Michael Andrew Yastrzemski ( yə-STREM-skee; born August 23, 1990), nicknamed "Yaz", is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals. Yastrzemski played college baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores, and was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 14th round of the 2013 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2019 with the Giants. He is the grandson of Baseball Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski.
MLB San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski hits a home run in his first game at Boston's Fenway Park, the long
MLB San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski hits a home run in his first game at Boston's Fenway Park, the long-time home field of his grandfather Carl Yastrzemski of the Red Sox
Historical Significance
Michael Andrew Yastrzemski ( yə-STREM-skee; born August 23, 1990), nicknamed "Yaz", is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Key People
Events Before
An initiative of 300 Hollywood women called "Time's Up" announces a fight against sexual harassment
An initiative of 300 Hollywood women called "Time's Up" announces a fight against sexual harassment
Javier Bardem becomes the ambassador of Greenpeace for the protection of Antarctica
Javier Ángel Encinas Bardem is a Spanish actor. In a career spanning over three decades, he has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Critics'…
LeBron James becomes the seventh and youngest player (33 years, 24 days) to reach the 30,000 NBA point milestone during
LeBron James becomes the seventh and youngest player (33 years, 24 days) to reach the 30,000 NBA point milestone during a 114-102 loss to the San Antonio Spurs
Former US Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar is found guilty of molesting over 150 girls and is sentenced to up to 175 yea
Former US Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar is found guilty of molesting over 150 girls and is sentenced to up to 175 years in prison
Brazilian jockey Jorge Ricardo equals the world record for the number of victories by a jockey with 12,844 in Rio de Jan
Brazilian jockey Jorge Ricardo equals the world record for the number of victories by a jockey with 12,844 in Rio de Janeiro
Events After
Pro-Iranian protesters end siege of US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq
Pro-Iranian protesters end siege of US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq
Scotland's Peter Wright beats Dutch defending champion Michael Van Gerwen 7-3 with a 102.79 average, 34 x 140s, 11 maxim
Scotland's Peter Wright beats Dutch defending champion Michael Van Gerwen 7-3 with a 102.79 average, 34 x 140s, 11 maximums, and 53% on doubles to seal his first PDC World Darts Championship in London
Australian actor Liam Hemsworth and American singer Miley Cyrus divorce after 1 year of marriage
Miley Ray Cyrus ( MY-lee SY-rəs, born Destiny Hope Cyrus; November 23, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.
China locks down the city of Wuhan and its 9 million people in a belated but ultimately successful effort to control the
China locks down the city of Wuhan and its 9 million people in a belated but ultimately successful effort to control the city's COVID-19 outbreak
American actress and TV host Niecy Nash (50) divorces American electrical engineer Jay Tucker after over 8 years of marr
American actress and TV host Niecy Nash (50) divorces American electrical engineer Jay Tucker after over 8 years of marriage
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New FINA rules re competition swimsuits come into effect; all body-length swimsuits banned; men's suits to maximally cov
New FINA rules re competition swimsuits come into effect; all body-length swimsuits banned; men's suits to maximally cover from the waist to knee, and women's from shoulder to knee; fabric must be a "textile" or woven material
10 people are killed, and 120 are injured in a stampede in Luanda, Angola
10 people are killed, and 120 are injured in a stampede in Luanda, Angola
Dutchman Michael van Gerwen wins his first PDC World Darts Championship, defeating Peter Wright of Scotland 7-4; it is t
Dutchman Michael van Gerwen wins his first PDC World Darts Championship, defeating Peter Wright of Scotland 7-4; it is the first time no Englishman has been in the final
Lithuania adopts the euro as its currency, replacing the Litas and becoming the 19th member of the Eurozone
Lithuania adopts the euro as its currency, replacing the Litas and becoming the 19th member of the Eurozone
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- Michael Andrew Yastrzemski ( yə-STREM-skee; born August 23, 1990), nicknamed "Yaz", is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB).
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- Key figures include Carl Yastrzemski (Athlete).