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2002 Pittsburgh Pirates Season
The 2002 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 121st season of the franchise; the 116th in the National League. This was their second season at PNC Park. The Pirates finished fourth in the National League Central with a record of 72–89. The Pirates missed the playoffs for the tenth straight season, tying a record set between 1980 and 1989. Offseason *January 5, 2002: Scott Service was signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates. *January 25, 2002: Wayne Gomes was signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates. *March 5, 2002: Curtis Pride was signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates. *March 5, 2002: Josías Manzanillo was signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Regular season Season standings Game log , - style="background:#fbb;" , 1 , , April 1 , , @ Mets , , 2–6 , , Leiter (1–0) , , Villone (0–1) , , — , , 53,734 , , 0–1 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 2 , , April 3 , , @ Mets , , 5–3 , , Wells (1–0) , , Trachsel ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National League Central
The National League Central is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. This division was created in 1994, by moving two teams from the National League West (the Cincinnati Reds and the Houston Astros) and three teams from the National League East (the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the St. Louis Cardinals). When the division was created in 1994, the Pirates were originally supposed to stay in the East while the Atlanta Braves were to be moved to the Central from the West. However, the Braves, wanting to form a natural rivalry with the expansion Florida Marlins, requested to remain in the East. Despite the Marlins offering to go to the Central, the Pirates instead gave up their spot in the East to the Braves. Since then, the Pirates have tried several times unsuccessfully to be placed back in the East. In 1998, the NL Central became the largest division in Major League Baseball when the Milwaukee Brewers were moved in from the American League Central. In 2013, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League (NL), is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players (NAPBBP) of 1871–1875 (often called simply the "National Association"), the NL is sometimes called the Senior Circuit, in contrast to MLB's other league, the American League, which was founded 25 years later and is called the "Junior Circuit". Both leagues currently have 15 teams. After two years of conflict in a "baseball war" of 1901–1902, the two eight-team leagues agreed in a "peace pact" to recognize each other as "major leagues". As part of this agreement, they drafted rules regarding player contracts, prohibiting "raiding" of rosters, and regulating relationships with minor leagues and lower level clubs. Each league ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 Montreal Expos Season
The 2002 Montreal Expos season was the 34th season in franchise history. Offseason * October 3, 2001: The Expos sent Tim Raines to the Baltimore Orioles as part of a conditional deal. * February 21, 2002: The Expos signed José Canseco as a free agent. * March 7, 2002: The Expos signed Alan Mills as a free agent. * March 24, 2002: The Expos traded Jason Bay and Jimmy Serrano to the New York Mets for Lou Collier. * March 27, 2002: The Expos released José Canseco. * March 28, 2002: The Expos signed Henry Rodriguez as a free agent. Spring training In 2002, the Expos held spring training at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida – a facility they shared with the St. Louis Cardinals – for the fifth and final season. The following year, they moved to Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Florida, for spring training. Regular season Opening Day lineup Source Season standings National League East Record vs. opponents Notable transactions *May 16, 2002: The Expos released Henr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 Houston Astros Season
The 2002 Houston Astros season was the 41st season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise in Houston, Texas. Offseason *December 11, 2001: Gregg Zaun was signed as a free agent with the Houston Astros. Baseball-Reference.com Regular season Overview From August 10–24, produced a season-high 15-game hitting, marking the 12th consecutive season with at least one double-digit hit streak, a club record, and second to |
2002 Arizona Diamondbacks Season
The 2002 Arizona Diamondbacks looked to repeat as World Series champions. They looked to contend in what was once again a strong National League West Division. They finished the season with a record of 98–64, good enough for the division title. However, they were unable to defend their World Series title as they were swept in the NLDS by the St. Louis Cardinals in three games. Randy Johnson would finish the season as the NL Cy Young Award winner for the fourth consecutive year and become the second pitcher in history to win five Cy Young Awards after Roger Clemens. Offseason * October 29, 2001: Ken Huckaby Kenneth Paul Huckaby (born January 27, 1971) is an American former professional baseball catcher, and minor league coach. Huckaby attended Manteca High School, and played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Ja ... was released by the Arizona Diamondbacks. * January 9, 2002: Quinton McCracken was signed as a free agent with the Arizona D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 Colorado Rockies Season
The Colorado Rockies' 2002 season was the tenth for the Rockies. They tried to win the National League West. Buddy Bell and Clint Hurdle were the managers, the latter replacing the former after the former was fired 22 games into the season. Hurdle won 67 out of 140 games and was kept on as manager for the following season. They played home games at Coors Field. They finished with a record of 73-89, 4th in the NL West. Offseason *December 16, 2001: Jeff Cirillo was traded by the Colorado Rockies to the Seattle Mariners for Brian Fuentes, Denny Stark, and José Paniagua. *January 7, 2002: Mike Myers was traded by the Colorado Rockies to the Arizona Diamondbacks for J.D. Closser and Jack Cust. *January 11, 2002: Todd Jones was signed as a free agent by the Colorado Rockies. *January 21, 2002: Ross Gload was traded by the Colorado Rockies with Craig House to the New York Mets for Todd Zeile, Benny Agbayani, and cash. *January 26, 2002: Ross Gload was purchased by the Colorado Rockies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 San Diego Padres Season
The 2002 San Diego Padres season was the 34th season in franchise history. Offseason *December 27, 2001: Alan Embree was signed as a free agent with the San Diego Padres.Alan Embree Statistics Baseball-Reference.com * February 24, 2002: Trenidad Hubbard was signed as a free agent with the San Diego Padres. *March 16, 2002: Mark Sweeney was signed as a free agent with the San Diego Padres. Regular season Opening Day starters * – 2B * |
2002 Los Angeles Dodgers Season
The 2002 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 113rd for the franchise in Major League Baseball, and their 45th season in Los Angeles, California. The season saw Dan Evans take over as General Manager and in his first season the team won 92 games and was not eliminated from post season contention until the next-to-last day of the season, finishing third overall in the West Division of the National League. Shawn Green hit 42 home runs to become the first Dodger to have back-to-back 40 or more homer seasons. He had four homers in one game on May 23 against the Milwaukee Brewers. He went 6-for-6 in that game and set a Major League mark for total bases with 19. The number broke the previous record of 18 total bases set by Joe Adcock. Éric Gagné, a former starter, was turned into the closer and proceeded to set a club record for saves with 52. This is also their first season to be broadcast on KCOP (13). Offseason * November 9, 2001: Acquired Omar Daal from the Philadelphia Phi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 Philadelphia Phillies Season
The 2002 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 120th season in the history of the franchise. The team failed to improve upon their 86-76 record from the previous season. However, this would be their last losing season until 2013. On June 2, 2002, starting pitcher Robert Person hit two home runs, a grand slam and a 3-run home run in an 18–3 victory over the Montreal Expos. Offseason * November 9, 2001: Omar Daal was traded by the Philadelphia Phillies to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Eric Junge and Jesus Cordero (minors). * January 28, 2002: John Mabry was signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia Phillies. * January 29, 2002: Ricky Ledée signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia Phillies. Regular season Opening Day starters * Jimmy Rollins – SS * Doug Glanville – CF * Bobby Abreu – RF * Scott Rolen – 3B * Mike Lieberthal – C * Travis Lee – 1B * Pat Burrell – LF * Marlon Anderson – 2B * Robert Person – SP Season standings National League ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 Milwaukee Brewers Season
The 2002 Milwaukee Brewers season involved the Brewers' finishing 6th in the National League Central with a record of 56 wins and 106 losses, their only 100 loss season to date. Offseason *January 21, 2002: Alex Ochoa was traded as part of a 3-team trade by the Colorado Rockies to the Milwaukee Brewers. The New York Mets sent Lenny Harris and Glendon Rusch to the Milwaukee Brewers. The New York Mets sent Benny Agbayani, Todd Zeile, and cash to the Colorado Rockies. The Colorado Rockies sent Craig House and Ross Gload to the New York Mets. The Milwaukee Brewers sent Jeff D'Amico, Jeromy Burnitz, Lou Collier, Mark Sweeney, and cash to the New York Mets. *February 8, 2002: Midre Cummings was signed as a free agent with the Milwaukee Brewers. Regular season On May 23, 2002, Shawn Green of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit four home runs in one game versus the Brewers. He also had one single and one double for a total of 19 total bases. The number broke the previous record of 18 total bases ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 Cincinnati Reds Season
The 2002 Cincinnati Reds season was the 133rd season for the franchise in Major League Baseball. It consisted of the Reds finishing with a 78-84 record to finish in third place in the National League Central, 19 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals. The Reds were managed by Bob Boone. The 2002 Reds season was their final one in Cinergy Field. Offseason * January 7, 2002: José Rijo was signed as a free agent by the Reds. Regular season Season standings National League Central Record vs. opponents Notable transactions * June 7, 2002: Ben Broussard was traded by the Reds to the Cleveland Indians for Russell Branyan. Roster Game log , -style="background:#cfc" , 1 , , April 1 , , Cubs , , 5–4 , , Graves , , Fassero , , — , , 41,913 , , 1–0 , , , , W1 , -style="background:#fbb" , 2 , , April 3 , , Cubs , , 3–10 , , Wood , , Dessens , , — , , 19,745 , , 1–1 , , , , L1 , -style="background:#cfc" , 3 , , April 4 , , Cubs , , 3–1 , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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