Today in Baseball History: August 28th

1996 On August 28, 1996, the Atlanta Braves acquire 14-game winner Denny Neagle from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a pair of minor leaguers - first baseman Ron Wright and outfielder Corey Pointer - and a player to be named later, who turns out to be pitcher Jason Schmidt. Neagle will win 20 games for the Braves in 1997, and 16 more in 1998.

1990 On August 28, 1990, Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first second baseman in history to notch consecutive 30-home run seasons. Sandberg hits his milestone 30th home run against the Houston Astros, helping the Cubs to a 5-2 win.

1977 On August 28, 1977, Steve Garvey of the Los Angeles Dodgers ties a major league record by collecting five extra-base hits in a single game. The ironman first baseman clubs a pair of home runs - including a grand slam - and three doubles. Garvey drives in five runs and scores five times in an 11-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

1970 On August 28, 1970, Juan Marichal of the San Francisco Giants defeats the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-1, for the 200th win of his career. The "Dominican Dandy" becomes the second active pitcher to reach 200 wins, joining another future Hall of Famer, Jim Bunning.

1967 On August 28, 1967, the Boston Red Sox sign free agent first baseman/outfielder Ken "Hawk" Harrelson, who had been fired by the Kansas City A's for making critical remarks about owner Charlie Finley. Harrelson will hit three home runs and drive in 14 runs for the Sox during their successful pennant drive.

1936 On August 28, 1936, Giants player/manager Bill Terry inserts himself as a pinch-hitter against the Pirates, delivering a bases-loaded single to give his team their 15th straight win. Terry hit .341 in his big league career, and won three pennants as New York"s manager.

1918 On August 28, 1918, Tris Speaker of the Cleveland Indians physically confronts umpire John Connolly over a close call at home plate. The American League suspends Speaker, who is hitting .318 at the time, for the remainder of the season.