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Major League Baseball Division Winners
This is a list of division champions (since ) and wild-card winners (since ) in Major League Baseball. Division champions indicates the winner of the World Series. Four-division alignment (1969–1993) *Team names link to the season in which each team played † Due to the 1981 Major League Baseball strike, strike that took place in the middle of the 1981 season, Major League Baseball crowned both a "first half" (pre-strike) and "second half" (post-strike) division champion. The teams were then matched against each other in a special division series. Oakland Athletics, Oakland and New York Yankees, New York won the 1981 American League Division Series while Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles and Montreal Expos, Montreal won the 1981 National League Division Series. Six-division alignment (1994–present) *Team names link to the season in which each team played Wild card winners indicates the winner of the World Series. One Wild Card (1995–2011) *Team names link to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball league composed of 30 teams, divided equally between the National League (baseball), National League (NL) and the American League (AL), with 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada. MLB is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier professional baseball league in the world. Each team plays 162 games per season, with Opening Day traditionally held during the first week of April. Six teams in each league then advance to a four-round Major League Baseball postseason, postseason tournament in October, culminating in the World Series, a best-of-seven championship series between the two league champions first played in 1903. MLB is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan. Formed in 1876 and 1901, respectively, the NL and AL cemented their cooperation with the National Agreement in 1903, making MLB the oldest major professional sports league in the world. They remained le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1971 Baltimore Orioles Season
In 1971, the Baltimore Orioles finished first in the American League East, with a record of 101 wins and 57 losses. As of 2024, the 1971 Orioles are one of only two Major League Baseball clubs (the 1920 Chicago White Sox being the other) to have four 20-game winners in a season: Jim Palmer, Dave McNally, Mike Cuellar, and Pat Dobson.1971 Baltimore Orioles Statistics and Roster – Baseball-Reference.com Offseason * December 16, 1970: Roger Freed was traded by the Orioles to the |
1973 Cincinnati Reds Season
The 1973 Cincinnati Reds season was the 104th season for the franchise in Major League Baseball, and their 4th and 3rd full season at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati. The Reds won the National League West with a Major League-best record of 99–63, games ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers, before losing the NLCS to the New York Mets in five games. The Reds were managed by Sparky Anderson, and played their home games at Riverfront Stadium. The season started well but entered a slump, which ended on July 1, 1973, when third-string catcher Hal King hit a season-changing home run, pinch-hitting a walk off home run in the bottom of the ninth with the score at 3-1 Dodgers, two on base, and the count at 2 balls and 2 strikes. The play was credited with turning the season around, and the Reds ended the season by winning the division. The ''Cincinnati Enquirer'' called the home run one of the most dramatic in Reds history. Offseason The Reds were coming off a devastating loss in seve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 New York Mets Season
The 1973 New York Mets season was the 12th regular season for the Mets, who played home games at Shea Stadium. Manager Yogi Berra led the team to a National League East title with an 82–79 record and the National League pennant, though they were defeated by the Oakland Athletics in the World Series. Their .509 winning percentage is the lowest of any pennant-winner in major league history. Having won only 82 games during the regular season, the 1973 Mets, along with the 2005 San Diego Padres, qualified for the postseason with the fewest regular season wins since MLB expanded to a 162-game season in 1961, and the fewest of any team since 1885 (excluding the strike-shortened 1981 season and the 2020 season shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic). The season was well known for pitcher Tug McGraw's catchphrase "Ya Gotta Believe!!!" Offseason * November 1, 1972: Danny Frisella and Gary Gentry were traded by the Mets to the Atlanta Braves for Félix Millán and George Stone. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 Oakland Athletics Season
The 1973 Oakland Athletics season was the 73rd season for the Oakland Athletics franchise, all as members of the American League, and their 6th season in Oakland, California, Oakland. The Athletics won their third consecutive American League West title with a record of 94 wins and 68 losses. The A's went on to defeat the 1973 Baltimore Orioles season, Baltimore Orioles in the American League Championship Series, ALCS for their second straight AL Championship, and won the 1973 World Series, World Series in seven games over the 1973 New York Mets season, New York Mets to take their second consecutive World Championship. Before the season, the numbers on the front of the jersey were removed and wouldn't return until 1987 Oakland Athletics season, 1987. Offseason * November 24, 1972: Matty Alou was traded by the Athletics to the New York Yankees for Rob Gardner (baseball), Rob Gardner and a player to be named later. The Yankees completed the deal by sending Rich McKinney to the Athl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 Baltimore Orioles Season
The 1973 Baltimore Orioles season was the 73rd season in Baltimore Orioles franchise history, the 20th in Baltimore, and the 20th at Memorial Stadium. The Orioles finished first in the American League East with a record of 97 wins and 65 losses. They went on to lose to the Oakland Athletics in the 1973 American League Championship Series, three games to two. The Orioles sustained a net operating loss of $700,000. Offseason * October 27, 1972: Frank Estrada was traded by the Orioles to the Chicago Cubs for Elrod Hendricks. * November 30, 1972: Johnny Oates, Pat Dobson, Roric Harrison, and Davey Johnson were traded by the Orioles to the Atlanta Braves for Earl Williams and Taylor Duncan. * January 10, 1973: John Flinn was drafted by the Orioles in the 2nd round of the 1973 Major League Baseball draft, secondary phase. * February 2, 1973: Don Buford was released by the Orioles. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions * Ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 Major League Baseball Season
The 1973 Major League Baseball season was the first season of the designated hitter rule in the American League."The Historical Evolution of the Designated Hitter Rule," Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), John Cronin, Fall 2016. American League umpires began wearing blazers with blue pants, a change from the navy blue coats and gray pants worn the previous five seasons (–). The burgundy blazers were worn through . |
1972 Cincinnati Reds Season
The 1972 Cincinnati Reds season was the 103rd season for the franchise in Major League Baseball, and their 3rd and 2nd full season at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati. The Reds won the National League West title with a record of 95 wins and 59 losses, games over the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers. They defeated the previous year's World Series Champion Pittsburgh Pirates in the NLCS, but lost to the Oakland Athletics in seven games in the World Series. The Reds were managed by Sparky Anderson. The theme for the Reds was "Redemption" after a disastrous 1971 season that saw the Reds fall from a World Series participant in 1970 to a sub .500 team a year later. In fact, the March 13, 1972, Sports Illustrated edition featured the Reds on the front cover headlining "Redemption for the Reds." The Reds won 102 games in 1970, but only 79 a year later. A major catalyst for the Reds, Bobby Tolan, ruptured his Achilles' tendon in the winter of 1971 while playing basketball and he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 Pittsburgh Pirates Season
The 1972 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 91st season of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise; the 86th in the National League. Background The defending World Series champion Pirates finished first in the National League East with an MLB-best record of 96–59. The team was defeated three games to two by the Cincinnati Reds in the NLCS. Despite losing the series, the Pirates put up a good fight, unlike the last time the two teams met in the playoffs. In Game 5, the Pirates led 3–2 in the ninth inning, and were 3 outs away from pulling off a major upset over the Reds. All looked good until the Pirates collapsed in the 9th inning and allowed 2 runs to score, with the walk-off run coming on a wild pitch. Offseason * November, 1971: Danny Murtaugh steps down as Manager of the Pirates citing health reasons. Coach Bill Virdon is named Manager. * January 12, 1972: Larry Demery was drafted by the Pirates in the 7th round of the 1972 Major League Baseball draft (secondary phase). * Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 Oakland Athletics Season
The 1972 Oakland Athletics season was the 72nd season for the Oakland Athletics franchise, all as members of the American League, and their 5th season in Oakland. The Athletics won the American League West with a record of 93 wins and 62 losses. In the playoffs, they defeated the Detroit Tigers in a five-game ALCS, followed by a seven-game World Series, in which they defeated the Cincinnati Reds for their sixth overall World Championship and first since 1930, when the club was in Philadelphia. Offseason * November 29, 1971: Rick Monday was traded by the Athletics to the Chicago Cubs for Ken Holtzman. * November 29, 1971: 1971 rule 5 draft ** Brant Alyea was drafted by the Athletics from the Minnesota Twins. ** Steve Hovley was drafted from the Athletics by the Kansas City Royals. * January 12, 1972: 1972 Major League Baseball draft (January Draft) notable picks: ::Round 9: Rich Dauer (did not sign) ::Round 10: Bob Lacey * March 4, 1972: Jim Panther and Don Stanhouse were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 Detroit Tigers Season
The 1972 Detroit Tigers season was the team's 72nd season and the 61st season at Tiger Stadium. The Tigers won the American League East championship with a record of 86–70 (.551), finishing one-half game ahead of the Boston Red Sox. They played one more game than the Red Sox due to a scheduling quirk caused by the 1972 Major League Baseball strike—a game which turned out to allow them to win the division. They lost the 1972 American League Championship Series to the Oakland A's three games to two. Offseason * January 12: Tigers owner John Fetzer announced plans to build a $126 million domed stadium on the Detroit riverfront. Lawsuits‚ a failed bond issue‚ and the construction of the Pontiac Silverdome eventually killed the idea. * April 5: The Major League Baseball season was delayed due to a players' strike. A total of 86 games were lost to the strike. Notable transactions * March 24, 1972: César Gutiérrez was purchased from the Tigers by the Montreal Expos. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 Major League Baseball Season
The 1972 major league baseball season was originally scheduled to begin on April 5. The 1972 strike caused the season to see its first 10 days of games canceled, resulting in the season starting on April 15, while the regular season ended as originally scheduled on October 4. The postseason began on October 7. The 69th World Series began with Game 1 with the Oakland Athletics of the American League defeating the Cincinnati Reds of the National League, four games to three, capturing their sixth championship in franchise history (and first in Oakland), since their previous in Philadelphia in . This was the first of three straight victories behind the bats of Reggie Jackson and Bert Campaneris, and the pitching cadre of Catfish Hunter, Rollie Fingers, and Vida Blue. Jackie Robinson, the player instrumental in breaking the AL and NL's color barrier, threw out the first pitch prior to Game 2 in what would be his last public appearance. He died two days after the series ended at age ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
