» July 20, 1998: The Dodgers shutout the Reds, 2–0, on a combined 1–hitter by Darren Dreifort (8 innings) and Jeff Shaw (1 inning). A Willie Greene double is the only hit for Cincinnati.

» August 10, 1998: The Orioles trade OF Jeffrey Hammonds to the Reds in exchange for IF–OF Willie Greene.

» January 19, 1999: The Blue Jays sign free agent 2B Joey Cora and 3B-OF Willie Greene to contracts.

» June 30, 1999: The Blue Jays defeat the Orioles, 10-9 in 10 innings, as Willie Greene ties an American League record by hitting a pinch-hitter home run in two consecutive at bats. His previous pinch home run came against the Royals on June 20th. Greene's home run in the bottom of the 9th ties the score at 7-7. The Orioles score two in the top half of the 10th, but the Blue Jays come back with three runs in their half of the inning to win.