Today in Baseball History: October 26th

2005 On October 26, 2005, the Chicago White Sox defeat the Astros, 1-0, to earn their first World Series title since 1917. The victory gives the Sox a four-game sweep of Houston, whose making their first trip to the Fall Classic. Jermaine Dye, the SeriesMVP, delivers the game-winning sacrifice fly in the eighth inning.

2002 On October 26, 2002, the Anaheim Angels win the biggest game in franchise history in dramatic fashion. Down 5-0 in the seventh at home, the Angels score three runs in the seventh and three morein the eighth to defeat the Giants in Game Six of the World Series. The following night, the Angels win their first World Series title.

1996 On October 26, 1996, the New York Yankees clinch their 23rd World Championship by defeating the Atlanta Braves, 3-2. The Bombers win the World Series, four games to two. Joe Girardi's RBI triple keys a three-run rally against Greg Maddux. John Wetteland is named Series MVP after posting his fourth save.

1985 On October 26, 1985, the Kansas City Royals defeat the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the World Series, thanks in part to a controversial ninth inning call by Don Denkinger. The umpire had ruled the Royals' Jorge Orta safe at first base, when replays showed he was out. The Royals will go on to score two runs to win.

1982 On October 26, 1982, Steve Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies becomes the first pitcher to collect four Cy Young awards. The 37-year-old left-hander led the National League with 23 wins and 286 strikeouts.

1971 On October 26, 1971, Vida Blue of the Oakland A's wins the Cy Young balloting after winning 24 games with a 1.82 ERA. Blue becomes the youngest pitcher to win the Cy Young Award.

1960 On October 26, 1960, the American League announces that it will expand by two teams and approves the move of the Washington Senators to Minneapolis-St. Paul. The new teams will play in Los Angeles and in Washington, D.C…

1934 On October 26, 1934, the Boston Red Sox acquire shortstop Joe Cronin from the Washington Senators for Lyn Lary and an estimated $250,000. Cronin will hit .295 with 95 RBIs in 1935, the first of his 11 seasons as a Red Sox player…