» May 12, 1997: Tony Tarasco hits a 3-run homer to help beat the A's, 5–1. Jimmy Key allows six hits in seven 2/3 inning to run his record to 7–0.

» July 6, 1997: In Detroit, the Tigers top the Orioles, 14–9, their 3rd straight win after 11 consecutive losses. Brian Johnson and Travis Fryman homer for the Tigers while teammate Bobby Higginson adds a two-run inside-the-park homer, his fifth round tripper this week. For Scott Erickson (11-4) it is the worst start of his career for Baltimore, allowing all 12 runs, 11 earned, and 10 hits in four 1-3 innings. Willie Blair (6-4) takes the win in relief. The O's are led by Rafael Palmeiro's homer, triple and single and homers by Geronimo Berroa, Jeff Reboulet and Tony Tarasco.

» September 21, 1998: Tony Tarasco clubs a pinch grand slam in the 7th to lift the Reds to a 8–5 win over the Phils.