IN THE NEWS: In the opening game of the National League Division Series, the Cardinals defeat the Padres 3-1. Todd Stottlemyre gets the win for St. Louis.
The Rangers top the Yankees, 6-2, in the 1st game of their American League Division Series. Juan Gonzalez and Dean Palmer homer to back the pitching of John Burkett. David Cone takes the loss.
The Orioles defeat the Indians, 10-4, in Game One of their AL Division Series. Bobby Bonilla hits a grand slam in the game, which was delayed for 17 minutes due to a threatened umpire boycott in protest to handling of the Roberto Alomar situation.
IN THE NEWS: The Braves edge the Dodgers, 2-1 in 10 innings, in the opener of their National League Division Series. Javy Lopez's home run is the deciding hit, as John Smoltz goes nine innings for the win.
The Yankees defeat the Rangers, 5-4 in 12 innings, to even their series at one game apiece. The winning run scores from 2B on a throwing error by 3B Dean Palmer on a routine bunt.
The Orioles win their 2nd in a row against the Indians, 7-4. The winning tally scores on a throwing error by C Sandy Alomar.
IN THE NEWS: Indians' OF Albert Belle's grand slam leads Cleveland to a 9-4 win over the Orioles in Game three of their series.
The Yankees score twice in the 9th inning to defeat the Rangers, 2-1, despite Juan Gonzalez's 4th home run of the series. NY takes a 2-games-to-1 lead.
After three straight winning seasons, Terry Collins is fired as manager of the Astros. He is replaced by broadcaster Larry Dierker.
U.S. District Judge Edmund W. Ludwig prevents the umpires from striking the playoff games in protest of the Roberto Alomar incident, citing the no-strike clause in their contract.
IN THE NEWS: The Yankees win their series against the Rangers, taking Game four by a score of 6-4. Bernie Williams homers twice for NY, while Juan Gonzalez hits a record-tying 5th home run for Texas.
The Braves top LA, 5-2, and sweep their Division Series with the Dodgers. Tom Glavine gets the win, while Chipper Jones homers for the victors.
The Cardinals sweep the Padres with a 7-5 win in Game three of their Division Series. Brian Jordan's 2-run home run in the 9th inning is the decisive blow.
Roberto Alomar's home run in the 12th inning gives Baltimore a 4-3 win over Cleveland and a berth in the ALCS against the Yankees. Alomar's 2-out single in the 9th ties the game and sends it into extra innings.
Umpire John Hirschbeck says he forgives Baltimore 2B Roberto Alomar, who spat on him during an argument in a game on September 27.
IN THE NEWS: Padres star Ken Caminiti undergoes an operation to repair the rotator cuff in his left shoulder, injured against Houston in April. Caminiti's 40 homers, 130 RBI, and .621 slugging mark set Padre records, and he will be the unanimous choice for National League MVP.
IN THE NEWS: Bernie Williams' 11th-inning home run gives the Yankees a 5-4 win over Baltimore in the opening game of the ALCS. Williams' home run was made possible when 12-year-old Jeffrey Maier reaches over the left field fence in the 8th inning, interfering with a ball hit by Derek Jeter. It is ruled a home run which ties the game, 4-4.
The Braves win the opener of the NLCS against the Cardinals, with John Smoltz getting credit for the 4-2 win. Chipper Jones goes 4-for-4 for Atlanta.
IN THE NEWS: St. Louis evens the NLCS with an 8-3 win over the Braves in Game two of the NLCS. Gary Gaetti hits a grand slam for the Cardinals as Todd Stottlemyre gets the win.
Baltimore's 5-3 win over the Yankees in Game two evens the ALCS at one game apiece. Rafael Palmeiro's 7th-inning homer is the key blow.
IN THE NEWS: The Yankees win Game Three by a score of 5-2, after American League President Gene Budig denies Baltimore's protest of Game 2. NY scores four runs in the 8th inning in another come-from-behind win.
The Arizona Diamondbacks sign Travis Lee to a 4-year, $10 million contract. Lee, selected by the Twins in this year's amateur draft, was declared a free agent on September 24th because Minnesota failed to offer him a contract within 15 days of the end of the draft. Arizona outbid several other teams for Lee's services. Lee's deal will be voided by major league officials next week, and have to be reworked.
IN THE NEWS: The Yankees' 8-4 win over the Orioles gives them a 3-games-to-1 lead in the ALCS. Darryl Strawberry homers twice for NY, while Bernie Williams and Paul O'Neill add 4-baggers.
The Cardinals defeat the Braves, 3-2, to go up by one game in the NLCS. Ron Gant homers twice against his former teammates.
The Cardinals take a 3-games-to-1 lead over the Braves with a 4-3 victory. Brian Jordan homers for St. Louis and Dennis Eckersley gets the win in relief.
IN THE NEWS: The Braves batter the Cardinals, 14-0, in Game five of the NLCS. John Smoltz gets the win, with Fred McGriff and Javy Lopez contributing homers. Atlanta sets a playoff record with 22 hits in the game.
IN THE NEWS: The Braves complete their comeback, winning their 3rd in a row, 15-0, to defeat the Cardinals and win the National League pennant. Homers by Fred McGriff, Javy Lopez, and Andruw Jones support the shutout pitching of Tom Glavine.
IN THE NEWS: The Braves continue to pound the ball, as they defeat the Yankees, 12-1, in the World Series opener. Andruw Jones' home run in the 2nd inning puts him in the record books as the youngest player to homer in a Series game. He hits another 4-bagger in the 3rd inning, as John Smoltz gains the win.
IN THE NEWS: Greg Maddux shuts out the Yankees by a score of 4-0, as the Braves take their 2nd straight as the visiting team. Fred McGriff's three RBIs give him a major league record 15 for the postseason.
IN THE NEWS: The Yankees take Game 3, 5-2, behind the pitching of David Cone. John Wetteland gets the save as Bernie Williams drives in three runs for the winners.
IN THE NEWS: The Yankees even the Series by scoring twice in the 10th inning for an 8-6 win. Jim Leyritz ties the game in the 8th with a home run off Mark Wohlers as the Braves blow a 6-run lead. John Wetteland saves the game for Graeme Lloyd.
IN THE NEWS: The Yankees take their 3rd straight game in Atlanta, defeating the Braves, 1-0. Andy Pettitte records the win, while John Wetteland gets his 3rd save. John Smoltz is the hard-luck loser for Atlanta.
IN THE NEWS: The Yankees take their 4th in a row from the Braves, 3-2, giving them their 23rd World Championship. Joe Girardi's 3rd-inning triple is the key blow. Starter Jimmy Key gets the win with help from John Wetteland. Wetteland's four saves earn him the MVP trophy.
IN THE NEWS: Ruben Sierra changes uniforms for the 3rd time this year when Detroit sends the veteran to Cincy for two minor league players.
Pitcher Mark Gubicza, a KC Royal since 1981, is traded to the Angels for DH Chili Davis. Gubicza is the last active player from the Royals' 1985 championship team. Gubicza will pitch just 4.2 innings in 1997 before spending the rest of the year on the DL.