This Day in Baseball History....

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » March 29 25, 8:32 am

On this date in 1988, GQ placed Ozzie Smith on its cover. Here’s how Ozzie’s comments in the accompanying article stirred controversy across the league …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2024/02/03/ ... firestorm/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » March 30 25, 9:07 am

A look back at opening day 1998, when Mark McGwire opened his home run chase with a grand slam and Todd Stottlemyre pitched seven strong innings to top L.A.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/01/12/ ... ening-win/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » March 31 25, 7:42 am

How a tragic accident led the Indians to trade “Hard Hittin’” Mark Whiten to St. Louis on this date in 1993 …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/15/ ... cardinals/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » April 1 25, 7:46 am

On this date in 1987, the Cardinals traded right fielder Andy Van Slyke, catcher Mike LaValliere, and pitcher Mike Dunne for all-star catcher Tony Pena. Though sportswriters in St. Louis and Pittsburgh immediately thought St. Louis got the better end of the trade, Pena disappointed in St. Louis while Van Slyke emerged as a Pirates star.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/18/ ... cardinals/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » April 2 25, 7:38 am

On this date in 1985, the Cardinals obtained Jose Oquendo from the Mets. See how Ozzie Smith’s contract led the Cardinals to make the trade …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/19/ ... e-oquendo/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » April 3 25, 7:39 am

On this date in 1996, Todd Stottlemyre and Tony La Russa got their first wins as Cardinals and Dennis Eckersley earned his first save wearing the birds on the bat …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/01/08/ ... ls-firsts/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » April 4 25, 8:37 am

Sunday will mark 18 years since Adam Wainwright won his first MLB start. Here’s a look back at the game, which included a big day from outfielder Chris Duncan …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/10/06/ ... mlb-start/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » April 5 25, 8:11 am

Two weeks after being acquired from the Angels, Jim Edmonds hit his first Cardinals home run 25 years ago today. See how Edmonds helped power St. Louis to a win over the Cubs:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/20/ ... -home-run/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » April 6 25, 8:46 am

24 years ago today, Albert Pujols hit the first of his 703 career home runs. Here’s a look back at the opening days of Pujols’ career:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/05/ ... eer-homer/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » April 7 25, 7:24 am

Tomorrow will mark four years since Nolan Arenado hit a game-winning home run in his Busch Stadium debut:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/22/ ... ome-debut/

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