Lists of Noteworthy Events
We have compiled some lists of some of the rarer or noteworthy things that
have taken place during major league baseball's colorful history. These lists
show the instances we know about, but are far from complete. Please let us know
if you can add to them or can provide additional detail. You can do that by
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Events during games
- Batting Out of Turn.
[Last updated: 9/10/2024]
- Lost Home Runs. [Last
updated: 1/28/2024]
- Replayed Homer Calls. [Last
updated: 8/13/2020]
- Expanded Replays. [Last
updated: 12/2/2023]
- Four Homers in a Row. [Last
updated: 2/1/2024]
- Game Ending Non-Homers.
[Last updated: 12/16/2018]
- Courtesy and Mid-Play Runners. [Last
updated: 1/14/2024]
- Passing Runners on the
Bases. [Last updated: 10/30/2021]
- Triple Plays. [Last updated: 12/2/2023]
- Doctored Bats and Baseballs. [Last
updated: 2/15/2021]
- Pitch Count Mistakes. [Last
updated: 12/2/2023]
- Non-Pitchers on the Mound. [Last
updated: 9/18/2024]
- Umpire Changes During Games. [Last
updated: 12/19/2023]
- Hidden Ball Tricks. [Last
updated: 9/10/2024]
- Going Out with a Bang: Players who Homered in Their Final At Bat [Last updated: 12/2/2023]
Other, historical
- Ballpark Firsts and Lasts.
[Last updated: 12/2/2023]
- Alternate Site Games.
[Last updated: 12/2/2023]
- Opening Day Presidential and VP Appearances. [Last updated: 4/14/2010]
- Suspended Games. [Last updated:
12/19/2023]
- Forfeits. [Last updated:
10/19/2021]
- Resumed Protested Games. [Last updated:
12/11/2020]
- No Decision Games. [Last updated:
12/2/2023]
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