» August 18, 1997: The Rangers defeat the Brewers, 2-0, behind a combined 1-hitter by Rick Helling (8 innings) and John Wetteland (1 inning). Francisco Vina's single is Milwaukee's only hit.

» January 19, 2002: The Diamondbacks sign free agent P Rick Helling to a 1-year contract.

» August 28, 2002: Odalis Perez of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo homer, off Arizona's Rick Helling, for the only run of the game. He is the first pitcher (and the 12th ever) since Bob Welch in 1983 to hit a solo homer for the only run.