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Fielding Fiascos2020
Phillips, Taylor, and the Relay
With two outs in the ninth of World Series Game 4, Brett Phillips singled, Chris Taylor bobbled the ball, and the relay home never got there. Randy Arozarena tripped on the way and still scored.
Los Angeles Dodgers · Tampa Bay Rays
Personalities & Off-field2019
Bauer Throws It Over the Fence
When Terry Francona came to take him out in the fifth, Trevor Bauer turned and threw the baseball over the center-field fence at Kauffman Stadium. He apologized after the game. Cleveland traded him within the week.
Cleveland Indians · Kansas City Royals
Front Office & Trades2015
Miller for Swanson
Six months after drafting Dansby Swanson first overall, Arizona traded him, Ender Inciarte, and Aaron Blair to Atlanta for Shelby Miller. Miller went 3–12 with a 6.15 earned-run average the next year.
Arizona Diamondbacks · Atlanta Braves
Fielding Fiascos1993
The Ball Comes Off Canseco's Head
Carlos Martinez flew to right at Cleveland Stadium. The ball ticked Jose Canseco's glove, hit him on the head, and bounced over the fence for a home run.
Texas Rangers · Cleveland Indians
Promotions & Ballpark Events1979
Disco Demolition Night
The White Sox blew up a crate of disco records between games of a doubleheader. Fans took the field, a fire started, and the second game was forfeited.
Chicago White Sox · Detroit Tigers
No. 1966.10.06
1966
October 6
Fielding Fiascos1966
Three Errors in One Inning
In the fifth inning of World Series Game 2, Willie Davis lost two fly balls in the sun and threw one away. Three errors, three unearned runs, and Jim Palmer's shutout.
Los Angeles Dodgers · Baltimore Orioles
No. 1951.10.03
1951
October 3
Pitching Disasters1951
The Shot Heard 'Round the World
Bobby Thomson's pennant-winning homer off Ralph Branca is one of the famous swings in the sport. The Giants had stolen the sign.
New York Giants · Brooklyn Dodgers