On this Day in Sports History August 25
MLB
On this day in 1986, Mark McGwire hit his first career home run.
On this day in 1991, Lee Smith recorded his 300th career save, becoming just the fifth major leaguer to archive the mark.
On this day in 2010, Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez collected his 1,000th career strikeout.
On this day in 2012, the Dodgers acquired Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford, Josh Beckett, Nick Punto, and cash from the Red Sox in exchange for James Loney, Allen Webster, Rubby De La Rosa, Ivan De Jesus Jr. and Jerry Sands.
