Bill McCahan, who threw A’s no-no in ’47, born 100 years ago today
Today would be the 100th birthday of Bill McCahan, who threw a no-hitter for the Philadelphia Athletics as a rookie in 1947.
Bo no-nos O’s, 59 years ago today
On May 5, 1962, Belinsky no-hit the Baltimore Orioles for a 2-0 win that launched the former Trenton pool shark into Hollywood stardom.
Mets no-hit in Philly, 135 years ago today
The Philadelphia Athletics’ Al Atkinson no-hit the New York Metropolitans, 132 years ago today.
A’s top Rangers in another near spring no-no
The Oakland Athletics nearly no-hit the Texas Rangers on Thursday, the second near spring training no-no this week. The A’s threw 6 2/3 innings of no-hit ball in a seven-inning Cactus League game at Surprise Stadium, led by Jesús Lizard (4), Jordan Weems (1), Cristian Alvarado (1) and Miguel Romero (2/3). With two out in…
Jim Palmer tosses 7-inning Puerto Rico Winter League no-no, 52 years ago today
The Baltimore Orioles’ Jim Palmer tossed a 7-inning no-hitter for Cangrejeros de Santurce in a Puerto Rico Winter League game, 52 years ago today.
Athletics’ Vida Blue tosses no-hitter, 50 years ago today
The Oakland Athletics’ Vida Blue tossed a no-hitter 50 years ago today, just 10 days after taking a no-hit bid into the 8th inning.