2014 in baseball explained

See also: 2014 Major League Baseball season and 2014 Nippon Professional Baseball season.

Champions

Major League Baseball

See main article: 2014 Major League Baseball season.

LeagueEastern Division ChampionsCentral Division ChampionsWestern Division ChampionsWild Card Qualifier 1Wild Card Qualifier 2
American LeagueBaltimore OriolesDetroit TigersLos Angeles AngelsKansas City RoyalsOakland Athletics
National LeagueWashington NationalsSt. Louis CardinalsLos Angeles DodgersPittsburgh PiratesSan Francisco Giants

Other champions

Awards and honors

Major League Baseball

See main article: Baseball Hall of Fame balloting, 2014.

Major League Baseball awards

Sporting News Awards

Players Choice Awards

Other Awards

Silver Slugger Awards

American League National League
Player Team Position Player Team
Chicago White Sox First baseman Los Angeles Dodgers
Houston Astros Second baseman Pittsburgh Pirates
Texas Rangers Third baseman Washington Nationals
Chicago White Sox Shortstop Washington Nationals
Los Angeles Angels   Outfielder Andrew McCutchen   Pittsburgh Pirates
Toronto Blue Jays Outfielder Florida Marlins
Michael Brantley   Cleveland Indians Outfielder Atlanta Braves
Cleveland Indians Catcher San Francisco Giants
Detroit Tigers San Francisco Giants  

Gold Glove Awards

American League National League
Player Team Position Player Team
Kansas City Royals   First baseman Los Angeles Dodgers  
Boston Red Sox Second baseman   Colorado Rockies
Seattle Mariners Third baseman Colorado Rockies
Baltimore Orioles Shortstop Andrelton Simmons   Atlanta Braves
Kansas City Royals Left fielder Miami Marlins
Baltimore Orioles Center fielder New York Mets
Baltimore Orioles Right fielder Atlanta Braves
Salvador Pérez   Kansas City Royals Catcher St. Louis Cardinals
Houston Astros Pitcher Los Angeles Dodgers

Minor League Baseball

Events

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

See main article: 2014 World Series.

November

December

Movies

Deaths

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MLB.com – Maddux, Glavine, Thomas elected to Hall of Fame. Major League Baseball. 4 October 2014.
  2. Web site: MLB.com – Red Sox to induct superstar 2014 Hall of Fame class. Boston Red Sox. 4 October 2014. 21 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140221212510/http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article/bos/red-sox-to-induct-roger-clemens-nomar-garciaparra-pedro-martinez-joe-castiglione-into-hall-of-fame?ymd=20140205&content_id=67469406. dead.
  3. Web site: Espn.com – Derek Jeter says '14 will be last year. ESPN.com. 12 February 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  4. Web site: CBSSports.com – Ben Wetzler suspended for 20 percent of Oregon State's season. CBSSports.com. 4 October 2014.
  5. Web site: Espn.com – Dodgers Sweep D-backs In Sydney. ESPN.com. 4 October 2014.
  6. Web site: MLB.com – Record extension makes Miggy a lifelong Tiger. Major League Baseball. 4 October 2014.
  7. Web site: Espn.com – Mike Trout gets 6 years, $144.5M. ESPN.com. 29 March 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  8. Web site: Sports.Yahoo.com – Blackmon leads Rox past D-Backs in home opener. 5 April 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006084924/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blackmon-leads-rox-past-d-233724441--mlb.html. dead.
  9. Web site: Sports.Yahoo.com – Pujols' 500th home run helps Angels beat Nationals 7–2. 23 April 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006080850/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pujols-500th-hr-helps-angels-015205488--mlb.html. dead.
  10. Web site: Sports.Yahoo.com – Cubs lose to Diamondbacks 7–5 on Wrigley's 100th. 23 April 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014.
  11. Web site: SportsYahoo.com – Darvish 1 out shy of no-no, Rangers rout Red Sox. 10 May 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014.
  12. Web site: CBSsports.com – MLB changes error, gives Ortiz a hit following Darvish's near no-hitter. CBSSports.com. 4 October 2014.
  13. Web site: Espn.com – David Ortiz homers twice in 2nd straight game as Red Sox win. ESPN.com. 15 May 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  14. Web site: Sports.Yahoo.com – Beckett pitches no-hitter, Dodgers stop Phillies. 25 May 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006162644/https://sports.yahoo.com/news/beckett-pitches-no-hitter-dodgers-203140044--mlb.html. dead.
  15. Web site: MLB.com – Encarnacion ties Mantle for most AL homers hit in May. Major League Baseball. 4 October 2014.
  16. Web site: Espn.com – Jon Lester, Red Sox shut out Rays to win 7th straight. ESPN.com. 4 October 2014.
  17. Web site: SportsYahoo.com – Lonnie Chisenhall's 'once-in-a-lifetime' game: 5-for-5, 3 homers, 9 RBIs. 10 June 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014.
  18. Web site: MLB.com – Polanco produces five-hit feat in just fourth game. Major League Baseball. 4 October 2014.
  19. Web site: SABR Project – Cecil Travis article. 4 October 2014.
  20. Web site: SABR Project – Fred Clarke article. 4 October 2014.
  21. Web site: Espn.com – Jimmy Rollins sets Phillies' hit record. ESPN.com. 14 June 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  22. Web site: Espn.com – Clayton Kershaw (15 K's) one error from perfect in no-hitting Rockies. ESPN.com. 4 October 2014.
  23. Web site: MLB.com – Wallach among four Canadian Hall inductees. Major League Baseball. 4 October 2014.
  24. Web site: MLB.com – Torres the first to try out protective cap in game. 4 October 2014.
  25. Web site: Espn.com – Upton brothers go deep to match MLB mark as Braves clip Astros. ESPN.com. 4 October 2014.
  26. Web site: SportsYahoo.com – Giants' Lincecum pitches 2nd no-hitter vs Padres. 26 June 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014.
  27. Web site: Espn.com – Clayton Kershaw K's 13 in Cards win; career-best scoreless streak at 28. ESPN.com. 29 June 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  28. Web site: Espn.com – Clayton Kershaw ups scoreless innings run to 36 in Dodgers' win. ESPN.com. 4 October 2014.
  29. Web site: Espn.com – Cubs ship Samardzija, Hammel to A's. ESPN.com. 5 July 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  30. Web site: MLB.com – Kershaw's scoreless run snapped at 41 innings. Major League Baseball. 4 October 2014.
  31. Web site: Espn.com – Aroldis Chapman game log. ESPN.com. 4 October 2014.
  32. Web site: Fansided.com – Aroldis Chapman sets MLB Record. Call to the Pen. 12 July 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  33. Web site: Espn.com – Andrew McCutchen's 2 late homers power Pirates' rally over Reds. ESPN.com. 4 October 2014.
  34. Web site: MLB.com – Cards rout Brewers to force tie atop NL Central. St. Louis Cardinals. 4 October 2014.
  35. Web site: Espn.com – Posey, Bumgarner make MLB history with slams in Giants' win. ESPN.com. 4 October 2014.
  36. Web site: MLB.com – Gallo puts on show during Futures batting practice. Major League Baseball. 4 October 2014.
  37. Web site: MLB.com – Gallo's homer backs stellar pitching in U.S. win. Major League Baseball. 4 October 2014.
  38. Web site: South Bend star makes history at Parkview Field . July 13, 2014 . Chris . Goff . The Journal Gazette . September 5, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140906020401/http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20140713/BLOGS07/140719785/-1/blogs . September 6, 2014 .
  39. Web site: Farmer, Velazquez named MWL All-Stars: Tigers right-hander, D-backs shortstop headline postseason honors. Sam. Dykstra. MiLB.com. August 25, 2014. September 5, 2014. September 6, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140906000233/http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140825&content_id=91370976&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_l118&sid=l118. dead.
  40. Web site: MiLB.com – Renegades' Kay cycles in professional debut. MiLB.com. 4 October 2014.
  41. Web site: Fox News – Trout, Jeter lead American League past National League in 85th All-Star Game. Fox News. 4 October 2014.
  42. Web site: SportsYahoo.com – Ellsbury, Phelps lead Yankees to 4–3 win over Reds. 19 July 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006084554/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ellsbury-phelps-lead-yankees-4-020954062--mlb.html. dead.
  43. Web site: SportsYahoo.com – Odrisamer Despaigne stopped four outs from Padres' first no-hitter.
  44. Web site: Espn. com – Young falls four outs shy of perfect game as Padres pound Brewers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907143904/https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=280907108. dead. September 7, 2020. ESPN.com. 4 October 2014.
  45. Web site: Espn.com – Johan Santana tosses no-hitter. ESPN.com. 2 June 2012 . 4 October 2014.
  46. Web site: FoxNews.com – McCutchen, Pirates sweep Rockies. Fox News. 4 October 2014.
  47. Web site: Espn.com – David Ortiz homers twice, passes Carl Yastrzemski in Red Sox rout.
  48. Web site: CBSSports.com – David Ortiz ties, then passes Carl Yastrzemski on all-time home run list. CBSSports.com. 4 October 2014.
  49. Web site: SportsYahoo.com – Headley wins it in 14th inning of Yankees debut. 23 July 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014.
  50. Web site: CBSsports.com – Bartolo Colon loses perfect game, no-hitter with two outs in seventh. CBSSports.com. 4 October 2014.
  51. Web site: Espn.com – David Ortiz reaches 1,500 RBI. ESPN.com. 24 July 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  52. Web site: SportsYahoo.com – Puig, Dodgers go triple-crazy, beat Giants 8–1. 26 July 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014.
  53. Web site: SportsYahoo.com – Baseball HOF cuts election eligibility to 10 years. 26 July 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014.
  54. Web site: SportsYahoo.com – Darvish 8 Ks as Rangers beat Jeter, Yankees 4–2. 29 July 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006070914/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/darvish-8-ks-rangers-beat-031722777--mlb.html. dead.
  55. Web site: CBSSports.com – Vin Scully will return for 66th season broadcasting Dodgers games. CBSSports.com. 4 October 2014.
  56. Web site: SportsYahoo.com – Cubs beat Rockies in 16 innings, 4–3. 30 July 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014.
  57. Web site: Espn.com – Red Sox deal Lester for Cespedes. ESPN.com. 31 July 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  58. Web site: Espn.com – Cards get John Lackey from Red Sox. ESPN.com. 31 July 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  59. Web site: Espn.com – Justin Masterson heading to Cards. ESPN.com. 30 July 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  60. Web site: CBSBoston.com – Stephen Drew traded to Yankees. 31 July 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  61. Web site: BaltimoreSun.com – Orioles acquire LHP Andrew Miller from Red Sox for prospect Eduardo Rodriguez. 31 July 2014. baltimoresun.com. 4 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006111238/http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-orioles-acquire-lhp-andrew-miller-from-red-sox-for-prospect-eduardo-rodriguez-20140731,0,409622.story. dead.
  62. Web site: Espn.com – David Price traded to Tigers. ESPN.com. 31 July 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  63. Web site: Espn.com – Felix Hernandez keeps Braves in check to extend MLB-record streak. ESPN.com. 4 October 2014.
  64. Web site: Espn.com – Felix Hernandez game log. ESPN.com. 4 October 2014.
  65. Web site: Baseball-Reference.com – Gaylord Perry game log. Baseball-Reference.com. 4 October 2014.
  66. Web site: Espn.com – Padres turn to A.J. Preller as GM. ESPN.com. 6 August 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  67. Web site: FOXSports.com – Upton brothers make history with home runs off Strasburg. Fox Sports. FOX Sports. 4 October 2014.
  68. Web site: Espn.com – Bartolo Colon fires 8 innings for 200th career win as Mets top Phillies. ESPN.com. 4 October 2014.
  69. Web site: CBSSports.com – Derek Jeter passes Honus Wagner with 3,431st career hit. CBSSports.com. 4 October 2014.
  70. Web site: Espn.com – Albert Pujols' walk-off HR ends season's longest game in 19th inning. ESPN.com. 10 August 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  71. News: UsaToday.com – Blue Jays outlast Tigers 6–5 in 19-inning marathon. Associated Press. 10 August 2014. 4 October 2014.
  72. Web site: SeattleTimes.com – Spokane beats Everett in 11-inning no-hitter. The Seattle Times. 4 October 2014.
  73. Web site: SportsYahoo.com – MLB executive Rob Manfred becomes the game's next commissioner. 14 August 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014.
  74. Web site: Espn.com – David Ortiz hits HRs 400, 401 in Red Sox uniform, ties career high in RBI. ESPN.com. 4 October 2014.
  75. Web site: Espn.com – Felix Hernandez's record streak ends as Mariners cooled by Tigers. ESPN.com. 4 October 2014.
  76. Web site: MLB.com – Cuddyer's historic cycle: By the numbers. Major League Baseball. 4 October 2014.
  77. Web site: Baseball Almanac – Hitting for the Cycle Records.
  78. Web site: MiLB.com – Joey Gallo statistics. MiLB.com. 4 October 2014.
  79. Web site: MLB.com – Jeter's hit that tied Wagner now ruled an error. New York Yankees. 4 October 2014.
  80. Web site: Newsday.com – Derek Jeter's original hit that tied Honus Wagner for sixth all time now ruled an error. Newsday. 20 August 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  81. Web site: Espn.com – Ortiz joins 30-homer club for 8th time. ESPN.com. 21 August 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  82. Web site: SportsYahoo.com – Rays get just 1 hit off Price, beat Tigers 1–0. 21 August 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014.
  83. Web site: CBSSports.com – Dodgers' Joc Pederson joins 30–30 club in AAA, first in PCL in 80 years. CBSSports.com. 4 October 2014.
  84. Web site: MiLB.com – Wallace caps three-homer day with slam. MiLB.com. 4 October 2014.
  85. Web site: MiLB.com – Bulls clinch seventh title in eight years. MiLB.com. 4 October 2014.
  86. Web site: MLB.com – Yanks bat around off Price with nine consecutive hits. Major League Baseball. 4 October 2014.
  87. Web site: MLB.com – Petit retires 46th straight to set MLB record. San Francisco Giants. 4 October 2014.
  88. Web site: ESPN.com – Buehrle sets MLB mark. ESPN.com. 29 July 2009 . 4 October 2014.
  89. Web site: Retrosheet Box Score – San Francisco Giants 3, Arizona Diamondbacks 0. Game Played on Friday, September 6, 2013 (N) at AT&T Park. 4 October 2014.
  90. Web site: NESN.com – Mookie Betts hits first career Grand Slam at Tropicana Field (Video). NESN.com. 30 August 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  91. Web site: Retrosheet box score – Boston Red Sox 9, Washington Senators 4 (1). Game Played on Tuesday, August 24, 1965 (N) at Fenway Park.. 4 October 2014.
  92. Web site: MiLB.com – Behind Sousa, Lively, Syracuse wins International League North crown. MiLB.com. 4 October 2014.
  93. Web site: ESPN.com – Mike Trout's homer backs Matt Shoemaker as Angels sweep A's. ESPN.com. 4 October 2014.
  94. Web site: MiLB.com – Castillo rips a hit in first game in over a year. Boston Red Sox. 4 October 2014.
  95. Web site: WEEI.com – Rusney Castillo era kicks off in Fort Myers. Full Count. 4 October 2014.
  96. Web site: MiLB.com – Orf plays nine positions in Manatees' finale. MiLB.com. 4 October 2014.
  97. Web site: SportsYahoo.com – Houston Astros fire manager Bo Porter. 1 September 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006085305/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/houston-astros-fire-manager-bo-164917308--mlb.html. dead.
  98. Web site: SportsYahoo.com – Hamels, 3 Phils relievers combine to no-hit Braves. 1 September 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014.
  99. Web site: MiLB.com – Wings top Sox in season finale. Rochester Red Wings. 4 October 2014.
  100. Web site: MiLB.com – Bryant wins Bauman Award over Gallo. MiLB.com. 4 October 2014.
  101. Web site: MLB.com – 2014 Top 100 Prospects. Major League Baseball. 4 October 2014.
  102. Web site: MLB.com – D-backs' Towers dismissed as general manager. Major League Baseball. 4 October 2014. 5 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140905213105/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/93197930/d-backs-kevin-towers-dismissed-as-gm. dead.
  103. Web site: CBSSports.com – Ron Washington resigns as Rangers manager. CBSSports.com. 4 October 2014.
  104. Web site: MLB.com – Scully receives Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award. Major League Baseball. 4 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006122543/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/93278424/vin-scully-receives-historic-achievement-award-from-commissioner-bud-selig. dead.
  105. Web site: MLB.com – Cruz drives in seven as Orioles pad lead. Baltimore Orioles. 4 October 2014.
  106. Web site: MiLB.com – Record crowds attend MiLB games in 2014. MiLB.com. 4 October 2014.
  107. Web site: MLB.com – Trout joins elite group with 100th run scored. Major League Baseball. 4 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006074254/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/94068144/mike-trout-joins-elite-group-with-100th-run-scored. dead.
  108. Web site: MLB.com – Altuve notches two hits to reach elite milestone. Major League Baseball. 4 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006101248/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/93794834/houston-astros-jose-altuve-records-200th-hit-of-season. dead.
  109. http://www.eluniversal.com/deportes/beisbol/140911/jose-altuve-alcanzo-los-200-hits-en-la-temporada ElUniversal.com – José Altuve alcanzó los 200 hits en la temporada
  110. Web site: MLB.com – Altuve positions himself for Ichiro-like season. Houston Astros. 4 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006170501/http://m.astros.mlb.com/news/article/92376152/altuve-positions-himself-for-ichiro-like-season. dead.
  111. http://www.informador.com.mx/deportes/2014/548410/6/diablos-rojos-del-mexico-campeones-de-la-lmb.htm Informador.com.mx – Diablos Rojos del México, campeones de la LMB
  112. Web site: Sports.Yahoo.com – Orioles slugger Chris Davis suspended. 12 September 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014.
  113. Web site: PressConnect.com – Binghamton Mets coaching staff took an unforgettable ride. Lynn Worthy, lworthy@pressconnects.com – @PSBLynn. 14 September 2014. 4 October 2014.
  114. Web site: MiLB.com – Rosa boosts Suns to Southern League title. MiLB.com. 4 October 2014.
  115. Web site: MLB.com – Dodgers stomp Giants in record-setting night. Los Angeles Dodgers. 4 October 2014.
  116. Web site: ESPN.com – Zack Greinke homers in Dodgers' 17-0 rout of Giants. ESPN.com. 4 October 2014.
  117. Web site: MLB.com – Bochy gives son MLB debut in tough spot. San Francisco Giants. 4 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006135358/http://m.giants.mlb.com/news/article/94621300/giants-manager-bruce-bochy-gives-son-brett-bochy-major-league-debut-in-tough-spot. dead.
  118. Web site: MiLB.com – In Triple–A debut, Couch pitches PawSox to Cup. Boston Red Sox. 4 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006075903/http://m.redsox.mlb.com/news/article/94596242/keith-couch-pitches-pawsox-to-governors-cup-title. dead.
  119. Web site: MiLB.com – Brooks pitches Chasers to PCL crown. MiLB.com. 4 October 2014.
  120. Web site: MiLB.com – 'Hounds blank Drillers, win championship. MiLB.com. 4 October 2014.
  121. Web site: SportsYahoo.com – Mets rookie Jacob deGrom strikes out first eight batters, ties modern record. 16 September 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006131009/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mets-rookie-degrom-ties-k-024722112--mlb.html. dead.
  122. Web site: MLB.com – Jacob deGrom strikes out first 8. ESPN.com. 16 September 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  123. Web site: MLB.com – Mets become 20th club to reach 4,000-win plateau. Major League Baseball. 4 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006074722/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/83788420/mets-record-4000th-victory-in-club-history-an-8-3-win-over-braves. dead.
  124. Web site: MiLB.com – Hayes powers Omaha to Triple-A title. MiLB.com. 4 October 2014.
  125. Web site: MLB.com – Altuve passes Biggio with club-record 211th hit . . 2014-09-20 . 2014-09-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140923061604/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/95014744/jose-altuve-passes-craig-biggio-with-club-record-211th-hit . dead .
  126. Web site: Baseball Reference – Ty Cobb batting statistics. Baseball-Reference.com. 4 October 2014.
  127. Web site: Baseball Reference – Tris Speaker batting statistics. Baseball-Reference.com. 4 October 2014.
  128. Web site: Baseball Reference – Benny Kauff batting statistics. Baseball-Reference.com. 4 October 2014.
  129. Web site: Baseball Reference – George Sisler batting statistics. Baseball-Reference.com. 4 October 2014.
  130. Web site: Baseball Reference – Craig Biggio batting statistics. Baseball-Reference.com. 4 October 2014.
  131. Web site: Baseball Reference – Hanley Ramirez batting statistics. Baseball-Reference.com. 4 October 2014.
  132. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/nationaljournal/wp/2014/09/16/nationals-win-the-nl-east-title/ WashingtonPost.com – Nationals win the NL East title
  133. Web site: UsaToday.com – Joy in Birdland: Orioles clinch 1st AL East title since '97. Scott Boeck, USA TODAY Sports. . 16 September 2014. 4 October 2014.
  134. Web site: LATimes.com – Angels defeat Mariners, 5-0; clinch AL West title. 17 September 2014. Los Angeles Times. 4 October 2014.
  135. Web site: MLB.com – Gardner belts 15,000th homer in Yanks history. New York Yankees. 4 October 2014. 23 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140923000450/http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/95723486/brett-gardner-hits-15000th-home-run-in-yankees-history. dead.
  136. Web site: ESPN.com – Braves fire GM Frank Wren. ESPN.com. 22 September 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  137. Web site: MLB.com – Six-run eruption helps O's eliminate Yankees. Baltimore Orioles. 4 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006121721/http://m.orioles.mlb.com/news/article/96204412/six-run-eruption-helps-os-eliminate-yankees. 6 October 2014. dead.
  138. Web site: Hughes Sets MLB Pitching Record. mlb.com. 2016-02-22. 2016-03-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20160302153402/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/96211770/twins-pitcher-phil-hughes-sets-mlb-record-for-strikeout-to-walk-ratio. dead.
  139. Web site: MLB.com – Captain Clutch! Jeter scripts walk-off in home finale. New York Yankees. 4 October 2014.
  140. Web site: ESPN.com – Diamondbacks fire Kirk Gibson. ESPN.com. 26 September 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  141. Web site: HoustonChronicle.com – Record-breaking year cements Altuve's place among stars. Houston Chronicle. 28 September 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  142. Web site: ESPN.com – Three peculiar routes to a batting title, article by Jayson Stark. ESPN.com. 20 September 2014 . 4 October 2014.
  143. Web site: Sports.Yahoo.com – Zimmermann's no-hitter for Nats ends on great grab. 28 September 2014. Yahoo! Sports. 4 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006134107/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/zimmermann-throws-no-hitter-nationals-194619213--mlb.html. dead.
  144. Web site: MLB.com – Gardenhire dismissed by Twins after 13 seasons. Major League Baseball. 4 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006092112/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/96971160/twins-dismiss-ron-gardenhire. dead.
  145. Web site: ESPN.com – Royals eliminate A's on Salvador Perez's walk-off single in 12th . 2014-10-12 . 2014-10-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141009043554/http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=340930107 . dead .
  146. http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24733391/brandon-crawford-becomes-first-ss-with-postseason-grand-slam CBSSports.com – Brandon Crawford becomes first SS with postseason grand slam
  147. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006144825/http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=341005106 ESPN.com – Nelson Cruz homer all Orioles need to sweep Tigers, advance to ALCS
  148. https://archive.today/20141012130213/http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?id=341005107 ESPN.com – Royals claim ALCS berth with sweep of regular-season-best Angels
  149. https://web.archive.org/web/20141008155043/http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=341007124 ESPN.com – Matt Adams homers off Clayton Kershaw, Cards rally to reach NLCS
  150. https://web.archive.org/web/20141009214459/http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?id=341007126 ESPN.com – Giants oust Nats behind unconventional offense, clutch grab in right
  151. https://web.archive.org/web/20141016223108/http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=341010101 ESPN.com – Alex Gordon helps Royals prevail in extras again to open ALCS
  152. https://web.archive.org/web/20141015011026/http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=341011101 ESPN.com – Alcides Escobar hits go-ahead double in the ninth for the Royals
  153. https://web.archive.org/web/20141012134343/http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=341011124 ESPN.com – Madison Bumgarner, Giants silence Cardinals in winning NLCS opener
  154. Web site: ESPN.com – Kolten Wong homers in ninth as Cards edge Giants to tie NLCS. https://web.archive.org/web/20141021053802/http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=341012124 . dead . October 21, 2014 .
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