Johan Santana breaks Mets’ no-no curse, 9 years ago today
Today is the eighth anniversary of Johan Santana breaking the Mets’ no no-hitters streak at 8,019 regular-season games.
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.
RIP Tom Seaver, 75
Tom Seaver, who threw a no-hitter for the Cincinnati Reds after thrice losing no-nos in the ninth for the New York Mets, died Monday at the age of 75.
Cards’ Karger tosses 7-inning perfecto, 113 years ago today
The St. Louis Cardinals’ Ed Karger tossed a perfect game in a planned 7-inning nightcap of a Sunday doubleheader, 113 years ago today.
Back-to-back no-hit starts, Part 3 — Gary Gentry
We’ve reached Part 3 of our look at baseball’s six “other” back to back starts in recognition of Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Vander Meer’s amazing accomplishment 82 years ago. Today we celebrate Gary Gentry.
Johan Santana breaks Mets’ no-no curse, 8 years ago today
Today is the eighth anniversary of Johan Santana breaking the Mets’ no no-hitters streak at 8,019 regular-season games.