» August 14, 1990: California posts a 9–5 win over the Yankees with the winning margin coming on an inside-the-park grand slam by Luis Polonia. Yankee RF Jesse Barfield misses a shoe string catch and his leisurely pursuit of the ball allows Polonia to score. Jim Abbott is the winner. Barfield will misplay another drive into an 4-run IPHR in two weeks.

» March 18, 1991: California hurler Jim Abbott, born without a right hand, lashes a 400-foot triple in an exhibition game against the Giants in Scottsdale, Arizona. Rick Reuschel surrenders the 3-bagger.

» December 6, 1992: The Yankees trade 1B J.T. Snow and pitchers Russ Springer and Jerry Nielsen to the Angels in exchange for P Jim Abbott.

» September 4, 1993: Yankees P Jim Abbott tosses a no-hitter against the Indians, defeating them by a score of 4-0.

» July 27, 1995: The White Sox trade pitchers Jim Abbott and Tim Fortugno to the Angels in exchange for minor league OF McKay Christensen and pitchers Andrew Lorraine, Bill Simas and John Snyder.

» May 27, 1996: The Yankees pound the Angels, 16–5, to remain in first place by a game over the Orioles. Bernie Williams, making his first start in 14 games because of injuries, has his 2nd 5-hit game of the year, The Yankees, down 5–4 after four innings, jump on former teammate Jim Abbott (1–8) and two relievers to score eight runs in the 5th inning. Abbott will lose another five before winning.

» August 10, 1996: The Royals roll to an 18–3 win over California as Johnny Damon hits a grand slam and drives in seven runs. Jim Abbott loses his 11th straight decision.

» September 21, 1998: Jim Abbott (4–0) continues his comeback with the White Sox, beating the Twins, 7–1 with six innings of pitching.

» January 27, 1999: The Brewers sign free agent P Jim Abbott to a contract.

» June 15, 1999: The Cubs defeat the Brewers, 7-4. During the game, losing P Jim Abbott, born without a right hand, records his 1st major league hit for Milwaukee.