» November 9, 1983: University of Alabama 1B Dave Magadan, who led the NCAA with a .535 batting average last season, wins the Golden Spike Award as the outstanding amateur baseball player in the United States.

» June 12, 1990: The Mets outhit the Cubs 21 to 16 and outscored them 19–8. Dave Magadan and Kevin McReynolds homer to back Dwight Gooden (4–5).

» December 8, 1992: The Marlins sign free agents Dave Magadan, Charlie Hough, and Geronimo Berroa.

» June 27, 1993: The Marlins trade 3B Dave Magadan to the Mariners for OF Henry Cotto and P Jeff Darwin.

» November 9, 1993: The Mariners trade 3B Dave Magadan and cash to the Marlins in exchange for P Jeff Darwin.

» September 5, 1995: The Astros defeat the Reds, 10-1, in a game marked by a bench-clearing brawl that will lead to suspensions for Xavier Hernandez (8 games), Doug Drabek (5), Pat Borders (5), Ron Gant (4), Davey Johnson (2), and Terry Collins (2). Intentional walks backfire twice for Cincy. Ahead 1–0, they walk Jeff Bagwell in the 3rd (with Craig Biggio on 2B and one out)and Mike Simms homers. Undeterred, the Reds gave a free pass to pinch-hitter Dave Magadan in the 7th (with men on 2B and 3B and one out) and the score just 4–1. Derrick May then hits a grand slam.

» December 26, 1995: The Cubs sign free agent Dave Magadan.

» August 27, 1997: Oakland defeats the Yankees, 8-7, as DH Dave Magadan leads the way with five hits, including a home run.

» November 12, 1997: The Athletics sign free agent IF Dave Magadan.

» September 20, 2000: San Diego Adam Eaton is staked to a 15–4 lead, and the Padres hang on for a 15–11 win over the Rockies Dave Magadan and Mike Darr each have four RBIs, while the Rock's Ben Petrick knocks in four runs without a hit, likely a ML record. Petrick has a sac fly, bases loaded walk, and two ground outs.