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This was the fourth postseason meeting of the Pirates–Reds rivalry this decade. The Reds won in 1970, 1972, and 1975.This time, the Pirates would return the favor, sweeping the Reds and returning to the World Series for the second time in nine years (in the process denying a rematch of the 1970 World Series between the Reds and Orioles).
The 1979 New York Yankees season was the 77th season for the franchise. The season was marked by the death of their starting catcher, Thurman Munson, on August 2.The team finished with a record of 89–71, finishing fourth in the American League East, 13.5 games behind the Baltimore Orioles, ending the Yankees' three-year domination of the AL East.
April – The 1979 Major League umpires strike begins with all umpires walking the picket lines, except two umpires (one from each league) who worked Opening Day with replacement and amateur umpires before leaving for the picket lines. April 7 – The Houston Astros' Ken Forsch pitches a no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves in a 6–0 victory.
1977 ALCS. The Royals won 102 games in the regular season, while the Yankees were 100-game winners. After taking the opening game of the ALCS, the Royals showed they weren’t going to be pushed ...
The playoffs begin on Tuesday, Oct. 1 with the best-of-three wild card series – two in each league. Here's a full look at the MLB postseason picture: AL wild card standings. Top three reach playoffs
New York Yankees: 89: 71 .556 13½ 51–30 38–41 Detroit Tigers: 85: 76 .528 18 46–34 39–42 Cleveland Indians: 81: 80 .503 22 47–34 34–46 Toronto Blue Jays: 53: 109 .327 50½ 32–49 21–60
Here's a full look at the MLB playoff picture: (Through games played Sept. 16) AL wild card standings. Top three reach playoffs. Baltimore Orioles (84-66): + 5 games. Kansas City Royals (82-69 ...
In its 122 MLB seasons, the franchise has won 27 World Series championships, the most of any MLB team and 16 more than the second-place St. Louis Cardinals. [3] The Yankees played home games in Yankee Stadium from 1923 to 2008, except for a stint at Shea Stadium from 1974 to 1975 while Yankee Stadium was undergoing renovations. [4]