com/news/jean-machi-ends-yankees-rally-as-red-sox-win/c-146526958 September 1, 2015 mlb.com November 4, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191104172844/https://www.mlb.com/news/jean-machi-ends-yankees-rally-as-red-sox-win/c-146526958 live Torii Hunter (MIN): Recorded his 350th career home run in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox on September 13. He became the 93rd player to reach this mark.Garno Greg September 13, 2015 Battle between Hunter and Sale set tone for finale https://www.mlb.com/news/torii-hunter-chris-sale-matchup-decided-finale/c-149155326 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150926010325/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/149155326/torii-hunter-chris-sale-matchup-decided-finale September 26, 2015 September 14, 2015 mlb.com José Abreu (CWS): Became the second player in Major League history to record at least 30 home runs and 100 RBIs in each of his first two seasons. Abreu reached these numbers by driving in two runs in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals on October 1. He joins Albert Pujols who accomplished this during the 2001 and 2002 seasons.Merkin Scott October 2, 2015 Abreu joins exclusive 30-HR, 100-RBI club https://www.mlb.com/news/jose-abreu-makes-mark-with-30-homers-100-rbis/c-152756686 live https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221410/http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/152756686 October 3, 2015 October 4, 2015 mlb.com Carlos Correa (HOU): Set the Astros' franchise record for most home runs by a rookie when he hit his 22nd of the season on October 1 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He broke the record that was set by Lance Berkman in 2000.Dunsmore Ryan October 3, 2015 Carlos Correa sets Astros franchise record for home runs by a rookie http://www.crawfishboxes.com/2015/10/3/9446507/carlos-correa-sets-astros-franchise-record-for-home-runs-by-a-rookie October 4, 2015 SBNation Adalberto Mondesi (KC): Became the first major-leaguer to make his debut in the World Series when he pinch-hit for Danny Duffy in Game 3 of the 2015 World Series. Pitchers No-hitters Chris Heston (SF): The rookie threw his first career no-hitter in defeating the New York Mets 5–0 on June 9. This was the 17th no-hitter in Giants franchise history. Heston struck out 11 batters and did not walk anyone in the game while throwing 110 pitches. The three batters that he hit were the only runners that he allowed to reach base.http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20150609_SF@NYM Chris Heston pitches no-hitter, leads Giants over Mets 5-0 Blum Ronald CBS Interactive June 10, 2015 cbssports.com June 10, 2015 June 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610050523/http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20150609_SF@NYM live Max Scherzer (WSH): Threw his first career no-hitter in defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6–0 on June 20. This was the sixth no-hitter in the Expos/Nationals franchise history, and second since the Nationals' move to Washington, D.C. Scherzer struck out ten batters while throwing 106 pitches. Only one man reached base via being hit with a pitch with two outs in the ninth inning. Scherzer was one strike away from a perfect game.Brown Tim June 20, 2015 Cruel and unusual: Max Scherzer comes one strike away from perfect game https://sports.yahoo.com/news/cruel-and-unusual--max-scherzer-comes-one-strike-away-from-perfect-game-233533842-mlb.html dead https://archive.today/20150621055518/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cruel-and-unusual--max-scherzer-comes-one-strike-away-from-perfect-game-233533842-mlb.html June 21, 2015 June 22, 2015 Yahoo Sports Threw his second career no-hitter in defeating the New York Mets 2–0 on October 3. Scherzer struck out 17 batters, the most ever in a no-hitter, while throwing just 109 pitches. The only blemish was when Kevin Plawecki reached on a throwing error by Yunel Escobar leading off the sixth inning. Scherzer becomes the first pitcher to toss two no-hitters in a regular season since Nolan Ryan in 1973 and the fifth all-time. He also became the first pitcher in Major League history to throw two no-hitters without walking a batter.Rubin Adam October 3, 2015 Rapid Reaction: Nationals' Max Scherzer no-hits Mets https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/111526/rapid-reaction-nationals-max-scherzer-no-hits-mets live https://archive.today/20160427141820/http://espn.go.com/blog/newyork/mets/post/_/id/111526/rapid-reaction-nationals-max-scherzer-no-hits-mets April 27, 2016 October 4, 2015 ESPN Cole Hamels (TEX)/(PHI): Threw his first career no-hitter in defeating the Chicago Cubs 5–0 on July 25. This was the 13th no-hitter in Phillies franchise history. Hamels struck out 13 batters and walked two batters while throwing 129 pitches.Zolecki Todd July 25, 2015 Still a Phillie, Hamels shows value in no-no https://www.mlb.com/news/cole-hamels-displays-his-value-in-no-hitter-c138679502 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150728203420/http://m.phillies.mlb.com/news/article/138679502/cole-hamels-displays-his-value-in-no-hitter July 28, 2015 mlb.com Hisashi Iwakuma (SEA): Threw his first career no-hitter in defeating the Baltimore Orioles 3–0 on August 12. This was the fifth no-hitter in Mariners franchise history. Iwakuma struck out seven batters, and walked three while throwing 116 pitches. Iwakuma also becomes the second Japanese pitcher to throw a no-hitter in the Major League history joining Hideo Nomo.Erickson Andrew Miller Doug August 12, 2015 Iwakuma no-hits O's, tosses 5th in Mariners history https://www.mlb.com/news/hisashi-iwakuma-tosses-mariners-5th-no-hitter/c-142694238 August 14, 2015 mlb.com January 29, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180129140502/https://www.mlb.com/news/hisashi-iwakuma-tosses-mariners-5th-no-hitter/c-142694238 live Mike Fiers (HOU)/(MIL): Threw his first career no-hitter in defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 3–0 on August 21. This was the 11th no-hitter in Astros franchise history. Fiers struck out ten batters, and walked three while throwing 134 pitches. Fiers also became the first player to throw a no-hitter after being traded during the season since Jim Bibby in 1973.McTaggart Brian August 21, 2015 Dream becomes reality for Fiers during no-no https://www.mlb.com/astros/news/mike-fiers-fulfills-dream-during-no-hitter/c-144647490 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150824015834/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/144647490/mike-fiers-fulfills-dream-during-no-hitter August 24, 2015 mlb.com Jake Arrieta (CHC): Threw his first career no-hitter in defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 2–0 on August 30. This was the 14th no-hitter in Cubs franchise history. Arrieta struck out 12 batters and walked one while throwing 116 pitches.Gurnick and Muscat Ken and Carrie August 30, 2015 Jake Show: Arrieta no-hits Dodgers in LA https://www.mlb.com/news/jake-arrieta-throws-no-hitter-against-dodgers/c-146343818 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160427140711/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/146343818/jake-arrieta-throws-no-hitter-against-dodgers April 27, 2016 mlb.com Other pitching accomplishments Mark Buehrle (TOR): Recorded his 200th career win with a victory against the Baltimore Orioles on April 10. He became the 116th player to reach this mark.Baer Bill April 10, 2015 Mark Buehrle earned his 200th career win https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/mark-buehrle-earned-his-200th-career-win April 13, 2015 NBC Sports Francisco Rodríguez (MIL): Recorded his 350th career save by closing out a 4–2 victory against the Cincinnati Reds on April 23. He became the tenth player to reach this mark.April 24, 2015 Lohse, Brewers snap 8-game losing streak, beat Reds 4-2 https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=350423108 April 24, 2015 ESPN Associated Press September 13, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170913184901/http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=350423108 live Félix Hernández (SEA): Recorded his 2,000th career strikeout by striking out Sam Fuld of the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning on May 10. He became the 73rd player to reach this mark.Baer Bill May 10, 2015 Félix Hernández, Clayton Kershaw achieve strikeout milestones https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/felix-hernandez-clayton-kershaw-achieve-strikeout-milestones May 11, 2015 NBC Sports Jonathan Papelbon (WSH)/(PHI): Became the Phillies' franchise leader in saves by closing out a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 13.Singer Tom Suss Nick May 14, 2015 Phillies edge Pirates on play at the plate https://www.mlb.com/phillies/news/phillies-edge-pirates-on-play-at-the-plate/c-124212206 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150518031810/http://m.phillies.mlb.com/news/article/124212206/phillies-edge-pirates-on-play-at-the-plate May 18, 2015 phillies.mlb.com Jorge de la Rosa (COL): Became the all-time Rockies' leader in strikeouts with his 774th on May 21 against the Philadelphia Phillies. He struck out Freddy Galvis in the third inning to surpass Ubaldo Jiménez.http://m.rockies.mlb.com/news/article/125837984?game_pk=414265 De La Rosa sets franchise K's mark in shaky start Harding Thomas MLB Advanced Media, LP. May 21, 2015 mlb.com September 18, 2015 October 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151005165259/http://m.rockies.mlb.com/news/article/125837984?game_pk=414265 dead Became the all-time Rockies' leader in wins with his 73rd on June 14 against the Miami Marlins. His victory surpassed the team record that was held by Aaron Cook.https://www.mlb.com/news/rockies-jorge-de-la-rosa-stifles-marlins-for-milestone-win/c-130597366 De La Rosa stifles Fish, earns milestone win Frisaro Wilaj Joe Steve MLB Advanced Media, LP. June 14, 2015 mlb.com September 18, 2015 October 23, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191023023903/https://www.mlb.com/news/rockies-jorge-de-la-rosa-stifles-marlins-for-milestone-win/c-130597366 live CC Sabathia (NYY): Recorded his 2,500th career strikeout by striking out Johnny Giavotella of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the fifth inning on June 7. He became the 31st player to reach this mark.http://m.mlb.com/news/article/129152552/yankees-sweep-angels-run-win-streak-to-six?game_pk=414491 Yanks sweep Angels, run win streak to 6 Gonzalez Woods Alden Alden MLB.com June 8, 2015 June 8, 2015 June 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150608222856/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/129152552/yankees-sweep-angels-run-win-streak-to-six?game_pk=414491 dead Craig Kimbrel (SD): Recorded his 200th career save by closing out a 5–3 victory against the Atlanta Braves on June 8. He became the 47th player to reach this mark.http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20150608129310652?game_pk=414512 Uptons, Kimbrel help SD rally past Atlanta MLB.com June 8, 2015 June 8, 2015 June 11, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150611221904/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20150608129310652?game_pk=414512 dead Kimbrel reached the 200-save mark in his 318th major-league game, 41 games quicker than any other pitcher has hit that plateau. (The old record was 359 games by Papelbon.) Kimbrel posted his 200th save only 11 days after his 27th birthday. He's the second-youngest pitcher at the time of his 200th career save, behind Francisco Rodriguez, who hit that milestone with the Angels on September 2, 2008, at age 26 years, 239 days.http://espn.go.com/espn/elias?date=20150609 https://web.archive.org/web/20150612030514/http://espn.go.com/espn/elias?date=20150609 dead June 12, 2015 Kimbrel gets his 200th save Elias Sports Bureau, Inc. June 9, 2015 ESPN.com June 10, 2015 Steven Matz (NYM): Became the first pitcher in Major League history to knock in four-plus RBIs in his major league debut.https://www.mlb.com/news/steven-matzs-debut-becomes-one-for-the-ages/c-133449240 Meet the Matz: Historic debut for Mets lefty DiComo Anthony MLB.com June 28, 2015 June 29, 2015 July 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150701191717/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/133449240/steven-matzs-debut-becomes-one-for-the-ages live Aroldis Chapman (CIN): Struck out five Cleveland Indians on July 19, which gave him 500 strikeouts for his career in 292 innings. This set a Major League record for the fastest pitcher to reach 500 career strikeouts as he broke the record of 305 innings that was held by Craig Kimbrel.http://m.reds.mlb.com/news/article/137445014/aroldis-chapman-notches-500th-career-strikeout?game_pk=415022 Chapman fastest in MLB to 500 strikeouts Bondy Robert MLB Advanced Media, LP. July 19, 2015 mlb.com July 20, 2015 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304101856/http://m.reds.mlb.com/news/article/137445014/aroldis-chapman-notches-500th-career-strikeout?game_pk=415022 dead Huston Street (LAA): Recorded his 300th career save by closing out a 5–2 victory against the Minnesota Twins on July 22. He became the 27th player to reach this mark.https://www.mlb.com/news/angels-closer-huston-street-records-300th-save/c-138159722 Street joins elite group with 300th save Adler David MLB Advanced Media, LP. July 23, 2015 mlb.com July 24, 2015 July 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150723215427/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/138159722/angels-closer-huston-street-records-300th-save?game_pk=415065 live Joakim Soria (PIT)/(DET): Recorded his 200th career save by closing out a 9–4 victory against the Seattle Mariners on July 22. He became the 48th player to reach this mark.http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/138139038/joakim-soria-notches-milestone-200th-save Soria notches milestone 200th save Zúñiga Alejandro MLB Advanced Media, LP. July 23, 2015 mlb.com July 24, 2015 July 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150723223159/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/138139038/joakim-soria-notches-milestone-200th-save dead Dan Haren (CHC)/(MIA): Recorded his 150th career win with a victory against the Milwaukee Brewers on August 11. He became the 252nd player to reach this mark.http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20150811142562000?game_pk=415337 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091859/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20150811142562000?game_pk=415337 dead March 4, 2016 Cubs pounce on Crew for 5th straight win McCalvy Adam Muskat Carrie MLB Advanced Media, LP. August 11, 2015 mlb.com Recorded his 2,000th career strikeout by striking out Brian Bogusevic of the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning on September 13. He became the 74th player to reach this mark.http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20150913149082042?game_pk=415779 https://web.archive.org/web/20150917000503/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20150913149082042?game_pk=415779 dead September 17, 2015 Cubs fall to Phils, lose ground in NL Central Zolecki Todd Muskat Carrie MLB Advanced Media, LP. September 13, 2015 mlb.com Max Scherzer (WSH): Set the Nationals' record for strikeouts by striking out Jonathan Schoop of the Baltimore Orioles for number 243. This broke the Nationals' record that was set by Stephen Strasburg in 2014.http://m.nationals.mlb.com/news/article/151231872/max-scherzer-sets-nationals-strikeout-record?game_pk=415917 Scherzer sets Nats' single-season K record Ladson Bill MLB Advanced Media, LP. September 24, 2015 mlb.com September 25, 2015 September 25, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925114128/http://m.nationals.mlb.com/news/article/151231872/max-scherzer-sets-nationals-strikeout-record?game_pk=415917 dead A. J. Burnett (PIT): Recorded his 2,500th career strikeout by striking out Jorge Soler of the Chicago Cubs in the first inning on September 27. He became the 32nd player to reach this mark.http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20150927151982464?game_pk=415980 https://web.archive.org/web/20150929034528/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20150927151982464?game_pk=415980 dead September 29, 2015 Arrieta stymies Bucs, who sit 3 back of Cards Garno Singer Greg Tom MLB Advanced Media, LP. September 28, 2015 mlb.com September 28, 2015 Dallas Keuchel (HOU): Became the first pitcher in Major League history to go undefeated with at least 14 wins at home in one season. Keuchel finished 15–0 in his 18 starts at Minute Maid Park.https://www.mlb.com/news/dallas-keuchel-defeats-rangers-for-astros/c-151932982 Astros gain in West; Keuchel 15-0 at home Rome Sullivan Chandler T. R. MLB Advanced Media, LP. September 27, 2015 mlb.com September 28, 2015 Chris Sale (CWS): Set the White Sox single-season mark for strikeouts with his 270th strike out in the second inning against the Detroit Tigers on October 2. His strikeout of James McCann broke the record that was set in 1908 by Ed Walsh.https://www.mlb.com/news/chris-sale-sets-white-sox-strikeout-record/c-152885306 Sale sets franchise single-season mark for strikeouts Merkin Scott MLB Advanced Media, LP. October 3, 2015 mlb.com October 4, 2015 October 4, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151004101514/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/152885306/chris-sale-sets-white-sox-strikeout-record live Miscellaneous On April 29, for the first time in Major League Baseball history, the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox played before an empty stadium because of the civil unrest in the city. Fans were not allowed in the stadium, though some watched from outside. The Orioles won, 8–2. On August 11, for the first time in Major League history, all 15 home teams won on the same day. Prior to this, the most games ever won by home teams on the same day was 12 games. That record came more than a century ago, on May 23, 1914, according to Elias Sports Bureau.https://www.mlb.com/news/all-15-mlb-home-teams-win-on-same-day/c-142659350 What a home run! All 15 home teams win Thornburg Chad MLB Advanced Media, LP. August 11, 2015 mlb.com August 12, 2015 August 15, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150815022328/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/142659350/all-15-mlb-home-teams-win-on-same-day live On August 9, the New York Yankees Major League record of 2,665 consecutive games played without having been held scoreless, in back-to-back contests, was snapped when Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marco Estrada tossed a 2–0 shutout win at Yankee Stadium. Left-handed pitcher David Price blanked New York, 6–0, on the previous day.https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2544414-yankees-lose-record-streak-of-2665-games-without-back-to-back-shutouts Yankees Lose Record Streak of 2,665 Games Without Back-to-Back Shutouts August 10, 2015 BleacherReport.com August 28, 2015 October 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151023113231/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2544414-yankees-lose-record-streak-of-2665-games-without-back-to-back-shutouts live On August 13, the Toronto Blue Jays became the first Major League franchise since the 1954 Cleveland Indians to have compiled two different 11-game winning streaks within the same season.http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/25268853/jays-become-first-team-since-54-indians-with-two-11-game-win-streaks Blue Jays become first team since '54 Indians with two 11-game win streaks Perry Dayn August 13, 2015 CBSsports.com August 13, 2015 August 14, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150814005200/http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/25268853/jays-become-first-team-since-54-indians-with-two-11-game-win-streaks live On September 19, Mike Matheny of the St. Louis Cardinals became the first manager in MLB history to guide his club to a playoff appearance in each of his first four seasons as manager.Langosch Jenifer http://m.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article/150519226/with-giants-loss-cardinals-back-in-postseason Cards become 1st team to clinch postseason spot stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com September 19, 2015 September 19, 2015 September 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923000050/http://m.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article/150519226/with-giants-loss-cardinals-back-in-postseason dead On October 1, the New York Yankees made the postseason for the 52nd time in franchise history with their 4–1 victory against the Boston Red Sox. The win also coincided with the 10,000th victory in franchise history, becoming the eighth Major League and first American League club to attain this feat.https://www.mlb.com/news/yankees-clinch-wild-card-with-10000th-victory/c-152697954 Yanks clinch Wild Card with 10,000th win Browne Raynor Ian Grace MLB Advanced Media, LP. October 1, 2015 mlb.com October 1, 2015 October 3, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003015746/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/152697954/yankees-clinch-wild-card-with-10000th-victory live On October 12, the Chicago Cubs set a postseason record for most home runs hit during a game by hitting six against the St. Louis Cardinals.https://www.si.com/mlb/2015/10/12/chicago-cubs-postseason-home-run-record-nlds-kris-bryant-anthony-rizzo Six Cubs hit home runs in NLDS Game 3 win to set MLB postseason record SI.com October 12, 2015 October 14, 2015 February 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160227154018/http://www.si.com/mlb/2015/10/12/chicago-cubs-postseason-home-run-record-nlds-kris-bryant-anthony-rizzo live Also, there were a total of 21 home runs hit which also set a single-day postseason record.http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/25337608/postseason-record-20-home-runs-hit-on-monday MLB postseason record 21 home runs hit on Monday CBSSports.com October 12, 2015 October 14, 2015 Axisa, Mike Awards and honors Regular season Baseball Writers' Association of America AwardsBBWAA Award National League American LeagueRookie of the Year Kris Bryant (CHC) Carlos Correa (HOU)Cy Young Award Jake Arrieta (CHC) Dallas Keuchel (HOU)Manager of the Year Joe Maddon (CHC) Jeff Banister (TEX)Most Valuable Player Bryce Harper (WSH) Josh Donaldson (TOR)Gold Glove AwardsPosition National League American LeaguePitcher Zack Greinke (LAD) Dallas Keuchel (HOU)Catcher Yadier Molina (STL) Salvador Pérez (KC)1st Base Paul Goldschmidt (AZ) Eric Hosmer (KC)2nd Base Dee Gordon (MIA) Jose Altuve (HOU)3rd Base Nolan Arenado (COL) Manny Machado (BAL)Shortstop Brandon Crawford (SF) Alcides Escobar (KC)Left field Starling Marte (PIT) Yoenis Céspedes (DET)Center field A. J. Pollock (AZ) Kevin Kiermaier (TB)Right field Jason Heyward (STL) Kole Calhoun (LAA)Silver Slugger AwardsPitcher/Designated Hitter Madison Bumgarner (SF) Kendrys Morales (KC)Catcher Buster Posey (SF) Brian McCann (NYY)1st Base Paul Goldschmidt (AZ) Miguel Cabrera (DET)2nd Base Dee Gordon (MIA) Jose Altuve (HOU)3rd Base Nolan Arenado (COL) Josh Donaldson (TOR)Shortstop Brandon Crawford (SF) Xander Bogaerts (BOS)Left Field Carlos González (COL) J. D. Martinez (DET)Center Field Andrew McCutchen (PIT) Mike Trout (LAA)Right Field Bryce Harper (WSH) Nelson Cruz (SEA) Other awards The Sporting News Player of the Year Award: Josh Donaldson (TOR) Comeback Players of the Year: Prince Fielder (TEX, American); Matt Harvey (NYM, National) Edgar Martínez Award (Best designated hitter): Kendrys Morales (KC) Hank Aaron Award: Josh Donaldson (TOR, American); Bryce Harper (WSH, National) Roberto Clemente Award (Humanitarian): Andrew McCutchen (PIT) Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year Award (Best AL reliever): Andrew Miller (NYY) Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year Award (Best NL reliever): Mark Melancon (PIT) Warren Spahn Award (Best left-handed pitcher): Dallas Keuchel (HOU) Fielding Bible AwardsPosition PlayerPitcher Dallas Keuchel (HOU)Catcher Buster Posey (SF)1st Base Paul Goldschmidt (AZ)2nd Base Ian Kinsler (DET)3rd Base Nolan Arenado (COL)Shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ATL)Left Field Starling Marte (PIT)Center Field Kevin Kiermaier (TB)Right Field Jason Heyward (STL)Multi-position Ender Inciarte (AZ) Monthly awards Player of the Month Major League Baseball Player of the Month Award Month American League National League April Nelson Cruz Adrián González May Jason Kipnis Bryce Harper June Albert Pujols Giancarlo Stanton July Mike Trout Carlos González August Edwin Encarnación Andrew McCutchen September Shin-Soo Choo Nolan Arenado 1em Pitcher of the Month Major League Baseball Pitcher of the Month Award Month American League National League April Dallas Keuchel Gerrit Cole May Dallas Keuchel Max Scherzer June Chris Sale Max Scherzer July Scott Kazmir Clayton Kershaw August Dallas Keuchel Jake Arrieta September Cody Anderson Jake Arrieta 1em Rookie of the Month Major League Baseball Rookie of the Month Award Month American League National League April Devon Travis Alex Guerrero May Delino DeShields, Jr. Kris Bryant June Carlos Correa Maikel Franco July Andrew Heaney Jung Ho Kang August Miguel Sano Kris Bryant September Francisco Lindor Justin Bour Home field attendance and payroll Team nameWins%± Percent changeHome attendance%± Percent changePer game Average home attendance per gameEst. payroll%± Percent changeLos Angeles Dodgershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAD/attend.shtml Los Angeles Dodgers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com September 30, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200930060520/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAD/attend.shtml live92 −2.1%3,764,815 −0.5%46,479$265,140,42913.6%St. Louis Cardinalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/attend.shtml St. Louis Cardinals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com July 3, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170703052103/http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/attend.shtml live10011.1%3,520,889 −0.6%43,468$128,241,500 −1.3%San Francisco Giantshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SFG/attend.shtml San Francisco Giants Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com September 30, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200930060531/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SFG/attend.shtml live84 −4.5%3,375,8820.2%41,678$180,018,16610.1%New York Yankeeshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/attend.shtml New York Yankees Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com April 7, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220407214145/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/attend.shtml live873.6%3,193,795 −6.1%39,430$214,051,957 −17.1%Los Angeles Angels of Anaheimhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ANA/attend.shtml Los Angeles Angels Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com March 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150322232004/http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ANA/attend.shtml live85 −13.3%3,012,765 −2.7%37,195$131,522,5002.2%Chicago Cubshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/attend.shtml Chicago Cubs Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com March 22, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230322075931/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/attend.shtml live9732.9%2,919,12210.1%36,039$115,306,61092.8%Boston Red Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/attend.shtml Boston Red Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com December 9, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201209132148/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/attend.shtml live789.9%2,880,694 −2.6%35,564$183,931,90036.6%Toronto Blue Jayshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TOR/attend.shtml Toronto Blue Jays Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com November 12, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241112215848/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TOR/attend.shtml live9312.0%2,794,89117.7%34,505$117,917,400 −13.6%Detroit Tigershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/attend.shtml Detroit Tigers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com May 10, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200510064652/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/attend.shtml live74 −17.8%2,726,048 −6.6%33,655$172,284,7501.9%Kansas City Royalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/KCR/attend.shtml Kansas City Royals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com September 30, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200930062223/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/KCR/attend.shtml live956.7%2,708,54938.4%33,439$121,590,47535.4%Washington Nationalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/WSN/attend.shtml Washington Nationals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com June 13, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180613235126/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/WSN/attend.shtml live83 −13.5%2,619,8431.6%32,344$176,496,37228.6%New York Metshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/attend.shtml New York Mets Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com September 24, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080924130720/http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/attend.shtml live9013.9%2,569,75319.6%31,725$98,874,47319.6%Milwaukee Brewershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIL/attend.shtml Milwaukee Brewers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com October 7, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241007012442/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIL/attend.shtml live68 −17.1%2,542,558 −9.1%31,390$70,869,500 −35.3%Colorado Rockieshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/COL/attend.shtml Colorado Rockies Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com September 30, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200930063028/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/COL/attend.shtml live683.0%2,506,789 −6.5%30,948$96,438,6001.1%Pittsburgh Pirateshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/attend.shtml Pittsburgh Pirates Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com December 5, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211205133843/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/attend.shtml live9811.4%2,498,5962.3%30,847$104,457,49929.4%Texas Rangershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TEX/attend.shtml Texas Rangers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com September 30, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200930063108/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TEX/attend.shtml live8831.3%2,491,875 −8.3%30,764$178,860,78937.8%San Diego Padreshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/attend.shtml San Diego Padres Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com September 30, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200930063512/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/attend.shtml live74 −3.9%2,459,75212.0%30,367$125,203,70063.3%Cincinnati Redshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CIN/attend.shtml Cincinnati Reds Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com September 30, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200930062959/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CIN/attend.shtml live64 −15.8%2,419,506 −2.3%29,870$111,572,2869.1%Baltimore Orioleshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/attend.shtml Baltimore Orioles Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com September 30, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200930062402/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/attend.shtml live81 −15.6%2,281,202 −7.4%29,246$112,989,8333.6%Minnesota Twinshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/attend.shtml Minnesota Twins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com September 30, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200930063037/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/attend.shtml live8318.6%2,220,054 −1.4%27,408$107,755,00023.8%Seattle Marinershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SEA/attend.shtml Seattle Mariners Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com September 28, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200928215005/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SEA/attend.shtml live76 −12.6%2,193,5816.3%27,081$130,681,40036.9%Houston Astroshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/attend.shtml Houston Astros Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com September 30, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200930063219/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/attend.shtml live8622.9%2,153,58522.9%26,587$93,256,200108.5%Arizona Diamondbackshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ARI/attend.shtml Arizona Diamondbacks Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com June 13, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180613234601/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ARI/attend.shtml live7923.4%2,080,1450.3%25,681$64,434,000 −28.3%Atlanta Braveshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ATL/attend.shtml Atlanta Braves Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com May 7, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180507051009/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ATL/attend.shtml live67 −15.2%2,001,392 −15.0%24,709$104,037,500 −3.7%Philadelphia Phillieshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/attend.shtml Philadelphia Phillies Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com August 24, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200824094154/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/attend.shtml live63 −13.7%1,831,080 −24.5%22,606$103,082,167 −41.6%Oakland Athleticshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/OAK/attend.shtml Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com September 30, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200930063053/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/OAK/attend.shtml live68 −22.7%1,768,175 −11.8%21,829$64,016,001 −28.2%Chicago White Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/attend.shtml Chicago White Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com September 30, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200930062343/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/attend.shtml live764.1%1,755,8106.4%21,677$112,889,70029.1%Miami Marlinshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/FLA/attend.shtml Florida Marlins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com October 10, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241010011155/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/FLA/attend.shtml live71 −7.8%1,752,2351.2%21,633$71,231,50068.1%Cleveland Indianshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/attend.shtml Cleveland Indians Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com June 13, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180613234804/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/attend.shtml live81 −4.7%1,388,905 −3.4%17,361$59,163,766 −19.5%Tampa Bay Rayshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TBD/attend.shtml Tampa Bay Rays Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com April 3, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250403020628/https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TBD/attend.shtml live803.9%1,287,054 −11.0%15,322$64,571,233 −17.0% Uniforms Wholesale changes The New York Mets changed their home jersey from a cream shade to white and took away the home white alternate jersey.Creamer Chris http://news.sportslogos.net/2014/11/05/new-york-mets-release-uniform-changes-for-2015/ New York Mets Release Uniform Changes for 2015 SportsLogos.net November 5, 2014 November 10, 2014 November 10, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141110163226/http://news.sportslogos.net/2014/11/05/new-york-mets-release-uniform-changes-for-2015/ live The Minnesota Twins took away the pinstripes from their home jersey and added a gold trim to the "Twins" wordmark. A hat was also added highlighting the "Twin Cities" logo in gold.Miller Phil http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/282091221.html Uniform update: Twins get rid of pinstripes, add gold trim startribune.com November 10, 2014 November 10, 2014 November 10, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141110164738/http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/282091221.html live The Pittsburgh Pirates introduced a new camouflage alternate jersey in honor of the U.S. Military which will be worn during all Thursday home games. A new camo-style hat also accompanies this uniform with a black bill and black "Pittsburgh" logo.Singer Tom http://m.pirates.mlb.com/news/article/104004268/pirates-unveil-alternate-jersey-honoring-armed-forces Pirates unveil alternate jersey honoring Armed Forces Pirates.com December 13, 2014 December 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141216050236/http://m.pirates.mlb.com/news/article/104004268/pirates-unveil-alternate-jersey-honoring-armed-forces December 16, 2014 dead The Seattle Mariners have added an alternate cream color jersey with blue and yellow, the original colors of the team from 1977–1992. An alternate light blue hat with a gold "Seattle" logo will accompany the uniform as well. The San Francisco Giants have added an alternate black jersey, featuring a new alternate logo depicting the Golden Gate Bridge. The Cleveland Indians darkened the shade of navy blue in their caps and jerseys. Anniversaries and special events The following teams wore commemorative patches for special occasions: TeamSpecial occasionAll 30 teamsBreast cancer patch on May 10, Mother's DayProstate cancer patch on June 21, Father's DayArizona DiamondbacksIn memory of ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller (March 3–8)Retirement of Randy Johnson's #51 (August 8) – on their caps and jerseysAtlanta Braves20th Anniversary of 1995 World Series ChampionshipChicago White SoxIn memory of Minnie MiñosoIn memory of Billy Pierce (starting August 11)10th Anniversary of 2005 World Series ChampionshipCincinnati Reds2015 All Star Game40th Anniversary of 1975 World Series Championship and 25th Anniversary of 1990 World Series ChampionshipCleveland IndiansIn memory of Al RosenHouston Astros50th anniversary of the Astrodome as well as team being named the AstrosIn memory of Milo Hamilton (starting September 18)Kansas City Royals#28 in memory of Ernie Banks, who played for the Kansas City Monarchs (May 17)30th anniversary of their winning the 1985 World Series (May 24) – on their caps and jerseysMinnesota Twins50th Anniversary of 1965 World Series teamNew York Yankees#28 in memory of Ernie Banks (May 17)Retirement of Bernie Williams' #51 (May 24) – on their caps and jerseysRetirement of Jorge Posada's #20 (August 22) – on their caps and jerseysRetirement of Andy Pettitte's #46 (August 23) – on their caps and jerseysIn memory of Yogi Berra (starting September 23)Philadelphia PhilliesIn memory of Sara L. BuckSt. Louis CardinalsIn memory of Oscar TaverasSilva Drew March 25, 2015 Cardinals add "OT" patch for Oscar Taveras https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/cardinals-add-ot-patch-for-oscar-taveras April 5, 2015 NBC Sports70th anniversary of Red Schoendienst's MLB debut (April 17)San Francisco GiantsIn memory of Lon Simmons2014 World Series championsWashington Nationals10th year in Washington, D.C. Throwbacks The Astros and Angels wore 1965 uniforms on April 18 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Astrodome and the 50th anniversary of the renaming of the team to Astros. The Reds and Cubs wore 1990 uniforms on April 24 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Reds' winning the 1990 World Series. The Tigers and Indians wore Negro league throwbacks on April 25. The Tigers wore the uniforms of the Detroit Stars, while the Indians wore the uniforms of the Cleveland Buckeyes. The Red Sox wore their 1975 home uniforms on May 5 to mark the 40th anniversary of the club's 1975 AL Championship and trip to the 1975 World Series. The uniforms had the Massachusetts bicentennial patch. The Mariners and Red Sox wore Negro league throwbacks on May 16. The Red Sox wore the uniforms of the Boston Royal Giants, and the Mariners wore the uniforms of the Seattle Steelheads. The Cubs and Royals wore 1915 Federal League throwbacks on May 31 (originally, they were supposed to have worn them on May 30, but the game was postponed due to rain). The Cubs wore the uniforms of the Chicago Whales, while the Royals wore the uniforms of the Kansas City Packers. The Cardinals and Phillies wore 1960s throwbacks on June 19. The Cardinals wore 1961 uniforms, which did have the players' numbers on the fronts of the shirts. The Phillies wore 1969 throwbacks. The Mets and Braves wore Negro league throwbacks on June 20. The Mets wore the uniforms of the Brooklyn Royal Giants, while the Braves wore the uniforms of the 1938 Atlanta Black Crackers. The Red Sox wore their 1975 road uniforms on June 27 against the Rays. The Rays, meanwhile, wore their "fauxback" jerseys, which have a retro feel yet never actually were worn regularly because the franchise did not exist back then. The Athletics wore 1965 Kansas City Athletics uniforms June 27. Ironically, the Kansas City Royals were their opponents. The Pirates and Brewers wore Negro league throwbacks on July 18. The Pirates wore the uniforms of the Pittsburgh Crawfords, while the Brewers wore the uniforms of the Milwaukee Bears. The Rangers and Astros wore 1980s throwbacks on July 18 as part of a 1980s night promotion at Minute Maid Park. The Cardinals and Royals wore 1985 uniforms on July 23 to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1985 World Series. They were supposed to be worn on June 14, but that game was postponed due to rain. The Cubs and White Sox wore 1959 uniforms on August 14 in honor of Minnie Miñoso at US Cellular Field. Each of the White Sox players wore Minoso's number 9. The Cubs and Tigers wore 1945 uniforms on August 19 to mark the 70th anniversary of the 1945 World Series. The White Sox wore 1976 uniforms on August 27. Other uniforms Players, coaches, and umpires at all games wore #42 on April 15, the 68th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut in the majors. The Giants wore uniforms with gold "Giants" script lettering and numbering on April 18 to celebrate their 2014 World Series title. On April 20 (Patriots' Day), the Boston Red Sox wore home white jerseys with "BOSTON" written on the front to mark the second anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings. The uniform also sported the 2013 navy-blue circular patch with a white border on the left shoulder saying "B Strong" (with the red B in the classic font featured on the Red Sox's caps). The Milwaukee Brewers wore their batting practice jerseys as an alternate on April 21. The front has the Brewers' "M" logo on front, and has gold trim on the side. The Giants wore Spanish-language "Gigantes" uniforms on May 5, Cinco de Mayo. The Orioles wore a special uniform May 11, the first game at Camden Yards with spectators since April 26 due to the riots that took place in the city in April. The uniforms were in their home whites, but had their road "Baltimore" script on the front instead of the usual "Orioles". The Reds wore camouflage uniforms and caps on May 16 and June 6. The uniforms had the "Reds" script on the front, instead of the player's number and the Reds' logo. All teams wore camouflage uniforms on May 25, Memorial Day in the United States. Although Memorial Day is not a legal holiday in Ontario, the Blue Jays wore camouflage. The Reds wore green caps and uniforms on June 19 as part of a "Shamrock the Ballpark" promotion. Like the camouflage uniforms, the uniforms had the "Reds" script on the front, instead of the player's number and the Reds' logo; the uniforms have a shamrock on the right sleeve, instead of the Mr. Redlegs mascot. The Blue Jays wore a special uniform on Canada Day. July 1. The uniform had the Blue Jays wordmark in red, instead of blue. They had the Canadian flag on their right sleeve. The Red Sox, their opponent, wore a Canadian flag on their uniform as well. The uniform was worn again on August 30. All teams wore American flag-themed caps and uniforms on July 4, Independence Day in the United States. The uniforms had an American flag on a sleeve. The logos and players' numbers had stars on them; the caps had a star instead of a baseball on the MLB logo. The Blue Jays wore a jersey with both the U.S. and Canadian flags. The Royals and the Astros wore Spanish-language "Los Reales" and "Los Astros" uniforms on July 25. The Tigers wore Spanish-language "Tigres" uniforms August 8. The uniforms were based on the Tigers' 1960 uniforms. The Reds and the Diamondbacks wore Spanish-language "Los Rojos" and "Los D-backs" uniforms August 21. The Mets wore camouflage uniforms on August 31. The Mariners wore Spanish-language "Marineros" uniforms on September 12. The Astros wore Spanish-language "Los Astros" uniforms on September 27. Television National United States 2015 marks the second year of MLB's eight-year deal with Fox Sports, ESPN, & TBS. Fox will televise Saturday night games for eight consecutive weeks, leading up to the All Star Game, which will also air on Fox. Fox will then televise Saturday afternoon games for the last four weeks of the regular season. Fox Sports 1 will televise games on Tuesday nights and Saturdays, both during the afternoon and at night. ESPN will televise games on its flagship telecast, Sunday Night Baseball, as well as Monday and Wednesday nights. TBS will televise Sunday afternoon games for the last thirteen weeks of the regular season. Fox and ESPN Sunday Night Baseball telecasts will be exclusive; all other national telecasts will be subject to local blackout. TBS will televise the National League Wild Card Game, Division Series, and Championship Series. ESPN will televise the American League Wild Card Game, Fox Sports 1 and MLB Network will televise American League Division Series, and Fox and Fox Sports 1 will televise the American League Championship Series. The World Series will air exclusively on Fox for the sixteenth consecutive year. All postseason games will air on ESPN Radio. Canada 2015 was the second year of MLB's eight-year contracts for national broadcasts in Canada. Rogers Communications-owned Sportsnet holds English-language rights to the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby, almost all postseason games, and various regular season games, all of which are in addition to the channel's Canada-wide "regional" deal for all regular season games of the co-owned Toronto Blue Jays.http://www.sportsnet.ca/rogers-renews-partnership-with-major-league-baseball/ Rogers Renews Partnership with Major League Baseball Sportsnet.ca Rogers Communications (press release) January 8, 2014 February 22, 2014 June 23, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140623225719/http://www.sportsnet.ca/rogers-renews-partnership-with-major-league-baseball/ live With the Blue Jays reaching the postseason in 2015 for the first time since 1993, Sportsnet president Scott Moore announced the channel was unable to produce separate Canadian telecasts of the Blue Jays' postseason games, and picked up the U.S. network telecasts of these games as it typically did for its postseason coverage.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/09/26/sportsnet-gears-up-for-blue-jays-nhl-bonanza.html Raju Mudhar Sportsnet gears up for Blue Jays-NHL bonanza Toronto Star September 26, 2015 September 30, 2015 September 29, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150929210813/http://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/09/26/sportsnet-gears-up-for-blue-jays-nhl-bonanza.html live As in 2014, when the two Division Series games carried by MLB Network in the U.S. was also exclusive to that channel in Canada despite very limited carriage,https://canadiansportsfan.wordpress.com/2014/10/04/tonights-nlds-game-2-stl-lad-will-only-be-available-to-a-select-few-in-canada/ TONIGHT'S NLDS GAME 2 (STL-LAD) WSH ONLY AVAILABLE TO A SELECT FEW IN CANADA A Rouge Point October 4, 2014 September 30, 2015 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304221228/https://canadiansportsfan.wordpress.com/2014/10/04/tonights-nlds-game-2-stl-lad-will-only-be-available-to-a-select-few-in-canada/ live Game 3 of the Royals-Astros ALDS was exclusive to MLBN in both countries.MEDIA ALERT: MLB Postseason Schedule on Sportsnet, October 8 – 11 http://media.sportsnet.ca/2015/10/media-alert-mlb-postseason-schedule-on-sportsnet-october-8-11/ Sportsnet October 8, 2015 Sportsnet does not have the broadcast rights to Game 3 of the ALDS featuring Houston @ Kansas City. This game is available on the MLB Network. September 7, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200907200210/https://media.sportsnet.ca/2015/10/media-alert-mlb-postseason-schedule-on-sportsnet-october-8-11/ dead However Sportsnet aired all games of the Blue Jays-Rangers ALDS in Canada (MLBN carried Game 2 in the United States).https://www.mlb.com/news/2015-mlb-postseason-schedule-set/c-143671252 2015 Postseason Schedule Newman Mark MLB Advanced Media, LP. September 24, 2015 mlb.com October 7, 2015 October 3, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003052916/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/143671252/2015-mlb-postseason-schedule-set live TSN holds English-language rights to most regular season games in ESPN's U.S. package.http://www.bellmediapr.ca/Network/TSN/Press/TSN-Lands-Media-Rights-to-MLBs-Marquee-Sunday-Monday-and-Wednesday-Games TSN Lands Media Rights to MLB's Marquee Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday Games TSN (press release) February 3, 2014 February 22, 2014 March 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140328021239/http://bellmediapr.ca/Network/TSN/Press/TSN-Lands-Media-Rights-to-MLBs-Marquee-Sunday-Monday-and-Wednesday-Games dead French-language rights are split between RDS and TVA Sports.March 31, 2015 Les meilleurs matchs à coup sûr : Début de saison du baseball de la MLB sur RDS Sure to be the best games: MLB baseball season starts on RDS http://www.rds.ca/communiques/les-meilleurs-matchs-a-coup-sur-debut-de-saison-du-baseball-de-la-mlb-sur-rds-1.2208728 September 30, 2015 Réseau des sports fr October 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151001183242/http://www.rds.ca/communiques/les-meilleurs-matchs-a-coup-sur-debut-de-saison-du-baseball-de-la-mlb-sur-rds-1.2208728 live March 11, 2014 TVA Sports présentera jusqu'à 70 matchs additionnels du baseball majeur dès le mois d'avril à titre de diffuseur francophone http://groupetva.ca/presse/communiques/tva-sports-tva-sports-presentera-jusqua-70-matchs-additionnels-baseball-majeur https://archive.today/20140331221829/http://groupetva.ca/presse/communiques/tva-sports-tva-sports-presentera-jusqua-70-matchs-additionnels-baseball-majeur March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 TVA Sports Local The Chicago Cubs opted to re-negotiate their terrestrial television contracts for the 2015 season through 2019, when all the Cubs' television rights contracts will expire, including their cable deal with Comcast SportsNet Chicago. WGN-TV will still hold rights to 45 Cubs games per season, and its overflow broadcasts will move to WPWR-TV in place of WCIU-TV. WGN will be joined by ABC-owned station WLS-TV, which will now broadcast 25 games per season.Channick Robert Cubs exercise option to end WGN-TV contract after next season http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-chicago-cubs-wgn-tv-20131106-story.html September 1, 2014 Chicago Tribune November 6, 2013 October 17, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151017035639/http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-chicago-cubs-wgn-tv-20131106-story.html liveCubs reach deal with WGN-TV for remaining 45 broadcasts http://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2015/01/07/cubs-reach-deal-with-wgn-tv-for-remaining-45.html January 10, 2015 Chicago Business Journal January 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150110082610/http://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2015/01/07/cubs-reach-deal-with-wgn-tv-for-remaining-45.html liveSherman Ed White Sox add WPWR-Ch. 50 to station rotation http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/chi-white-sox-channel-50-20150219-story.html February 21, 2015 Chicago Tribune February 19, 2015 February 20, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150220215950/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/chi-white-sox-channel-50-20150219-story.html live Broadcast Cubs games among the three stations in the market, along with White Sox games (which will also have games move from WCIU to WPWR) will be carried in the Indianapolis market among Media General's duopoly of WISH-TV and WNDY-TV, in addition to a regional network in Iowa and downstate Illinois.http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/83915/wishwndy-to-carry-cubs-white-sox WISH-WNDY To Carry Cubs, White Sox Staff report March 20, 2015 TVNewsCheck March 23, 2015 April 2, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402132716/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/83915/wishwndy-to-carry-cubs-white-sox live The cable network WGN America will no longer carry Chicago White Sox or Chicago Cubs games, as the network has phased out Chicago sports programming as part of its transition towards becoming a nationally focused entertainment network. This brings an end to the "superstation" era of cable broadcast, started in 1976 when WTCG (later to become WTBS) broadcast Atlanta Braves games, followed by WGN and other stations such as WOR-TV (New York Mets), WSBK-TV (Boston Red Sox) and KTLA (California Angels) airing simulcasts via satellite or cable. After an absence of over a decade, New York Yankees telecasts will return to WPIX, sharing time with the Mets after WWOR-TV gave up its contract due to the rejection of a contract extension. Both teams' games on WPIX will still be produced by the YES Network and SportsNet New York respectively. Radio ESPN Radio aired its 18th season of national coverage, including Sunday Night Games, Saturday games, Opening Day and holiday games, the All-Star Game, and Home Run Derby, and the entire postseason. Local WBBM became the radio home of the Chicago Cubs starting in April 2015 after long time home WGN gave up the broadcasting rights after 90 years. WJZ-FM, for the second time, became the flagship radio station for the Baltimore Orioles. WJZ-FM held the rights for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. Rule changes New rules were made to increase the pace of the game.Stephen Eric MLB to implement pace-of-play rule changes in 2015, per report https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2015/2/19/8073311/mlb-pace-of-play-rules-changes-2015 Vox Media, Inc. SBNation.com February 19, 2015 April 5, 2015 April 9, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150409052647/http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2015/2/19/8073311/mlb-pace-of-play-rules-changes-2015 liveMLB, MLBPA announce pace of game initiatives, replay modifications https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-mlbpa-announce-pace-of-game-initiatives-replay-modifications/c-109814608 MLB.com February 20, 2015 April 14, 2015 March 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150308060707/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/109814608/mlb-mlbpa-announce-pace-of-game-initiatives-replay-modifications live Managers must initiate all instant replay calls from the dugout. Batters must keep at least one foot in the batter's box at all times. Games will resume promptly after every commercial break. Retirements Tim Hudson announced that 2015 will be his last season.https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/11898790/tim-hudson-san-franciso-giants-pretty-sure-2015-last-season Tim Hudson lining up retirement ESPN.com November 18, 2014 Associated Press January 5, 2015 March 20, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180320170152/http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/11898790/tim-hudson-san-franciso-giants-pretty-sure-2015-last-season live LaTroy Hawkins announced that 2015 would be his last season.http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/12/west-notes-hawkins-ellis-gregerson-melky.html West Notes: Hawkins, Ellis, Gregerson, Melky MLB Trade Rumors December 12, 2014 January 5, 2015 April 12, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150412022709/http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/12/west-notes-hawkins-ellis-gregerson-melky.html live A. J. Burnett announced that he would retire after the 2015 season.https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2014/11/14/Pitcher-A-J-Burnett-returning-to-Pirates-on-one-year-deal/stories/201411140225 Pitcher A. J. Burnett returning to Pirates on one-year deal Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Brink Bill November 11, 2014 January 5, 2015 January 9, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150109163805/http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2014/11/14/Pitcher-A-J-Burnett-returning-to-Pirates-on-one-year-deal/stories/201411140225 live Aramis Ramírez announced that he would retire after the 2015 season.http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2015-02-27/aramis-ramirez-milwaukee-brewers-retire-after-2015-season Brewers' Aramis Ramirez to retire after 2015 season Lancaster Marc Sporting News Media February 27, 2015 SportingNews.com March 4, 2015 February 28, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150228082030/http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2015-02-27/aramis-ramirez-milwaukee-brewers-retire-after-2015-season dead He confirmed his retirement on November 5.Adams Steve November 5, 2015 Aramis Ramírez Announces Retirement From MLB http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/11/aramis-ramirez-retires.html December 4, 2015 MLB Trade Rumors December 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208042917/http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/11/aramis-ramirez-retires.html live Carlos Quentin announced his retirement on May 1.594198285096656896 Ken_Rosenthal Sources: Carlos Quentin in process of retiring. Will receive rest of $8M salary. #Braves had released him from guaranteed major-league deal. Ken Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal May 1, 2015 Jeff Karstens announced his retirement on May 3.Short D.J. May 4, 2015 Jeff Karstens announces his retirement https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/jeff-karstens-announces-his-retirement May 5, 2015 NBC Sports Bruce Chen announced his retirement on May 18.Short D. J. May 18, 2015 Bruce Chen announces his retirement https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/bruce-chen-announces-his-retirement May 19, 2015 NBC Sports Rafael Furcal announced his retirement on May 19.Gleeman Aaron May 19, 2015 Rafael Furcal announces his retirement after 14 seasons https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/rafael-furcal-announces-his-retirement-after-14-seasons May 19, 2015 NBC Sports September 22, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230922185159/https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/rafael-furcal-announces-his-retirement-after-14-seasons live Kevin Slowey announced his retirement on June 2.Toman Dan 2015-06-02 Kevin Slowey retires, joins MLBPA as special assistant https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/773985 2025-02-17 theScore.com en Érik Bédard announced his retirement on June 11.http://www.insidesocal.com/dodgers/2015/06/11/pitcher-erik-bedard-halts-comeback-with-dodgers-announces-retirement/ Pitcher Erik Bedard halts comeback with Dodgers, announces retirement Hoornstra J. P. Inside The Dodgers June 11, 2015 June 12, 2015 June 15, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150615033504/http://www.insidesocal.com/dodgers/2015/06/11/pitcher-erik-bedard-halts-comeback-with-dodgers-announces-retirement/ live Dane De La Rosa announced his retirement on June 26.Baer Bill June 26, 2015 Dane De La Rosa retires https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/dane-de-la-rosa-retires June 27, 2015 NBC Sports December 11, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231211154316/https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/dane-de-la-rosa-retires live Chris Perez announced his retirement on August 22.2015-08-26 Former All-Star closer Perez retires https://www.mlb.com/news/former-all-star-closer-chris-perez-retires/c-145541056 2025-02-17 MLB.com en Carlos Peña announced his retirement on September 16.2015-09-18 Carlos Pena, 37, retires, calls Rays 'family' https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/13686954/carlos-pena-announces-retirement 2025-02-17 ESPN.com en August 8, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200808190017/https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/13686954/carlos-pena-announces-retirement live Jeremy Affeldt announced his retirement on October 1.Alex Pavlovic AlexPavlovic 649601874451009541 Per Giants, Jeremy Affeldt is announcing his retirement. October 1, 2015 October 2, 2015 Barry Zito announced his retirement on October 19.2015-10-19 Barry Zito ends baseball career https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/13925557/barry-zito-oakland-athletics-announces-retirement 2025-02-17 ESPN.com December 1, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211201072813/https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/13925557/barry-zito-oakland-athletics-announces-retirement live Dan Haren announced his retirement on October 22.Ringo Kyle October 22, 2015 Dan Haren makes retirement official, thanks 'this beautiful game' after NLCS https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/dan-haren-makes-retirement-official--thanks--this-beautiful-game--after-nlcs-174954163.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151031044159/https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/dan-haren-makes-retirement-official--thanks--this-beautiful-game--after-nlcs-174954163.html October 31, 2015 October 22, 2015 Yahoo! Sports Torii Hunter announced his retirement on October 26.Neal III La Velle Torii Hunter retiring after his one-year encore with Twins http://www.startribune.com/longtime-twins-star-torii-hunter-decides-to-retire/337283601/ December 4, 2015 Star Tribune Star Tribune Media Company LLC October 27, 2015 December 9, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151209010613/http://www.startribune.com/longtime-twins-star-torii-hunter-decides-to-retire/337283601/ live Mike Hessman announced his retirement on November 28.http://or-politics.com/business/minor-league-home-run-king-mike-hessman-calls-it-a-career/199855/ Minor League home run king Mike Hessman calls it a career December 2, 2015 or-politics.com December 4, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208151040/http://or-politics.com/business/minor-league-home-run-king-mike-hessman-calls-it-a-career/199855/ December 8, 2015 dead Michael Cuddyer announced his retirement on December 11.675500687363579904 AdamRubinMedia Got confirmation: Michael Cuddyer... December 12, 2015 Freddy Sanchez announced his retirement on December 21.Crasnick Jerry Freddy Sanchez, former NL batting champion, officially retires December 21, 2015 https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/14415907/former-national-league-batting-champion-freddy-sanchez-officially-retires ESPN December 21, 2015 January 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160112102913/http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14415907/former-national-league-batting-champion-freddy-sanchez-officially-retires live Shaun Marcum announced his retirement on January 18, 2016.http://riderangersride.com/news/2015/7/27/BB_0727152210.aspx Nine-Year Major League Pitcher Joins Ranger Coaching Staff July 26, 2015 January 19, 2016 January 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160126120821/http://riderangersride.com/news/2015/7/27/BB_0727152210.aspx live Freddy García announced his retirement on February 7, 2016. He last pitched in the majors in the 2013 season.https://www.mlb.com/news/freddy-garcia-to-retire-after-caribbean-finale-c163842656 Garcia to bid farewell in Caribbean finale MLB.com February 7, 2016 February 8, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160208061437/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/163842656/freddy-garcia-to-retire-after-caribbean-finale live Rafael Betancourt announced his retirement on February 27, 2016.http://www.purplerow.com/2016/2/26/11120468/colorado-rockies-rafael-betancourt-retirement-relief-pitcher-announces-mlb-news Rafael Betancourt announces retirement February 26, 2016 February 27, 2016 February 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160227113908/http://www.purplerow.com/2016/2/26/11120468/colorado-rockies-rafael-betancourt-retirement-relief-pitcher-announces-mlb-news live Retired numbers Don Zimmer's #66 was retired by the Tampa Bay Rays on April 6. It is the third number retired by the organization.http://m.rays.mlb.com/news/article/114633204/rays-to-retire-zimmers-number-on-opening-day Rays to retire Zimmer's number on Opening Day MLB.com Chaistain, Bill March 24, 2015 March 25, 2015 March 26, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150326220136/http://m.rays.mlb.com/news/article/114633204/rays-to-retire-zimmers-number-on-opening-day dead Former commissioner and Milwaukee Brewers founder/owner Bud Selig had #1 retired by the team on April 6. He became the fifth person to have a number retired by the Brewers.https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/11595827/milwaukee-brewers-retire-no-1-honor-commissioner-bud-selig Brewers to retire No. 1 for Selig Associated Press September 26, 2014 ESPN.com March 4, 2015 September 24, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200924122937/https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/11595827/milwaukee-brewers-retire-no-1-honor-commissioner-bud-selig live Paul Konerko had his #14 retired on May 23 before a game against the Minnesota Twins. He became the 10th player to have his number retired by the Chicago White Sox.http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/106494014/white-sox-will-retire-paul-konerkos-no-14-on-may-23 White Sox will retire Konerko's number on May 23 Whitesox.MLB.com Merkin, Scott January 15, 2015 January 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150123035917/http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/106494014/white-sox-will-retire-paul-konerkos-no-14-on-may-23 January 23, 2015 dead Bernie Williams had his #51 retired by the New York Yankees on May 24.https://www.mlb.com/news/yankees-to-retire-numbers-of-bernie-williams-jorge-posada-andy-pettitte/c-109371162 Yankees to retire Nos. of Bernie, Jorge, Pettitte MLB.com February 16, 2015 February 17, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150217023354/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/109371162/yankees-to-retire-numbers-of-bernie-williams-jorge-posada-andy-pettitte live Pedro Martínez had his #45 retired by the Boston Red Sox on July 28. It is the ninth number retired by the organization.http://m.redsox.mlb.com/news/article/132247444/red-sox-to-retire-pedros-number-in-july Red Sox to retire Pedro's number in July Nowak Joey MLB Advanced Media, LP. June 22, 2015 mlb.com June 22, 2015 June 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150623064024/http://m.redsox.mlb.com/news/article/132247444/red-sox-to-retire-pedros-number-in-july dead Randy Johnson had his #51 retired by the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 8. It is the third number retired by the organization.Silva Drew January 6, 2015 Diamondbacks to retire Randy Johnson's No. 51 https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/diamondbacks-to-retire-randy-johnsons-no-51 March 4, 2015 NBC Sports September 15, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250915102357/https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/diamondbacks-to-retire-randy-johnsons-no-51 live Jorge Posada had his #20 retired by the New York Yankees on August 22. Andy Pettitte had his #46 retired by the New York Yankees on August 23. 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