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Calculated Shard: 152 (from laksa081)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa152.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season","crawl_time":1756693261,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,wikipedia!en,\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season s443","src_root_hash":"17790707453426894952","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"2021 Major League Baseball season - Wikipedia","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"This article is about the 2021 Major League Baseball season only. For information on all of baseball, see  2021 in baseball . The  2021 Major League Baseball season  began on April 1, while the regular season ended on October 3. [ 1 ]  The postseason began on October 5. The  World Series  then began on October 26 and ended on November 2 with the  Atlanta Braves  defeating the  Houston Astros  in six games to win their second title since moving to Atlanta.\n For the second consecutive year,  cross-border travel  restrictions due to the  COVID-19 pandemic  forced the  Toronto Blue Jays  to open their home schedule in the United States, with tenures in  Dunedin, Florida , [ 2 ]  and  Buffalo, New York . [ 3 ]  Later, the Canadian government granted an exemption to allow the Blue Jays to return to  Rogers Centre  in  Toronto, Ontario , beginning July 30. [ 4 ] The  91st All-Star Game  held on July 13 was supposed to be held at  Truist Park , the home of the Braves, but league officials moved the game to  Coors Field , home of the  Colorado Rockies , following the passage of the  Georgia Senate Bill 202  by the  Georgia General Assembly , which MLB considered to be restrictive of voting rights. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] This was the final season of the  Cleveland Indians  competing with that nickname. On December 14, 2020, the team announced that they would unveil their new moniker and associated uniform and stadium changes before the 2022 season to replace the 106-year-old nickname. [ 7 ]   On July 23, the Indians revealed that their new nickname would be the \"Guardians\", debuting the following season. [ 8 ] Major League Baseball announced the 2021 regular season schedule on July 9, 2020. [ 9 ]  A full 162-game season was played. As has been the case since 2013, all teams played their four division opponents 19 times each for a total of 76 games. They played six to seven games against each of the other ten same-league opponents for a total of 66 games, and 20  interleague  games. For the second season in a row,  interleague play  will be between corresponding regions ( AL East  vs.  NL East ,  AL Central  vs.  NL Central , and  AL West  vs.  NL West ) rather than continue the annual rotation. This included the  New York Mets  and  New York Yankees  being scheduled to play a series from September 10–12, which featured commemorations of the 20th anniversary of the  September 11 attacks  in 2001. [ 9 ]  The 20 interleague games each team played consisted of two three-game series (one home, one away) against its natural rival (total of six games), two two-game series (one home, one away) against each team for two other opponents (total of eight games), and a single three-game series against each team for the last two (one home, one away; total of six games).\n The  MLB at Field of Dreams  game, originally scheduled for 2020 but canceled due to the  COVID-19 pandemic , featured a matchup between the  New York Yankees  and the  Chicago White Sox  at a purpose-built ballpark in  Dyersville, Iowa  on August 12. [ 10 ]   The White Sox won the game 9–8 when  Tim Anderson  hit a walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth.\n The  2021 MLB Little League Classic  featured a matchup between the  Los Angeles Angels  and the  Cleveland Indians  at  Bowman Field  in  Williamsport, Pennsylvania , on August 22. [ 11 ]   The Indians won the game 3–0. [ 12 ] On February 9, Major League Baseball announced the following temporary rule changes for the 2020 season would continue in the 2021 regular season: [ 13 ] A runner will be placed on second base at the start of every half-inning of any game that goes into  extra innings . Doubleheaders  will be played as two seven-inning games. Additionally, the broader use of  suspended games  was carried over from the 2020 season: [ 14 ] If a game cannot continue because of  inclement weather  and it is not an  official game  (trailing team has played less than five innings), the game will be declared a  suspended game , continuing from the point of interruption instead of completely restarting. If a suspended game resumes with the trailing team having played less than five innings, a normally-scheduled game played after the completion of the suspended game will be seven innings.\n However, if a game is halted after the fifth inning for a reason that enables it to be a suspended game (like a field issue or equipment failure or if the game was tied when stopped), the game played afterwards retains its nine-inning length. In all cases, a suspended game retains the length (seven or nine innings) that it was scheduled for at the time it started. An increase of the active roster size to 26 players, originally planned for the 2020 season, took effect. Other changes that had also been planned—a limit of 13 pitchers on active rosters and restrictions on  position players  pitching—were waived for 2021. [ 15 ] COVID-19 protocols from the 2020 season remain in effect, but may be eased by teams once 85% of their tier-one staff (players, manager staff) are fully vaccinated. [ 16 ] Foreign substances controversy [ edit ] On June 15, MLB announced that any player found with a foreign substance (used to doctor a baseball or to improve their grip on a baseball) would be immediately ejected from the game, and would receive a 10-game suspension. [ 17 ]  Heightened enforcement of existing rules that prohibit such substances began after widespread use by pitchers to increase their grip and  spin rate . [ 18 ] Spring training  for the 2021 season began in late February and lasted through March. Teams began workouts and practice for spring training beginning in late February. Pitchers and catchers reported first, followed by position players a few days later. [ 19 ] Prior to the start of the regular season, each team played between 24 and 29 spring training games, beginning on February 28. There were several times during spring training where a team had two different squads playing different teams simultaneously. In addition to spring training games, teams occasionally played exhibition games with non-MLB teams, such as  Minor League Baseball  teams,  independent  teams, or  college  teams. These exhibition games were not counted in spring training standings. Spring training ended on March 30, two days before the Opening Day.\n Wild Card Games (ALWC, NLWC)\n Division Series (ALDS, NLDS)\n League Championship Series (ALCS, NLCS)\n World Series\n 1\n Tampa Bay 1\n 4\n Boston 1 4\n Boston 3 5\n NY Yankees 0\n American League 4\n Boston\n 2\n 2\n Houston 4 2\n Houston 3 3\n Chicago White Sox 1\n AL2\n Houston\n 2\n NL3\n Atlanta 4 1\n San Francisco 2\n 4\n LA Dodgers 1 4\n LA Dodgers 3 5\n St. Louis\n 0\n National League 4\n LA Dodgers 2\n 3\n Atlanta 4 2\n Milwaukee\n 1\n 3\n Atlanta 3 Yermín Mercedes  ( CWS ):\n Became the second player in Major League modern history to record five hits in his first career start. Mercedes recorded the five hits on April 2 against the  Los Angeles Angels .  He joins  Cecil Travis  who accomplished this feat during the 1933 season. [ 37 ] Became the first player in Major League modern history to record eight hits in his first eight at-bats of the season with his first three hits on April 3 against the Angels.  His streak ended when he flied out against  Tony Watson .  Chris Stynes  had the longest streak to start a season during the Expansion Era (dating back to 1961) at seven during the 1997 season. [ 38 ] Akil Baddoo  ( DET ):\n Became the 31st player in Major League history to hit a home run on the first pitch that they saw. Baddoo accomplished this feat on April 4 against the  Cleveland Indians  and  Aaron Civale . The last person to do this was  Willson Contreras  on June 19, 2016. [ 39 ] Tim Locastro  ( NYY )\/ ( AZ ) :\n On April 10 against the  Cincinnati Reds , Locastro  stole  second base in the sixth inning, setting the Major League record for most successful consecutive steals to start a career, with 28, since 1951 (the National League did not track caught steals before 1951). He broke the record that was previously held by  Tim Raines . [ 40 ] Miguel Cabrera  ( DET ):\n With a single in the fifth-inning against the  Kansas City Royals  on May 12, Cabrera became the all-time hit leader of Venezuelan-born Major Leaguers by passing  Omar Vizquel  with his 2,878th hit. [ 41 ] With his double in the sixth-inning against the  Kansas City Royals  on June 15, Cabrera reached 5,000  total bases  for his career. He became the 22nd player to reach this mark. [ 42 ] Recorded his 500th career home run, against the  Toronto Blue Jays  in the sixth-inning on August 22. He became the 28th player to reach this mark. [ 43 ] Scored his 1,500th career run, against the  St. Louis Cardinals  in the ninth-inning on August 25. He became the 74th player to reach this mark. [ 44 ] Kyle Schwarber  ( BOS )\/ ( WSH ) :\n Tied the Major League record of most home runs hit during any two-game span by hitting five against the  New York Mets  on June 19–20.  This was last accomplished by  Jose Abreu  during the 2020 campaign. [ 45 ] With two more home runs on June 24, he became the first player in Major League history to homer 12 times in the leadoff spot across 13 games. Schwarber also became the seventh player in Major League history to hit eight-plus home runs in a five-game span. [ 46 ] With his leadoff home run on June 29 against  Rich Hill  of the  Tampa Bay Rays , Schwarber tied the Major League record for most home runs in any ten-game stretch with 12 home runs.  He tied the record set by the  Indians '  Albert Belle  in 1995. The home run also tied the Major League record for most home runs in an 18-game stretch with 16. He joins the  Giants '  Barry Bonds  (2001) and  Cubs '  Sammy Sosa  (1998) with this feat. [ 47 ] Trea Turner  ( LAD )\/ ( WSH ) :\n Albert Pujols  ( LAD )\/ ( LAA ) :\n Shohei Ohtani  ( LAA ):\n With his 32nd home run on July 7 against the  Boston Red Sox , Ohtani established a new record for most home runs in a season by a Japanese-born player in the Major Leagues, breaking the record of 31 set by  Hideki Matsui  in 2004. [ 51 ] Ohtani became the first player in Major League history to ever have at least 37 home runs and 15 stolen bases before the end of July. [ 52 ] On August 28 against the  San Diego Padres , Ohtani becomes the first Japanese-born player to steal 20 bases and hit 40 home runs in a season. [ 53 ] On September 25, Ohtani joined  Willie Mays  as the only players with at least 45 home runs, 20 stolen bases and six triples in a season. [ 54 ] From September 22–25, Ohtani drew 13 walks in a four-game span, tying a Major League record set by  Babe Ruth  in 1930,  Bryce Harper  in 2016, and  Yasmani Grandal  in 2021. His 11 walks drawn in the three-game span also tied the Major League record set by Harper in 2016. [ 55 ] On October 3 against the  Seattle Mariners , Ohtani became the first player in Major League history to have at least 45 homers, 25 stolen bases, 100 RBIs, 100 runs, and eight triples in a season and the second player in AL history to record at least 45 homers and 25 stolen bases in a season, joining  Jose Canseco  in 1998. [ 56 ] Rodolfo Castro  ( PIT ):\n On July 28 against the  Milwaukee Brewers , Castro hit two home runs, which were his fourth and fifth Major League hits. All of his hits to that point had been home runs, which was the first time in Modern Era (since 1901) that a player's first five hits were home runs. [ 57 ]  The streak came to an end on July 30 as he doubled in the first inning against the  Philadelphia Phillies . [ 58 ] Seby Zavala  ( CWS ):\n Jonah Heim  ( TEX )\n On August 1 against the  Seattle Mariners , Heim became the first rookie in Major League history to hit walk-off home runs in two consecutive games. The first was off  Diego Castillo  in extra innings and the second was off  Erik Swanson . [ 60 ] Kevin Newman  ( PIT ):\n Tied the Major League record for most doubles in a game by hitting four against the  Milwaukee Brewers  in the first game of a doubleheader on August 14. Former Pirates  Adam Frazier  and  Paul Waner  also accomplished this feat. [ 61 ] Joey Votto  ( CIN ):\n Recorded his 2,000th career hit with a single in the seventh inning against the  Chicago Cubs  on August 16. He became the 291st player to reach this mark. [ 62 ] Freddie Freeman  \/  Ozzie Albies  \/  Dansby Swanson  \/  Austin Riley  ( ATL ):\n With Albies 25th home run on September 4 against the  Colorado Rockies , the Braves became the second team in Major League history to have each of their starting infielders hit 25 or more home runs in the same season. They join the  2008 Florida Marlins  as the only other quartet of infielders to achieve this feat. [ 63 ] Vladimir Guerrero Jr.  ( TOR ):\n Wander Franco  ( TB ):\n By drawing a walk in the seventh inning on September 7 against the  Boston Red Sox , Franco set the American League record for the longest on-base streak, at 37 games, for a player 20-years-old or younger.  He broke the record of 36 games that was held by  Mickey Mantle , who set the record from early September 1951 through early May 1952. [ 66 ] With his first-inning double on September 29 against the  Houston Astros , Franco extended his streak to 43 consecutive games reaching base.  This tied the Major League record for a player 20-years-old or younger with  Frank Robinson  who set the record during the 1956 campaign. [ 67 ]   Although he reached on an error in the ninth-inning the very next night, Franco's record-tying consecutive on-base streak came to an end as he went 0-for-4. [ 68 ] Nelson Cruz  ( TB )\/ ( MIN ) :\n With two home runs on September 7 against the  Boston Red Sox , Cruz became the oldest player in Major League history to have a 30-homer season.  Cruz, at age 41, bested the record of  David Ortiz  and  Darrell Evans  who were 40-years-old when they had their 30-homer seasons. [ 69 ] Marcus Semien  ( TOR ):\n Hit his 44th home run for the season on September 29 against the  New York Yankees  in the first-inning.  This set a Major League record for most home runs by a second baseman in Major League history, breaking the record of 43 that was set in 1973 by  Davey Johnson . [ 70 ] Joe Musgrove  ( SD ):\n Musgrove threw his first career no-hitter, and the first no-hitter in the franchise's 53-season history, by defeating the  Texas Rangers  3–0 on April 9. He struck out 10 and did not walk a batter, throwing 77 of his 112 pitches as strikes. The only blemish was when Musgrove hit  Joey Gallo  with a pitch in the fourth inning. [ 71 ] Carlos Rodón  ( CWS ):\n Rodón threw his first career no-hitter, and the 20th in franchise history, by defeating the  Cleveland Indians  8–0 on April 14. He struck out seven, throwing 75 strikes on 114 pitches. Rodón was  perfect  through 8 1 ⁄ 3  but lost his bid for a perfect game when he hit  Roberto Pérez  on his foot. [ 72 ] John Means  ( BAL ):\n Means threw his first career no-hitter, and the tenth in franchise history, and the first Orioles' complete game no-hitter in 52 years, by defeating the  Seattle Mariners  6–0 on May 5. He struck out 12, throwing 79 strikes on 113 pitches. The only blemish came with one out in the third inning, when  Sam Haggerty  reached first base on a  third strike wild pitch . Means faced the minimum 27 batters, as Haggerty was caught attempting to steal second base. [ 73 ]  This was the first no-hitter in Major League history in which the only baserunner for the team that was no-hit reached base by an uncaught third strike as well as the first no-hitter in Major League history that was not a perfect game in which the team that was no-hit did not have any batters reach base by a walk, a hit by pitch, or an error. Wade Miley  ( CIN ):\n Miley threw his first career no-hitter, and the 17th in franchise history, by defeating the  Cleveland Indians  3–0 on May 7. He struck out eight, throwing 72 strikes on 114 pitches. He was perfect through 6 1 ⁄ 3  before he allowed two baserunners in the seventh inning on a fielding error by  Nick Senzel  and a walk. Those were his only baserunners allowed. [ 74 ] Spencer Turnbull  ( DET ):\n Turnbull threw his first career no-hitter, and the eighth in franchise history, by defeating the  Seattle Mariners  5–0 on May 18. He struck out nine, throwing 77 strikes on 117 pitches. He walked two during the outing. Turnbull became the fifth pitcher in Major League history to throw a no-hitter within two seasons of leading the Majors in losses, last accomplished by  Scott Erickson  with the Twins in 1994. [ 75 ] Corey Kluber  ( NYY ):\n Kluber threw his first career no-hitter, and the 12th in franchise history, by defeating the  Texas Rangers  2–0 on May 19. He struck out nine, throwing 71 strikes on 101 pitches. His only baserunner was a walk to  Charlie Culberson  in the third inning. This was the first time since 1969 that no-hitters were thrown on consecutive days. [ 76 ] [ 77 ] Zach Davies  \/  Ryan Tepera  \/  Andrew Chafin  \/  Craig Kimbrel  ( CHC ):\n Combined to throw the 17th no-hitter in franchise history and the 15th combined no-hitter in Major League history by defeating the  Los Angeles Dodgers  4–0 on June 24. Davies struck out four and walked five, throwing 60 of his 94 pitches for strikes. Tepera walked one while throwing 16 pitches, of which nine were strikes. Chafin walked one while throwing 15 pitches, of which 10 were strikes. Kimbrel struck out three and walked one; nine of his fourteen pitches were strikes. [ 78 ] Tyler Gilbert  ( AZ ):\n Gilbert threw his first career no-hitter, and the third in franchise history, by defeating the  San Diego Padres  7–0 on August 14. In his first career start, Gilbert struck out five, throwing 64 of his 102 pitches for strikes. He issued three walks, all of them to leadoff hitter  Tommy Pham . This tied the Major League record for no-hitters in a season, set in 1884.  Gilbert also became the fourth pitcher in Major League history to throw a no-hitter in his first career start.  The last pitcher to accomplish this feet was  Bobo Holloman  in 1953.  The other two took place in the 1800s. [ 79 ] Corbin Burnes  \/  Josh Hader  ( MIL ):\n Threw the second no-hitter in Brewers history, the 16th combined and a record breaking ninth no-hitter in 2021 on September 11 against the  Cleveland Indians .  In the 3–0 victory, Burnes went eight innings, walked one and struck out 14 in 115 pitches (78 were for strikes).  Hader finished out the no-hitter by striking out two hitters in the ninth and throwing nine pitches, seven were strikes.  The Indians become the first team in Major League history to be no-hit three times in one season.   Zach Plesac  was the starting pitcher in all three games that the Indians did not get a hit. [ 80 ] Other pitching accomplishments [ edit ] Arizona Diamondbacks :\n Became the first team in Major League Opening Day history to hit four home runs in one inning on April 1 against the  San Diego Padres . [ 111 ] With their road loss to the  San Francisco Giants  on June 16, the Diamondbacks tied the Major League record for most consecutive road losses at 22 games.  They tied the record that was set by the 1943  Philadelphia Athletics  and equaled by the 1963  New York Mets . [ 112 ]   The Diamondbacks set a new Major League record for road futility the next day against the Giants, as they lost their 23rd straight road game by a score of 10–3. [ 113 ]  The Diamondbacks would later extend their road losing streak to 24 games when they lost to the  San Diego Padres  on June 25 before finally ending the streak with a 10–1 win against the Padres the next day. [ 114 ] Marwin González  ( BOS ):\n Became the first player in Major League modern history to start at four different positions in the field through his team's first four games of the season. Gonzalez patrolled left field on Opening Day for Boston before manning second base, third base and first base in the ensuing contests, respectively. [ 115 ] Yadier Molina  ( STL ):\n Became the sixth catcher in Major League history to catch 2,000 games in his career. He reached this milestone on April 14 against the  Washington Nationals . Molina also becomes the first player to do this with a single team. [ 116 ] Boston Red Sox :\n In the second game of a doubleheader on April 14 against the  Minnesota Twins , the Red Sox became the first team in Major League history to open the season with at least three straight losses and immediately follow that by winning at least nine straight games. [ 117 ] Oakland Athletics :\n With their win against the  Minnesota Twins  on April 21, which was their 11th consecutive win, they became the first team in Major League history to follow an 0–6 start to the season by winning 11 straight games at any point in that same season. [ 118 ] José Godoy  ( SEA ):\n Became the 20,000th player to make his Major League debut, on May 21. [ 119 ] Atlanta Braves :\n Became the first team in Major League history to hit seven or more home runs and two grand slams in a single game on May 21 against the  Pittsburgh Pirates . [ 120 ] Umpire  Joe West :\n With his umpiring of the  Cardinals – White Sox  game on May 24, West umpired his 5,375th career Major League regular-season game.  This tied him with  Hall of Famer Bill Klem , who retired in 1941.  West announced he will be retiring at the end of the season. [ 121 ]   West set a new record the following night, serving as the home-plate umpire. [ 122 ] Major League Baseball :\n Tony La Russa  ( CWS ):\n Moved into second place with the most regular-season wins in Major League history with his 2,764th win as the White Sox defeated the  Detroit Tigers  3–0 on June 6.  La Russa broke a tie that he had with  John McGraw .   Connie Mack  holds the all-time record with 3,731 career wins. [ 126 ] New York Yankees :\n Tied the Major League record for most  triple plays  turned in a season when they turned one on June 20 against the  Oakland Athletics .  This was their third triple play of the season.  The last team to turn three triple plays in a season was the 2016  Chicago White Sox . [ 127 ] Los Angeles Dodgers :\n Became the first team in Major League history to have a pair of games with two grand slams in the same season. The Dodgers hit two slams on July 10 against the  Arizona Diamondbacks , and on May 2 against the  Milwaukee Brewers . [ 128 ] Ended the regular season with  106 wins , but finished second in the  NL West , a game behind the  San Francisco Giants , becoming the team with most wins that failed to finish first in its league or division. The previous record of 104 wins had been set by the  1909 Chicago Cubs  and  1942 Brooklyn Dodgers . This also marked the first time in Major League history that two teams in the same division, or even in the same league (American or National), had won 105 or more games in the same season. [ 129 ] [ 130 ] St. Louis Cardinals :\n The Cardinals became the first team in Major League history to have five  Gold Glove  winners in one season. [ 131 ] Players were selected through fan votes (50%) and votes from a panel of experts (50%). The winners were selected based on merit, with no set number of nominees per position and no distinction between leagues.\n Home field attendance and payroll [ edit ] Anniversaries and special events [ edit ] All dates as scheduled and were subject to change. City Connect uniforms [ edit ] The  Nike  MLB \" City Connect \" program aims to create new uniform designs inspired by the teams' home cities. [ 179 ] [ 180 ] \nThe following teams released alternate uniforms as part of Nike's \"City Connect\" series:\n The  Boston Red Sox  City Connect uniforms featured a yellow base with blue letters as homage to the  Boston Marathon , which normally takes place on  Patriots' Day . [ 181 ] The  San Francisco Giants  City Connect uniforms featured an orange and white design, a silhouette of the Golden Gate Bridge and a unique fog gradient across the front, sleeves and numbering of the jerseys. The  Miami Marlins  City Connect uniforms featured a red base, white pinstripes and white letters with light blue trim as a tribute to the  Cuban Sugar Kings . [ 182 ] The  Chicago White Sox  City Connect uniforms were in a dark grey shade with white pinstripes and features Gothic-styled lettering as homage to the  South Side  of Chicago. [ 183 ] The  Chicago Cubs  City Connect uniforms were dark blue with sky blue accents, with elements inspired by the  flag of Chicago . The uniform emblazons \"Wrigleyville\" in front, in a lettering style similar to the  Wrigley Field  marquee. [ 184 ] The  Arizona Diamondbacks  City Connect uniforms were sand with black letters and red numbers, and features \"Serpientes\" in front as homage to Arizona's  Hispanic  community. [ 185 ] The  Los Angeles Dodgers  City Connect uniforms featured a blue cap, jersey and pants with \"Los Dodgers\" written on the cap and jersey. The  Los Angeles Dodgers  wore gold-trimmed home jerseys on April 9–11 in celebration of their  2020 World Series championship . [ 186 ] [ 187 ]  They also wore these uniforms on June 15 to commemorate the \"reopening\" of Dodger Stadium to full capacity. [ 188 ] The Red Sox wore a \"Boston Strong\" patch on April 19,  Patriots Day . Players, managers, and coaches wore No. 42 on April 15 and\/or 16 to mark the 74th anniversary of  Jackie Robinson 's debut in the majors. The Mets and Nationals, who were rained out on April 15, wore them on April 23. The Cincinnati Reds wore  Spanish language  \"Los Rojos\" uniforms on May 5,  Cinco de Mayo . [ 189 ] MLB introduced a new  Lou Gehrig Day  commemoration on June 2, which marked the 80-year anniversary of Gehrig's death, and include appeals to  ALS -related charities. All players wore a commemorative Lou Gehrig Day patch, and optionally a red wristband reading \"4 ALS\" in reference to Gehrig's retired No. 4. [ 190 ] On September 11, the  New York Mets  wore 2001 era home uniforms with \"NEW YORK\" on the jersey to mark the 20th anniversary of the  September 11 attacks . [ 191 ] The  Milwaukee Brewers ' Miller Park was renamed  American Family Field  after  Madison, Wisconsin -based  American Family Insurance  outbid the  Miller Brewing Company  for the ballpark's naming rights. Miller's 20-year contract expired at the end of the 2020 season. [ 196 ] [ 197 ] On March 31, the  Miami Marlins  announced that Marlins Park would be renamed to  LoanDepot Park , as the naming rights were sold to  Lake Forest, California -based  LoanDepot . [ 198 ] COVID-19 restrictions [ edit ] Unlike 2020, where all games (except the NLCS and World Series) were played  behind closed doors , all MLB teams allowed in-person attendance this season; initial capacities were determined by teams and local health officials, and gradually increased to full capacity over the course of the season as active cases declined and more local residents received  COVID-19 vaccines . [ 199 ] [ 200 ] [ 201 ]  To help promote vaccination, a number of teams announced that they would sponsor walk-in clinics at their home games (with the Seattle Mariners being the first to do so), and offer promotions such as merchandise or game tickets for those who use the clinics (Atlanta, New York Mets and Yankees), or other promotions for vaccinated spectators at games. [ 202 ] [ 200 ] On February 18, the  Toronto Blue Jays  announced that they would open the home portion of their schedule at  TD Ballpark  in  Dunedin, Florida  due to travel restrictions enforced by the Canadian federal government. [ 2 ]   On May 5, it was announced that the Blue Jays would return to  Sahlen Field  in Buffalo—where the team played the majority of their home games in 2020—on June 1. [ 3 ]  On July 16, the Blue Jays received a National Interest Exemption from the  Canadian government  to host games at  Rogers Centre  beginning July 30. [ 4 ] Capacity and vaccination\/testing restrictions as of the 2021 season\n Team\n Limitations\n Source\n Arizona\n Initial:  Capped at 25% capacity. From May 25:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] Atlanta\n Initial:  Capped at 33% capacity. From April 23:  Capped at 50% capacity. From May 7:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] [ 203 ] Baltimore\n Initial:  Capped at 25% capacity. From June 1:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] Boston\n Initial:  Capped at 12% capacity. From May 10:  Capped at 25% capacity.  From May 29:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] [ 204 ] Chicago Cubs\n Initial:  Capped at 20% capacity.  From June 11:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] [ 205 ] Chicago White Sox\n Cincinnati\n Initial:  Capped at 30% capacity. From April 30:  Capped at 40% capacity. From June 2:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] [ 206 ] Cleveland\n Initial:  Capped at 30% capacity. From May 7:  Capped at 40% capacity From June 2:  Full capacity\n [ 199 ] [ 207 ] [ 208 ] Colorado\n Initial:  Capped at 42.6% capacity. From June 1:  70% capacity. From June 28:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] [ 209 ] [ 210 ] Detroit\n Initial:  Capped at 20% capacity. From June 1:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] Houston\n Initial:  Capped at 50% capacity. From May 25:  Full capacity.\n [ 211 ] Kansas City\n Initial:  Capped at 30% capacity.  From May 31:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] Los Angeles Angels\n Initial:  Capped at 33% capacity. From May 19:  Capped at 67% capacity. From June 17:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] [ 201 ] [ 212 ] Los Angeles Dodgers\n Initial:  Capped at 33% capacity. From May 5:  Capped at 67% capacity. From June 15:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] [ 201 ] Miami\n Initial:  Capped at 25% capacity. From July 5:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] Milwaukee\n Initial:  Capped at 25% capacity. From June 25:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] Minnesota\n Initial:  Capped at 25% capacity. From July 5:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] New York Mets\n Initial:  Capped at 20% capacity with negative COVID-19 PCR test within past 72 hours, negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test within past six hours, or vaccination completed no fewer than 14 days prior to the game. From May 19:  Stadium sections that are not reserved to fully-vaccinated spectators are capped at 33% capacity. All other sections have no capacity limit. From June 18:  Full capacity\n [ 199 ] [ 213 ] [ 214 ] [ 200 ] New York Yankees\n Oakland\n Initial:  Capped at 33% capacity. Tickets sold to California residents only. From June 9:  Capped at 67% capacity. From June 29:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] [ 201 ] Philadelphia\n Initial:  Capped at 20% capacity. From May 21:  Capped at 16,000 spectators. From June 12:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] [ 215 ] Pittsburgh\n Initial:  Capped at 20% capacity. From July 1:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] San Diego\n Initial:  Capped at 20% capacity. From April 7:  Capped at 33% capacity. From June 9:  Capped at 67% capacity. From June 17:  Full capacity.\n [ 201 ] San Francisco\n Initial:  Capped at 33% capacity. From May 5:  Capped at 67% capacity. From June 25:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] [ 201 ] Seattle\n Initial:  Capped at 9,000 spectators. From May 13:  Capped at 14,000 spectators. From July 2:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] [ 216 ] St. Louis\n Initial:  Capped at 32% capacity. From May 21:  Capped at 60% capacity. From June 14:  Full capacity.\n [ 199 ] [ 217 ] Tampa Bay\n Initial:  Capped at 9,000 spectators. From June 8:  Capped at 20,000 spectators. From July 5:  Full capacity (25,000. due maximum capacity at Tropicana field due to renovations to the upper decks).\n [ 218 ] [ 219 ] [ 220 ] Toronto\n Initial  (TD Ballpark): 15% capacity. From June 1  (Sahlen Field): 50% capacity. From June 24  (Sahlen Field): Full capacity. From July 30  (Rogers Centre): Capped at 15,000 spectators (30%) From September 13  (Rogers Centre): Proof of vaccination or negative test required for all attendees 12 and older\n [ 199 ] [ 221 ] [ 222 ] [ 223 ] [ 224 ] Texas\n On March 11, it was announced that the team would not limit attendance for their home opener, but will voluntarily offer designated \"distanced seating\" sections afterwards. All mandatory capacity restrictions and mask requirements in Texas were lifted on March 10 via executive order, but the team will still mandate masks to be worn by spectators.\n [ 225 ] [ 226 ] [ 227 ] Washington\n Initial:  Capped at 5,000 spectators. From April 15:  Capped at 10,000 spectators. From June 10:  Full capacity.\n [ 228 ] [ 229 ] This was the eighth and final year of the contracts with  Fox ,  ESPN , and  TBS  before the new seven-year deals begin in 2022.  FS1  televised games on Tuesday nights and on Saturday, both during the afternoon and evening. Fox also aired some Saturday night games. ESPN televised games on its flagship  Sunday Night Baseball  as well as Monday and Wednesday night games and holiday games on Memorial Day and Labor Day. ESPN Sunday Night Baseball telecasts were exclusive.\n TBS televised 13 straight weeks of Sunday afternoon games and also televised the National League postseason. The American League postseason was split between ESPN, Fox\/FS1, and MLB Network (AL Wild Card on ESPN, the ALDS split between FS1 and MLB Network, and the ALCS on Fox and FS1). For the 22nd straight year, the  2021 World Series  aired exclusively on Fox. [ 230 ] A three-game series between the  Philadelphia Phillies  and the  San Francisco Giants , whose regional television rights were both held by the  NBC Sports Regional Networks , aired exclusively and nationally on  NBC 's streaming service  Peacock . The first time that  NBC Sports  produced a nationally televised Major League Baseball game since the year 2000. [ 231 ] ABC  televised a  Sunday Night Baseball  matchup between the  Chicago White Sox  and the  Chicago Cubs  on August 8. The broadcast marked ABC's first broadcast of  Sunday Night Baseball  and the first regular season game it has broadcast since its involvement in  The Baseball Network  in 1995. Former ABC broadcaster and 2021  Ford C. Frick Award  winner   Al Michaels  appeared as a special guest. [ 232 ] Nexstar 's  WGN  chose not to continue to originate the  Chicago White Sox Radio Network  after the current deal's expiration, returning the  White Sox  back to  Good Karma Brands -managed and  ESPN Radio -owned  WMVP  after a fifteen-year interregnum.  Len Kasper , formerly the television play-by-play voice for the  Chicago Cubs , will move to the  South Side  to do White Sox radio play-by-play, replacing  Andy Masur , who temporarily became the voice of the White Sox for the 2020 season after the death of  Ed Farmer . [ 246 ] In November 2020, the Toronto Blue Jays released their radio play-by-play announcer  Mike Wilner . [ 247 ]  In February 2021,  Rogers Sports & Media  announced that the  Toronto Blue Jays Radio Network  will not produce a separate broadcast of games for radio this season, and that all broadcasts will now be a simulcast of the television broadcast on  Sportsnet  with  Buck Martinez  and  Dan Shulman , augmented with radio-exclusive segments hosted by Rob Wong and Shoaib Ali. [ 248 ]  The team's remaining radio play-by-play announcer  Ben Wagner  was reassigned as a field reporter. Rogers' statement that this arrangement was due to COVID-19 protocols and to \"minimize travel\" has been disputed by media outlets, as radio and television broadcasts of all Blue Jays games had already been called remotely during the 2020 season, with no changes in personnel. [ 249 ] [ 250 ] [ 251 ] On February 4, Los Angeles Dodgers Spanish-language broadcaster  Jorge Jarrín  announced his retirement effective immediately. He initially joined the Dodgers in 2004 as a sales and marketing executive, moving to broadcasting in 2012. He initially called televised games alongside former Dodgers star player  Manny Mota  before moving to radio in 2015, joining his father  Jaime  on the Dodgers' Spanish radio team. [ 252 ] On September 28, Jaime Jarrín announced he planned to retire after the 2022 season, his 64th as a part of the Dodgers' Spanish radio broadcast team. Jarrín, who turns 86 in December 2021, plans to work only Dodgers home games in 2022. 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For information on all of baseball, see [2021 in baseball](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_in_baseball \"2021 in baseball\").\n\nSports season\n\n| 2021 MLB season |   |\n|---|---|\n| League | [Major League Baseball](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_League_Baseball \"Major League Baseball\") |\n| Sport | Baseball |\n| Duration | April 1 – November 2, 2021 |\n| Number of games | 162 |\n| Number of teams | 30 |\n| TV partner(s) | [Fox\/FS1](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_League_Baseball_on_Fox \"Major League Baseball on Fox\"), [TBS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_League_Baseball_on_TBS \"Major League Baseball on TBS\"), [ESPN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ESPN_Major_League_Baseball \"ESPN Major League Baseball\")\/[ABC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ESPN_on_ABC \"ESPN on ABC\"), [MLB Network](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MLB_Network \"MLB Network\"), [Sportsnet](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sportsnet \"Sportsnet\") |\n| [Draft](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_draft \"2021 Major League Baseball draft\") |   |\n| [Top draft pick](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_first_overall_Major_League_Baseball_draft_picks \"List of first overall Major League Baseball draft picks\") | [Henry Davis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Henry_Davis_\$baseball\$ \"Henry Davis (baseball)\") |\n| Picked by | [Pittsburgh Pirates](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Pittsburgh_Pirates_season \"2021 Pittsburgh Pirates season\") |\n| Regular season |   |\n| Season [MVP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_League_Baseball_Most_Valuable_Player_Award \"Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award\") | [AL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_League \"American League\"): [Shohei Ohtani](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shohei_Ohtani \"Shohei Ohtani\") ([LAA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Los_Angeles_Angels_season \"2021 Los Angeles Angels season\"))  [NL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_League_\$baseball\$ \"National League (baseball)\"): [Bryce Harper](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bryce_Harper \"Bryce Harper\") ([PHI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Philadelphia_Phillies_season \"2021 Philadelphia Phillies season\")) |\n| [Postseason](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_postseason \"2021 Major League Baseball postseason\") |   |\n| [AL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_American_League_Championship_Series \"2021 American League Championship Series\") champions | [Houston Astros](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Houston_Astros_season \"2021 Houston Astros season\") |\n| AL runners-up | [Boston Red Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Boston_Red_Sox_season \"2021 Boston Red Sox season\") |\n| [NL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_National_League_Championship_Series \"2021 National League Championship Series\") champions | [Atlanta Braves](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Atlanta_Braves_season \"2021 Atlanta Braves season\") |\n| NL runners-up | [Los Angeles Dodgers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_season \"2021 Los Angeles Dodgers season\") |\n| [World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_World_Series \"2021 World Series\") |   |\n| Venue | [Minute Maid Park](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Minute_Maid_Park \"Minute Maid Park\"), [Houston, Texas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Houston \"Houston\") [Truist Park](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Truist_Park \"Truist Park\"), [Cumberland, Georgia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cumberland,_Georgia \"Cumberland, Georgia\") |\n| Champions | [Atlanta Braves](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Atlanta_Braves_season \"2021 Atlanta Braves season\") |\n| Runners-up | [Houston Astros](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Houston_Astros_season \"2021 Houston Astros season\") |\n| World Series MVP | [Jorge Soler](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jorge_Soler \"Jorge Soler\") ([ATL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Atlanta_Braves_season \"2021 Atlanta Braves season\")) |\n| [MLB seasons](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_seasons \"List of Major League Baseball seasons\") |   |\n| [← 2020](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_Major_League_Baseball_season \"2020 Major League Baseball season\")[2022 →](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2022_Major_League_Baseball_season \"2022 Major League Baseball season\") |   |\n\n[![2021 Major League Baseball season is located in the United States](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/f3\/Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png\/500px-Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png \"2021 Major League Baseball season is located in the United States\")\n\n![Astros](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a6\/ButtonOrange.svg\/20px-ButtonOrange.svg.png)\n\n**[Astros](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Houston_Astros \"Houston Astros\")**\n\n![Angels](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a6\/ButtonOrange.svg\/20px-ButtonOrange.svg.png)\n\n**[Angels](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Angels \"Los Angeles Angels\")**\n\n![ Athletics](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a6\/ButtonOrange.svg\/20px-ButtonOrange.svg.png)\n\n**[Athletics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oakland_Athletics \"Oakland Athletics\")**\n\n![Mariners](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a6\/ButtonOrange.svg\/20px-ButtonOrange.svg.png)\n\n**[Mariners](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seattle_Mariners \"Seattle Mariners\")**\n\n![Rangers](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a6\/ButtonOrange.svg\/20px-ButtonOrange.svg.png)\n\n**[Rangers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Texas_Rangers_\$baseball\$ \"Texas Rangers (baseball)\")**\n\n![White Sox](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b0\/ButtonYellow.svg\/20px-ButtonYellow.svg.png)\n\n**[White Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\")**\n\n![Indians](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b0\/ButtonYellow.svg\/20px-ButtonYellow.svg.png)\n\n**[Indians](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cleveland_Guardians \"Cleveland Guardians\")**\n\n![Tigers ](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b0\/ButtonYellow.svg\/20px-ButtonYellow.svg.png)\n\n**[Tigers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Detroit_Tigers \"Detroit Tigers\")**\n\n![Royals](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b0\/ButtonYellow.svg\/20px-ButtonYellow.svg.png)\n\n**[Royals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kansas_City_Royals \"Kansas City Royals\")**\n\n![Twins](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b0\/ButtonYellow.svg\/20px-ButtonYellow.svg.png)\n\n**[Twins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Minnesota_Twins \"Minnesota Twins\")**\n\n![Orioles](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/97\/ButtonRed.svg\/20px-ButtonRed.svg.png)\n\n**[Orioles](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Baltimore_Orioles \"Baltimore Orioles\")**\n\n![Red Sox](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/97\/ButtonRed.svg\/20px-ButtonRed.svg.png)\n\n**[Red Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Red_Sox \"Boston Red Sox\")**\n\n![2021 Major League Baseball season](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/97\/ButtonRed.svg\/20px-ButtonRed.svg.png)\n\n![Yankees](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/e\/e1\/Clear1x1.gif)\n\n**[Yankees](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Yankees \"New York Yankees\")**\n\n![Rays](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/97\/ButtonRed.svg\/20px-ButtonRed.svg.png)\n\n**[Rays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tampa_Bay_Rays \"Tampa Bay Rays\")**\n\n![Blue Jays (Aug–Oct)](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/97\/ButtonRed.svg\/20px-ButtonRed.svg.png)\n\n**[Blue Jays (Aug–Oct)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")**\n\n![(Jun–Jul)](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/97\/ButtonRed.svg\/20px-ButtonRed.svg.png)\n\n**[(Jun–Jul)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")**\n\n![Blue Jays (Apr–May)](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/97\/ButtonRed.svg\/20px-ButtonRed.svg.png)\n\n**[Blue Jays (Apr–May)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")**\n\n[class=notpageimage\\|](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png \"File:Usa edcp relief location map.png\")\n\nLocations of [AL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_League \"American League\") teams for the 2021 MLB season  \n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a6\/ButtonOrange.svg\/20px-ButtonOrange.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:ButtonOrange.svg) [West](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_League_West \"American League West\") [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b0\/ButtonYellow.svg\/20px-ButtonYellow.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:ButtonYellow.svg) [Central](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_League_Central \"American League Central\") [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/97\/ButtonRed.svg\/20px-ButtonRed.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:ButtonRed.svg) [East](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_League_East \"American League East\")\n\n[![2021 Major League Baseball season is located in the United States](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/f3\/Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png\/500px-Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png \"2021 Major League Baseball season is located in the United States\")\n\n![Diamondbacks](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/3c\/ButtonGreen.svg\/20px-ButtonGreen.svg.png)\n\n**[Diamondbacks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arizona_Diamondbacks \"Arizona Diamondbacks\")**\n\n![Rockies](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/3c\/ButtonGreen.svg\/20px-ButtonGreen.svg.png)\n\n**[Rockies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Colorado_Rockies \"Colorado Rockies\")**\n\n![Dodgers](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/3c\/ButtonGreen.svg\/20px-ButtonGreen.svg.png)\n\n**[Dodgers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\")**\n\n![Padres](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/3c\/ButtonGreen.svg\/20px-ButtonGreen.svg.png)\n\n**[Padres](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\")**\n\n![ Giants](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/3c\/ButtonGreen.svg\/20px-ButtonGreen.svg.png)\n\n**[Giants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Francisco_Giants \"San Francisco Giants\")**\n\n![Cubs](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/54\/ButtonViolet.svg\/20px-ButtonViolet.svg.png)\n\n**[Cubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_Cubs \"Chicago Cubs\")**\n\n![Reds](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/54\/ButtonViolet.svg\/20px-ButtonViolet.svg.png)\n\n**[Reds](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cincinnati_Reds \"Cincinnati Reds\")**\n\n![Brewers](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/54\/ButtonViolet.svg\/20px-ButtonViolet.svg.png)\n\n**[Brewers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milwaukee_Brewers \"Milwaukee Brewers\")**\n\n![Pirates ](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/54\/ButtonViolet.svg\/20px-ButtonViolet.svg.png)\n\n**[Pirates](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pittsburgh_Pirates \"Pittsburgh Pirates\")**\n\n![Cardinals](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/54\/ButtonViolet.svg\/20px-ButtonViolet.svg.png)\n\n**[Cardinals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\")**\n\n![Braves](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c1\/ButtonBlue.svg\/20px-ButtonBlue.svg.png)\n\n**[Braves](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\")**\n\n![Marlins](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c1\/ButtonBlue.svg\/20px-ButtonBlue.svg.png)\n\n**[Marlins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Miami_Marlins \"Miami Marlins\")**\n\n![Mets](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c1\/ButtonBlue.svg\/20px-ButtonBlue.svg.png)\n\n**[Mets](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Mets \"New York Mets\")**\n\n![2021 Major League Baseball season](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c1\/ButtonBlue.svg\/20px-ButtonBlue.svg.png)\n\n![Phillies](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/e\/e1\/Clear1x1.gif)\n\n**[Phillies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philadelphia_Phillies \"Philadelphia Phillies\")**\n\n![2021 Major League Baseball season](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c1\/ButtonBlue.svg\/20px-ButtonBlue.svg.png)\n\n![Nationals](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/e\/e1\/Clear1x1.gif)\n\n**[Nationals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Nationals \"Washington Nationals\")**\n\n[class=notpageimage\\|](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png \"File:Usa edcp relief location map.png\")\n\nLocations of [NL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_League_\$baseball\$ \"National League (baseball)\") teams for the 2017–present MLB seasons  \n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/3c\/ButtonGreen.svg\/20px-ButtonGreen.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:ButtonGreen.svg) [West](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_League_West \"National League West\") [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/54\/ButtonViolet.svg\/20px-ButtonViolet.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:ButtonViolet.svg) [Central](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_League_Central \"National League Central\") [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c1\/ButtonBlue.svg\/20px-ButtonBlue.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:ButtonBlue.svg) [East](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_League_East \"National League East\")\n\nThe **2021 Major League Baseball season** began on April 1, while the regular season ended on October 3.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-1) The postseason began on October 5. The [World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_World_Series \"2021 World Series\") then began on October 26 and ended on November 2 with the [Atlanta Braves](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\") defeating the [Houston Astros](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Houston_Astros \"Houston Astros\") in six games to win their second title since moving to Atlanta.\n\nFor the second consecutive year, [cross-border travel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Canada%E2%80%93United_States_border \"Canada–United States border\") restrictions due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/COVID-19_pandemic_in_North_America \"COVID-19 pandemic in North America\") forced the [Toronto Blue Jays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\") to open their home schedule in the United States, with tenures in [Dunedin, Florida](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dunedin,_Florida \"Dunedin, Florida\"),[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-TOR_Florida-2) and [Buffalo, New York](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Buffalo,_New_York \"Buffalo, New York\").[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-TOR_Buffalo-3) Later, the Canadian government granted an exemption to allow the Blue Jays to return to [Rogers Centre](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rogers_Centre \"Rogers Centre\") in [Toronto, Ontario](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto \"Toronto\"), beginning July 30.[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-TOR_Toronto-4)\n\nThe [91st All-Star Game](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game \"2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game\") held on July 13 was supposed to be held at [Truist Park](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Truist_Park \"Truist Park\"), the home of the Braves, but league officials moved the game to [Coors Field](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coors_Field \"Coors Field\"), home of the [Colorado Rockies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Colorado_Rockies \"Colorado Rockies\"), following the passage of the [Georgia Senate Bill 202](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Georgia_Senate_Bill_202 \"Georgia Senate Bill 202\") by the [Georgia General Assembly](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Georgia_General_Assembly \"Georgia General Assembly\"), which MLB considered to be restrictive of voting rights.[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-5)[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-6)\n\nThis was the final season of the [Cleveland Indians](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cleveland_Indians \"Cleveland Indians\") competing with that nickname. On December 14, 2020, the team announced that they would unveil their new moniker and associated uniform and stadium changes before the 2022 season to replace the 106-year-old nickname.[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-7) On July 23, the Indians revealed that their new nickname would be the \"Guardians\", debuting the following season.[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-8)\n\n## Schedule\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=1 \"Edit section: Schedule\")\\]\n\nMajor League Baseball announced the 2021 regular season schedule on July 9, 2020.[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:2-9) A full 162-game season was played. As has been the case since 2013, all teams played their four division opponents 19 times each for a total of 76 games. They played six to seven games against each of the other ten same-league opponents for a total of 66 games, and 20 [interleague](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Interleague_play \"Interleague play\") games. For the second season in a row, [interleague play](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Interleague_play \"Interleague play\") will be between corresponding regions ([AL East](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_League_East \"American League East\") vs. [NL East](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_League_East \"National League East\"), [AL Central](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_League_Central \"American League Central\") vs. [NL Central](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_League_Central \"National League Central\"), and [AL West](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_League_West \"American League West\") vs. [NL West](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_League_West \"National League West\")) rather than continue the annual rotation. This included the [New York Mets](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Mets \"New York Mets\") and [New York Yankees](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Yankees \"New York Yankees\") being scheduled to play a series from September 10–12, which featured commemorations of the 20th anniversary of the [September 11 attacks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/September_11_attacks \"September 11 attacks\") in 2001.[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:2-9) The 20 interleague games each team played consisted of two three-game series (one home, one away) against its natural rival (total of six games), two two-game series (one home, one away) against each team for two other opponents (total of eight games), and a single three-game series against each team for the last two (one home, one away; total of six games).\n\nThe [MLB at Field of Dreams](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MLB_at_Field_of_Dreams \"MLB at Field of Dreams\") game, originally scheduled for 2020 but canceled due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/COVID-19_pandemic \"COVID-19 pandemic\"), featured a matchup between the [New York Yankees](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Yankees \"New York Yankees\") and the [Chicago White Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\") at a purpose-built ballpark in [Dyersville, Iowa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dyersville,_Iowa \"Dyersville, Iowa\") on August 12.[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-10) The White Sox won the game 9–8 when [Tim Anderson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tim_Anderson_\$baseball\$ \"Tim Anderson (baseball)\") hit a walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth.\n\nThe [2021 MLB Little League Classic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_MLB_Little_League_Classic \"2021 MLB Little League Classic\") featured a matchup between the [Los Angeles Angels](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Angels \"Los Angeles Angels\") and the [Cleveland Indians](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cleveland_Indians \"Cleveland Indians\") at [Bowman Field](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bowman_Field_\$stadium\$ \"Bowman Field (stadium)\") in [Williamsport, Pennsylvania](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Williamsport,_Pennsylvania \"Williamsport, Pennsylvania\"), on August 22.[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-11) The Indians won the game 3–0.[\\[12\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-12)\n\n## Rule changes\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=2 \"Edit section: Rule changes\")\\]\n\nFurther information: [Major League Baseball rosters § Changes planned for 2020](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_League_Baseball_rosters#Changes_planned_for_2020 \"Major League Baseball rosters\")\n\nOn February 9, Major League Baseball announced the following temporary rule changes for the 2020 season would continue in the 2021 regular season:[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-2020rulecarryover-13)\n\n- A runner will be placed on second base at the start of every half-inning of any game that goes into [extra innings](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Extra_innings \"Extra innings\").\n- [Doubleheaders](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Doubleheader_\$baseball\$ \"Doubleheader (baseball)\") will be played as two seven-inning games.\n\nAdditionally, the broader use of [suspended games](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suspended_game \"Suspended game\") was carried over from the 2020 season:[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-14)\n\n- If a game cannot continue because of [inclement weather](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rainout_\$sports\$ \"Rainout (sports)\") and it is not an [official game](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Official_game_\$baseball\$ \"Official game (baseball)\") (trailing team has played less than five innings), the game will be declared a [suspended game](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suspended_game \"Suspended game\"), continuing from the point of interruption instead of completely restarting.\n- If a suspended game resumes with the trailing team having played less than five innings, a normally-scheduled game played after the completion of the suspended game will be seven innings.\n  - However, if a game is halted after the fifth inning for a reason that enables it to be a suspended game (like a field issue or equipment failure or if the game was tied when stopped), the game played afterwards retains its nine-inning length.\n- In all cases, a suspended game retains the length (seven or nine innings) that it was scheduled for at the time it started.\n\nAn increase of the active roster size to 26 players, originally planned for the 2020 season, took effect. Other changes that had also been planned—a limit of 13 pitchers on active rosters and restrictions on [position players](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Position_player \"Position player\") pitching—were waived for 2021.[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-15)\n\nCOVID-19 protocols from the 2020 season remain in effect, but may be eased by teams once 85% of their tier-one staff (players, manager staff) are fully vaccinated.[\\[16\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-16)\n\n### Foreign substances controversy\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=3 \"Edit section: Foreign substances controversy\")\\]\n\nMain article: [2021 pitch doctoring controversy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_pitch_doctoring_controversy \"2021 pitch doctoring controversy\")\n\nOn June 15, MLB announced that any player found with a foreign substance (used to doctor a baseball or to improve their grip on a baseball) would be immediately ejected from the game, and would receive a 10-game suspension.[\\[17\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-17) Heightened enforcement of existing rules that prohibit such substances began after widespread use by pitchers to increase their grip and [spin rate](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spin_rate \"Spin rate\").[\\[18\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-18)\n\n## Spring training\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=4 \"Edit section: Spring training\")\\]\n\n[Spring training](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spring_training \"Spring training\") for the 2021 season began in late February and lasted through March. Teams began workouts and practice for spring training beginning in late February. Pitchers and catchers reported first, followed by position players a few days later.[\\[19\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-19)\n\nPrior to the start of the regular season, each team played between 24 and 29 spring training games, beginning on February 28. There were several times during spring training where a team had two different squads playing different teams simultaneously. In addition to spring training games, teams occasionally played exhibition games with non-MLB teams, such as [Minor League Baseball](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Minor_League_Baseball \"Minor League Baseball\") teams, [independent](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Independent_baseball_league \"Independent baseball league\") teams, or [college](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/College_baseball \"College baseball\") teams. These exhibition games were not counted in spring training standings. Spring training ended on March 30, two days before the Opening Day.\n\n## Standings\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=5 \"Edit section: Standings\")\\]\n\n### American League\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=6 \"Edit section: American League\")\\]\n\n| Team | [W](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Win_\$baseball\$ \"Win (baseball)\") | [L](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Loss_\$baseball\$ \"Loss (baseball)\") | [Pct.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Winning_percentage \"Winning percentage\") | [GB](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Games_behind \"Games behind\") | [Home](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Home_\$sports\$ \"Home (sports)\") | [Road](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Road_\$sports\$ \"Road (sports)\") |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| (1) [Tampa Bay Rays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Tampa_Bay_Rays_season \"2021 Tampa Bay Rays season\") | 100 | 62 | .617 | — | 52‍–‍29 | 48‍–‍33 |\n| (4) [Boston Red Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Boston_Red_Sox_season \"2021 Boston Red Sox season\") | 92 | 70 | .568 | 8 | 49‍–‍32 | 43‍–‍38 |\n| (5) [New York Yankees](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_New_York_Yankees_season \"2021 New York Yankees season\") | 92 | 70 | .568 | 8 | 46‍–‍35 | 46‍–‍35 |\n| [Toronto Blue Jays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Toronto_Blue_Jays_season \"2021 Toronto Blue Jays season\") | 91 | 71 | .562 | 9 | 47‍–‍33 | 44‍–‍38 |\n| [Baltimore Orioles](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Baltimore_Orioles_season \"2021 Baltimore Orioles season\") | 52 | 110 | .321 | 48 | 27‍–‍54 | 25‍–‍56 |\n\n| Team | [W](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Win_\$baseball\$ \"Win (baseball)\") | [L](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Loss_\$baseball\$ \"Loss (baseball)\") | [Pct.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Winning_percentage \"Winning percentage\") | [GB](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Games_behind \"Games behind\") | [Home](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Home_\$sports\$ \"Home (sports)\") | [Road](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Road_\$sports\$ \"Road (sports)\") |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| (3) [Chicago White Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Chicago_White_Sox_season \"2021 Chicago White Sox season\") | 93 | 69 | .574 | — | 53‍–‍28 | 40‍–‍41 |\n| [Cleveland Indians](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Cleveland_Indians_season \"2021 Cleveland Indians season\") | 80 | 82 | .494 | 13 | 40‍–‍41 | 40‍–‍41 |\n| [Detroit Tigers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Detroit_Tigers_season \"2021 Detroit Tigers season\") | 77 | 85 | .475 | 16 | 42‍–‍39 | 35‍–‍46 |\n| [Kansas City Royals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Kansas_City_Royals_season \"2021 Kansas City Royals season\") | 74 | 88 | .457 | 19 | 39‍–‍42 | 35‍–‍46 |\n| [Minnesota Twins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Minnesota_Twins_season \"2021 Minnesota Twins season\") | 73 | 89 | .451 | 20 | 38‍–‍43 | 35‍–‍46 |\n\n| Team | [W](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Win_\$baseball\$ \"Win (baseball)\") | [L](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Loss_\$baseball\$ \"Loss (baseball)\") | [Pct.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Winning_percentage \"Winning percentage\") | [GB](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Games_behind \"Games behind\") | [Home](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Home_\$sports\$ \"Home (sports)\") | [Road](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Road_\$sports\$ \"Road (sports)\") |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| (2) [Houston Astros](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Houston_Astros_season \"2021 Houston Astros season\") | 95 | 67 | .586 | — | 51‍–‍30 | 44‍–‍37 |\n| [Seattle Mariners](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Seattle_Mariners_season \"2021 Seattle Mariners season\") | 90 | 72 | .556 | 5 | 46‍–‍35 | 44‍–‍37 |\n| [Oakland Athletics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Oakland_Athletics_season \"2021 Oakland Athletics season\") | 86 | 76 | .531 | 9 | 43‍–‍38 | 43‍–‍38 |\n| [Los Angeles Angels](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Los_Angeles_Angels_season \"2021 Los Angeles Angels season\") | 77 | 85 | .475 | 18 | 40‍–‍42 | 37‍–‍43 |\n| [Texas Rangers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Texas_Rangers_season \"2021 Texas Rangers season\") | 60 | 102 | .370 | 35 | 36‍–‍45 | 24‍–‍57 |\n\n### National League\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=7 \"Edit section: National League\")\\]\n\n| Team | [W](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Win_\$baseball\$ \"Win (baseball)\") | [L](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Loss_\$baseball\$ \"Loss (baseball)\") | [Pct.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Winning_percentage \"Winning percentage\") | [GB](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Games_behind \"Games behind\") | [Home](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Home_\$sports\$ \"Home (sports)\") | [Road](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Road_\$sports\$ \"Road (sports)\") |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| (3) [Atlanta Braves](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Atlanta_Braves_season \"2021 Atlanta Braves season\") | 88 | 73 | .547 | — | 42‍–‍38 | 46‍–‍35 |\n| [Philadelphia Phillies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Philadelphia_Phillies_season \"2021 Philadelphia Phillies season\") | 82 | 80 | .506 | 6½ | 47‍–‍34 | 35‍–‍46 |\n| [New York Mets](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_New_York_Mets_season \"2021 New York Mets season\") | 77 | 85 | .475 | 11½ | 47‍–‍34 | 30‍–‍51 |\n| [Miami Marlins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Miami_Marlins_season \"2021 Miami Marlins season\") | 67 | 95 | .414 | 21½ | 42‍–‍39 | 25‍–‍56 |\n| [Washington Nationals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Washington_Nationals_season \"2021 Washington Nationals season\") | 65 | 97 | .401 | 23½ | 35‍–‍46 | 30‍–‍51 |\n\n| Team | [W](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Win_\$baseball\$ \"Win (baseball)\") | [L](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Loss_\$baseball\$ \"Loss (baseball)\") | [Pct.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Winning_percentage \"Winning percentage\") | [GB](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Games_behind \"Games behind\") | [Home](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Home_\$sports\$ \"Home (sports)\") | [Road](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Road_\$sports\$ \"Road (sports)\") |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| (2) [Milwaukee Brewers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Milwaukee_Brewers_season \"2021 Milwaukee Brewers season\") | 95 | 67 | .586 | — | 45‍–‍36 | 50‍–‍31 |\n| (5) [St. Louis Cardinals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_St._Louis_Cardinals_season \"2021 St. Louis Cardinals season\") | 90 | 72 | .556 | 5 | 45‍–‍36 | 45‍–‍36 |\n| [Cincinnati Reds](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Cincinnati_Reds_season \"2021 Cincinnati Reds season\") | 83 | 79 | .512 | 12 | 44‍–‍37 | 39‍–‍42 |\n| [Chicago Cubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Chicago_Cubs_season \"2021 Chicago Cubs season\") | 71 | 91 | .438 | 24 | 39‍–‍42 | 32‍–‍49 |\n| [Pittsburgh Pirates](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Pittsburgh_Pirates_season \"2021 Pittsburgh Pirates season\") | 61 | 101 | .377 | 34 | 37‍–‍44 | 24‍–‍57 |\n\n| Team | [W](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Win_\$baseball\$ \"Win (baseball)\") | [L](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Loss_\$baseball\$ \"Loss (baseball)\") | [Pct.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Winning_percentage \"Winning percentage\") | [GB](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Games_behind \"Games behind\") | [Home](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Home_\$sports\$ \"Home (sports)\") | [Road](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Road_\$sports\$ \"Road (sports)\") |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| (1) [San Francisco Giants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_San_Francisco_Giants_season \"2021 San Francisco Giants season\") | 107 | 55 | .660 | — | 54‍–‍27 | 53‍–‍28 |\n| (4) [Los Angeles Dodgers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_season \"2021 Los Angeles Dodgers season\") | 106 | 56 | .654 | 1 | 58‍–‍23 | 48‍–‍33 |\n| [San Diego Padres](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_San_Diego_Padres_season \"2021 San Diego Padres season\") | 79 | 83 | .488 | 28 | 45‍–‍36 | 34‍–‍47 |\n| [Colorado Rockies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Colorado_Rockies_season \"2021 Colorado Rockies season\") | 74 | 87 | .460 | 32½ | 48‍–‍33 | 26‍–‍54 |\n| [Arizona Diamondbacks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Arizona_Diamondbacks_season \"2021 Arizona Diamondbacks season\") | 52 | 110 | .321 | 55 | 32‍–‍49 | 20‍–‍61 |\n\n## Postseason\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=8 \"Edit section: Postseason\")\\]\n\nMain article: [2021 Major League Baseball postseason](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_postseason \"2021 Major League Baseball postseason\")\n\n### Bracket\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=9 \"Edit section: Bracket\")\\]\n\n|   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n|   | Wild Card Games (ALWC, NLWC) |   |   | Division Series (ALDS, NLDS) |   |   | League Championship Series (ALCS, NLCS) |   |   | World Series |   |   |\n|   |   |   |   | 1 | Tampa Bay | 1 |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 4 | **Boston** | **1** |   |   | 4 | **Boston** | **3** |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 5 | NY Yankees | 0 |   |   | **[American League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_League \"American League\")** |   |   | 4 | Boston | 2 |   |\n|   |   |   |   |   |   | 2 | **Houston** | **4** |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   |   |   | 2 | **Houston** | **3** |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   |   |   | 3 | Chicago White Sox | 1 |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   |   |   |   | AL2 | Houston | 2 |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   |   |   |   |   |   | NL3 | **Atlanta** | **4** |   |   |   |\n|   |   |   |   | 1 | San Francisco | 2 |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 4 | **LA Dodgers** | **1** |   |   | 4 | **LA Dodgers** | **3** |   |   |   |   |\n|   | 5 | St. Louis | 0 |   |   | **[National League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_League_\$baseball\$ \"National League (baseball)\")** |   |   | 4 | LA Dodgers | 2 |   |\n|   |   |   |   |   |   | 3 | **Atlanta** | **4** |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   |   |   | 2 | Milwaukee | 1 |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   |   |   | 3 | **Atlanta** | **3** |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n\n## Managerial changes\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=10 \"Edit section: Managerial changes\")\\]\n\n### General managers\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=11 \"Edit section: General managers\")\\]\n\n#### Offseason\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=12 \"Edit section: Offseason\")\\]\n\n| Team | Former GM | Reason For Leaving | New GM | Notes |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| [Los Angeles Angels](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Angels \"Los Angeles Angels\") | [Billy Eppler](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Billy_Eppler \"Billy Eppler\") | Fired | [Perry Minasian](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Perry_Minasian \"Perry Minasian\") | On September 27, 2020, the Angels fired [Billy Eppler](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Billy_Eppler \"Billy Eppler\") after five seasons as general manager just after the 2020 season, with one year remaining on his contract after they were quietly extended over the summer.[\\[20\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-20) Eppler was hired after the 2015 season. Under his tenure, the Angels had five straight losing seasons with no playoffs appearance. On November 12, the Angels hired [Perry Minasian](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Perry_Minasian \"Perry Minasian\") as his replacement.[\\[21\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-21) |\n| [Philadelphia Phillies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philadelphia_Phillies \"Philadelphia Phillies\") | [Matt Klentak](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Matt_Klentak \"Matt Klentak\") | Resigned | [Sam Fuld](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sam_Fuld \"Sam Fuld\") | On October 3, 2020, [Matt Klentak](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Matt_Klentak \"Matt Klentak\") stepped down after a third straight September collapse left the team out of the postseason for the ninth consecutive season. The 40-year-old was reassigned to another position in the organization while Ned Rice served as interim general manager until the Phillies hired Dave Dombrowski as President of baseball operations.[\\[22\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-22) On December 22, Fuld was announced as the next GM of the Phillies.[\\[23\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-23) |\n| [New York Mets](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Mets \"New York Mets\") | [Brodie Van Wagenen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brodie_Van_Wagenen \"Brodie Van Wagenen\") | Fired | [Jared Porter](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jared_Porter \"Jared Porter\") | On November 6, 2020, the Mets parted ways with [Brodie Van Wagenen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brodie_Van_Wagenen \"Brodie Van Wagenen\") after two seasons as general manager, hours after [Steve Cohen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Steve_Cohen_\$businessman\$ \"Steve Cohen (businessman)\") became the new owner of the team.[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-24) On December 13, the Mets announced [Jared Porter](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jared_Porter \"Jared Porter\") as their new general manager.[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-25) |\n| [Jared Porter](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jared_Porter \"Jared Porter\") | [Zack Scott](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zack_Scott \"Zack Scott\") (interim) | On January 18, ESPN revealed that Porter had sent inappropriate images to a female reporter. On January 19, Steve Cohen tweeted that Porter had been fired.[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-26) On January 27, the Mets named Zack Scott as interim general manager.[\\[27\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-27) |   |   |\n| [Miami Marlins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Miami_Marlins \"Miami Marlins\") | [Michael Hill](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Michael_Hill_\$baseball\$ \"Michael Hill (baseball)\") | Contract Not Renewed | [Kim Ng](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kim_Ng \"Kim Ng\") | [Michael Hill](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Michael_Hill_\$baseball\$ \"Michael Hill (baseball)\") was not retained by the Marlins after the 2020 season. On November 13, 2020, the Marlins hired [Kim Ng](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kim_Ng \"Kim Ng\") as his replacement, making her the first female general manager in league history.[\\[28\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-28) |\n| [Chicago Cubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_Cubs \"Chicago Cubs\") | [Theo Epstein](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Theo_Epstein \"Theo Epstein\") | Resigned | [Jed Hoyer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jed_Hoyer \"Jed Hoyer\") | On November 17, 2020, [Theo Epstein](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Theo_Epstein \"Theo Epstein\") announced that he will step down from his role with the Cubs. [Jed Hoyer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jed_Hoyer \"Jed Hoyer\") was promoted to take his place.[\\[29\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-29) |\n| [Texas Rangers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Texas_Rangers_\$baseball\$ \"Texas Rangers (baseball)\") | [Jon Daniels](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jon_Daniels \"Jon Daniels\") | [Chris Young](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chris_Young_\$pitcher\$ \"Chris Young (pitcher)\") | On December 4, 2020, [Jon Daniels](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jon_Daniels \"Jon Daniels\"), who remains president of baseball operations, announced that he step down from his role as general manager. [Chris Young](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chris_Young_\$pitcher\$ \"Chris Young (pitcher)\") was hired to take his place.[\\[30\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-30) |   |\n\n### Field managers\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=13 \"Edit section: Field managers\")\\]\n\n#### Offseason\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=14 \"Edit section: Offseason\")\\]\n\n| Team | Former Manager | Interim Manager | Reason For Leaving | New Manager | Notes |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| [Detroit Tigers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Detroit_Tigers \"Detroit Tigers\") | [Ron Gardenhire](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ron_Gardenhire \"Ron Gardenhire\") | [Lloyd McClendon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lloyd_McClendon \"Lloyd McClendon\") | Retired | [A. J. Hinch](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A._J._Hinch \"A. J. Hinch\") | On September 19, 2020, Gardenhire announced his retirement due to health concerns. Lloyd McClendon was named interim manager for the rest of the season that same day. Gardenhire finished with a 132–241 (.354) record in just under three seasons. The Tigers did not make the playoffs during his tenure.[\\[31\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-31) The Tigers hired A.J. Hinch on October 30 as their new manager.[\\[32\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-32) In seven seasons, Hinch has accumulated a 570–472 (.547) record while managing the Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks. He led the Astros to two World Series appearances, winning in [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017_World_Series \"2017 World Series\") against the Los Angeles Dodgers and losing in [2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_World_Series \"2019 World Series\") to the Washington Nationals, both in seven games. |\n| [Boston Red Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Red_Sox \"Boston Red Sox\") | [Ron Roenicke](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ron_Roenicke \"Ron Roenicke\") | None | Contract Not Renewed | [Alex Cora](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alex_Cora \"Alex Cora\") | On September 27, 2020, the Red Sox announced that Roenicke would not be retained for the 2021 season after only one season following the team and [Alex Cora](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alex_Cora \"Alex Cora\") parting ways.[\\[33\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-33) Roenicke finished his only season with a 24–36 (.400) record and did not make the postseason. Cora was re-hired on November 6 after serving a one-year suspension imposed by MLB for his role in the [Houston Astros sign stealing scandal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Houston_Astros_sign_stealing_scandal \"Houston Astros sign stealing scandal\").[\\[34\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-34) Prior to his suspension, Cora was 192–132 (.593) in two seasons with the Red Sox, leading the team to a World Series win in his first season. |\n| [Chicago White Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\") | [Rick Renteria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rick_Renteria \"Rick Renteria\") | Fired | [Tony La Russa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tony_La_Russa \"Tony La Russa\") | On October 12, 2020, the White Sox announced that Renteria would not return, ending his tenure with the team after four years with one year remaining on his contract. Renteria finished with a record of 236–309 (.433) and one playoff appearance.[\\[35\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-35) On October 29, it was announced that Tony La Russa would return to the White Sox as manager. La Russa managed the White Sox during 1979–1986, compiling a 522–510 (.506) record and one playoff appearance. At the age of 76, La Russa became the oldest manager in the majors. He had not managed any team since the [St. Louis Cardinals in 2011](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011_St._Louis_Cardinals_season \"2011 St. Louis Cardinals season\").[\\[36\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-36) |   |\n\n## League leaders\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=15 \"Edit section: League leaders\")\\]\n\n### American League\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=16 \"Edit section: American League\")\\]\n\n| Stat | Player | Total |\n|---|---|---|\n| [AVG](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Batting_average_\$baseball\$ \"Batting average (baseball)\") | [Yuli Gurriel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yuli_Gurriel \"Yuli Gurriel\") ([HOU](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Houston_Astros \"Houston Astros\")) | .319 |\n| [OPS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/On-base_plus_slugging \"On-base plus slugging\") | [Vladimir Guerrero Jr.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vladimir_Guerrero_Jr. \"Vladimir Guerrero Jr.\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")) | 1\\.002 |\n| [HR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Home_run \"Home run\") | [Vladimir Guerrero Jr.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vladimir_Guerrero_Jr. \"Vladimir Guerrero Jr.\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")) [Salvador Perez](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Salvador_Perez \"Salvador Perez\") ([KC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kansas_City_Royals \"Kansas City Royals\")) | 48 |\n| [RBI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Run_batted_in \"Run batted in\") | [Salvador Perez](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Salvador_Perez \"Salvador Perez\") ([KC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kansas_City_Royals \"Kansas City Royals\")) | 121 |\n| [R](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Run_\$baseball\$ \"Run (baseball)\") | [Vladimir Guerrero Jr.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vladimir_Guerrero_Jr. \"Vladimir Guerrero Jr.\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")) | 123 |\n| [H](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hit_\$baseball\$ \"Hit (baseball)\") | [Bo Bichette](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bo_Bichette \"Bo Bichette\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")) | 191 |\n| [SB](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stolen_base \"Stolen base\") | [Whit Merrifield](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Whit_Merrifield \"Whit Merrifield\") ([KC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kansas_City_Royals \"Kansas City Royals\")) | 40 |\n\n| Stat | Player | Total |\n|---|---|---|\n| [W](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_\$pitching\$#Winning_pitcher \"Win–loss record (pitching)\") | [Gerrit Cole](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gerrit_Cole \"Gerrit Cole\") ([NYY](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Yankees \"New York Yankees\")) | 16 |\n| [L](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_\$pitching\$#Losing_pitcher \"Win–loss record (pitching)\") | [Cole Irvin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cole_Irvin \"Cole Irvin\") ([OAK](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oakland_Athletics \"Oakland Athletics\")) | 15 |\n| [ERA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Earned_run_average \"Earned run average\") | [Robbie Ray](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robbie_Ray_\$baseball\$ \"Robbie Ray (baseball)\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")) | 2\\.84 |\n| [K](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Strikeout \"Strikeout\") | [Robbie Ray](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robbie_Ray_\$baseball\$ \"Robbie Ray (baseball)\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")) | 248 |\n| [IP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Innings_pitched \"Innings pitched\") | [Robbie Ray](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robbie_Ray_\$baseball\$ \"Robbie Ray (baseball)\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")) | 193\\.1 |\n| [SV](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Save_\$baseball\$ \"Save (baseball)\") | [Liam Hendriks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liam_Hendriks \"Liam Hendriks\") ([CWS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\")) | 38 |\n| [WHIP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Walks_plus_hits_per_inning_pitched \"Walks plus hits per inning pitched\") | [Robbie Ray](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robbie_Ray_\$baseball\$ \"Robbie Ray (baseball)\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")) | 1\\.045 |\n\n### National League\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=17 \"Edit section: National League\")\\]\n\n| Stat | Player | Total |\n|---|---|---|\n| [AVG](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Batting_average_\$baseball\$ \"Batting average (baseball)\") | [Trea Turner](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trea_Turner \"Trea Turner\") ([LAD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\")\/[WSH](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Nationals \"Washington Nationals\")) | .328 |\n| [OPS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/On-base_plus_slugging \"On-base plus slugging\") | [Bryce Harper](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bryce_Harper \"Bryce Harper\") ([PHI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philadelphia_Phillies \"Philadelphia Phillies\")) | 1\\.044 |\n| [HR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Home_run \"Home run\") | [Fernando Tatís Jr.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fernando_Tat%C3%ADs_Jr. \"Fernando Tatís Jr.\") ([SD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\")) | 42 |\n| [RBI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Run_batted_in \"Run batted in\") | [Adam Duvall](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adam_Duvall \"Adam Duvall\") ([ATL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\")\/[MIA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Miami_Marlins \"Miami Marlins\")) | 113 |\n| [R](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Run_\$baseball\$ \"Run (baseball)\") | [Freddie Freeman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Freddie_Freeman \"Freddie Freeman\") ([ATL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\")) | 120 |\n| [H](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hit_\$baseball\$ \"Hit (baseball)\") | [Trea Turner](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trea_Turner \"Trea Turner\") ([LAD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\")\/[WSH](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Nationals \"Washington Nationals\")) | 195 |\n| [SB](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stolen_base \"Stolen base\") | [Trea Turner](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trea_Turner \"Trea Turner\") ([LAD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\")\/[WSH](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Nationals \"Washington Nationals\")) | 32 |\n\n| Stat | Player | Total |\n|---|---|---|\n| [W](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_\$pitching\$#Winning_pitcher \"Win–loss record (pitching)\") | [Julio Urías](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Julio_Ur%C3%ADas \"Julio Urías\") ([LAD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\")) | 20 |\n| [L](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_\$pitching\$#Losing_pitcher \"Win–loss record (pitching)\") | [Luis Castillo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luis_Castillo_\$pitcher,_born_1992\$ \"Luis Castillo (pitcher, born 1992)\") ([CIN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cincinnati_Reds \"Cincinnati Reds\")) [Patrick Corbin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Patrick_Corbin \"Patrick Corbin\") ([WSH](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Nationals \"Washington Nationals\")) | 16 |\n| [ERA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Earned_run_average \"Earned run average\") | [Corbin Burnes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Corbin_Burnes \"Corbin Burnes\") ([MIL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milwaukee_Brewers \"Milwaukee Brewers\")) | 2\\.43 |\n| [K](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Strikeout \"Strikeout\") | [Zack Wheeler](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zack_Wheeler \"Zack Wheeler\") ([PHI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philadelphia_Phillies \"Philadelphia Phillies\")) | 247 |\n| [IP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Innings_pitched \"Innings pitched\") | [Zack Wheeler](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zack_Wheeler \"Zack Wheeler\") ([PHI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philadelphia_Phillies \"Philadelphia Phillies\")) | 213\\.1 |\n| [SV](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Save_\$baseball\$ \"Save (baseball)\") | [Mark Melancon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mark_Melancon \"Mark Melancon\") ([SD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\")) | 39 |\n| [WHIP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Walks_plus_hits_per_inning_pitched \"Walks plus hits per inning pitched\") | [Max Scherzer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Max_Scherzer \"Max Scherzer\") ([LAD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\")\/[WSH](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Nationals \"Washington Nationals\")) | 0\\.864 |\n\n## Milestones\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=18 \"Edit section: Milestones\")\\]\n\n### Batters\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=19 \"Edit section: Batters\")\\]\n\n- [Yermín Mercedes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yerm%C3%ADn_Mercedes \"Yermín Mercedes\") ([CWS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\")):\n  - Became the second player in Major League modern history to record five hits in his first career start. Mercedes recorded the five hits on April 2 against the [Los Angeles Angels](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Angels \"Los Angeles Angels\"). He joins [Cecil Travis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cecil_Travis \"Cecil Travis\") who accomplished this feat during the 1933 season.[\\[37\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-37)\n  - Became the first player in Major League modern history to record eight hits in his first eight at-bats of the season with his first three hits on April 3 against the Angels. His streak ended when he flied out against [Tony Watson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tony_Watson \"Tony Watson\"). [Chris Stynes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chris_Stynes \"Chris Stynes\") had the longest streak to start a season during the Expansion Era (dating back to 1961) at seven during the 1997 season.[\\[38\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-38)\n- [Akil Baddoo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Akil_Baddoo \"Akil Baddoo\") ([DET](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Detroit_Tigers \"Detroit Tigers\")):\n  - Became the 31st player in Major League history to hit a home run on the first pitch that they saw. Baddoo accomplished this feat on April 4 against the [Cleveland Indians](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cleveland_Indians \"Cleveland Indians\") and [Aaron Civale](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aaron_Civale \"Aaron Civale\"). The last person to do this was [Willson Contreras](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Willson_Contreras \"Willson Contreras\") on June 19, 2016.[\\[39\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-39)\n- [Tim Locastro](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tim_Locastro \"Tim Locastro\") ([NYY](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Yankees \"New York Yankees\"))\/([AZ](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arizona_Diamondbacks \"Arizona Diamondbacks\")):\n  - On April 10 against the [Cincinnati Reds](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cincinnati_Reds \"Cincinnati Reds\"), Locastro [stole](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stolen_base \"Stolen base\") second base in the sixth inning, setting the Major League record for most successful consecutive steals to start a career, with 28, since 1951 (the National League did not track caught steals before 1951). He broke the record that was previously held by [Tim Raines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tim_Raines \"Tim Raines\").[\\[40\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-40)\n- [Miguel Cabrera](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Miguel_Cabrera \"Miguel Cabrera\") ([DET](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Detroit_Tigers \"Detroit Tigers\")):\n  - With a single in the fifth-inning against the [Kansas City Royals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kansas_City_Royals \"Kansas City Royals\") on May 12, Cabrera became the all-time hit leader of Venezuelan-born Major Leaguers by passing [Omar Vizquel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Omar_Vizquel \"Omar Vizquel\") with his 2,878th hit.[\\[41\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-41)\n  - With his double in the sixth-inning against the [Kansas City Royals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kansas_City_Royals \"Kansas City Royals\") on June 15, Cabrera reached 5,000 [total bases](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Total_bases \"Total bases\") for his career. He became the 22nd player to reach this mark.[\\[42\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-42)\n  - Recorded his 500th career home run, against the [Toronto Blue Jays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\") in the sixth-inning on August 22. He became the 28th player to reach this mark.[\\[43\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-43)\n  - Scored his 1,500th career run, against the [St. Louis Cardinals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\") in the ninth-inning on August 25. He became the 74th player to reach this mark.[\\[44\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-44)\n- [Kyle Schwarber](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kyle_Schwarber \"Kyle Schwarber\") ([BOS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Red_Sox \"Boston Red Sox\"))\/([WSH](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Nationals \"Washington Nationals\")):\n  - Tied the Major League record of most home runs hit during any two-game span by hitting five against the [New York Mets](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Mets \"New York Mets\") on June 19–20. This was last accomplished by [Jose Abreu](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jos%C3%A9_Abreu_\$first_baseman\$ \"José Abreu (first baseman)\") during the 2020 campaign.[\\[45\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-45)\n  - With two more home runs on June 24, he became the first player in Major League history to homer 12 times in the leadoff spot across 13 games. Schwarber also became the seventh player in Major League history to hit eight-plus home runs in a five-game span.[\\[46\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-46)\n  - With his leadoff home run on June 29 against [Rich Hill](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rich_Hill_\$pitcher\$ \"Rich Hill (pitcher)\") of the [Tampa Bay Rays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tampa_Bay_Rays \"Tampa Bay Rays\"), Schwarber tied the Major League record for most home runs in any ten-game stretch with 12 home runs. He tied the record set by the [Indians](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cleveland_Indians \"Cleveland Indians\")' [Albert Belle](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Albert_Belle \"Albert Belle\") in 1995. The home run also tied the Major League record for most home runs in an 18-game stretch with 16. He joins the [Giants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Francisco_Giants \"San Francisco Giants\")' [Barry Bonds](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Barry_Bonds \"Barry Bonds\") (2001) and [Cubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_Cubs \"Chicago Cubs\")' [Sammy Sosa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sammy_Sosa \"Sammy Sosa\") (1998) with this feat.[\\[47\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-47)\n- [Trea Turner](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trea_Turner \"Trea Turner\") ([LAD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\"))\/([WSH](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Nationals \"Washington Nationals\")):\n  - On June 30 against the [Tampa Bay Rays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tampa_Bay_Rays \"Tampa Bay Rays\"), Turner [hit for the cycle](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hitting_for_the_cycle \"Hitting for the cycle\") for the third time in his career. He became the fifth player in Major League history to hit for three cycles during their career. He holds the Major League record along with [John Reilly](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/John_Reilly_\$baseball\$ \"John Reilly (baseball)\"), [Bob Meusel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bob_Meusel \"Bob Meusel\"), [Babe Herman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Babe_Herman \"Babe Herman\"), [Adrián Beltré](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adri%C3%A1n_Beltr%C3%A9 \"Adrián Beltré\"), and [Christian Yelich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Christian_Yelich \"Christian Yelich\"), who accomplished the feat in 2022.[\\[48\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-48)[\\[49\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-49)\n- [Albert Pujols](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Albert_Pujols \"Albert Pujols\") ([LAD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\"))\/([LAA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Angels \"Los Angeles Angels\")):\n  - With his single in the eighth inning against the [Miami Marlins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Miami_Marlins \"Miami Marlins\") on July 5, Pujols reached 6,000 total bases for his career. He became the fourth player to reach this mark, joining [Hank Aaron](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hank_Aaron \"Hank Aaron\"), [Stan Musial](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stan_Musial \"Stan Musial\") and [Willie Mays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Willie_Mays \"Willie Mays\").[\\[50\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-50)\n- [Shohei Ohtani](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shohei_Ohtani \"Shohei Ohtani\") ([LAA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Angels \"Los Angeles Angels\")):\n  - With his 32nd home run on July 7 against the [Boston Red Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Red_Sox \"Boston Red Sox\"), Ohtani established a new record for most home runs in a season by a Japanese-born player in the Major Leagues, breaking the record of 31 set by [Hideki Matsui](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hideki_Matsui \"Hideki Matsui\") in 2004.[\\[51\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-51)\n  - Ohtani became the first player in Major League history to ever have at least 37 home runs and 15 stolen bases before the end of July.[\\[52\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-52)\n  - On August 28 against the [San Diego Padres](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\"), Ohtani becomes the first Japanese-born player to steal 20 bases and hit 40 home runs in a season.[\\[53\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-53)\n  - On September 25, Ohtani joined [Willie Mays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Willie_Mays \"Willie Mays\") as the only players with at least 45 home runs, 20 stolen bases and six triples in a season.[\\[54\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-54)\n  - From September 22–25, Ohtani drew 13 walks in a four-game span, tying a Major League record set by [Babe Ruth](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Babe_Ruth \"Babe Ruth\") in 1930, [Bryce Harper](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bryce_Harper \"Bryce Harper\") in 2016, and [Yasmani Grandal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yasmani_Grandal \"Yasmani Grandal\") in 2021. His 11 walks drawn in the three-game span also tied the Major League record set by Harper in 2016.[\\[55\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-55)\n  - On October 3 against the [Seattle Mariners](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seattle_Mariners \"Seattle Mariners\"), Ohtani became the first player in Major League history to have at least 45 homers, 25 stolen bases, 100 RBIs, 100 runs, and eight triples in a season and the second player in AL history to record at least 45 homers and 25 stolen bases in a season, joining [Jose Canseco](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jose_Canseco \"Jose Canseco\") in 1998.[\\[56\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-56)\n- [Rodolfo Castro](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rodolfo_Castro \"Rodolfo Castro\") ([PIT](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pittsburgh_Pirates \"Pittsburgh Pirates\")):\n  - On July 28 against the [Milwaukee Brewers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milwaukee_Brewers \"Milwaukee Brewers\"), Castro hit two home runs, which were his fourth and fifth Major League hits. All of his hits to that point had been home runs, which was the first time in Modern Era (since 1901) that a player's first five hits were home runs.[\\[57\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-57) The streak came to an end on July 30 as he doubled in the first inning against the [Philadelphia Phillies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philadelphia_Phillies \"Philadelphia Phillies\").[\\[58\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-58)\n- [Seby Zavala](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seby_Zavala \"Seby Zavala\") ([CWS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\")):\n  - On July 31 against the [Cleveland Indians](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cleveland_Indians \"Cleveland Indians\"), Zavala became the first Major League player to hit his first three career home runs in the same game. Zavala hit his first two off of [Triston McKenzie](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Triston_McKenzie \"Triston McKenzie\"), one of them being a [grand slam](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Grand_slam_\$baseball\$ \"Grand slam (baseball)\"), and the third was off of [Bryan Shaw](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bryan_Shaw_\$baseball\$ \"Bryan Shaw (baseball)\").[\\[59\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-59)\n- [Jonah Heim](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jonah_Heim \"Jonah Heim\") ([TEX](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Texas_Rangers_\$baseball\$ \"Texas Rangers (baseball)\"))\n  - On August 1 against the [Seattle Mariners](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seattle_Mariners \"Seattle Mariners\"), Heim became the first rookie in Major League history to hit walk-off home runs in two consecutive games. The first was off [Diego Castillo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Diego_Castillo_\$pitcher\$ \"Diego Castillo (pitcher)\") in extra innings and the second was off [Erik Swanson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Erik_Swanson \"Erik Swanson\").[\\[60\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-60)\n- [Kevin Newman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kevin_Newman_\$baseball\$ \"Kevin Newman (baseball)\") ([PIT](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pittsburgh_Pirates \"Pittsburgh Pirates\")):\n  - Tied the Major League record for most doubles in a game by hitting four against the [Milwaukee Brewers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milwaukee_Brewers \"Milwaukee Brewers\") in the first game of a doubleheader on August 14. Former Pirates [Adam Frazier](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adam_Frazier \"Adam Frazier\") and [Paul Waner](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paul_Waner \"Paul Waner\") also accomplished this feat.[\\[61\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-61)\n- [Joey Votto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joey_Votto \"Joey Votto\") ([CIN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cincinnati_Reds \"Cincinnati Reds\")):\n  - Recorded his 2,000th career hit with a single in the seventh inning against the [Chicago Cubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_Cubs \"Chicago Cubs\") on August 16. He became the 291st player to reach this mark.[\\[62\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-62)\n- [Freddie Freeman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Freddie_Freeman \"Freddie Freeman\") \/ [Ozzie Albies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ozzie_Albies \"Ozzie Albies\") \/ [Dansby Swanson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dansby_Swanson \"Dansby Swanson\") \/ [Austin Riley](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Austin_Riley \"Austin Riley\") ([ATL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\")):\n  - With Albies 25th home run on September 4 against the [Colorado Rockies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Colorado_Rockies \"Colorado Rockies\"), the Braves became the second team in Major League history to have each of their starting infielders hit 25 or more home runs in the same season. They join the [2008 Florida Marlins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008_Florida_Marlins_season \"2008 Florida Marlins season\") as the only other quartet of infielders to achieve this feat.[\\[63\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-63)\n- [Vladimir Guerrero Jr.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vladimir_Guerrero_Jr. \"Vladimir Guerrero Jr.\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")):\n  - Hit his 40th home run on September 6 against the [New York Yankees](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Yankees \"New York Yankees\"). With this home run, [Vladimir Guerrero](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vladimir_Guerrero \"Vladimir Guerrero\") and Guerrero Jr. became the second father-son duo to have 40-home-run seasons, joining [Cecil Fielder](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cecil_Fielder \"Cecil Fielder\") and [Prince Fielder](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prince_Fielder \"Prince Fielder\").[\\[64\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-64)\n  - Hit his 48th home run of the season on October 3 against the [Baltimore Orioles](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Baltimore_Orioles \"Baltimore Orioles\"). With this home run, Guerrero Jr. set the Major League record for most home runs in an age-22 season or younger, breaking the record of 47 set in 1953 by 21-year-old [Eddie Mathews](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eddie_Mathews \"Eddie Mathews\").[\\[65\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-65)\n- [Wander Franco](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wander_Franco \"Wander Franco\") ([TB](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tampa_Bay_Rays \"Tampa Bay Rays\")):\n  - By drawing a walk in the seventh inning on September 7 against the [Boston Red Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Red_Sox \"Boston Red Sox\"), Franco set the American League record for the longest on-base streak, at 37 games, for a player 20-years-old or younger. He broke the record of 36 games that was held by [Mickey Mantle](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mickey_Mantle \"Mickey Mantle\"), who set the record from early September 1951 through early May 1952.[\\[66\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-66)\n  - With his first-inning double on September 29 against the [Houston Astros](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Houston_Astros \"Houston Astros\"), Franco extended his streak to 43 consecutive games reaching base. This tied the Major League record for a player 20-years-old or younger with [Frank Robinson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Frank_Robinson \"Frank Robinson\") who set the record during the 1956 campaign.[\\[67\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-67) Although he reached on an error in the ninth-inning the very next night, Franco's record-tying consecutive on-base streak came to an end as he went 0-for-4.[\\[68\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-68)\n- [Nelson Cruz](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nelson_Cruz \"Nelson Cruz\") ([TB](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tampa_Bay_Rays \"Tampa Bay Rays\"))\/([MIN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Minnesota_Twins \"Minnesota Twins\")):\n  - With two home runs on September 7 against the [Boston Red Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Red_Sox \"Boston Red Sox\"), Cruz became the oldest player in Major League history to have a 30-homer season. Cruz, at age 41, bested the record of [David Ortiz](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/David_Ortiz \"David Ortiz\") and [Darrell Evans](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Darrell_Evans \"Darrell Evans\") who were 40-years-old when they had their 30-homer seasons.[\\[69\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-69)\n- [Marcus Semien](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marcus_Semien \"Marcus Semien\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")):\n  - Hit his 44th home run for the season on September 29 against the [New York Yankees](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Yankees \"New York Yankees\") in the first-inning. This set a Major League record for most home runs by a second baseman in Major League history, breaking the record of 43 that was set in 1973 by [Davey Johnson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Davey_Johnson \"Davey Johnson\").[\\[70\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-70)\n\n### Pitchers\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=20 \"Edit section: Pitchers\")\\]\n\n#### No-hitters\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=21 \"Edit section: No-hitters\")\\]\n\nSee also: [List of Major League Baseball no-hitters](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_no-hitters \"List of Major League Baseball no-hitters\")\n\n- [Joe Musgrove](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joe_Musgrove \"Joe Musgrove\") ([SD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\")):\n  - Musgrove threw his first career no-hitter, and the first no-hitter in the franchise's 53-season history, by defeating the [Texas Rangers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Texas_Rangers_\$baseball\$ \"Texas Rangers (baseball)\") 3–0 on April 9. He struck out 10 and did not walk a batter, throwing 77 of his 112 pitches as strikes. The only blemish was when Musgrove hit [Joey Gallo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joey_Gallo_\$baseball\$ \"Joey Gallo (baseball)\") with a pitch in the fourth inning.[\\[71\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-71)\n- [Carlos Rodón](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carlos_Rod%C3%B3n \"Carlos Rodón\") ([CWS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\")):\n  - Rodón threw his first career no-hitter, and the 20th in franchise history, by defeating the [Cleveland Indians](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cleveland_Indians \"Cleveland Indians\") 8–0 on April 14. He struck out seven, throwing 75 strikes on 114 pitches. Rodón was [perfect](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Perfect_game_\$baseball\$ \"Perfect game (baseball)\") through 81⁄3 but lost his bid for a perfect game when he hit [Roberto Pérez](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Roberto_P%C3%A9rez \"Roberto Pérez\") on his foot.[\\[72\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-72)\n- [John Means](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/John_Means_\$baseball\$ \"John Means (baseball)\") ([BAL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Baltimore_Orioles \"Baltimore Orioles\")):\n  - Means threw his first career no-hitter, and the tenth in franchise history, and the first Orioles' complete game no-hitter in 52 years, by defeating the [Seattle Mariners](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seattle_Mariners \"Seattle Mariners\") 6–0 on May 5. He struck out 12, throwing 79 strikes on 113 pitches. The only blemish came with one out in the third inning, when [Sam Haggerty](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sam_Haggerty \"Sam Haggerty\") reached first base on a [third strike wild pitch](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Uncaught_third_strike \"Uncaught third strike\"). Means faced the minimum 27 batters, as Haggerty was caught attempting to steal second base.[\\[73\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-73) This was the first no-hitter in Major League history in which the only baserunner for the team that was no-hit reached base by an uncaught third strike as well as the first no-hitter in Major League history that was not a perfect game in which the team that was no-hit did not have any batters reach base by a walk, a hit by pitch, or an error.\n- [Wade Miley](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wade_Miley \"Wade Miley\") ([CIN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cincinnati_Reds \"Cincinnati Reds\")):\n  - Miley threw his first career no-hitter, and the 17th in franchise history, by defeating the [Cleveland Indians](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cleveland_Indians \"Cleveland Indians\") 3–0 on May 7. He struck out eight, throwing 72 strikes on 114 pitches. He was perfect through 6\n    1⁄3 before he allowed two baserunners in the seventh inning on a fielding error by [Nick Senzel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nick_Senzel \"Nick Senzel\") and a walk. Those were his only baserunners allowed.[\\[74\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-74)\n- [Spencer Turnbull](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spencer_Turnbull \"Spencer Turnbull\") ([DET](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Detroit_Tigers \"Detroit Tigers\")):\n  - Turnbull threw his first career no-hitter, and the eighth in franchise history, by defeating the [Seattle Mariners](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seattle_Mariners \"Seattle Mariners\") 5–0 on May 18. He struck out nine, throwing 77 strikes on 117 pitches. He walked two during the outing. Turnbull became the fifth pitcher in Major League history to throw a no-hitter within two seasons of leading the Majors in losses, last accomplished by [Scott Erickson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scott_Erickson \"Scott Erickson\") with the Twins in 1994.[\\[75\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-75)\n- [Corey Kluber](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Corey_Kluber \"Corey Kluber\") ([NYY](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Yankees \"New York Yankees\")):\n  - Kluber threw his first career no-hitter, and the 12th in franchise history, by defeating the [Texas Rangers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Texas_Rangers_\$baseball\$ \"Texas Rangers (baseball)\") 2–0 on May 19. He struck out nine, throwing 71 strikes on 101 pitches. His only baserunner was a walk to [Charlie Culberson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charlie_Culberson \"Charlie Culberson\") in the third inning. This was the first time since 1969 that no-hitters were thrown on consecutive days.[\\[76\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-76)[\\[77\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-77)\n- [Zach Davies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zach_Davies \"Zach Davies\") \/ [Ryan Tepera](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ryan_Tepera \"Ryan Tepera\") \/ [Andrew Chafin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Andrew_Chafin \"Andrew Chafin\") \/ [Craig Kimbrel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Craig_Kimbrel \"Craig Kimbrel\") ([CHC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_Cubs \"Chicago Cubs\")):\n  - Combined to throw the 17th no-hitter in franchise history and the 15th combined no-hitter in Major League history by defeating the [Los Angeles Dodgers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\") 4–0 on June 24. Davies struck out four and walked five, throwing 60 of his 94 pitches for strikes. Tepera walked one while throwing 16 pitches, of which nine were strikes. Chafin walked one while throwing 15 pitches, of which 10 were strikes. Kimbrel struck out three and walked one; nine of his fourteen pitches were strikes.[\\[78\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-78)\n- [Tyler Gilbert](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tyler_Gilbert \"Tyler Gilbert\") ([AZ](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arizona_Diamondbacks \"Arizona Diamondbacks\")):\n  - Gilbert threw his first career no-hitter, and the third in franchise history, by defeating the [San Diego Padres](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\") 7–0 on August 14. In his first career start, Gilbert struck out five, throwing 64 of his 102 pitches for strikes. He issued three walks, all of them to leadoff hitter [Tommy Pham](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tommy_Pham \"Tommy Pham\"). This tied the Major League record for no-hitters in a season, set in 1884. Gilbert also became the fourth pitcher in Major League history to throw a no-hitter in his first career start. The last pitcher to accomplish this feet was [Bobo Holloman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bobo_Holloman \"Bobo Holloman\") in 1953. The other two took place in the 1800s.[\\[79\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-79)\n- [Corbin Burnes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Corbin_Burnes \"Corbin Burnes\") \/ [Josh Hader](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Josh_Hader \"Josh Hader\") ([MIL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milwaukee_Brewers \"Milwaukee Brewers\")):\n  - Threw the second no-hitter in Brewers history, the 16th combined and a record breaking ninth no-hitter in 2021 on September 11 against the [Cleveland Indians](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cleveland_Indians \"Cleveland Indians\"). In the 3–0 victory, Burnes went eight innings, walked one and struck out 14 in 115 pitches (78 were for strikes). Hader finished out the no-hitter by striking out two hitters in the ninth and throwing nine pitches, seven were strikes. The Indians become the first team in Major League history to be no-hit three times in one season. [Zach Plesac](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zach_Plesac \"Zach Plesac\") was the starting pitcher in all three games that the Indians did not get a hit.[\\[80\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-80)\n\n#### Other pitching accomplishments\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=22 \"Edit section: Other pitching accomplishments\")\\]\n\n- [José Berríos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jos%C3%A9_Berr%C3%ADos \"José Berríos\") ([MIN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Minnesota_Twins \"Minnesota Twins\")) \/ [Corbin Burnes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Corbin_Burnes \"Corbin Burnes\") ([MIL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milwaukee_Brewers \"Milwaukee Brewers\")):\n  - In their matchup on April 3, they became the first pair of starting pitchers in the modern era (since 1900) that struck out 10 or more batters and gave up one or no hits. Berrios struck out 12 over six innings and did not allow a hit, while Burnes went 6\n    1⁄3 and gave up one hit and struck out 11.[\\[81\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-81)\n- [Matt Peacock](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Matt_Peacock_\$baseball\$ \"Matt Peacock (baseball)\") ([AZ](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arizona_Diamondbacks \"Arizona Diamondbacks\")):\n  - Became the first pitcher since 1945 to make his debut in extra innings and record his first hit and win on April 6 against the [Colorado Rockies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Colorado_Rockies \"Colorado Rockies\").[\\[82\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-82)\n- [Craig Kimbrel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Craig_Kimbrel \"Craig Kimbrel\") ([CWS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\"))\/([CHC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_Cubs \"Chicago Cubs\")):\n  - Recorded his 350th career [save](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Save_\$baseball\$ \"Save (baseball)\") in closing out a 4–2 win over the [Pittsburgh Pirates](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pittsburgh_Pirates \"Pittsburgh Pirates\") on April 8. He became the 12th player to reach this mark.[\\[83\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-83)\n  - Became the fastest pitcher in Major League history to reach 1,000 strikeouts in 613 innings pitched on August 16 against the [Oakland Athletics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oakland_Athletics \"Oakland Athletics\").[\\[84\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-84) This record was broken on September 30 by [Aroldis Chapman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aroldis_Chapman \"Aroldis Chapman\") who recorded his 1,000th strikeout in 601 innings.[\\[85\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-aroldis1k-85)\n- [Shane Bieber](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shane_Bieber \"Shane Bieber\") ([CLE](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cleveland_Indians \"Cleveland Indians\")):\n  - Became the first pitcher since 1893 to record 10 strikeouts in each of his first four starts with his 13 strikeout performance against the [Cincinnati Reds](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cincinnati_Reds \"Cincinnati Reds\") on April 18.[\\[86\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-86)\n- [Corbin Burnes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Corbin_Burnes \"Corbin Burnes\") ([MIL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milwaukee_Brewers \"Milwaukee Brewers\")):\n  - Set the Major League record on April 20 against the [San Diego Padres](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\") for most strikeouts by a starter to begin a season without issuing a walk. Burnes has struck out 40 batters and broke the record of 35 set by [Adam Wainwright](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adam_Wainwright \"Adam Wainwright\") in 2013.[\\[87\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-87)\n  - Set the Major League record for most strikeouts by a pitcher to begin a season without issuing a walk by getting [Harrison Bader](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harrison_Bader \"Harrison Bader\") of the [St. Louis Cardinals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\") on May 13. The second-inning strikeout was the 52nd strikeout by Burnes and that broke the record held by [Kenley Jansen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kenley_Jansen \"Kenley Jansen\") set in 2017. Burnes streak came to an end later in the game at 58 strikeouts, when he walked [Tommy Edman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tommy_Edman \"Tommy Edman\") in the fifth inning. This was, at the time, also a Major League record for most strikeouts without a walk.[\\[88\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-88)\n  - Tied the Major League record for most consecutive strikeouts in a row by striking out ten [Pittsburgh Pirates](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pittsburgh_Pirates \"Pittsburgh Pirates\") on August 11. Burnes tied the mark set by the Mets' [Tom Seaver](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tom_Seaver \"Tom Seaver\") on April 22, 1970, against the [San Diego Padres](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\") and equaled in 2021 on June 25 by [Aaron Nola](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aaron_Nola \"Aaron Nola\") against the [New York Mets](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Mets \"New York Mets\").[\\[89\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-89)\n- [Jacob deGrom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jacob_deGrom \"Jacob deGrom\") ([NYM](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Mets \"New York Mets\")):\n  - After his 15-strikeout performance against the [Washington Nationals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Nationals \"Washington Nationals\") on April 23, deGrom set the Major League record for most strikeouts by a pitcher in their first four starts of a season, with 50. He broke the record of 48 that was set by [Nolan Ryan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nolan_Ryan \"Nolan Ryan\") in 1978 and equaled by [Shane Bieber](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shane_Bieber \"Shane Bieber\") earlier this season.[\\[90\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-90)\n  - deGrom struck out nine against the [Boston Red Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Red_Sox \"Boston Red Sox\") on April 28, which gave him 59 in his first five starts of a season. He tied the record that was set by [Nolan Ryan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nolan_Ryan \"Nolan Ryan\") in 1978.[\\[91\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-91)\n- [Madison Bumgarner](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Madison_Bumgarner \"Madison Bumgarner\") ([AZ](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arizona_Diamondbacks \"Arizona Diamondbacks\")):\n  - Threw a \"complete game no-hitter\" in the second game of a seven-inning doubleheader against the [Atlanta Braves](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\") on April 25. As the game did not go nine innings, it is not counted as a no-hitter by the Elias Sports Bureau, the official statistician of Major League Baseball.[\\[92\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-92)\n- [Gerrit Cole](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gerrit_Cole \"Gerrit Cole\") ([NYY](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Yankees \"New York Yankees\")):\n  - With his strikeout of [Joey Gallo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joey_Gallo_\$baseball\$ \"Joey Gallo (baseball)\") on May 17 in the first inning, Cole set a Major League record for most strikeouts without a walk at 59, breaking the record set by Corbin Burnes less than a week before. Cole extended his record to 61 before he issued a walk to Gallo in the third inning.[\\[93\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-93)\n- [Zack Greinke](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zack_Greinke \"Zack Greinke\") ([HOU](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Houston_Astros \"Houston Astros\")):\n  - Became the 135th pitcher in Major League history to amass 3,000 career innings pitched during the game against the [Los Angeles Dodgers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\") on May 25.[\\[94\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-94)\n- [David Price](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/David_Price_\$baseball\$ \"David Price (baseball)\") ([LAD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\")):\n  - Recorded his 2,000th career strikeout by getting [Curt Casali](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Curt_Casali \"Curt Casali\") in the third inning against the [San Francisco Giants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Francisco_Giants \"San Francisco Giants\") on May 27. He became the 84th pitcher to reach this mark.[\\[95\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-95)\n- [Yu Darvish](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yu_Darvish \"Yu Darvish\") ([SD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\")):\n  - Recorded his 1,500th career strikeout in the sixth inning by getting [Steven Souza Jr.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Steven_Souza_Jr. \"Steven Souza Jr.\") of the [Los Angeles Dodgers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\") on June 21. Darvish became the fastest pitcher in Major League history to reach that milestone in 197 games. He broke the record of [Randy Johnson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Randy_Johnson \"Randy Johnson\"), who need 206 games.[\\[96\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-96)\n- [Aaron Nola](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aaron_Nola \"Aaron Nola\") ([PHI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philadelphia_Phillies \"Philadelphia Phillies\")):\n  - Tied the Major League record for most consecutive strikeouts in a row by striking out ten [New York Mets](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Mets \"New York Mets\") on June 25 in the first game of a seven-inning doubleheader. Nola tied the mark that was set by the Mets' [Tom Seaver](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tom_Seaver \"Tom Seaver\") on April 22, 1970, against the [San Diego Padres](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\").[\\[97\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-97)\n- [Collin McHugh](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Collin_McHugh \"Collin McHugh\") \/ [Josh Fleming](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Josh_Fleming_\$baseball\$ \"Josh Fleming (baseball)\") \/ [Diego Castillo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Diego_Castillo_\$pitcher\$ \"Diego Castillo (pitcher)\") \/ [Matt Wisler](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Matt_Wisler \"Matt Wisler\") \/ [Pete Fairbanks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pete_Fairbanks \"Pete Fairbanks\") ([TB](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tampa_Bay_Rays \"Tampa Bay Rays\")):\n  - These five pitchers combined to throw a \"no-hitter\" in the second game of a seven-inning doubleheader against the [Cleveland Indians](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cleveland_Indians \"Cleveland Indians\") on July 7. As the game did not go nine innings, it is not counted as a no-hitter by the Elias Sports Bureau, the official statistician of Major League Baseball.[\\[98\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-98)\n- [Pablo López](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pablo_L%C3%B3pez_\$baseball\$ \"Pablo López (baseball)\") ([MIA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Miami_Marlins \"Miami Marlins\")):\n  - Set a Major League record for most consecutive strikeouts in the Modern Era (since 1900) to start a game by getting the first nine [Atlanta Braves](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\") on July 11. The record was eight and was accomplished by [Jim Deshaies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jim_Deshaies \"Jim Deshaies\") (1986), [Jacob deGrom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jacob_deGrom \"Jacob deGrom\") (2014) and [Germán Márquez](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Germ%C3%A1n_M%C3%A1rquez \"Germán Márquez\") (2018).[\\[99\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-99)\n- [Alex Reyes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alex_Reyes \"Alex Reyes\") ([STL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\")):\n  - Closing out the Cardinals 2–1 victory against the [San Francisco Giants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Francisco_Giants \"San Francisco Giants\") on July 18, Reyes set the Major League record for most consecutive saves to start a career. With his 24th straight save, he broke the record that was held by [LaTroy Hawkins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LaTroy_Hawkins \"LaTroy Hawkins\").[\\[100\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-100) Two days later against the [Chicago Cubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_Cubs \"Chicago Cubs\"), Reyes failed to convert the save, ending his streak at 24 games.[\\[101\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-101)\n- [Aroldis Chapman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aroldis_Chapman \"Aroldis Chapman\") ([NYY](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Yankees \"New York Yankees\")):\n  - Recorded his 300th career save in closing out a 7–6 win over the [Oakland Athletics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oakland_Athletics \"Oakland Athletics\") on August 26. He became the 31st pitcher to reach this mark.[\\[102\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-102)\n  - Became the fastest pitcher in Major League history to reach 1,000 strikeouts in 601 innings pitched on September 30 against the [Toronto Blue Jays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\"). He broke the record that was set by Craig Kimbrel earlier this season.[\\[85\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-aroldis1k-85)\n- [Chris Sale](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chris_Sale \"Chris Sale\") ([BOS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Red_Sox \"Boston Red Sox\")):\n  - Recorded his third career [immaculate inning](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_pitchers_who_have_thrown_an_immaculate_inning \"List of Major League Baseball pitchers who have thrown an immaculate inning\") on August 26 against the [Minnesota Twins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Minnesota_Twins \"Minnesota Twins\"), tying the all-time record with [Sandy Koufax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sandy_Koufax \"Sandy Koufax\").[\\[103\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-103)\n- [Ervin Santana](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ervin_Santana \"Ervin Santana\") ([KC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kansas_City_Royals \"Kansas City Royals\")):\n  - Recorded his 150th career win by getting credited with the win in relief against the [Seattle Mariners](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seattle_Mariners \"Seattle Mariners\") on August 26. He became the 265th pitcher to reach this mark.[\\[104\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-104)\n- [Max Scherzer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Max_Scherzer \"Max Scherzer\") ([LAD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\"))\/([WSH](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Nationals \"Washington Nationals\")):\n  - Recorded his third career [immaculate inning](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_pitchers_who_have_thrown_an_immaculate_inning \"List of Major League Baseball pitchers who have thrown an immaculate inning\") on September 12 against the [San Diego Padres](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\"), tying the all-time record with [Sandy Koufax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sandy_Koufax \"Sandy Koufax\") and [Chris Sale](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chris_Sale \"Chris Sale\").[\\[105\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-max3k-105)\n  - Recorded his [3,000th career strikeout](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/3,000_strikeout_club \"3,000 strikeout club\") by striking out [Eric Hosmer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eric_Hosmer \"Eric Hosmer\") of the [San Diego Padres](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\") on September 12. He became the 19th player to reach this mark.[\\[105\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-max3k-105)\n- [Austin Adams](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Austin_Adams_\$baseball,_born_1991\$ \"Austin Adams (baseball, born 1991)\") ([SD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\")):\n  - Adams set a new Major League record for the Live Ball Era (since 1920) for most hit-batsmen in one season when he hit [St. Louis Cardinals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\") catcher [Yadier Molina](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yadier_Molina \"Yadier Molina\") in the eighth inning on September 17. He broke the record in the Live Ball Era held by [Howard Ehmke](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Howard_Ehmke \"Howard Ehmke\"), who hit 23 batters in 1922 in 279\n    2⁄3 innings. Adams set the record in 49\n    2⁄3 innings.[\\[106\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-106)\n- [Jon Lester](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jon_Lester \"Jon Lester\") ([STL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\"))\/([WSH](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Nationals \"Washington Nationals\")):\n  - Recorded his 200th career win on September 20 against the [Milwaukee Brewers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milwaukee_Brewers \"Milwaukee Brewers\"). He became the 119th player to reach this mark.[\\[107\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-107)\n- [Adam Wainwright](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adam_Wainwright \"Adam Wainwright\") ([STL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\")):\n  - Recorded his 2,000th career strikeout by fanning [Luis Urías](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luis_Ur%C3%ADas \"Luis Urías\") in the fourth inning against the [Milwaukee Brewers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milwaukee_Brewers \"Milwaukee Brewers\") on September 23. He became the 85th pitcher to reach this mark.[\\[108\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-108)\n- [Shohei Ohtani](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shohei_Ohtani \"Shohei Ohtani\") ([LAA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Angels \"Los Angeles Angels\")):\n  - On September 26 against the [Seattle Mariners](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seattle_Mariners \"Seattle Mariners\"), Ohtani became the sixth starter in MLB history to make at least 13 home starts without a losing decision and an ERA below 2.00 in a season.[\\[109\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-109)\n- [Kenley Jansen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kenley_Jansen \"Kenley Jansen\") ([LAD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\")):\n  - Recorded his 350th career save in closing out an 8–6 win over the [Milwaukee Brewers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milwaukee_Brewers \"Milwaukee Brewers\") on October 1. He became the 13th player to reach this mark.[\\[110\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-110)\n\n### Miscellaneous\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=23 \"Edit section: Miscellaneous\")\\]\n\n- [Arizona Diamondbacks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arizona_Diamondbacks \"Arizona Diamondbacks\"):\n  - Became the first team in Major League Opening Day history to hit four home runs in one inning on April 1 against the [San Diego Padres](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\").[\\[111\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-111)\n  - With their road loss to the [San Francisco Giants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Francisco_Giants \"San Francisco Giants\") on June 16, the Diamondbacks tied the Major League record for most consecutive road losses at 22 games. They tied the record that was set by the 1943 [Philadelphia Athletics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philadelphia_Athletics \"Philadelphia Athletics\") and equaled by the 1963 [New York Mets](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Mets \"New York Mets\").[\\[112\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-112) The Diamondbacks set a new Major League record for road futility the next day against the Giants, as they lost their 23rd straight road game by a score of 10–3.[\\[113\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-113) The Diamondbacks would later extend their road losing streak to 24 games when they lost to the [San Diego Padres](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\") on June 25 before finally ending the streak with a 10–1 win against the Padres the next day.[\\[114\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-114)\n- [Marwin González](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marwin_Gonz%C3%A1lez \"Marwin González\") ([BOS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Red_Sox \"Boston Red Sox\")):\n  - Became the first player in Major League modern history to start at four different positions in the field through his team's first four games of the season. Gonzalez patrolled left field on Opening Day for Boston before manning second base, third base and first base in the ensuing contests, respectively.[\\[115\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-115)\n- [Yadier Molina](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yadier_Molina \"Yadier Molina\") ([STL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\")):\n  - Became the sixth catcher in Major League history to catch 2,000 games in his career. He reached this milestone on April 14 against the [Washington Nationals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Nationals \"Washington Nationals\"). Molina also becomes the first player to do this with a single team.[\\[116\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-116)\n- [Boston Red Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Red_Sox \"Boston Red Sox\"):\n  - In the second game of a doubleheader on April 14 against the [Minnesota Twins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Minnesota_Twins \"Minnesota Twins\"), the Red Sox became the first team in Major League history to open the season with at least three straight losses and immediately follow that by winning at least nine straight games.[\\[117\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-117)\n- [Oakland Athletics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oakland_Athletics \"Oakland Athletics\"):\n  - With their win against the [Minnesota Twins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Minnesota_Twins \"Minnesota Twins\") on April 21, which was their 11th consecutive win, they became the first team in Major League history to follow an 0–6 start to the season by winning 11 straight games at any point in that same season.[\\[118\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-118)\n- [José Godoy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jos%C3%A9_Godoy \"José Godoy\") ([SEA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seattle_Mariners \"Seattle Mariners\")):\n  - Became the 20,000th player to make his Major League debut, on May 21.[\\[119\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-119)\n- [Atlanta Braves](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\"):\n  - Became the first team in Major League history to hit seven or more home runs and two grand slams in a single game on May 21 against the [Pittsburgh Pirates](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pittsburgh_Pirates \"Pittsburgh Pirates\").[\\[120\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-120)\n- Umpire [Joe West](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joe_West_\$umpire\$ \"Joe West (umpire)\"):\n  - With his umpiring of the [Cardinals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\")–[White Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\") game on May 24, West umpired his 5,375th career Major League regular-season game. This tied him with [Hall of Famer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_Baseball_Hall_of_Fame_and_Museum \"National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum\") [Bill Klem](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bill_Klem \"Bill Klem\"), who retired in 1941. West announced he will be retiring at the end of the season.[\\[121\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-121) West set a new record the following night, serving as the home-plate umpire.[\\[122\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-122)\n- [Major League Baseball](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_League_Baseball \"Major League Baseball\"):\n  - [Josh Donaldson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Josh_Donaldson \"Josh Donaldson\"), of the [Minnesota Twins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Minnesota_Twins \"Minnesota Twins\"), scored Major League Baseball's two millionth run in the sport's history on May 29. Donaldson scored the run in the first-inning on a hit by [Nelson Cruz](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nelson_Cruz \"Nelson Cruz\") against the [Royals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kansas_City_Royals \"Kansas City Royals\")' [Ervin Santana](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ervin_Santana \"Ervin Santana\").[\\[123\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-123)\n  - On July 19, there were seven separate sets of back-to-back home runs hit that set a Major League record.[\\[124\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-124) The players involved in this feat were: [Buster Posey](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Buster_Posey \"Buster Posey\") and [Wilmer Flores](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wilmer_Flores \"Wilmer Flores\") (Giants), [Max Muncy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Max_Muncy \"Max Muncy\") and [Justin Turner](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Justin_Turner \"Justin Turner\") (Dodgers), [Juan Soto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juan_Soto \"Juan Soto\") and [Josh Bell](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Josh_Bell_\$baseball,_born_1992\$ \"Josh Bell (baseball, born 1992)\") (Nationals), [Pete Alonso](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pete_Alonso \"Pete Alonso\") and [Jeff McNeil](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeff_McNeil \"Jeff McNeil\") (Mets), [Kevin Pillar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kevin_Pillar \"Kevin Pillar\") and [Michael Conforto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Michael_Conforto \"Michael Conforto\") (Mets), [Pavin Smith](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pavin_Smith \"Pavin Smith\") and [Josh VanMeter](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Josh_VanMeter \"Josh VanMeter\") (Diamondbacks), [Paul Goldschmidt](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paul_Goldschmidt \"Paul Goldschmidt\") and [Dylan Carlson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dylan_Carlson_\$baseball\$ \"Dylan Carlson (baseball)\") (Cardinals).\n  - On August 31, a game between the [New York Mets](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Mets \"New York Mets\") and the [Miami Marlins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Miami_Marlins \"Miami Marlins\") which had been suspended on April 11 was completed. The 142 days between suspension and resumption set a record for the largest gap in Major League history.[\\[125\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-125)\n- [Tony La Russa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tony_La_Russa \"Tony La Russa\") ([CWS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\")):\n  - Moved into second place with the most regular-season wins in Major League history with his 2,764th win as the White Sox defeated the [Detroit Tigers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Detroit_Tigers \"Detroit Tigers\") 3–0 on June 6. La Russa broke a tie that he had with [John McGraw](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/John_McGraw \"John McGraw\"). [Connie Mack](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Connie_Mack \"Connie Mack\") holds the all-time record with 3,731 career wins.[\\[126\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-126)\n- [New York Yankees](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Yankees \"New York Yankees\"):\n  - Tied the Major League record for most [triple plays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Triple_play \"Triple play\") turned in a season when they turned one on June 20 against the [Oakland Athletics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oakland_Athletics \"Oakland Athletics\"). This was their third triple play of the season. The last team to turn three triple plays in a season was the 2016 [Chicago White Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\").[\\[127\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-127)\n- [Los Angeles Dodgers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\"):\n  - Became the first team in Major League history to have a pair of games with two grand slams in the same season. The Dodgers hit two slams on July 10 against the [Arizona Diamondbacks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arizona_Diamondbacks \"Arizona Diamondbacks\"), and on May 2 against the [Milwaukee Brewers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milwaukee_Brewers \"Milwaukee Brewers\").[\\[128\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-128)\n  - Ended the regular season with [106 wins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_season \"2021 Los Angeles Dodgers season\"), but finished second in the [NL West](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_League_West \"National League West\"), a game behind the [San Francisco Giants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_San_Francisco_Giants_season \"2021 San Francisco Giants season\"), becoming the team with most wins that failed to finish first in its league or division. The previous record of 104 wins had been set by the [1909 Chicago Cubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1909_Chicago_Cubs_season \"1909 Chicago Cubs season\") and [1942 Brooklyn Dodgers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1942_Brooklyn_Dodgers_season \"1942 Brooklyn Dodgers season\"). This also marked the first time in Major League history that two teams in the same division, or even in the same league (American or National), had won 105 or more games in the same season.[\\[129\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-129)[\\[130\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-130)\n- [St. Louis Cardinals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\"):\n  - The Cardinals became the first team in Major League history to have five [Gold Glove](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gold_Glove \"Gold Glove\") winners in one season.[\\[131\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-131)\n\n## Awards and honors\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=24 \"Edit section: Awards and honors\")\\]\n\n### Regular season\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=25 \"Edit section: Regular season\")\\]\n\n| [Baseball Writers' Association of America](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Baseball_Writers%27_Association_of_America \"Baseball Writers' Association of America\") Awards |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n| BBWAA Award | National League | American League |\n| [Most Valuable Player](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_League_Baseball_Most_Valuable_Player_Award \"Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award\") | [Bryce Harper](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bryce_Harper \"Bryce Harper\") ([PHI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philadelphia_Phillies \"Philadelphia Phillies\")) | [Shohei Ohtani](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shohei_Ohtani \"Shohei Ohtani\") ([LAA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Angels \"Los Angeles Angels\")) |\n| [Cy Young Award](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cy_Young_Award \"Cy Young Award\") | [Corbin Burnes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Corbin_Burnes \"Corbin Burnes\") ([MIL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milwaukee_Brewers \"Milwaukee Brewers\")) | [Robbie Ray](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robbie_Ray \"Robbie Ray\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")) |\n| [Rookie of the Year](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_League_Baseball_Rookie_of_the_Year_Award \"Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award\") | [Jonathan India](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jonathan_India \"Jonathan India\") ([CIN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cincinnati_Reds \"Cincinnati Reds\")) | [Randy Arozarena](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Randy_Arozarena \"Randy Arozarena\") ([TB](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tampa_Bay_Rays \"Tampa Bay Rays\")) |\n| [Manager of the Year](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_League_Baseball_Manager_of_the_Year_Award \"Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award\") | [Gabe Kapler](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gabe_Kapler \"Gabe Kapler\") ([SF](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Francisco_Giants \"San Francisco Giants\")) | [Kevin Cash](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kevin_Cash \"Kevin Cash\") ([TB](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tampa_Bay_Rays \"Tampa Bay Rays\")) |\n| [Gold Glove Awards](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gold_Glove_Awards \"Gold Glove Awards\") |   |   |\n| Position | National League | American League |\n| Pitcher | [Max Fried](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Max_Fried \"Max Fried\") ([ATL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\")) | [Dallas Keuchel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dallas_Keuchel \"Dallas Keuchel\") ([CWS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\")) |\n| Catcher | [Jacob Stallings](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jacob_Stallings \"Jacob Stallings\") ([PIT](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pittsburgh_Pirates \"Pittsburgh Pirates\")) | [Sean Murphy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sean_Murphy_\$baseball\$ \"Sean Murphy (baseball)\") ([OAK](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oakland_Athletics \"Oakland Athletics\")) |\n| 1st Base | [Paul Goldschmidt](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paul_Goldschmidt \"Paul Goldschmidt\") ([STL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\")) | [Yuli Gurriel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yuli_Gurriel \"Yuli Gurriel\") ([HOU](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Houston_Astros \"Houston Astros\")) |\n| 2nd Base | [Tommy Edman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tommy_Edman \"Tommy Edman\") ([STL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\")) | [Marcus Semien](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marcus_Semien \"Marcus Semien\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")) |\n| 3rd Base | [Nolan Arenado](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nolan_Arenado \"Nolan Arenado\") ([STL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\")) | [Matt Chapman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Matt_Chapman \"Matt Chapman\") ([OAK](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oakland_Athletics \"Oakland Athletics\")) |\n| Shortstop | [Brandon Crawford](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brandon_Crawford \"Brandon Crawford\") ([SF](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Francisco_Giants \"San Francisco Giants\")) | [Carlos Correa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carlos_Correa \"Carlos Correa\") ([HOU](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Houston_Astros \"Houston Astros\")) |\n| Left field | [Tyler O'Neill](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tyler_O%27Neill \"Tyler O'Neill\") ([STL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\")) | [Andrew Benintendi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Andrew_Benintendi \"Andrew Benintendi\") ([KC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kansas_City_Royals \"Kansas City Royals\")) |\n| Center field | [Harrison Bader](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harrison_Bader \"Harrison Bader\") ([STL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\")) | [Michael A. Taylor](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Michael_A._Taylor \"Michael A. Taylor\") ([KC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kansas_City_Royals \"Kansas City Royals\")) |\n| Right field | [Adam Duvall](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adam_Duvall \"Adam Duvall\") ([ATL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\"))\/([MIA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Miami_Marlins \"Miami Marlins\")) | [Joey Gallo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joey_Gallo \"Joey Gallo\") ([NYY](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Yankees \"New York Yankees\"))\/([TEX](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Texas_Rangers_\$baseball\$ \"Texas Rangers (baseball)\")) |\n| [Silver Slugger Awards](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Silver_Slugger_Awards \"Silver Slugger Awards\") |   |   |\n| Pitcher\/Designated Hitter | [Max Fried](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Max_Fried \"Max Fried\") ([ATL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\")) | [Shohei Ohtani](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shohei_Ohtani \"Shohei Ohtani\") ([LAA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Angels \"Los Angeles Angels\")) |\n| Catcher | [Buster Posey](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Buster_Posey \"Buster Posey\") ([SF](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Francisco_Giants \"San Francisco Giants\")) | [Salvador Perez](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Salvador_Perez \"Salvador Perez\") ([KC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kansas_City_Royals \"Kansas City Royals\")) |\n| 1st Base | [Freddie Freeman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Freddie_Freeman \"Freddie Freeman\") ([ATL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\")) | [Vladimir Guerrero Jr.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vladimir_Guerrero_Jr. \"Vladimir Guerrero Jr.\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")) |\n| 2nd Base | [Ozzie Albies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ozzie_Albies \"Ozzie Albies\") ([ATL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\")) | [Marcus Semien](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marcus_Semien \"Marcus Semien\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")) |\n| 3rd Base | [Austin Riley](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Austin_Riley \"Austin Riley\") ([ATL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\")) | [Rafael Devers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rafael_Devers \"Rafael Devers\") ([BOS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Red_Sox \"Boston Red Sox\")) |\n| Shortstop | [Fernando Tatís Jr.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fernando_Tat%C3%ADs_Jr. \"Fernando Tatís Jr.\") ([SD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\")) | [Xander Bogaerts](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Xander_Bogaerts \"Xander Bogaerts\") ([BOS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Red_Sox \"Boston Red Sox\")) |\n| Outfield | [Nick Castellanos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nick_Castellanos \"Nick Castellanos\") ([CIN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cincinnati_Reds \"Cincinnati Reds\")) [Bryce Harper](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bryce_Harper \"Bryce Harper\") ([PHI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philadelphia_Phillies \"Philadelphia Phillies\")) [Juan Soto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juan_Soto \"Juan Soto\") ([WSH](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Nationals \"Washington Nationals\")) | [Teoscar Hernández](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Teoscar_Hern%C3%A1ndez \"Teoscar Hernández\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")) [Aaron Judge](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aaron_Judge \"Aaron Judge\") ([NYY](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Yankees \"New York Yankees\")) [Cedric Mullins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cedric_Mullins \"Cedric Mullins\") ([BAL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Baltimore_Orioles \"Baltimore Orioles\")) |\n\n### All-MLB Team\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=26 \"Edit section: All-MLB Team\")\\]\n\nPlayers were selected through fan votes (50%) and votes from a panel of experts (50%). The winners were selected based on merit, with no set number of nominees per position and no distinction between leagues.\n\n| All-MLB Team |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n| Position | First Team | Second Team |\n| Starting pitcher | [Walker Buehler](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Walker_Buehler \"Walker Buehler\") ([LAD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\")) | [Max Fried](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Max_Fried \"Max Fried\") ([ATL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\")) |\n| [Corbin Burnes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Corbin_Burnes \"Corbin Burnes\") ([MIL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milwaukee_Brewers \"Milwaukee Brewers\")) | [Kevin Gausman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kevin_Gausman \"Kevin Gausman\") ([SF](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Francisco_Giants \"San Francisco Giants\")) |   |\n| [Gerrit Cole](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gerrit_Cole \"Gerrit Cole\") ([NYY](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Yankees \"New York Yankees\")) | [Shohei Ohtani](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shohei_Ohtani \"Shohei Ohtani\") ([LAA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Angels \"Los Angeles Angels\")) |   |\n| [Robbie Ray](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robbie_Ray \"Robbie Ray\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")) | [Julio Urías](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Julio_Ur%C3%ADas \"Julio Urías\") ([LAD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\")) |   |\n| [Max Scherzer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Max_Scherzer \"Max Scherzer\") ([LAD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\"))\/([WSH](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Nationals \"Washington Nationals\")) | [Zack Wheeler](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zack_Wheeler \"Zack Wheeler\") ([PHI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philadelphia_Phillies \"Philadelphia Phillies\")) |   |\n| Relief pitcher | [Josh Hader](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Josh_Hader \"Josh Hader\") ([MIL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milwaukee_Brewers \"Milwaukee Brewers\")) | [Raisel Iglesias](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Raisel_Iglesias \"Raisel Iglesias\") ([LAA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Angels \"Los Angeles Angels\")) |\n| [Liam Hendriks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liam_Hendriks \"Liam Hendriks\") ([CWS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\")) | [Kenley Jansen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kenley_Jansen \"Kenley Jansen\") ([LAD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\")) |   |\n| Designated hitter | [Shohei Ohtani](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shohei_Ohtani \"Shohei Ohtani\") ([LAA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Angels \"Los Angeles Angels\")) | [Yordan Alvarez](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yordan_Alvarez \"Yordan Alvarez\") ([HOU](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Houston_Astros \"Houston Astros\")) |\n| Catcher | [Salvador Perez](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Salvador_Perez \"Salvador Perez\") ([KC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kansas_City_Royals \"Kansas City Royals\")) | [Buster Posey](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Buster_Posey \"Buster Posey\") ([SF](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Francisco_Giants \"San Francisco Giants\")) |\n| 1st Base | [Vladimir Guerrero Jr.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vladimir_Guerrero_Jr. \"Vladimir Guerrero Jr.\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")) | [Freddie Freeman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Freddie_Freeman \"Freddie Freeman\") ([ATL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\")) |\n| 2nd Base | [Marcus Semien](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marcus_Semien \"Marcus Semien\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")) | [Ozzie Albies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ozzie_Albies \"Ozzie Albies\") ([ATL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\")) |\n| 3rd Base | [Austin Riley](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Austin_Riley \"Austin Riley\") ([ATL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\")) | [Rafael Devers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rafael_Devers \"Rafael Devers\") ([BOS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Red_Sox \"Boston Red Sox\")) |\n| Shortstop | [Fernando Tatis Jr.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fernando_Tatis_Jr. \"Fernando Tatis Jr.\") ([SD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\")) | [Trea Turner](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trea_Turner \"Trea Turner\") ([LAD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\"))\/([WSH](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Nationals \"Washington Nationals\")) |\n| Outfield | [Bryce Harper](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bryce_Harper \"Bryce Harper\") ([PHI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philadelphia_Phillies \"Philadelphia Phillies\")) | [Nick Castellanos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nick_Castellanos \"Nick Castellanos\") ([CIN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cincinnati_Reds \"Cincinnati Reds\")) |\n| [Aaron Judge](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aaron_Judge \"Aaron Judge\") ([NYY](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Yankees \"New York Yankees\")) | [Teoscar Hernández](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Teoscar_Hern%C3%A1ndez \"Teoscar Hernández\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")) |   |\n| [Juan Soto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juan_Soto \"Juan Soto\") ([WSH](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Nationals \"Washington Nationals\")) | [Kyle Tucker](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kyle_Tucker \"Kyle Tucker\") ([HOU](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Houston_Astros \"Houston Astros\")) |   |\n\n### Other awards\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=27 \"Edit section: Other awards\")\\]\n\n- [*The Sporting News Player* of the Year Award](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Sporting_News_Player_of_the_Year_Award \"The Sporting News Player of the Year Award\"): [Shohei Ohtani](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shohei_Ohtani \"Shohei Ohtani\") ([LAA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Angels \"Los Angeles Angels\"))\n- [Comeback Players of the Year](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_League_Baseball_Comeback_Player_of_the_Year_Award \"Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Award\"): [Trey Mancini](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trey_Mancini \"Trey Mancini\") ([BAL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Baltimore_Orioles \"Baltimore Orioles\"), American); [Buster Posey](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Buster_Posey \"Buster Posey\") ([SF](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Francisco_Giants \"San Francisco Giants\"), National)[\\[132\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-132)\n- [Edgar Martínez Award](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Edgar_Mart%C3%ADnez_Award \"Edgar Martínez Award\") (Best designated hitter): [Shohei Ohtani](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shohei_Ohtani \"Shohei Ohtani\") ([LAA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Angels \"Los Angeles Angels\"))[\\[133\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-133)\n- [Hank Aaron Award](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hank_Aaron_Award \"Hank Aaron Award\"): [Vladimir Guerrero Jr.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vladimir_Guerrero_Jr. \"Vladimir Guerrero Jr.\") ([TOR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\"), American); [Bryce Harper](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bryce_Harper \"Bryce Harper\") ([PHI](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philadelphia_Phillies \"Philadelphia Phillies\"), National)[\\[134\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-134)\n- [Roberto Clemente Award](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Roberto_Clemente_Award \"Roberto Clemente Award\") (Humanitarian): [Nelson Cruz](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nelson_Cruz \"Nelson Cruz\") ([TB](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tampa_Bay_Rays \"Tampa Bay Rays\"))\/([MIN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Minnesota_Twins \"Minnesota Twins\"))[\\[135\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-135)\n- [Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year Award](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_League_Baseball_Reliever_of_the_Year_Award \"Major League Baseball Reliever of the Year Award\") (Best AL reliever): [Liam Hendriks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liam_Hendriks \"Liam Hendriks\") ([CWS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\"))[\\[136\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-2021awards-136)\n- [Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year Award](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_League_Baseball_Reliever_of_the_Year_Award \"Major League Baseball Reliever of the Year Award\") (Best NL reliever): [Josh Hader](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Josh_Hader \"Josh Hader\") ([MIL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milwaukee_Brewers \"Milwaukee Brewers\"))[\\[136\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-2021awards-136)\n- [Warren Spahn Award](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Warren_Spahn_Award \"Warren Spahn Award\") (Best left-handed pitcher): [Julio Urías](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Julio_Ur%C3%ADas \"Julio Urías\") ([LAD](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\"))[\\[137\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-137)\n\n| [Fielding Bible Awards](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fielding_Bible_Awards \"Fielding Bible Awards\") |   |\n|---|---|\n| Position | Player |\n| Pitcher | [Dallas Keuchel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dallas_Keuchel \"Dallas Keuchel\") ([CWS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\")) |\n| Catcher | [Jacob Stallings](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jacob_Stallings \"Jacob Stallings\") ([PIT](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pittsburgh_Pirates \"Pittsburgh Pirates\")) |\n| 1st Base | [Paul Goldschmidt](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paul_Goldschmidt \"Paul Goldschmidt\") ([STL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\")) |\n| 2nd Base | [Whit Merrifield](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Whit_Merrifield \"Whit Merrifield\") ([KC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kansas_City_Royals \"Kansas City Royals\")) |\n| 3rd Base | [Ke'Bryan Hayes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ke%27Bryan_Hayes \"Ke'Bryan Hayes\") ([PIT](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pittsburgh_Pirates \"Pittsburgh Pirates\")) |\n| Shortstop | [Carlos Correa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carlos_Correa \"Carlos Correa\") ([HOU](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Houston_Astros \"Houston Astros\")) |\n| Left Field | [Tyler O'Neill](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tyler_O%27Neill \"Tyler O'Neill\") ([STL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\")) |\n| Center Field | [Michael A. Taylor](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Michael_A._Taylor \"Michael A. Taylor\") ([KC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kansas_City_Royals \"Kansas City Royals\")) |\n| Right Field | [Aaron Judge](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aaron_Judge \"Aaron Judge\") ([NYY](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Yankees \"New York Yankees\")) |\n| Multi-position | [Kiké Hernández](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Enrique_Hern%C3%A1ndez_\$baseball\$ \"Enrique Hernández (baseball)\") ([BOS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Red_Sox \"Boston Red Sox\")) |\n\n### Monthly awards\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=28 \"Edit section: Monthly awards\")\\]\n\n|   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n| Month | American League | National League |\n| April | [Byron Buxton](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Byron_Buxton \"Byron Buxton\") | [Ronald Acuña Jr.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ronald_Acu%C3%B1a_Jr. \"Ronald Acuña Jr.\") |\n| May | [Marcus Semien](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marcus_Semien \"Marcus Semien\") | [Fernando Tatís Jr.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fernando_Tat%C3%ADs_Jr. \"Fernando Tatís Jr.\") |\n| June | [Shohei Ohtani](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shohei_Ohtani \"Shohei Ohtani\") | [Kyle Schwarber](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kyle_Schwarber \"Kyle Schwarber\") |\n| July | Shohei Ohtani | [Joey Votto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joey_Votto \"Joey Votto\") |\n| August | [José Abreu](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jos%C3%A9_Abreu_\$first_baseman\$ \"José Abreu (first baseman)\") | [C. J. Cron](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/C._J._Cron \"C. J. Cron\") |\n| September | [Kyle Tucker](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kyle_Tucker \"Kyle Tucker\") | [Tyler O'Neill](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tyler_O%27Neill \"Tyler O'Neill\") |\n| Month | American League | National League |\n| April | [Yermín Mercedes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yerm%C3%ADn_Mercedes \"Yermín Mercedes\") | [Trevor Rogers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trevor_Rogers_\$baseball\$ \"Trevor Rogers (baseball)\") |\n| May | [Adolis García](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adolis_Garc%C3%ADa \"Adolis García\") | Trevor Rogers |\n| June | [Ryan Mountcastle](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ryan_Mountcastle \"Ryan Mountcastle\") | [Patrick Wisdom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Patrick_Wisdom \"Patrick Wisdom\") |\n| July | [Eric Haase](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eric_Haase \"Eric Haase\") | [Jonathan India](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jonathan_India \"Jonathan India\") |\n| August | [Bobby Dalbec](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bobby_Dalbec \"Bobby Dalbec\") | [Frank Schwindel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Frank_Schwindel \"Frank Schwindel\") |\n| September | [Alek Manoah](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alek_Manoah \"Alek Manoah\") | Frank Schwindel |\n\n|   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n| Month | American League | National League |\n| April | [Gerrit Cole](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gerrit_Cole \"Gerrit Cole\") | [Jacob deGrom](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jacob_deGrom \"Jacob deGrom\") |\n| May | [Rich Hill](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rich_Hill_\$pitcher\$ \"Rich Hill (pitcher)\") | [Kevin Gausman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kevin_Gausman \"Kevin Gausman\") |\n| June | [Sean Manaea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sean_Manaea \"Sean Manaea\") | Jacob deGrom |\n| July | [Jameson Taillon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jameson_Taillon \"Jameson Taillon\") | [Walker Buehler](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Walker_Buehler \"Walker Buehler\") |\n| August | [Robbie Ray](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robbie_Ray_\$baseball\$ \"Robbie Ray (baseball)\") | [Adam Wainwright](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adam_Wainwright \"Adam Wainwright\") |\n| September | [Frankie Montas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Frankie_Montas \"Frankie Montas\") | [Max Fried](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Max_Fried \"Max Fried\") |\n| Month | American League | National League |\n| April | [Matt Barnes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Matt_Barnes_\$baseball\$ \"Matt Barnes (baseball)\") | [Mark Melancon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mark_Melancon \"Mark Melancon\") |\n| May | [Liam Hendriks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liam_Hendriks \"Liam Hendriks\") | [Ryan Tepera](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ryan_Tepera \"Ryan Tepera\") |\n| June | [Lou Trivino](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lou_Trivino \"Lou Trivino\") | [Josh Hader](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Josh_Hader \"Josh Hader\") |\n| July | [Raisel Iglesias](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Raisel_Iglesias \"Raisel Iglesias\") | [Jake McGee](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jake_McGee \"Jake McGee\") |\n| August | [Emmanuel Clase](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Emmanuel_Clase \"Emmanuel Clase\") | [Devin Williams](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Devin_Williams_\$baseball\$ \"Devin Williams (baseball)\") |\n| September | Liam Hendriks | [Camilo Doval](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Camilo_Doval \"Camilo Doval\") |\n\n## Home field attendance and payroll\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=33 \"Edit section: Home field attendance and payroll\")\\]\n\n| Team name | Wins | %± | Home attendance | Per game | Est. payroll | %± |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| [Los Angeles Dodgers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Dodgers \"Los Angeles Dodgers\")[\\[138\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-138) | 106 | 146\\.5% | 2,804,693 | 34,626 | \\$248,108,334 | 14\\.6% |\n| [Atlanta Braves](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlanta_Braves \"Atlanta Braves\")[\\[139\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-139) | 88 | 151\\.4% | 2,299,647 | 28,746 | \\$127,230,000 | −2.7% |\n| [San Diego Padres](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Diego_Padres \"San Diego Padres\")[\\[140\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-140) | 79 | 113\\.5% | 2,191,950 | 27,061 | \\$151,984,286 | 7\\.1% |\n| [Texas Rangers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Texas_Rangers_\$baseball\$ \"Texas Rangers (baseball)\")[\\[141\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-141) | 60 | 172\\.7% | 2,110,258 | 26,053 | \\$67,890,999 | −44.5% |\n| [St. Louis Cardinals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Cardinals \"St. Louis Cardinals\")[\\[142\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-142) | 90 | 200\\.0% | 2,102,530 | 25,957 | \\$155,329,667 | 1\\.3% |\n| [Houston Astros](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Houston_Astros \"Houston Astros\")[\\[143\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-143) | 95 | 227\\.6% | 2,068,509 | 25,537 | \\$190,400,000 | −12.3% |\n| [Chicago Cubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_Cubs \"Chicago Cubs\")[\\[144\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-144) | 71 | 108\\.8% | 1,978,934 | 24,431 | \\$144,413,500 | −20.5% |\n| [New York Yankees](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Yankees \"New York Yankees\")[\\[145\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-145) | 92 | 178\\.8% | 1,959,854 | 24,196 | \\$209,799,047 | −4.0% |\n| [Colorado Rockies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Colorado_Rockies \"Colorado Rockies\")[\\[146\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-146) | 74 | 184\\.6% | 1,938,645 | 23,934 | \\$92,675,000 | −36.0% |\n| [Milwaukee Brewers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milwaukee_Brewers \"Milwaukee Brewers\")[\\[147\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-147) | 95 | 227\\.6% | 1,824,282 | 22,522 | \\$85,517,626 | −17.4% |\n| [Boston Red Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Red_Sox \"Boston Red Sox\")[\\[148\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-148) | 92 | 283\\.3% | 1,725,323 | 21,300 | \\$156,095,000 | −9.2% |\n| [San Francisco Giants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Francisco_Giants \"San Francisco Giants\")[\\[149\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-149) | 107 | 269\\.0% | 1,679,484 | 20,734 | \\$150,863,778 | −1.4% |\n| [Chicago White Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\")[\\[150\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-150) | 93 | 165\\.7% | 1,596,385 | 19,708 | \\$115,546,333 | −3.0% |\n| [Philadelphia Phillies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philadelphia_Phillies \"Philadelphia Phillies\")[\\[151\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-151) | 82 | 192\\.9% | 1,515,890 | 18,715 | \\$185,286,962 | 8\\.9% |\n| [Los Angeles Angels](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Angels \"Los Angeles Angels\")[\\[152\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-152) | 77 | 196\\.2% | 1,515,689 | 18,484 | \\$188,408,595 | 3\\.9% |\n| [New York Mets](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Mets \"New York Mets\")[\\[153\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-153) | 77 | 196\\.2% | 1,511,926 | 18,666 | \\$184,675,167 | 13\\.9% |\n| [Cincinnati Reds](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cincinnati_Reds \"Cincinnati Reds\")[\\[154\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-154) | 83 | 167\\.7% | 1,505,024 | 18,581 | \\$116,784,881 | −3.3% |\n| [Washington Nationals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Nationals \"Washington Nationals\")[\\[155\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-155) | 65 | 150\\.0% | 1,465,543 | 18,093 | \\$172,370,147 | 0\\.1% |\n| [Minnesota Twins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Minnesota_Twins \"Minnesota Twins\")[\\[156\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-156) | 73 | 102\\.8% | 1,310,199 | 16,175 | \\$120,158,333 | −10.9% |\n| [Seattle Mariners](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seattle_Mariners \"Seattle Mariners\")[\\[157\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-157) | 90 | 233\\.3% | 1,215,985 | 15,012 | \\$64,605,500 | −30.0% |\n| [Kansas City Royals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kansas_City_Royals \"Kansas City Royals\")[\\[158\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-158) | 74 | 184\\.6% | 1,159,613 | 14,316 | \\$86,820,000 | 26\\.6% |\n| [Cleveland Indians](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cleveland_Guardians \"Cleveland Guardians\")[\\[159\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-159) | 80 | 128\\.6% | 1,114,368 | 13,758 | \\$50,425,500 | −50.6% |\n| [Detroit Tigers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Detroit_Tigers \"Detroit Tigers\")[\\[160\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-160) | 77 | 234\\.8% | 1,102,621 | 13,613 | \\$78,590,500 | −11.1% |\n| [Arizona Diamondbacks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arizona_Diamondbacks \"Arizona Diamondbacks\")[\\[161\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-161) | 52 | 108\\.0% | 1,043,010 | 12,877 | \\$77,691,667 | −11.9% |\n| [Pittsburgh Pirates](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pittsburgh_Pirates \"Pittsburgh Pirates\")[\\[162\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-162) | 61 | 221\\.1% | 859,498 | 10,611 | \\$50,255,000 | 1\\.3% |\n| [Toronto Blue Jays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\")[\\[163\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-163) | 91 | 184\\.4% | 805,901 | 10,074 | \\$121,694,071 | 60\\.0% |\n| [Baltimore Orioles](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Baltimore_Orioles \"Baltimore Orioles\")[\\[164\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-164) | 52 | 108\\.0% | 793,229 | 9,793 | \\$42,075,000 | −19.4% |\n| [Tampa Bay Rays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tampa_Bay_Rays \"Tampa Bay Rays\")[\\[165\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-165) | 100 | 150\\.0% | 761,072 | 9,396 | \\$52,937,166 | −6.1% |\n| [Oakland Athletics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oakland_Athletics \"Oakland Athletics\")[\\[166\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-166) | 86 | 138\\.9% | 701,430 | 8,660 | \\$94,555,834 | 10\\.4% |\n| [Miami Marlins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Miami_Marlins \"Miami Marlins\")[\\[167\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-167) | 67 | 116\\.1% | 642,617 | 7,934 | \\$33,150,000 | −51.6% |\n\n## Uniforms\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=34 \"Edit section: Uniforms\")\\]\n\n### Anniversaries and special events\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=35 \"Edit section: Anniversaries and special events\")\\]\n\n- All dates as scheduled and were subject to change.\n\n| Team | Special occasion |\n|---|---|\n| All teams | \\#42 patch for [Jackie Robinson Day](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jackie_Robinson_Day \"Jackie Robinson Day\") (April 15) |\n| Pink ribbons for [breast cancer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Breast_cancer \"Breast cancer\") awareness (May 9, [Mother's Day](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mother%27s_Day \"Mother's Day\")) |   |\n| Patch for [Armed Forces Day](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Armed_Forces_Day \"Armed Forces Day\") (May 15) |   |\n| [Poppy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Poppy \"Poppy\") for [Memorial Day](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Memorial_Day \"Memorial Day\") (May 31) |   |\n| \"4-ALS\" patch for [Lou Gehrig Day](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lou_Gehrig \"Lou Gehrig\") (June 2)[\\[168\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-168) (Cleveland wore them July 28) |   |\n| \"Play Ball\" patch in partnership with [USA Baseball](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/USA_Baseball \"USA Baseball\") and [USA Softball](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/USA_Softball \"USA Softball\") (June 5–7) |   |\n| Blue ribbons for [prostate cancer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prostate_cancer \"Prostate cancer\") (June 20, [Father's Day](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Father%27s_Day \"Father's Day\")) |   |\n| Gold ribbons for [childhood cancer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Childhood_cancer \"Childhood cancer\") (September 1) |   |\n| \\#21 patch honoring [Roberto Clemente](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Roberto_Clemente \"Roberto Clemente\") (September 15) |   |\n| Atlanta Braves | Sesquicentennial Season In memory of [Hank Aaron](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hank_Aaron \"Hank Aaron\") In memory of [Phil Niekro](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Phil_Niekro \"Phil Niekro\") |\n| Arizona Diamondbacks | 20th anniversary of [2001 World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2001_World_Series \"2001 World Series\") championship |\n| Baltimore Orioles | 55th anniversary of [1966 World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1966_World_Series \"1966 World Series\") championship |\n| Boston Red Sox | Patch for [Earth Day](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Earth_Day \"Earth Day\") (April 22) |\n| Chicago White Sox | In memory of Martyl Reinsdorf (from July 9) |\n| Cincinnati Reds | 45th anniversary of [1976 World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1976_World_Series \"1976 World Series\") championship \\#8 patch in memory of [Joe Morgan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joe_Morgan \"Joe Morgan\")[\\[169\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-169) |\n| Colorado Rockies | [2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game \"2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game\") |\n| Los Angeles Dodgers | 40th anniversary of [1981 World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1981_World_Series \"1981 World Series\") championship [2020 World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_World_Series \"2020 World Series\") championship (April 9) \\#2 patch in memory of [Tommy Lasorda](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tommy_Lasorda \"Tommy Lasorda\")[\\[170\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-lasordasutton-170) \\#20 patch in memory of [Don Sutton](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Don_Sutton \"Don Sutton\")[\\[170\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-lasordasutton-170) |\n| Los Angeles Angels | 60th anniversary season |\n| Milwaukee Brewers | \\#44 patch in memory of Hank Aaron[\\[171\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-171) |\n| Minnesota Twins | 30th anniversary of [1991 World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1991_World_Series \"1991 World Series\") championship In memory of [Mike Bell](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mike_Bell_\$third_baseman\$ \"Mike Bell (third baseman)\") |\n| New York Mets | 35th anniversary of [1986 World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1986_World_Series \"1986 World Series\") championship \\#41 patch in memory of [Tom Seaver](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tom_Seaver \"Tom Seaver\")[\\[172\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-172) |\n| New York Yankees | 25th anniversary of [1996 World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996_World_Series \"1996 World Series\") championship 60th anniversary of [1961](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1961_World_Series \"1961 World Series\") championship 65th anniversary of [1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956_World_Series \"1956 World Series\") championship \\#16 patch in memory of [Whitey Ford](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Whitey_Ford \"Whitey Ford\")[\\[173\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-173)[\\[174\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-174) 80th anniversary of [1941 World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1941_World_Series \"1941 World Series\") championship |\n| Oakland Athletics | 110th anniversary of [1911 World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1911_World_Series \"1911 World Series\") championship |\n| Philadelphia Phillies | \\#15 patch in memory of [Dick Allen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dick_Allen \"Dick Allen\")[\\[175\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-175) |\n| Pittsburgh Pirates | 50th anniversary of [1971 World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1971_World_Series \"1971 World Series\") championship |\n| San Francisco Giants | 100th anniversary of [1921 World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1921_World_Series \"1921 World Series\") championship First MLB team to wear a Pride Patch[\\[176\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-176) |\n| St. Louis Cardinals | 15th anniversary of [2006 World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2006_World_Series \"2006 World Series\") championship 10th anniversary of [2011 World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011_World_Series \"2011 World Series\") championship \\#45 patch in memory of [Bob Gibson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bob_Gibson \"Bob Gibson\")[\\[177\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-177) 90th anniversary of [1931 World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1931_World_Series \"1931 World Series\") championship |\n\n#### Wholesale changes\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=36 \"Edit section: Wholesale changes\")\\]\n\n- The [San Francisco Giants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_San_Francisco_Giants_season \"2021 San Francisco Giants season\") added names to their home and alternate uniforms.[\\[178\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-178)\n\n#### City Connect uniforms\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=37 \"Edit section: City Connect uniforms\")\\]\n\nThe [Nike](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nike,_Inc. \"Nike, Inc.\") MLB \"[City Connect](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/City_Connect \"City Connect\")\" program aims to create new uniform designs inspired by the teams' home cities.[\\[179\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-179)[\\[180\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-CityConnectYear2-180) The following teams released alternate uniforms as part of Nike's \"City Connect\" series:\n\n- The [Boston Red Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Boston_Red_Sox_season \"2021 Boston Red Sox season\") City Connect uniforms featured a yellow base with blue letters as homage to the [Boston Marathon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boston_Marathon \"Boston Marathon\"), which normally takes place on [Patriots' Day](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Patriots%27_Day \"Patriots' Day\").[\\[181\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-181)\n- The [San Francisco Giants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_San_Francisco_Giants_season \"2021 San Francisco Giants season\") City Connect uniforms featured an orange and white design, a silhouette of the Golden Gate Bridge and a unique fog gradient across the front, sleeves and numbering of the jerseys.\n- The [Miami Marlins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Miami_Marlins_season \"2021 Miami Marlins season\") City Connect uniforms featured a red base, white pinstripes and white letters with light blue trim as a tribute to the [Cuban Sugar Kings](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Havana_Sugar_Kings \"Havana Sugar Kings\").[\\[182\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-182)\n- The [Chicago White Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Chicago_White_Sox_season \"2021 Chicago White Sox season\") City Connect uniforms were in a dark grey shade with white pinstripes and features Gothic-styled lettering as homage to the [South Side](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Side,_Chicago \"South Side, Chicago\") of Chicago.[\\[183\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-183)\n- The [Chicago Cubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Chicago_Cubs_season \"2021 Chicago Cubs season\") City Connect uniforms were dark blue with sky blue accents, with elements inspired by the [flag of Chicago](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Flag_of_Chicago \"Flag of Chicago\"). The uniform emblazons \"Wrigleyville\" in front, in a lettering style similar to the [Wrigley Field](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wrigley_Field \"Wrigley Field\") marquee.[\\[184\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-184)\n- The [Arizona Diamondbacks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Arizona_Diamondbacks_season \"2021 Arizona Diamondbacks season\") City Connect uniforms were sand with black letters and red numbers, and features \"Serpientes\" in front as homage to Arizona's [Hispanic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hispanic_and_Latino_Americans \"Hispanic and Latino Americans\") community.[\\[185\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-185)\n- The [Los Angeles Dodgers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_season \"2021 Los Angeles Dodgers season\") City Connect uniforms featured a blue cap, jersey and pants with \"Los Dodgers\" written on the cap and jersey.\n\n#### Other uniforms\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=38 \"Edit section: Other uniforms\")\\]\n\n- The [Los Angeles Dodgers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_season \"2021 Los Angeles Dodgers season\") wore gold-trimmed home jerseys on April 9–11 in celebration of their [2020 World Series championship](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_World_Series \"2020 World Series\").[\\[186\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-186)[\\[187\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-187) They also wore these uniforms on June 15 to commemorate the \"reopening\" of Dodger Stadium to full capacity.[\\[188\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-188)\n- The Red Sox wore a \"Boston Strong\" patch on April 19, [Patriots Day](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Patriots_Day \"Patriots Day\").\n- Players, managers, and coaches wore No. 42 on April 15 and\/or 16 to mark the 74th anniversary of [Jackie Robinson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jackie_Robinson \"Jackie Robinson\")'s debut in the majors. The Mets and Nationals, who were rained out on April 15, wore them on April 23.\n- The Cincinnati Reds wore [Spanish language](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spanish_language \"Spanish language\") \"Los Rojos\" uniforms on May 5, [Cinco de Mayo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cinco_de_Mayo \"Cinco de Mayo\").[\\[189\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-189)\n- MLB introduced a new *[Lou Gehrig](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lou_Gehrig \"Lou Gehrig\")* *Day* commemoration on June 2, which marked the 80-year anniversary of Gehrig's death, and include appeals to [ALS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis \"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\")\\-related charities. All players wore a commemorative Lou Gehrig Day patch, and optionally a red wristband reading \"4 ALS\" in reference to Gehrig's retired No. 4.[\\[190\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-190)\n- On September 11, the [New York Mets](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_New_York_Mets_season \"2021 New York Mets season\") wore 2001 era home uniforms with \"NEW YORK\" on the jersey to mark the 20th anniversary of the [September 11 attacks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/September_11_attacks \"September 11 attacks\").[\\[191\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-191)\n\n#### Throwbacks\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=39 \"Edit section: Throwbacks\")\\]\n\n- The [Atlanta Braves](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Atlanta_Braves_season \"2021 Atlanta Braves season\") wore their 1974 white pullover jerseys from April 9 to 14 in honor of [Hank Aaron](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hank_Aaron \"Hank Aaron\") and [Phil Niekro](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Phil_Niekro \"Phil Niekro\").[\\[192\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-192) They broke out the throwbacks again from July 30 to August 1 for Hank Aaron Weekend.[\\[193\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-193)\n- The Seattle Mariners wore [Seattle Steelheads](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seattle_Steelheads \"Seattle Steelheads\") uniforms on June 19.\\[*[citation needed](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Citation_needed \"Wikipedia:Citation needed\")*\\]\n- The [New York Mets](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_New_York_Mets_season \"2021 New York Mets season\") wore their 1998–2012 black alternate jerseys and caps for select games.[\\[194\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-194)\n- The [San Francisco Giants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_San_Francisco_Giants_season \"2021 San Francisco Giants season\") wore [San Francisco Sea Lions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Francisco_Sea_Lions \"San Francisco Sea Lions\") uniforms on June 19.\n- The [New York Yankees](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_New_York_Yankees_season \"2021 New York Yankees season\") and Chicago White Sox wore [1919](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1919_Major_League_Baseball_season \"1919 Major League Baseball season\") season throwback uniforms on August 12 for the [MLB at Field of Dreams](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MLB_at_Field_of_Dreams \"MLB at Field of Dreams\") game.[\\[195\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-195)\n\n## Venues\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=40 \"Edit section: Venues\")\\]\n\nThe [Milwaukee Brewers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milwaukee_Brewers \"Milwaukee Brewers\")' Miller Park was renamed [American Family Field](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_Family_Field \"American Family Field\") after [Madison, Wisconsin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Madison,_Wisconsin \"Madison, Wisconsin\")\\-based [American Family Insurance](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_Family_Insurance \"American Family Insurance\") outbid the [Miller Brewing Company](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Miller_Brewing_Company \"Miller Brewing Company\") for the ballpark's naming rights. Miller's 20-year contract expired at the end of the 2020 season.[\\[196\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-196)[\\[197\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-197)\n\nOn March 31, the [Miami Marlins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Miami_Marlins \"Miami Marlins\") announced that Marlins Park would be renamed to [LoanDepot Park](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LoanDepot_Park \"LoanDepot Park\"), as the naming rights were sold to [Lake Forest, California](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lake_Forest,_California \"Lake Forest, California\")\\-based [LoanDepot](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/LoanDepot \"LoanDepot\").[\\[198\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-new-for-2021-198)\n\n### COVID-19 restrictions\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=41 \"Edit section: COVID-19 restrictions\")\\]\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/99\/Question_book-new.svg\/60px-Question_book-new.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Question_book-new.svg) | This section **needs additional citations for [verification](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Verifiability \"Wikipedia:Verifiability\")**. 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played [behind closed doors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Behind_closed_doors_\$sport\$ \"Behind closed doors (sport)\"), all MLB teams allowed in-person attendance this season; initial capacities were determined by teams and local health officials, and gradually increased to full capacity over the course of the season as active cases declined and more local residents received [COVID-19 vaccines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/COVID-19_vaccines \"COVID-19 vaccines\").[\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\\[200\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:3-200)[\\[201\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-ca-restrictions-201) To help promote vaccination, a number of teams announced that they would sponsor walk-in clinics at their home games (with the Seattle Mariners being the first to do so), and offer promotions such as merchandise or game tickets for those who use the clinics (Atlanta, New York Mets and Yankees), or other promotions for vaccinated spectators at games.[\\[202\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-202)[\\[200\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:3-200)\n\nOn February 18, the [Toronto Blue Jays](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays \"Toronto Blue Jays\") announced that they would open the home portion of their schedule at [TD Ballpark](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/TD_Ballpark \"TD Ballpark\") in [Dunedin, Florida](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dunedin,_Florida \"Dunedin, Florida\") due to travel restrictions enforced by the Canadian federal government.[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-TOR_Florida-2) On May 5, it was announced that the Blue Jays would return to [Sahlen Field](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sahlen_Field \"Sahlen Field\") in Buffalo—where the team played the majority of their home games in 2020—on June 1.[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-TOR_Buffalo-3) On July 16, the Blue Jays received a National Interest Exemption from the [Canadian government](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Government_of_Canada \"Government of Canada\") to host games at [Rogers Centre](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rogers_Centre \"Rogers Centre\") beginning July 30.[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-TOR_Toronto-4)\n\n| Team | Limitations | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| Arizona | **Initial:** Capped at 25% capacity. **From May 25:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199) |\n| Atlanta | **Initial:** Capped at 33% capacity. **From April 23:** Capped at 50% capacity. **From May 7:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\\[203\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-203) |\n| Baltimore | **Initial:** Capped at 25% capacity. **From June 1:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199) |\n| Boston | **Initial:** Capped at 12% capacity. **From May 10:** Capped at 25% capacity.  **From May 29:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\\[204\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-204) |\n| Chicago Cubs | **Initial:** Capped at 20% capacity.  **From June 11:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\\[205\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-205) |\n| Chicago White Sox |   |   |\n| Cincinnati | **Initial:** Capped at 30% capacity. **From April 30:** Capped at 40% capacity. **From June 2:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\\[206\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-206) |\n| Cleveland | **Initial:** Capped at 30% capacity. **From May 7:** Capped at 40% capacity **From June 2:** Full capacity | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\\[207\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-207)[\\[208\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-208) |\n| Colorado | **Initial:** Capped at 42.6% capacity. **From June 1:** 70% capacity. **From June 28:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\\[209\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-209)[\\[210\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-210) |\n| Detroit | **Initial:** Capped at 20% capacity. **From June 1:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199) |\n| Houston | **Initial:** Capped at 50% capacity. **From May 25:** Full capacity. | [\\[211\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-211) |\n| Kansas City | **Initial:** Capped at 30% capacity.  **From May 31:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199) |\n| Los Angeles Angels | **Initial:** Capped at 33% capacity. **From May 19:** Capped at 67% capacity. **From June 17:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\\[201\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-ca-restrictions-201)[\\[212\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:1-212) |\n| Los Angeles Dodgers | **Initial:** Capped at 33% capacity. **From May 5:** Capped at 67% capacity. **From June 15:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\\[201\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-ca-restrictions-201) |\n| Miami | **Initial:** Capped at 25% capacity. **From July 5:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199) |\n| Milwaukee | **Initial:** Capped at 25% capacity. **From June 25:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199) |\n| Minnesota | **Initial:** Capped at 25% capacity. **From July 5:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199) |\n| New York Mets | **Initial:** Capped at 20% capacity with negative COVID-19 PCR test within past 72 hours, negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test within past six hours, or vaccination completed no fewer than 14 days prior to the game. **From May 19:** Stadium sections that are not reserved to fully-vaccinated spectators are capped at 33% capacity. All other sections have no capacity limit. **From June 18:** Full capacity | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\\[213\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-213)[\\[214\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-214)[\\[200\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:3-200) |\n| New York Yankees |   |   |\n| Oakland | **Initial:** Capped at 33% capacity. Tickets sold to California residents only. **From June 9:** Capped at 67% capacity. **From June 29:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\\[201\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-ca-restrictions-201) |\n| Philadelphia | **Initial:** Capped at 20% capacity. **From May 21:** Capped at 16,000 spectators. **From June 12:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\\[215\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-215) |\n| Pittsburgh | **Initial:** Capped at 20% capacity. **From July 1:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199) |\n| San Diego | **Initial:** Capped at 20% capacity. **From April 7:** Capped at 33% capacity. **From June 9:** Capped at 67% capacity. **From June 17:** Full capacity. | [\\[201\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-ca-restrictions-201) |\n| San Francisco | **Initial:** Capped at 33% capacity. **From May 5:** Capped at 67% capacity. **From June 25:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\\[201\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-ca-restrictions-201) |\n| Seattle | **Initial:** Capped at 9,000 spectators. **From May 13:** Capped at 14,000 spectators. **From July 2:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\\[216\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-216) |\n| St. Louis | **Initial:** Capped at 32% capacity. **From May 21:** Capped at 60% capacity. **From June 14:** Full capacity. | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\\[217\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-217) |\n| Tampa Bay | **Initial:** Capped at 9,000 spectators. **From June 8:** Capped at 20,000 spectators. **From July 5:** Full capacity (25,000. due maximum capacity at Tropicana field due to renovations to the upper decks). | [\\[218\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-218)[\\[219\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-219)[\\[220\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-220) |\n| Toronto | **Initial** (TD Ballpark): 15% capacity. **From June 1** (Sahlen Field): 50% capacity. **From June 24** (Sahlen Field): Full capacity. **From July 30** (Rogers Centre): Capped at 15,000 spectators (30%) **From September 13** (Rogers Centre): Proof of vaccination or negative test required for all attendees 12 and older | [\\[199\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\\[221\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-221)[\\[222\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-222)[\\[223\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-223)[\\[224\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-224) |\n| Texas | On March 11, it was announced that the team would not limit attendance for their home opener, but will voluntarily offer designated \"distanced seating\" sections afterwards. All mandatory capacity restrictions and mask requirements in Texas were lifted on March 10 via executive order, but the team will still mandate masks to be worn by spectators. | [\\[225\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-225)[\\[226\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-226)[\\[227\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:5-227) |\n| Washington | **Initial:** Capped at 5,000 spectators. **From April 15:** Capped at 10,000 spectators. **From June 10:** Full capacity. | [\\[228\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-228)[\\[229\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-229) |\n\n## Broadcast rights\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=42 \"Edit section: Broadcast rights\")\\]\n\n### Television\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=43 \"Edit section: Television\")\\]\n\n#### National\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=44 \"Edit section: National\")\\]\n\nThis was the eighth and final year of the contracts with [Fox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fox_Major_League_Baseball \"Fox Major League Baseball\"), [ESPN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ESPN_Major_League_Baseball \"ESPN Major League Baseball\"), and [TBS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_League_Baseball_on_TBS \"Major League Baseball on TBS\") before the new seven-year deals begin in 2022. [FS1](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fox_Sports_1 \"Fox Sports 1\") televised games on Tuesday nights and on Saturday, both during the afternoon and evening. Fox also aired some Saturday night games. ESPN televised games on its flagship *Sunday Night Baseball* as well as Monday and Wednesday night games and holiday games on Memorial Day and Labor Day. ESPN Sunday Night Baseball telecasts were exclusive.\n\nTBS televised 13 straight weeks of Sunday afternoon games and also televised the National League postseason. The American League postseason was split between ESPN, Fox\/FS1, and MLB Network (AL Wild Card on ESPN, the ALDS split between FS1 and MLB Network, and the ALCS on Fox and FS1). For the 22nd straight year, the [2021 World Series](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/World_Series \"World Series\") aired exclusively on Fox.[\\[230\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-230)\n\nA three-game series between the [Philadelphia Phillies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philadelphia_Phillies \"Philadelphia Phillies\") and the [San Francisco Giants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Francisco_Giants \"San Francisco Giants\"), whose regional television rights were both held by the [NBC Sports Regional Networks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_League_Baseball_on_NBC_Sports_Regional_Networks \"Major League Baseball on NBC Sports Regional Networks\"), aired exclusively and nationally on [NBC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_League_Baseball_on_NBC \"Major League Baseball on NBC\")'s streaming service [Peacock](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Peacock_\$streaming_service\$ \"Peacock (streaming service)\"). The first time that [NBC Sports](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NBC_Sports \"NBC Sports\") produced a nationally televised Major League Baseball game since the year 2000.[\\[231\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-231)\n\n[ABC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ESPN_on_ABC \"ESPN on ABC\") televised a *Sunday Night Baseball* matchup between the [Chicago White Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\") and the [Chicago Cubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_Cubs \"Chicago Cubs\") on August 8. The broadcast marked ABC's first broadcast of *Sunday Night Baseball* and the first regular season game it has broadcast since its involvement in [The Baseball Network](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Baseball_Network \"The Baseball Network\") in 1995. Former ABC broadcaster and 2021 [Ford C. Frick Award](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ford_C._Frick_Award \"Ford C. Frick Award\") winner [Al Michaels](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Al_Michaels \"Al Michaels\") appeared as a special guest.[\\[232\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-232)\n\n#### Local\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=45 \"Edit section: Local\")\\]\n\n- On January 4, [Marquee Sports Network](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marquee_Sports_Network \"Marquee Sports Network\") announced that [Jon Sciambi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jon_Sciambi \"Jon Sciambi\") would become the television play-by-play voice for the [Chicago Cubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_Cubs \"Chicago Cubs\"), replacing [Len Kasper](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Len_Kasper \"Len Kasper\"), who moved to the White Sox radio booth as described below.[\\[233\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-233) If Sciambi is unavailable due to his commitments to ESPN, either [Pat Hughes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pat_Hughes_\$sportscaster\$ \"Pat Hughes (sportscaster)\"), [Beth Mowins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Beth_Mowins \"Beth Mowins\"), or [Chris Myers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chris_Myers \"Chris Myers\") would fill in for him. Mowins will be the first woman to perform play-by-play for the Cubs, and fifth league-wide.[\\[234\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-234)\n- In January, [Victor Rojas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victor_Rojas \"Victor Rojas\") resigned as the television play-by-play voice of the [Los Angeles Angels](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Los_Angeles_Angels \"Los Angeles Angels\") to become the president of the [Frisco RoughRiders](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Frisco_RoughRiders \"Frisco RoughRiders\"), a [double-A](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Double-A_\$baseball\$ \"Double-A (baseball)\") affiliate of the [Texas Rangers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Texas_Rangers_\$baseball\$ \"Texas Rangers (baseball)\").[\\[235\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-235)[\\[236\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-236) The Angels announced on March 13 that [Matt Vasgersian](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Matt_Vasgersian \"Matt Vasgersian\") will serve as its primary play-by-play voice, with [Daron Sutton](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Daron_Sutton \"Daron Sutton\") as the substitute during Vasgersian's ESPN and MLB Network assignments (though for part of the 2021 season, Sutton called most of the games as Vasgersian opted to work remotely). Vasgersian and Sutton were also joined by [José Mota](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jos%C3%A9_Mota_\$baseball\$ \"José Mota (baseball)\"), who shared color commentary with [Mark Gubicza](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mark_Gubicza \"Mark Gubicza\").[\\[237\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-237) However, the Angels parted ways with Sutton after only three months, with [Rich Waltz](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rich_Waltz \"Rich Waltz\") taking over as his replacement.[\\[238\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-238)\n- The Baltimore Orioles and [MASN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MASN \"MASN\") did not renew the contracts of play-by-play voices [Gary Thorne](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gary_Thorne \"Gary Thorne\") and [Jim Hunter](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jim_Hunter_\$sportscaster\$ \"Jim Hunter (sportscaster)\"), analysts [Mike Bordick](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mike_Bordick \"Mike Bordick\") and [Rick Dempsey](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rick_Dempsey \"Rick Dempsey\"), and studio host Tom Davis, among others. Scott Garceau, who called most Orioles television games last season, took over as the primary play-by-play voice, while [Ben McDonald](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ben_McDonald \"Ben McDonald\") became the backup analyst.[\\[239\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-239)\n- The Cincinnati Reds hired [John Sadak](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/John_Sadak \"John Sadak\") to serve as its television play-by-play announcer. Sadak replaced [Thom Brennaman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thom_Brennaman \"Thom Brennaman\"), who was suspended and later fired after he used a [homophobic slur](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gay_slur \"Gay slur\") in a game on August 19 against the Kansas City Royals.[\\[240\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-240)\n- [New England Sports Network](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_England_Sports_Network \"New England Sports Network\") (NESN) announced plans to produce all Boston Red Sox home games in [4K](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/4K_resolution \"4K resolution\") with [HDR](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HDR_video \"HDR video\"), making it only the second team (after the Toronto Blue Jays) to produce all regional home games in 4K.[\\[241\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-241)\n- On March 31, the eve of Opening Day, the [Fox Sports Networks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fox_Sports_Networks \"Fox Sports Networks\") were rebranded as [Bally Sports](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bally_Sports \"Bally Sports\") as part of an agreement between majority-owner [Sinclair Broadcast Group](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sinclair_Broadcast_Group \"Sinclair Broadcast Group\") and casino operator [Bally's Corporation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bally%27s_Corporation \"Bally's Corporation\").[\\[242\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-242)[\\[243\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-243)[\\[244\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-244)\n- As part of its co-ownership of [YES Network](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/YES_Network \"YES Network\"), [Amazon Prime Video](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amazon_Prime_Video \"Amazon Prime Video\") simulcasted 21 of the Yankees games carried on broadcast TV by [WPIX](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/WPIX \"WPIX\") for [Amazon Prime](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amazon_Prime \"Amazon Prime\") subscribers in the New York Yankees' home market.[\\[245\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-245)\n\n### Radio\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=46 \"Edit section: Radio\")\\]\n\n#### National\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=47 \"Edit section: National\")\\]\n\n- [ESPN Radio](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_League_Baseball_on_ESPN_Radio \"Major League Baseball on ESPN Radio\") aired its 24th season of national coverage, including *[Sunday Night Baseball](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sunday_Night_Baseball \"Sunday Night Baseball\")*, Saturday games, [Opening Day](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Opening_Day \"Opening Day\"), Labor Day games, and the entire [Major League Baseball postseason](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Major_League_Baseball_postseason \"Major League Baseball postseason\").\n\n#### Local\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=48 \"Edit section: Local\")\\]\n\n- [Nexstar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nexstar_Media_Group \"Nexstar Media Group\")'s [WGN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/WGN_\$AM\$ \"WGN (AM)\") chose not to continue to originate the [Chicago White Sox Radio Network](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox_Radio_Network \"Chicago White Sox Radio Network\") after the current deal's expiration, returning the [White Sox](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_White_Sox \"Chicago White Sox\") back to [Good Karma Brands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Good_Karma_Brands \"Good Karma Brands\")\\-managed and [ESPN Radio](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ESPN_Radio \"ESPN Radio\")\\-owned [WMVP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/WMVP \"WMVP\") after a fifteen-year interregnum. [Len Kasper](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Len_Kasper \"Len Kasper\"), formerly the television play-by-play voice for the [Chicago Cubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_Cubs \"Chicago Cubs\"), will move to the [South Side](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Side,_Chicago \"South Side, Chicago\") to do White Sox radio play-by-play, replacing [Andy Masur](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Andy_Masur \"Andy Masur\"), who temporarily became the voice of the White Sox for the 2020 season after the death of [Ed Farmer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ed_Farmer \"Ed Farmer\").[\\[246\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-246)\n- In November 2020, the Toronto Blue Jays released their radio play-by-play announcer [Mike Wilner](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mike_Wilner \"Mike Wilner\").[\\[247\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-247) In February 2021, [Rogers Sports & Media](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rogers_Sports_%26_Media \"Rogers Sports & Media\") announced that the [Toronto Blue Jays Radio Network](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Blue_Jays_Radio_Network \"Toronto Blue Jays Radio Network\") will not produce a separate broadcast of games for radio this season, and that all broadcasts will now be a simulcast of the television broadcast on [Sportsnet](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sportsnet \"Sportsnet\") with [Buck Martinez](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Buck_Martinez \"Buck Martinez\") and [Dan Shulman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dan_Shulman \"Dan Shulman\"), augmented with radio-exclusive segments hosted by Rob Wong and Shoaib Ali.[\\[248\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-248) The team's remaining radio play-by-play announcer [Ben Wagner](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ben_Wagner \"Ben Wagner\") was reassigned as a field reporter. Rogers' statement that this arrangement was due to COVID-19 protocols and to \"minimize travel\" has been disputed by media outlets, as radio and television broadcasts of all Blue Jays games had already been called remotely during the 2020 season, with no changes in personnel.[\\[249\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-249)[\\[250\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-250)[\\[251\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-251)\n- On February 4, Los Angeles Dodgers Spanish-language broadcaster [Jorge Jarrín](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jorge_Jarr%C3%ADn \"Jorge Jarrín\") announced his retirement effective immediately. He initially joined the Dodgers in 2004 as a sales and marketing executive, moving to broadcasting in 2012. He initially called televised games alongside former Dodgers star player [Manny Mota](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manny_Mota \"Manny Mota\") before moving to radio in 2015, joining his father [Jaime](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jaime_Jarr%C3%ADn \"Jaime Jarrín\") on the Dodgers' Spanish radio team.[\\[252\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-252)\n- On September 28, Jaime Jarrín announced he planned to retire after the 2022 season, his 64th as a part of the Dodgers' Spanish radio broadcast team. Jarrín, who turns 86 in December 2021, plans to work only Dodgers home games in 2022.[\\[253\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-253)\n\n## Retirements\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=49 \"Edit section: Retirements\")\\]\n\nThe following players retired during the 2021 season and before the start of 2022 campaign:\n\n- [Ty Buttrey](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ty_Buttrey \"Ty Buttrey\") – April 3[\\[254\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-254)\n- [Devon Travis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Devon_Travis \"Devon Travis\") – April 3[\\[255\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-255)\n- [Héctor Rondón](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/H%C3%A9ctor_Rond%C3%B3n \"Héctor Rondón\") – April 9[\\[256\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-256)\n- [Jay Bruce](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jay_Bruce \"Jay Bruce\") – April 18[\\[257\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-257)\n- [Neil Walker](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Neil_Walker \"Neil Walker\") – April 20[\\[258\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-258)\n- [Jerry Blevins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jerry_Blevins \"Jerry Blevins\") – April 27[\\[259\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-259)\n- [Jordan Zimmermann](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jordan_Zimmermann \"Jordan Zimmermann\") – May 11[\\[260\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-260)\n- [Tyler Flowers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tyler_Flowers \"Tyler Flowers\") – May 14[\\[261\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-261)\n- [Riley Pint](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riley_Pint \"Riley Pint\") – June 8[\\[262\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-262)\n- [Dylan Cozens](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dylan_Cozens_\$baseball\$ \"Dylan Cozens (baseball)\") – June 22[\\[263\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-263)\n- [Tony Campana](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tony_Campana \"Tony Campana\") – June 26[\\[264\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-264)\n- [Chris Smith](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chris_Smith_\$pitcher,_born_1988\$ \"Chris Smith (pitcher, born 1988)\") – June 28 [\\[265\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-265)\n- [Welington Castillo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Welington_Castillo \"Welington Castillo\") – July 4[\\[266\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-266)\n- [Daisuke Matsuzaka](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Daisuke_Matsuzaka \"Daisuke Matsuzaka\") – July 7 – retired at end of NPB season[\\[267\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-267)\n- [Drew Robinson](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drew_Robinson \"Drew Robinson\") – July 16[\\[268\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-268)\n- [Chris Davis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chris_Davis_\$baseball\$ \"Chris Davis (baseball)\") – August 12[\\[269\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-269)\n- [Nate Jones](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nate_Jones_\$baseball\$ \"Nate Jones (baseball)\") – August 19[\\[270\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-270)\n- [Yadier Molina](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yadier_Molina \"Yadier Molina\") – August 25 – retired at the end of the 2022 season[\\[271\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-271)\n- [Ryan Braun](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ryan_Braun \"Ryan Braun\") – September 14[\\[272\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-272)\n- [Alex Avila](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alex_Avila \"Alex Avila\") – September 19 – retired at the end of the season[\\[273\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-273)\n- [Carlos Gómez](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carlos_G%C3%B3mez \"Carlos Gómez\") – September 24[\\[274\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-274)\n- [Brandon Snyder](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brandon_Snyder \"Brandon Snyder\") – October 2[\\[275\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-275)\n- [Bubba Starling](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bubba_Starling \"Bubba Starling\") – October 26[\\[276\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-276)\n- [Buster Posey](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Buster_Posey \"Buster Posey\") – November 4[\\[277\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-277)\n- [Brett Cecil](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brett_Cecil \"Brett Cecil\") – November 8[\\[278\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-278)\n- [Joakim Soria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joakim_Soria \"Joakim Soria\") – November 10[\\[279\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-279)\n- [Sean Kazmar Jr.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sean_Kazmar_Jr. \"Sean Kazmar Jr.\") – November 12[\\[280\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-280)\n- [Wade Davis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wade_Davis_\$baseball\$ \"Wade Davis (baseball)\") – November 24[\\[281\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-281)\n- [Christian Colón](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Christian_Col%C3%B3n \"Christian Colón\") – December 6[\\[282\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-282)\n- [Tim Federowicz](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tim_Federowicz \"Tim Federowicz\") – December 7[\\[283\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-283)\n- [Ben Rowen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ben_Rowen \"Ben Rowen\") – December 10[\\[284\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-284)\n- [Andrew Romine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Andrew_Romine \"Andrew Romine\") – December 11[\\[285\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-285)\n- [Kyle Seager](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kyle_Seager \"Kyle Seager\") – December 29[\\[286\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-286)\n- [Cameron Maybin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cameron_Maybin \"Cameron Maybin\") – January 3, 2022[\\[287\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-287)\n- [Jon Lester](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jon_Lester \"Jon Lester\") – January 12, 2022[\\[288\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-288)\n- [Travis Snider](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Travis_Snider \"Travis Snider\") – January 13, 2022[\\[289\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-289)\n- [Melky Cabrera](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Melky_Cabrera \"Melky Cabrera\") – January 14, 2022[\\[290\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-290)\n- [Francisco Liriano](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Francisco_Liriano \"Francisco Liriano\") – January 17, 2022[\\[291\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-291)\n- [Wladimir Balentien](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wladimir_Balentien \"Wladimir Balentien\") – January 22, 2022[\\[292\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-292)\n- [Gordon Beckham](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gordon_Beckham \"Gordon Beckham\") – January 26, 2022[\\[293\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-293)\n- [Alec Hansen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alec_Hansen \"Alec Hansen\") – January 27, 2022[\\[294\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-294)\n- [Montana DuRapau](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Montana_DuRapau \"Montana DuRapau\") – January 31, 2022[\\[295\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-295)\n- [Nicky Delmonico](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nicky_Delmonico \"Nicky Delmonico\") – February 2, 2022[\\[296\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-296)\n- [Matt Magill](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Matt_Magill \"Matt Magill\") – February 3, 2022[\\[297\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-297)\n- [Adrián González](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adri%C3%A1n_Gonz%C3%A1lez \"Adrián González\") – February 5, 2022[\\[298\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-298)\n- [Ryan Zimmerman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ryan_Zimmerman \"Ryan Zimmerman\") – February 15, 2022[\\[299\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-299)\n- [Óliver Pérez](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%C3%93liver_P%C3%A9rez \"Óliver Pérez\") – February 21, 2022 – retired at the conclusion of the 2022 Mexican League season[\\[300\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-300)\n- [Jake Elmore](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jake_Elmore \"Jake Elmore\") – February 22, 2022[\\[301\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-301)\n- [Bryan Holaday](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bryan_Holaday \"Bryan Holaday\") – March 6, 2022[\\[302\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-302)\n- [Matt Szczur](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Matt_Szczur \"Matt Szczur\") – March 7, 2022[\\[303\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-303)\n- [Adam Conley](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adam_Conley \"Adam Conley\") – March 11, 2022[\\[304\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-304)\n- [Andrew Miller](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Andrew_Miller_\$baseball\$ \"Andrew Miller (baseball)\") – March 24, 2022[\\[305\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-305)\n- [Albert Pujols](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Albert_Pujols \"Albert Pujols\") – March 28, 2022 – retired at the end of the 2022 season[\\[306\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-306)\n- [Wade LeBlanc](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wade_LeBlanc \"Wade LeBlanc\") – April 2, 2022[\\[307\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-307)\n- [Todd Frazier](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Todd_Frazier \"Todd Frazier\") – April 5, 2022[\\[308\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-308)\n- [Jordy Mercer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jordy_Mercer \"Jordy Mercer\") – April 5, 2022[\\[309\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-309)\n- [Drew Butera](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drew_Butera \"Drew Butera\") – April 5, 2022[\\[310\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-310)\n- [A. J. Ramos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A._J._Ramos \"A. J. Ramos\") – April 6, 2022[\\[311\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-311)\n\n## Retired numbers\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=50 \"Edit section: Retired numbers\")\\]\n\n- [Ted Simmons](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ted_Simmons \"Ted Simmons\") had his No. 23 officially retired by the [St Louis Cardinals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St_Louis_Cardinals \"St Louis Cardinals\") on July 31. This was the thirteenth number retired by the team.[\\[312\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-312)\n- [Roy Halladay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Roy_Halladay \"Roy Halladay\") had his No. 34 officially retired by the [Philadelphia Phillies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Philadelphia_Phillies \"Philadelphia Phillies\") on August 8. This was the seventh number retired by the team.[\\[313\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-313)\n- [Jerry Koosman](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jerry_Koosman \"Jerry Koosman\") had his No. 36 officially retired by the [New York Mets](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Mets \"New York Mets\") on August 28, after the ceremony was delayed a year due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/COVID-19_pandemic \"COVID-19 pandemic\"). This was the sixth number retired by the team.[\\[314\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-314)\n- [Larry Walker](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Larry_Walker \"Larry Walker\") had his No. 33 officially retired by the [Colorado Rockies](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Colorado_Rockies \"Colorado Rockies\") on September 25, after the ceremony was delayed a year due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/COVID-19_pandemic \"COVID-19 pandemic\"). It was the third number retired by the team.[\\[315\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-315)\n\n## See also\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=51 \"Edit section: See also\")\\]\n\n- [2021 in baseball](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_in_baseball \"2021 in baseball\")\n- [2021 KBO League season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_KBO_League_season \"2021 KBO League season\")\n- [2021 Nippon Professional Baseball season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Nippon_Professional_Baseball_season \"2021 Nippon Professional Baseball season\")\n- [2021 Chinese Professional Baseball League season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Chinese_Professional_Baseball_League_season \"2021 Chinese Professional Baseball League season\")\n- [Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Impact_of_the_COVID-19_pandemic_on_sports \"Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports\")\n\n## References\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=52 \"Edit section: References\")\\]\n\n1. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-1)**\n   [\"All 30 Teams Open April 1, 2021\"](https:\/\/www.espn.com\/mlb\/story\/_\/id\/29435023\/all-30-teams-open-april-1-2021-mlb-schedule). *ESPN.com*. July 9, 2020. [Archived](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20200709213043\/https:\/\/www.espn.com\/mlb\/story\/_\/id\/29435023\/all-30-teams-open-april-1-2021-mlb-schedule) from the original on July 9, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2020.\n2. ^ [***a***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-TOR_Florida_2-0) [***b***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-TOR_Florida_2-1)\n   [\"Blue Jays to open home slate in Dunedin\"](https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/news\/blue-jays-first-two-homestands-in-dunedin). *MLB.com*. [Archived](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210305223353\/https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/news\/blue-jays-first-two-homestands-in-dunedin) from the original on March 5, 2021. 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First look at the memorial patches for Tommy Lasorda and Don Sutton. Identical to the Don Newcombe patch from 2019. Will be interested to see if they have a world champs patch and where they place it. https:\/\/t.co\/pQCUzeAIr1\"](https:\/\/x.com\/bkbeban\/status\/1360410603559395328) ([Tweet](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tweet_\$social_media\$ \"Tweet (social media)\")). [Archived](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210428001229\/https:\/\/twitter.com\/bkbeban\/status\/1360410603559395328) from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2021 – via [Twitter](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Twitter \"Twitter\").\n171. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-171)**\n     [\"Hank Aaron's Death Prompts Call to Change Name: Braves to Hammers\"](https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2021-01-23\/aaron-s-death-prompts-call-to-change-name-braves-to-hammers). *Bloomberg.com*. January 23, 2021. 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[Archived](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20211112194830\/https:\/\/www.talkingchop.com\/2021\/11\/12\/22778310\/after-a-sensational-17-year-career-sean-kazmar-has-officially-retired) from the original on November 12, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.\n281. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-281)**\n     [\"Wade Davis, 2015 WS champ with KC, retires\"](https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/news\/wade-davis-retires). *[MLB.com](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MLB.com \"MLB.com\")*. November 24, 2021. [Archived](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20211124174339\/https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/news\/wade-davis-retires) from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.\n282. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-282)**\n     [\"Christian Colon Retires\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2021\/12\/christian-colon-retires.html). *MLB Trade Rumors*. December 5, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.\n283. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-283)**\n     [\"Tim Federowicz Retires\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2021\/12\/tim-federowicz-retires.html). *MLB Trade Rumors*. December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.\n284. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-284)**\n     [\"'The next best thing':Why Ben Rowen joined the Angels front office almost immediately after retiring as a pitcher\"](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/3009480\/2021\/12\/10\/the-next-best-thing-why-ben-rowen-joined-the-angels-front-office-almost-immediately-after-retiring-as-a-pitcher\/). *[The Athletic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Athletic \"The Athletic\")*. December 10, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2021.\n285. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-285)**\n     [\"Andrew Romine Announces Retirement\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2021\/12\/andrew-romine-announces-retirement.html). *MLB Trade Rumors*. December 11, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2021.\n286. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-286)**\n     [\"Kyle Seager Announces Retirement\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2021\/12\/kyle-seager-announces-retirement.html). *MLB Trade Rumors*. December 29, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021.\n287. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-287)**\n     [\"Cameron Maybin Announces Retirement\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/01\/cameron-maybin-announces-retirement.html). *MLB Trade Rumors*. January 3, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2021.\n288. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-288)**\n     Franco, Anthony (January 12, 2022). [\"Jon Lester Announces Retirement\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/01\/jon-lester-announces-retirement.html). *MLB Trade Rumors*.\n289. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-289)**\n     Bannon, Mitch (January 13, 2022). [\"Former Blue Jays Top Prospect Travis Snider Retires From Baseball\"](https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/bluejays\/news\/blue-jays-travis-snider-retirement). *[Sports Illustrated](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sports_Illustrated \"Sports Illustrated\")*. [Archived](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220113173133\/https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/bluejays\/news\/blue-jays-travis-snider-retirement) from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.\n290. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-290)**\n     @hgomez27 (January 14, 2022). [\"Melky Cabrera announces his retirement.- 15 MLB seasons (2005–2019)- 1 All Star- World Series ring (2009)- All…\"](https:\/\/x.com\/hgomez27\/status\/1482043985250209793) ([Tweet](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tweet_\$social_media\$ \"Tweet (social media)\")). Retrieved January 16, 2022 – via [Twitter](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Twitter \"Twitter\").\n291. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-291)**\n     Zeneka, TC (January 17, 2022). [\"Francisco Liriano Retires\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/01\/francisco-liriano-announces-retirement.html). *mlbtraderumors.com*. Retrieved January 17, 2022.\n292. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-292)**\n     Zeneka, TC (January 22, 2022). [\"Wladimir Balentien Announces Retirement From NPB\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/01\/wladimir-balentien-announces-retirement-from-npb.html). *mlbtraderumors.com*. Retrieved January 22, 2022.\n293. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-293)**\n     [\"Gordon Beckham Announces Retirement\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/01\/gordon-beckham-announces-retirement.html). January 26, 2022.\n294. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-294)**\n     @scottmerkin (January 27, 2022). [\"RHP Alec Hansen has retired, as confirmed today by the White Sox. The team's second round pick in the 2016 Draft to…\"](https:\/\/x.com\/scottmerkin\/status\/1486762011958681605) ([Tweet](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tweet_\$social_media\$ \"Tweet (social media)\")) – via [Twitter](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Twitter \"Twitter\").\n295. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-295)**\n     @JonHeyman (January 31, 2022). [\"Montana DuRapau, who had one of the cooler names in baseball and briefly pitched for the Pirates, officially retired today\"](https:\/\/x.com\/JonHeyman\/status\/1488239358046052357) ([Tweet](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tweet_\$social_media\$ \"Tweet (social media)\")) – via [Twitter](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Twitter \"Twitter\").\n296. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-296)**\n     [\"White Sox Hire Nicky Delmonico As Minor League Hitting Coach\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/02\/nicky-delmonico-white-sox-minor-league-hitting-coach.html). *MLB Trade Rumors*. February 2, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2022.\n297. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-297)**\n     Mark Polishuk (February 3, 2022). [\"Matt Magill Announces Retirement\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/02\/matt-magill-announces-retirement.html). *MLB Trade Rumors*. Retrieved February 3, 2022.\n298. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-298)**\n     [\"Adrián González Announces Retirement\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/02\/adrian-gonzalez-announces-retirement.html). February 5, 2022.\n299. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-299)**\n     [\"Ryan Zimmerman Announces Retirement\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/02\/ryan-zimmerman-announces-retirement.html). February 15, 2022.\n300. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-300)**\n     [\"Oliver Perez Announces Plans to Retire After Playing 2022 Season in Mexican League\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/02\/oliver-perez-announces-plans-to-retire-after-playing-2022-season-in-mexican-league.html#:~:text=Longtime%20major%20league%20pitcher%20Oliver,that%20spanned%20over%20two%20decades.). February 21, 2022.\n301. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-301)**\n     Anthony Franco (February 22, 2022). [\"Jake Elmore Accepts Minor League Coaching Role With Phillies\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/02\/jake-elmore-accepts-minor-league-coaching-role-with-phillies.html). *MLB Trade Rumors*. Retrieved February 25, 2022.\n302. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-302)**\n     [Holaday, Bryan \\[@bryan\\_holaday\\];](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bryan_Holaday \"Bryan Holaday\") (March 6, 2022). [\"🍾Officially official 🍾\"](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cax7tjGurBA\/). Retrieved May 15, 2024 – via [Instagram](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Instagram \"Instagram\").\n303. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-303)**\n     [\"Ex-Cub, 2016 champ Szczur announces retirement\"](https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/chicago\/cubs\/ex-cubs-outfielder-matt-szczur-announces-retirement?cid=Yahoo&partner=ya4nbcs). March 7, 2022.\n304. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-304)**\n     [\"Adam Conley to Retire\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/03\/adam-conley-to-retire.html). March 11, 2022.\n305. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-305)**\n     [\"Andrew Miller Announces Retirement\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/03\/andrew-miller-announces-retirement.html). March 24, 2022.\n306. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-306)**\n     [\"Pujols returns to Cardinals for final season\"](https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/news\/albert-pujols-cardinals-deal). *[MLB.com](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MLB.com \"MLB.com\")*.\n307. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-307)**\n     [\"Wade LeBlanc Announces Retirement\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/04\/wade-leblanc-announces-retirement.html). April 2, 2022.\n308. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-308)**\n     Joyce, Greg (April 5, 2022). [\"Todd Frazier retiring after 11-year MLB career: 'Been my love my whole life'\"](https:\/\/nypost.com\/2022\/04\/05\/todd-frazier-retiring-after-11-year-mlb-career\/). *[New York Post](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Post \"New York Post\")*. Retrieved April 5, 2022.\n309. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-309)**\n     [\"Jordy Mercer Announces Retirement\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/04\/jordy-mercer-announces-retirement.html). April 5, 2022.\n310. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-310)**\n     [\"Drew Butera Retires\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/04\/drew-butera-retires.html). April 5, 2022.\n311. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-311)**\n     [\"AJ Ramos Announces Retirement\"](https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/04\/aj-ramos-announces-retirement.html). April 6, 2022.\n312. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-312)**\n     Derrick Goold (July 15, 2021). [\"Forever 23: Cardinals will retire Hall of Famer Simmons' number; 'it's way beyond my fondest dreams'\"](https:\/\/www.stltoday.com\/sports\/baseball\/professional\/birdland\/forever-23-cardinals-will-retire-hall-of-famer-simmons-number-its-way-beyond-my-fondest\/article_c669e34c-c455-5f23-a970-f7946d73e0c7.html).\n313. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-313)**\n     [\"Phillies retiring Roy Halladay's No. 34 during Wall of Fame Weekend\"](https:\/\/6abc.com\/10853022\/). *6abc.com*. July 2, 2021. [Archived](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210817142136\/https:\/\/6abc.com\/10853022\/) from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.\n314. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-314)**\n     Field, Marshall (June 4, 2021). [\"Jerry Koosman to Have Number Retired on August 28, 2021 \\| Metsmerized Online\"](https:\/\/metsmerizedonline.com\/2021\/06\/on-this-date-mets-sign-jerry-koosman-for-1600.html\/). [Archived](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210804192042\/https:\/\/metsmerizedonline.com\/2021\/06\/on-this-date-mets-sign-jerry-koosman-for-1600.html\/) from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.\n315. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-315)**\n     [\"Rockies announce date for Larry Walker's Hall of Fame celebration\"](https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/sports\/rockies-announce-date-for-larry-walkers-hall-of-fame-celebration\/). June 10, 2021. [Archived](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210806211738\/https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/sports\/rockies-announce-date-for-larry-walkers-hall-of-fame-celebration\/) from the original on August 6, 2021. 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Boilerpipe Text	This article is about the 2021 Major League Baseball season only. For information on all of baseball, see 2021 in baseball . The 2021 Major League Baseball season began on April 1, while the regular season ended on October 3. [ 1 ] The postseason began on October 5. The World Series then began on October 26 and ended on November 2 with the Atlanta Braves defeating the Houston Astros in six games to win their second title since moving to Atlanta. For the second consecutive year, cross-border travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Toronto Blue Jays to open their home schedule in the United States, with tenures in Dunedin, Florida , [ 2 ] and Buffalo, New York . [ 3 ] Later, the Canadian government granted an exemption to allow the Blue Jays to return to Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario , beginning July 30. [ 4 ] The 91st All-Star Game held on July 13 was supposed to be held at Truist Park , the home of the Braves, but league officials moved the game to Coors Field , home of the Colorado Rockies , following the passage of the Georgia Senate Bill 202 by the Georgia General Assembly , which MLB considered to be restrictive of voting rights. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] This was the final season of the Cleveland Indians competing with that nickname. On December 14, 2020, the team announced that they would unveil their new moniker and associated uniform and stadium changes before the 2022 season to replace the 106-year-old nickname. [ 7 ] On July 23, the Indians revealed that their new nickname would be the "Guardians", debuting the following season. [ 8 ] Major League Baseball announced the 2021 regular season schedule on July 9, 2020. [ 9 ] A full 162-game season was played. As has been the case since 2013, all teams played their four division opponents 19 times each for a total of 76 games. They played six to seven games against each of the other ten same-league opponents for a total of 66 games, and 20 interleague games. For the second season in a row, interleague play will be between corresponding regions ( AL East vs. NL East , AL Central vs. NL Central , and AL West vs. NL West ) rather than continue the annual rotation. This included the New York Mets and New York Yankees being scheduled to play a series from September 10–12, which featured commemorations of the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks in 2001. [ 9 ] The 20 interleague games each team played consisted of two three-game series (one home, one away) against its natural rival (total of six games), two two-game series (one home, one away) against each team for two other opponents (total of eight games), and a single three-game series against each team for the last two (one home, one away; total of six games). The MLB at Field of Dreams game, originally scheduled for 2020 but canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic , featured a matchup between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox at a purpose-built ballpark in Dyersville, Iowa on August 12. [ 10 ] The White Sox won the game 9–8 when Tim Anderson hit a walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth. The 2021 MLB Little League Classic featured a matchup between the Los Angeles Angels and the Cleveland Indians at Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania , on August 22. [ 11 ] The Indians won the game 3–0. [ 12 ] On February 9, Major League Baseball announced the following temporary rule changes for the 2020 season would continue in the 2021 regular season: [ 13 ] A runner will be placed on second base at the start of every half-inning of any game that goes into extra innings . Doubleheaders will be played as two seven-inning games. Additionally, the broader use of suspended games was carried over from the 2020 season: [ 14 ] If a game cannot continue because of inclement weather and it is not an official game (trailing team has played less than five innings), the game will be declared a suspended game , continuing from the point of interruption instead of completely restarting. If a suspended game resumes with the trailing team having played less than five innings, a normally-scheduled game played after the completion of the suspended game will be seven innings. However, if a game is halted after the fifth inning for a reason that enables it to be a suspended game (like a field issue or equipment failure or if the game was tied when stopped), the game played afterwards retains its nine-inning length. In all cases, a suspended game retains the length (seven or nine innings) that it was scheduled for at the time it started. An increase of the active roster size to 26 players, originally planned for the 2020 season, took effect. Other changes that had also been planned—a limit of 13 pitchers on active rosters and restrictions on position players pitching—were waived for 2021. [ 15 ] COVID-19 protocols from the 2020 season remain in effect, but may be eased by teams once 85% of their tier-one staff (players, manager staff) are fully vaccinated. [ 16 ] Foreign substances controversy [ edit ] On June 15, MLB announced that any player found with a foreign substance (used to doctor a baseball or to improve their grip on a baseball) would be immediately ejected from the game, and would receive a 10-game suspension. [ 17 ] Heightened enforcement of existing rules that prohibit such substances began after widespread use by pitchers to increase their grip and spin rate . [ 18 ] Spring training for the 2021 season began in late February and lasted through March. Teams began workouts and practice for spring training beginning in late February. Pitchers and catchers reported first, followed by position players a few days later. [ 19 ] Prior to the start of the regular season, each team played between 24 and 29 spring training games, beginning on February 28. There were several times during spring training where a team had two different squads playing different teams simultaneously. In addition to spring training games, teams occasionally played exhibition games with non-MLB teams, such as Minor League Baseball teams, independent teams, or college teams. These exhibition games were not counted in spring training standings. Spring training ended on March 30, two days before the Opening Day. Wild Card Games (ALWC, NLWC) Division Series (ALDS, NLDS) League Championship Series (ALCS, NLCS) World Series 1 Tampa Bay 1 4 Boston 1 4 Boston 3 5 NY Yankees 0 American League 4 Boston 2 2 Houston 4 2 Houston 3 3 Chicago White Sox 1 AL2 Houston 2 NL3 Atlanta 4 1 San Francisco 2 4 LA Dodgers 1 4 LA Dodgers 3 5 St. Louis 0 National League 4 LA Dodgers 2 3 Atlanta 4 2 Milwaukee 1 3 Atlanta 3 Yermín Mercedes ( CWS ): Became the second player in Major League modern history to record five hits in his first career start. Mercedes recorded the five hits on April 2 against the Los Angeles Angels . He joins Cecil Travis who accomplished this feat during the 1933 season. [ 37 ] Became the first player in Major League modern history to record eight hits in his first eight at-bats of the season with his first three hits on April 3 against the Angels. His streak ended when he flied out against Tony Watson . Chris Stynes had the longest streak to start a season during the Expansion Era (dating back to 1961) at seven during the 1997 season. [ 38 ] Akil Baddoo ( DET ): Became the 31st player in Major League history to hit a home run on the first pitch that they saw. Baddoo accomplished this feat on April 4 against the Cleveland Indians and Aaron Civale . The last person to do this was Willson Contreras on June 19, 2016. [ 39 ] Tim Locastro ( NYY )/ ( AZ ) : On April 10 against the Cincinnati Reds , Locastro stole second base in the sixth inning, setting the Major League record for most successful consecutive steals to start a career, with 28, since 1951 (the National League did not track caught steals before 1951). He broke the record that was previously held by Tim Raines . [ 40 ] Miguel Cabrera ( DET ): With a single in the fifth-inning against the Kansas City Royals on May 12, Cabrera became the all-time hit leader of Venezuelan-born Major Leaguers by passing Omar Vizquel with his 2,878th hit. [ 41 ] With his double in the sixth-inning against the Kansas City Royals on June 15, Cabrera reached 5,000 total bases for his career. He became the 22nd player to reach this mark. [ 42 ] Recorded his 500th career home run, against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth-inning on August 22. He became the 28th player to reach this mark. [ 43 ] Scored his 1,500th career run, against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth-inning on August 25. He became the 74th player to reach this mark. [ 44 ] Kyle Schwarber ( BOS )/ ( WSH ) : Tied the Major League record of most home runs hit during any two-game span by hitting five against the New York Mets on June 19–20. This was last accomplished by Jose Abreu during the 2020 campaign. [ 45 ] With two more home runs on June 24, he became the first player in Major League history to homer 12 times in the leadoff spot across 13 games. Schwarber also became the seventh player in Major League history to hit eight-plus home runs in a five-game span. [ 46 ] With his leadoff home run on June 29 against Rich Hill of the Tampa Bay Rays , Schwarber tied the Major League record for most home runs in any ten-game stretch with 12 home runs. He tied the record set by the Indians ' Albert Belle in 1995. The home run also tied the Major League record for most home runs in an 18-game stretch with 16. He joins the Giants ' Barry Bonds (2001) and Cubs ' Sammy Sosa (1998) with this feat. [ 47 ] Trea Turner ( LAD )/ ( WSH ) : Albert Pujols ( LAD )/ ( LAA ) : Shohei Ohtani ( LAA ): With his 32nd home run on July 7 against the Boston Red Sox , Ohtani established a new record for most home runs in a season by a Japanese-born player in the Major Leagues, breaking the record of 31 set by Hideki Matsui in 2004. [ 51 ] Ohtani became the first player in Major League history to ever have at least 37 home runs and 15 stolen bases before the end of July. [ 52 ] On August 28 against the San Diego Padres , Ohtani becomes the first Japanese-born player to steal 20 bases and hit 40 home runs in a season. [ 53 ] On September 25, Ohtani joined Willie Mays as the only players with at least 45 home runs, 20 stolen bases and six triples in a season. [ 54 ] From September 22–25, Ohtani drew 13 walks in a four-game span, tying a Major League record set by Babe Ruth in 1930, Bryce Harper in 2016, and Yasmani Grandal in 2021. His 11 walks drawn in the three-game span also tied the Major League record set by Harper in 2016. [ 55 ] On October 3 against the Seattle Mariners , Ohtani became the first player in Major League history to have at least 45 homers, 25 stolen bases, 100 RBIs, 100 runs, and eight triples in a season and the second player in AL history to record at least 45 homers and 25 stolen bases in a season, joining Jose Canseco in 1998. [ 56 ] Rodolfo Castro ( PIT ): On July 28 against the Milwaukee Brewers , Castro hit two home runs, which were his fourth and fifth Major League hits. All of his hits to that point had been home runs, which was the first time in Modern Era (since 1901) that a player's first five hits were home runs. [ 57 ] The streak came to an end on July 30 as he doubled in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies . [ 58 ] Seby Zavala ( CWS ): Jonah Heim ( TEX ) On August 1 against the Seattle Mariners , Heim became the first rookie in Major League history to hit walk-off home runs in two consecutive games. The first was off Diego Castillo in extra innings and the second was off Erik Swanson . [ 60 ] Kevin Newman ( PIT ): Tied the Major League record for most doubles in a game by hitting four against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of a doubleheader on August 14. Former Pirates Adam Frazier and Paul Waner also accomplished this feat. [ 61 ] Joey Votto ( CIN ): Recorded his 2,000th career hit with a single in the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs on August 16. He became the 291st player to reach this mark. [ 62 ] Freddie Freeman / Ozzie Albies / Dansby Swanson / Austin Riley ( ATL ): With Albies 25th home run on September 4 against the Colorado Rockies , the Braves became the second team in Major League history to have each of their starting infielders hit 25 or more home runs in the same season. They join the 2008 Florida Marlins as the only other quartet of infielders to achieve this feat. [ 63 ] Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ( TOR ): Wander Franco ( TB ): By drawing a walk in the seventh inning on September 7 against the Boston Red Sox , Franco set the American League record for the longest on-base streak, at 37 games, for a player 20-years-old or younger. He broke the record of 36 games that was held by Mickey Mantle , who set the record from early September 1951 through early May 1952. [ 66 ] With his first-inning double on September 29 against the Houston Astros , Franco extended his streak to 43 consecutive games reaching base. This tied the Major League record for a player 20-years-old or younger with Frank Robinson who set the record during the 1956 campaign. [ 67 ] Although he reached on an error in the ninth-inning the very next night, Franco's record-tying consecutive on-base streak came to an end as he went 0-for-4. [ 68 ] Nelson Cruz ( TB )/ ( MIN ) : With two home runs on September 7 against the Boston Red Sox , Cruz became the oldest player in Major League history to have a 30-homer season. Cruz, at age 41, bested the record of David Ortiz and Darrell Evans who were 40-years-old when they had their 30-homer seasons. [ 69 ] Marcus Semien ( TOR ): Hit his 44th home run for the season on September 29 against the New York Yankees in the first-inning. This set a Major League record for most home runs by a second baseman in Major League history, breaking the record of 43 that was set in 1973 by Davey Johnson . [ 70 ] Joe Musgrove ( SD ): Musgrove threw his first career no-hitter, and the first no-hitter in the franchise's 53-season history, by defeating the Texas Rangers 3–0 on April 9. He struck out 10 and did not walk a batter, throwing 77 of his 112 pitches as strikes. The only blemish was when Musgrove hit Joey Gallo with a pitch in the fourth inning. [ 71 ] Carlos Rodón ( CWS ): Rodón threw his first career no-hitter, and the 20th in franchise history, by defeating the Cleveland Indians 8–0 on April 14. He struck out seven, throwing 75 strikes on 114 pitches. Rodón was perfect through 8 1 ⁄ 3 but lost his bid for a perfect game when he hit Roberto Pérez on his foot. [ 72 ] John Means ( BAL ): Means threw his first career no-hitter, and the tenth in franchise history, and the first Orioles' complete game no-hitter in 52 years, by defeating the Seattle Mariners 6–0 on May 5. He struck out 12, throwing 79 strikes on 113 pitches. The only blemish came with one out in the third inning, when Sam Haggerty reached first base on a third strike wild pitch . Means faced the minimum 27 batters, as Haggerty was caught attempting to steal second base. [ 73 ] This was the first no-hitter in Major League history in which the only baserunner for the team that was no-hit reached base by an uncaught third strike as well as the first no-hitter in Major League history that was not a perfect game in which the team that was no-hit did not have any batters reach base by a walk, a hit by pitch, or an error. Wade Miley ( CIN ): Miley threw his first career no-hitter, and the 17th in franchise history, by defeating the Cleveland Indians 3–0 on May 7. He struck out eight, throwing 72 strikes on 114 pitches. He was perfect through 6 1 ⁄ 3 before he allowed two baserunners in the seventh inning on a fielding error by Nick Senzel and a walk. Those were his only baserunners allowed. [ 74 ] Spencer Turnbull ( DET ): Turnbull threw his first career no-hitter, and the eighth in franchise history, by defeating the Seattle Mariners 5–0 on May 18. He struck out nine, throwing 77 strikes on 117 pitches. He walked two during the outing. Turnbull became the fifth pitcher in Major League history to throw a no-hitter within two seasons of leading the Majors in losses, last accomplished by Scott Erickson with the Twins in 1994. [ 75 ] Corey Kluber ( NYY ): Kluber threw his first career no-hitter, and the 12th in franchise history, by defeating the Texas Rangers 2–0 on May 19. He struck out nine, throwing 71 strikes on 101 pitches. His only baserunner was a walk to Charlie Culberson in the third inning. This was the first time since 1969 that no-hitters were thrown on consecutive days. [ 76 ] [ 77 ] Zach Davies / Ryan Tepera / Andrew Chafin / Craig Kimbrel ( CHC ): Combined to throw the 17th no-hitter in franchise history and the 15th combined no-hitter in Major League history by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4–0 on June 24. Davies struck out four and walked five, throwing 60 of his 94 pitches for strikes. Tepera walked one while throwing 16 pitches, of which nine were strikes. Chafin walked one while throwing 15 pitches, of which 10 were strikes. Kimbrel struck out three and walked one; nine of his fourteen pitches were strikes. [ 78 ] Tyler Gilbert ( AZ ): Gilbert threw his first career no-hitter, and the third in franchise history, by defeating the San Diego Padres 7–0 on August 14. In his first career start, Gilbert struck out five, throwing 64 of his 102 pitches for strikes. He issued three walks, all of them to leadoff hitter Tommy Pham . This tied the Major League record for no-hitters in a season, set in 1884. Gilbert also became the fourth pitcher in Major League history to throw a no-hitter in his first career start. The last pitcher to accomplish this feet was Bobo Holloman in 1953. The other two took place in the 1800s. [ 79 ] Corbin Burnes / Josh Hader ( MIL ): Threw the second no-hitter in Brewers history, the 16th combined and a record breaking ninth no-hitter in 2021 on September 11 against the Cleveland Indians . In the 3–0 victory, Burnes went eight innings, walked one and struck out 14 in 115 pitches (78 were for strikes). Hader finished out the no-hitter by striking out two hitters in the ninth and throwing nine pitches, seven were strikes. The Indians become the first team in Major League history to be no-hit three times in one season. Zach Plesac was the starting pitcher in all three games that the Indians did not get a hit. [ 80 ] Other pitching accomplishments [ edit ] Arizona Diamondbacks : Became the first team in Major League Opening Day history to hit four home runs in one inning on April 1 against the San Diego Padres . [ 111 ] With their road loss to the San Francisco Giants on June 16, the Diamondbacks tied the Major League record for most consecutive road losses at 22 games. They tied the record that was set by the 1943 Philadelphia Athletics and equaled by the 1963 New York Mets . [ 112 ] The Diamondbacks set a new Major League record for road futility the next day against the Giants, as they lost their 23rd straight road game by a score of 10–3. [ 113 ] The Diamondbacks would later extend their road losing streak to 24 games when they lost to the San Diego Padres on June 25 before finally ending the streak with a 10–1 win against the Padres the next day. [ 114 ] Marwin González ( BOS ): Became the first player in Major League modern history to start at four different positions in the field through his team's first four games of the season. Gonzalez patrolled left field on Opening Day for Boston before manning second base, third base and first base in the ensuing contests, respectively. [ 115 ] Yadier Molina ( STL ): Became the sixth catcher in Major League history to catch 2,000 games in his career. He reached this milestone on April 14 against the Washington Nationals . Molina also becomes the first player to do this with a single team. [ 116 ] Boston Red Sox : In the second game of a doubleheader on April 14 against the Minnesota Twins , the Red Sox became the first team in Major League history to open the season with at least three straight losses and immediately follow that by winning at least nine straight games. [ 117 ] Oakland Athletics : With their win against the Minnesota Twins on April 21, which was their 11th consecutive win, they became the first team in Major League history to follow an 0–6 start to the season by winning 11 straight games at any point in that same season. [ 118 ] José Godoy ( SEA ): Became the 20,000th player to make his Major League debut, on May 21. [ 119 ] Atlanta Braves : Became the first team in Major League history to hit seven or more home runs and two grand slams in a single game on May 21 against the Pittsburgh Pirates . [ 120 ] Umpire Joe West : With his umpiring of the Cardinals – White Sox game on May 24, West umpired his 5,375th career Major League regular-season game. This tied him with Hall of Famer Bill Klem , who retired in 1941. West announced he will be retiring at the end of the season. [ 121 ] West set a new record the following night, serving as the home-plate umpire. [ 122 ] Major League Baseball : Tony La Russa ( CWS ): Moved into second place with the most regular-season wins in Major League history with his 2,764th win as the White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 3–0 on June 6. La Russa broke a tie that he had with John McGraw . Connie Mack holds the all-time record with 3,731 career wins. [ 126 ] New York Yankees : Tied the Major League record for most triple plays turned in a season when they turned one on June 20 against the Oakland Athletics . This was their third triple play of the season. The last team to turn three triple plays in a season was the 2016 Chicago White Sox . [ 127 ] Los Angeles Dodgers : Became the first team in Major League history to have a pair of games with two grand slams in the same season. The Dodgers hit two slams on July 10 against the Arizona Diamondbacks , and on May 2 against the Milwaukee Brewers . [ 128 ] Ended the regular season with 106 wins , but finished second in the NL West , a game behind the San Francisco Giants , becoming the team with most wins that failed to finish first in its league or division. The previous record of 104 wins had been set by the 1909 Chicago Cubs and 1942 Brooklyn Dodgers . This also marked the first time in Major League history that two teams in the same division, or even in the same league (American or National), had won 105 or more games in the same season. [ 129 ] [ 130 ] St. Louis Cardinals : The Cardinals became the first team in Major League history to have five Gold Glove winners in one season. [ 131 ] Players were selected through fan votes (50%) and votes from a panel of experts (50%). The winners were selected based on merit, with no set number of nominees per position and no distinction between leagues. Home field attendance and payroll [ edit ] Anniversaries and special events [ edit ] All dates as scheduled and were subject to change. City Connect uniforms [ edit ] The Nike MLB " City Connect " program aims to create new uniform designs inspired by the teams' home cities. [ 179 ] [ 180 ] The following teams released alternate uniforms as part of Nike's "City Connect" series: The Boston Red Sox City Connect uniforms featured a yellow base with blue letters as homage to the Boston Marathon , which normally takes place on Patriots' Day . [ 181 ] The San Francisco Giants City Connect uniforms featured an orange and white design, a silhouette of the Golden Gate Bridge and a unique fog gradient across the front, sleeves and numbering of the jerseys. The Miami Marlins City Connect uniforms featured a red base, white pinstripes and white letters with light blue trim as a tribute to the Cuban Sugar Kings . [ 182 ] The Chicago White Sox City Connect uniforms were in a dark grey shade with white pinstripes and features Gothic-styled lettering as homage to the South Side of Chicago. [ 183 ] The Chicago Cubs City Connect uniforms were dark blue with sky blue accents, with elements inspired by the flag of Chicago . The uniform emblazons "Wrigleyville" in front, in a lettering style similar to the Wrigley Field marquee. [ 184 ] The Arizona Diamondbacks City Connect uniforms were sand with black letters and red numbers, and features "Serpientes" in front as homage to Arizona's Hispanic community. [ 185 ] The Los Angeles Dodgers City Connect uniforms featured a blue cap, jersey and pants with "Los Dodgers" written on the cap and jersey. The Los Angeles Dodgers wore gold-trimmed home jerseys on April 9–11 in celebration of their 2020 World Series championship . [ 186 ] [ 187 ] They also wore these uniforms on June 15 to commemorate the "reopening" of Dodger Stadium to full capacity. [ 188 ] The Red Sox wore a "Boston Strong" patch on April 19, Patriots Day . Players, managers, and coaches wore No. 42 on April 15 and/or 16 to mark the 74th anniversary of Jackie Robinson 's debut in the majors. The Mets and Nationals, who were rained out on April 15, wore them on April 23. The Cincinnati Reds wore Spanish language "Los Rojos" uniforms on May 5, Cinco de Mayo . [ 189 ] MLB introduced a new Lou Gehrig Day commemoration on June 2, which marked the 80-year anniversary of Gehrig's death, and include appeals to ALS -related charities. All players wore a commemorative Lou Gehrig Day patch, and optionally a red wristband reading "4 ALS" in reference to Gehrig's retired No. 4. [ 190 ] On September 11, the New York Mets wore 2001 era home uniforms with "NEW YORK" on the jersey to mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks . [ 191 ] The Milwaukee Brewers ' Miller Park was renamed American Family Field after Madison, Wisconsin -based American Family Insurance outbid the Miller Brewing Company for the ballpark's naming rights. Miller's 20-year contract expired at the end of the 2020 season. [ 196 ] [ 197 ] On March 31, the Miami Marlins announced that Marlins Park would be renamed to LoanDepot Park , as the naming rights were sold to Lake Forest, California -based LoanDepot . [ 198 ] COVID-19 restrictions [ edit ] Unlike 2020, where all games (except the NLCS and World Series) were played behind closed doors , all MLB teams allowed in-person attendance this season; initial capacities were determined by teams and local health officials, and gradually increased to full capacity over the course of the season as active cases declined and more local residents received COVID-19 vaccines . [ 199 ] [ 200 ] [ 201 ] To help promote vaccination, a number of teams announced that they would sponsor walk-in clinics at their home games (with the Seattle Mariners being the first to do so), and offer promotions such as merchandise or game tickets for those who use the clinics (Atlanta, New York Mets and Yankees), or other promotions for vaccinated spectators at games. [ 202 ] [ 200 ] On February 18, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that they would open the home portion of their schedule at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida due to travel restrictions enforced by the Canadian federal government. [ 2 ] On May 5, it was announced that the Blue Jays would return to Sahlen Field in Buffalo—where the team played the majority of their home games in 2020—on June 1. [ 3 ] On July 16, the Blue Jays received a National Interest Exemption from the Canadian government to host games at Rogers Centre beginning July 30. [ 4 ] Capacity and vaccination/testing restrictions as of the 2021 season Team Limitations Source Arizona Initial: Capped at 25% capacity. From May 25: Full capacity. [ 199 ] Atlanta Initial: Capped at 33% capacity. From April 23: Capped at 50% capacity. From May 7: Full capacity. [ 199 ] [ 203 ] Baltimore Initial: Capped at 25% capacity. From June 1: Full capacity. [ 199 ] Boston Initial: Capped at 12% capacity. From May 10: Capped at 25% capacity. From May 29: Full capacity. [ 199 ] [ 204 ] Chicago Cubs Initial: Capped at 20% capacity. From June 11: Full capacity. [ 199 ] [ 205 ] Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Initial: Capped at 30% capacity. From April 30: Capped at 40% capacity. From June 2: Full capacity. [ 199 ] [ 206 ] Cleveland Initial: Capped at 30% capacity. From May 7: Capped at 40% capacity From June 2: Full capacity [ 199 ] [ 207 ] [ 208 ] Colorado Initial: Capped at 42.6% capacity. From June 1: 70% capacity. From June 28: Full capacity. [ 199 ] [ 209 ] [ 210 ] Detroit Initial: Capped at 20% capacity. From June 1: Full capacity. [ 199 ] Houston Initial: Capped at 50% capacity. From May 25: Full capacity. [ 211 ] Kansas City Initial: Capped at 30% capacity. From May 31: Full capacity. [ 199 ] Los Angeles Angels Initial: Capped at 33% capacity. From May 19: Capped at 67% capacity. From June 17: Full capacity. [ 199 ] [ 201 ] [ 212 ] Los Angeles Dodgers Initial: Capped at 33% capacity. From May 5: Capped at 67% capacity. From June 15: Full capacity. [ 199 ] [ 201 ] Miami Initial: Capped at 25% capacity. From July 5: Full capacity. [ 199 ] Milwaukee Initial: Capped at 25% capacity. From June 25: Full capacity. [ 199 ] Minnesota Initial: Capped at 25% capacity. From July 5: Full capacity. [ 199 ] New York Mets Initial: Capped at 20% capacity with negative COVID-19 PCR test within past 72 hours, negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test within past six hours, or vaccination completed no fewer than 14 days prior to the game. From May 19: Stadium sections that are not reserved to fully-vaccinated spectators are capped at 33% capacity. All other sections have no capacity limit. From June 18: Full capacity [ 199 ] [ 213 ] [ 214 ] [ 200 ] New York Yankees Oakland Initial: Capped at 33% capacity. Tickets sold to California residents only. From June 9: Capped at 67% capacity. From June 29: Full capacity. [ 199 ] [ 201 ] Philadelphia Initial: Capped at 20% capacity. From May 21: Capped at 16,000 spectators. From June 12: Full capacity. [ 199 ] [ 215 ] Pittsburgh Initial: Capped at 20% capacity. From July 1: Full capacity. [ 199 ] San Diego Initial: Capped at 20% capacity. From April 7: Capped at 33% capacity. From June 9: Capped at 67% capacity. From June 17: Full capacity. [ 201 ] San Francisco Initial: Capped at 33% capacity. From May 5: Capped at 67% capacity. From June 25: Full capacity. [ 199 ] [ 201 ] Seattle Initial: Capped at 9,000 spectators. From May 13: Capped at 14,000 spectators. From July 2: Full capacity. [ 199 ] [ 216 ] St. Louis Initial: Capped at 32% capacity. From May 21: Capped at 60% capacity. From June 14: Full capacity. [ 199 ] [ 217 ] Tampa Bay Initial: Capped at 9,000 spectators. From June 8: Capped at 20,000 spectators. From July 5: Full capacity (25,000. due maximum capacity at Tropicana field due to renovations to the upper decks). [ 218 ] [ 219 ] [ 220 ] Toronto Initial (TD Ballpark): 15% capacity. From June 1 (Sahlen Field): 50% capacity. From June 24 (Sahlen Field): Full capacity. From July 30 (Rogers Centre): Capped at 15,000 spectators (30%) From September 13 (Rogers Centre): Proof of vaccination or negative test required for all attendees 12 and older [ 199 ] [ 221 ] [ 222 ] [ 223 ] [ 224 ] Texas On March 11, it was announced that the team would not limit attendance for their home opener, but will voluntarily offer designated "distanced seating" sections afterwards. All mandatory capacity restrictions and mask requirements in Texas were lifted on March 10 via executive order, but the team will still mandate masks to be worn by spectators. [ 225 ] [ 226 ] [ 227 ] Washington Initial: Capped at 5,000 spectators. From April 15: Capped at 10,000 spectators. From June 10: Full capacity. [ 228 ] [ 229 ] This was the eighth and final year of the contracts with Fox , ESPN , and TBS before the new seven-year deals begin in 2022. FS1 televised games on Tuesday nights and on Saturday, both during the afternoon and evening. Fox also aired some Saturday night games. ESPN televised games on its flagship Sunday Night Baseball as well as Monday and Wednesday night games and holiday games on Memorial Day and Labor Day. ESPN Sunday Night Baseball telecasts were exclusive. TBS televised 13 straight weeks of Sunday afternoon games and also televised the National League postseason. The American League postseason was split between ESPN, Fox/FS1, and MLB Network (AL Wild Card on ESPN, the ALDS split between FS1 and MLB Network, and the ALCS on Fox and FS1). For the 22nd straight year, the 2021 World Series aired exclusively on Fox. [ 230 ] A three-game series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Francisco Giants , whose regional television rights were both held by the NBC Sports Regional Networks , aired exclusively and nationally on NBC 's streaming service Peacock . The first time that NBC Sports produced a nationally televised Major League Baseball game since the year 2000. [ 231 ] ABC televised a Sunday Night Baseball matchup between the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs on August 8. The broadcast marked ABC's first broadcast of Sunday Night Baseball and the first regular season game it has broadcast since its involvement in The Baseball Network in 1995. Former ABC broadcaster and 2021 Ford C. Frick Award winner Al Michaels appeared as a special guest. [ 232 ] Nexstar 's WGN chose not to continue to originate the Chicago White Sox Radio Network after the current deal's expiration, returning the White Sox back to Good Karma Brands -managed and ESPN Radio -owned WMVP after a fifteen-year interregnum. Len Kasper , formerly the television play-by-play voice for the Chicago Cubs , will move to the South Side to do White Sox radio play-by-play, replacing Andy Masur , who temporarily became the voice of the White Sox for the 2020 season after the death of Ed Farmer . [ 246 ] In November 2020, the Toronto Blue Jays released their radio play-by-play announcer Mike Wilner . [ 247 ] In February 2021, Rogers Sports & Media announced that the Toronto Blue Jays Radio Network will not produce a separate broadcast of games for radio this season, and that all broadcasts will now be a simulcast of the television broadcast on Sportsnet with Buck Martinez and Dan Shulman , augmented with radio-exclusive segments hosted by Rob Wong and Shoaib Ali. [ 248 ] The team's remaining radio play-by-play announcer Ben Wagner was reassigned as a field reporter. Rogers' statement that this arrangement was due to COVID-19 protocols and to "minimize travel" has been disputed by media outlets, as radio and television broadcasts of all Blue Jays games had already been called remotely during the 2020 season, with no changes in personnel. [ 249 ] [ 250 ] [ 251 ] On February 4, Los Angeles Dodgers Spanish-language broadcaster Jorge Jarrín announced his retirement effective immediately. He initially joined the Dodgers in 2004 as a sales and marketing executive, moving to broadcasting in 2012. He initially called televised games alongside former Dodgers star player Manny Mota before moving to radio in 2015, joining his father Jaime on the Dodgers' Spanish radio team. [ 252 ] On September 28, Jaime Jarrín announced he planned to retire after the 2022 season, his 64th as a part of the Dodgers' Spanish radio broadcast team. Jarrín, who turns 86 in December 2021, plans to work only Dodgers home games in 2022. [ 253 ] The following players retired during the 2021 season and before the start of 2022 campaign:
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[4\.1 American League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#American_League) - [4\.2 National League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#National_League) - [5 Postseason](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Postseason) Toggle Postseason subsection - [5\.1 Bracket](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Bracket) - [6 Managerial changes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Managerial_changes) Toggle Managerial changes subsection - [6\.1 General managers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#General_managers) - [6\.1.1 Offseason](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Offseason) - [6\.2 Field managers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Field_managers) - [6\.2.1 Offseason](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Offseason_2) - [7 League leaders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#League_leaders) Toggle League leaders subsection - [7\.1 American League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#American_League_2) - [7\.2 National League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#National_League_2) - [8 Milestones](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Milestones) Toggle Milestones subsection - [8\.1 Batters](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Batters) - [8\.2 Pitchers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Pitchers) - [8\.2.1 No-hitters](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#No-hitters) - [8\.2.2 Other pitching accomplishments](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Other_pitching_accomplishments) - [8\.3 Miscellaneous](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Miscellaneous) - [9 Awards and honors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Awards_and_honors) Toggle Awards and honors subsection - [9\.1 Regular season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Regular_season) - [9\.2 All-MLB Team](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#All-MLB_Team) - [9\.3 Other awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Other_awards) - [9\.4 Monthly awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Monthly_awards) - [9\.4.1 Player of the Month](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Player_of_the_Month) - [9\.4.2 Rookie of the Month](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Rookie_of_the_Month) - [9\.4.3 Pitcher of the Month](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Pitcher_of_the_Month) - [9\.4.4 Reliever of the Month](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Reliever_of_the_Month) - [10 Home field attendance and payroll](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#Home_field_attendance_and_payroll) - 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[Deutsch](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLB_2021 "MLB 2021 – German") - [Español](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporada_2021_de_las_Grandes_Ligas_de_B%C3%A9isbol "Temporada 2021 de las Grandes Ligas de Béisbol – Spanish") - [Français](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligue_majeure_de_baseball_2021 "Ligue majeure de baseball 2021 – French") - [한국어](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%EB%85%84_%EB%A9%94%EC%9D%B4%EC%A0%80_%EB%A6%AC%EA%B7%B8_%EB%B2%A0%EC%9D%B4%EC%8A%A4%EB%B3%BC_%EC%8B%9C%EC%A6%8C "2021년 메이저 리그 베이스볼 시즌 – Korean") - [Italiano](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_2021 "Major League Baseball 2021 – Italian") - [مصرى](https://arz.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%89_%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B3%D8%A8%D9%88%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3%D9%89_2021 "دورى بيسبول الرئيسى 2021 – Egyptian Arabic") - [Nederlands](https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLB_Seizoen_2021 "MLB Seizoen 2021 – Dutch") - [日本語](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E5%B9%B4%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A1%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B0%E3%83%99%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9C%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB "2021年のメジャーリーグベースボール – Japanese") - 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Sports season \| 2021 MLB season \| \| \|---\|---\| \| League \| [Major League Baseball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball "Major League Baseball") \| \| Sport \| Baseball \| \| Duration \| April 1 – November 2, 2021 \| \| Number of games \| 162 \| \| Number of teams \| 30 \| \| TV partner(s) \| [Fox/FS1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_on_Fox "Major League Baseball on Fox"), [TBS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_on_TBS "Major League Baseball on TBS"), [ESPN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESPN_Major_League_Baseball "ESPN Major League Baseball")/[ABC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESPN_on_ABC "ESPN on ABC"), [MLB Network](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLB_Network "MLB Network"), [Sportsnet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sportsnet "Sportsnet") \| \| [Draft](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_draft "2021 Major League Baseball draft") \| \| \| [Top draft pick](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_first_overall_Major_League_Baseball_draft_picks "List of first overall Major League Baseball draft picks") \| [Henry Davis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Davis_$baseball$ "Henry Davis (baseball)") \| \| Picked by \| [Pittsburgh Pirates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Pittsburgh_Pirates_season "2021 Pittsburgh Pirates season") \| \| Regular season \| \| \| Season [MVP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_Most_Valuable_Player_Award "Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award") \| [AL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_League "American League"): [Shohei Ohtani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shohei_Ohtani "Shohei Ohtani") ([LAA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Los_Angeles_Angels_season "2021 Los Angeles Angels season")) [NL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_League_$baseball$ "National League (baseball)"): [Bryce Harper](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Harper "Bryce Harper") ([PHI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Philadelphia_Phillies_season "2021 Philadelphia Phillies season")) \| \| [Postseason](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_postseason "2021 Major League Baseball postseason") \| \| \| [AL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_American_League_Championship_Series "2021 American League Championship Series") champions \| [Houston Astros](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Houston_Astros_season "2021 Houston Astros season") \| \| AL runners-up \| [Boston Red Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Boston_Red_Sox_season "2021 Boston Red Sox season") \| \| [NL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_National_League_Championship_Series "2021 National League Championship Series") champions \| [Atlanta Braves](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Atlanta_Braves_season "2021 Atlanta Braves season") \| \| NL runners-up \| [Los Angeles Dodgers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_season "2021 Los Angeles Dodgers season") \| \| [World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_World_Series "2021 World Series") \| \| \| Venue \| [Minute Maid Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minute_Maid_Park "Minute Maid Park"), [Houston, Texas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston "Houston") [Truist Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truist_Park "Truist Park"), [Cumberland, Georgia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumberland,_Georgia "Cumberland, Georgia") \| \| Champions \| [Atlanta Braves](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Atlanta_Braves_season "2021 Atlanta Braves season") \| \| Runners-up \| [Houston Astros](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Houston_Astros_season "2021 Houston Astros season") \| \| World Series MVP \| [Jorge Soler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_Soler "Jorge Soler") ([ATL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Atlanta_Braves_season "2021 Atlanta Braves season")) \| \| [MLB seasons](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_seasons "List of Major League Baseball seasons") \| \| \| [← 2020](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Major_League_Baseball_season "2020 Major League Baseball season")[2022 →](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Major_League_Baseball_season "2022 Major League Baseball season") \| \| [![2021 Major League Baseball season is located in the United States](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png/500px-Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png "2021 Major League Baseball season is located in the United States") ![Astros](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a6/ButtonOrange.svg/20px-ButtonOrange.svg.png) [Astros](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Astros "Houston Astros") ![Angels](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a6/ButtonOrange.svg/20px-ButtonOrange.svg.png) [Angels](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Angels "Los Angeles Angels") ![ 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(Apr–May)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays") [class=notpageimage\\|](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png "File:Usa edcp relief location map.png") Locations of [AL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_League "American League") teams for the 2021 MLB season [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a6/ButtonOrange.svg/20px-ButtonOrange.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ButtonOrange.svg) [West](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_League_West "American League West") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/ButtonYellow.svg/20px-ButtonYellow.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ButtonYellow.svg) [Central](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_League_Central "American League Central") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/97/ButtonRed.svg/20px-ButtonRed.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ButtonRed.svg) [East](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_League_East "American League East") [![2021 Major League Baseball season is located in the United States](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png/500px-Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png "2021 Major League Baseball season is located in the United States") ![Diamondbacks](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/ButtonGreen.svg/20px-ButtonGreen.svg.png) [Diamondbacks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Diamondbacks "Arizona Diamondbacks") ![Rockies](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/ButtonGreen.svg/20px-ButtonGreen.svg.png) [Rockies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Rockies "Colorado Rockies") ![Dodgers](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/ButtonGreen.svg/20px-ButtonGreen.svg.png) [Dodgers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers") ![Padres](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/ButtonGreen.svg/20px-ButtonGreen.svg.png) [Padres](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres") ![ Giants](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/ButtonGreen.svg/20px-ButtonGreen.svg.png) [Giants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Giants "San Francisco Giants") ![Cubs](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/ButtonViolet.svg/20px-ButtonViolet.svg.png) [Cubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Cubs "Chicago Cubs") ![Reds](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/ButtonViolet.svg/20px-ButtonViolet.svg.png) [Reds](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Reds "Cincinnati Reds") ![Brewers](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/ButtonViolet.svg/20px-ButtonViolet.svg.png) [Brewers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers "Milwaukee Brewers") ![Pirates ](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/ButtonViolet.svg/20px-ButtonViolet.svg.png) [Pirates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Pirates "Pittsburgh Pirates") ![Cardinals](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/ButtonViolet.svg/20px-ButtonViolet.svg.png) [Cardinals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals") ![Braves](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/ButtonBlue.svg/20px-ButtonBlue.svg.png) [Braves](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves") ![Marlins](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/ButtonBlue.svg/20px-ButtonBlue.svg.png) [Marlins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Marlins "Miami Marlins") ![Mets](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/ButtonBlue.svg/20px-ButtonBlue.svg.png) [Mets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets "New York Mets") ![2021 Major League Baseball season](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/ButtonBlue.svg/20px-ButtonBlue.svg.png) ![Phillies](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e1/Clear1x1.gif) [Phillies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Phillies "Philadelphia Phillies") ![2021 Major League Baseball season](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/ButtonBlue.svg/20px-ButtonBlue.svg.png) ![Nationals](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e1/Clear1x1.gif) [Nationals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Nationals "Washington Nationals") [class=notpageimage\\|](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png "File:Usa edcp relief location map.png") Locations of [NL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_League_$baseball$ "National League (baseball)") teams for the 2017–present MLB seasons [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/ButtonGreen.svg/20px-ButtonGreen.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ButtonGreen.svg) [West](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_League_West "National League West") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/ButtonViolet.svg/20px-ButtonViolet.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ButtonViolet.svg) [Central](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_League_Central "National League Central") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/ButtonBlue.svg/20px-ButtonBlue.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ButtonBlue.svg) [East](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_League_East "National League East") The 2021 Major League Baseball season began on April 1, while the regular season ended on October 3.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-1) The postseason began on October 5. The [World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_World_Series "2021 World Series") then began on October 26 and ended on November 2 with the [Atlanta Braves](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves") defeating the [Houston Astros](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Astros "Houston Astros") in six games to win their second title since moving to Atlanta. For the second consecutive year, [cross-border travel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada%E2%80%93United_States_border "Canada–United States border") restrictions due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_North_America "COVID-19 pandemic in North America") forced the [Toronto Blue Jays](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays") to open their home schedule in the United States, with tenures in [Dunedin, Florida](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunedin,_Florida "Dunedin, Florida"),[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-TOR_Florida-2) and [Buffalo, New York](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo,_New_York "Buffalo, New York").[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-TOR_Buffalo-3) Later, the Canadian government granted an exemption to allow the Blue Jays to return to [Rogers Centre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogers_Centre "Rogers Centre") in [Toronto, Ontario](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto "Toronto"), beginning July 30.[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-TOR_Toronto-4) The [91st All-Star Game](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game "2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game") held on July 13 was supposed to be held at [Truist Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truist_Park "Truist Park"), the home of the Braves, but league officials moved the game to [Coors Field](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coors_Field "Coors Field"), home of the [Colorado Rockies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Rockies "Colorado Rockies"), following the passage of the [Georgia Senate Bill 202](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_Senate_Bill_202 "Georgia Senate Bill 202") by the [Georgia General Assembly](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_General_Assembly "Georgia General Assembly"), which MLB considered to be restrictive of voting rights.[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-5)[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-6) This was the final season of the [Cleveland Indians](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Indians "Cleveland Indians") competing with that nickname. On December 14, 2020, the team announced that they would unveil their new moniker and associated uniform and stadium changes before the 2022 season to replace the 106-year-old nickname.[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-7) On July 23, the Indians revealed that their new nickname would be the "Guardians", debuting the following season.[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-8) ## Schedule \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=1 "Edit section: Schedule")\] Major League Baseball announced the 2021 regular season schedule on July 9, 2020.[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:2-9) A full 162-game season was played. As has been the case since 2013, all teams played their four division opponents 19 times each for a total of 76 games. They played six to seven games against each of the other ten same-league opponents for a total of 66 games, and 20 [interleague](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interleague_play "Interleague play") games. For the second season in a row, [interleague play](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interleague_play "Interleague play") will be between corresponding regions ([AL East](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_League_East "American League East") vs. [NL East](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_League_East "National League East"), [AL Central](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_League_Central "American League Central") vs. [NL Central](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_League_Central "National League Central"), and [AL West](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_League_West "American League West") vs. [NL West](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_League_West "National League West")) rather than continue the annual rotation. This included the [New York Mets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets "New York Mets") and [New York Yankees](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees "New York Yankees") being scheduled to play a series from September 10–12, which featured commemorations of the 20th anniversary of the [September 11 attacks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks "September 11 attacks") in 2001.[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:2-9) The 20 interleague games each team played consisted of two three-game series (one home, one away) against its natural rival (total of six games), two two-game series (one home, one away) against each team for two other opponents (total of eight games), and a single three-game series against each team for the last two (one home, one away; total of six games). The [MLB at Field of Dreams](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLB_at_Field_of_Dreams "MLB at Field of Dreams") game, originally scheduled for 2020 but canceled due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic "COVID-19 pandemic"), featured a matchup between the [New York Yankees](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees "New York Yankees") and the [Chicago White Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox "Chicago White Sox") at a purpose-built ballpark in [Dyersville, Iowa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyersville,_Iowa "Dyersville, Iowa") on August 12.[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-10) The White Sox won the game 9–8 when [Tim Anderson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Anderson_$baseball$ "Tim Anderson (baseball)") hit a walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth. The [2021 MLB Little League Classic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_MLB_Little_League_Classic "2021 MLB Little League Classic") featured a matchup between the [Los Angeles Angels](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Angels "Los Angeles Angels") and the [Cleveland Indians](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Indians "Cleveland Indians") at [Bowman Field](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowman_Field_$stadium$ "Bowman Field (stadium)") in [Williamsport, Pennsylvania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williamsport,_Pennsylvania "Williamsport, Pennsylvania"), on August 22.[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-11) The Indians won the game 3–0.[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-12) ## Rule changes \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=2 "Edit section: Rule changes")\] Further information: [Major League Baseball rosters § Changes planned for 2020](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_rosters#Changes_planned_for_2020 "Major League Baseball rosters") On February 9, Major League Baseball announced the following temporary rule changes for the 2020 season would continue in the 2021 regular season:[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-2020rulecarryover-13) - A runner will be placed on second base at the start of every half-inning of any game that goes into [extra innings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extra_innings "Extra innings"). - [Doubleheaders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doubleheader_$baseball$ "Doubleheader (baseball)") will be played as two seven-inning games. Additionally, the broader use of [suspended games](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspended_game "Suspended game") was carried over from the 2020 season:[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-14) - If a game cannot continue because of [inclement weather](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainout_$sports$ "Rainout (sports)") and it is not an [official game](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Official_game_$baseball$ "Official game (baseball)") (trailing team has played less than five innings), the game will be declared a [suspended game](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspended_game "Suspended game"), continuing from the point of interruption instead of completely restarting. - If a suspended game resumes with the trailing team having played less than five innings, a normally-scheduled game played after the completion of the suspended game will be seven innings. - However, if a game is halted after the fifth inning for a reason that enables it to be a suspended game (like a field issue or equipment failure or if the game was tied when stopped), the game played afterwards retains its nine-inning length. - In all cases, a suspended game retains the length (seven or nine innings) that it was scheduled for at the time it started. An increase of the active roster size to 26 players, originally planned for the 2020 season, took effect. Other changes that had also been planned—a limit of 13 pitchers on active rosters and restrictions on [position players](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Position_player "Position player") pitching—were waived for 2021.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-15) COVID-19 protocols from the 2020 season remain in effect, but may be eased by teams once 85% of their tier-one staff (players, manager staff) are fully vaccinated.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-16) ### Foreign substances controversy \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=3 "Edit section: Foreign substances controversy")\] Main article: [2021 pitch doctoring controversy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_pitch_doctoring_controversy "2021 pitch doctoring controversy") On June 15, MLB announced that any player found with a foreign substance (used to doctor a baseball or to improve their grip on a baseball) would be immediately ejected from the game, and would receive a 10-game suspension.[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-17) Heightened enforcement of existing rules that prohibit such substances began after widespread use by pitchers to increase their grip and [spin rate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spin_rate "Spin rate").[\[18\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-18) ## Spring training \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=4 "Edit section: Spring training")\] [Spring training](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_training "Spring training") for the 2021 season began in late February and lasted through March. Teams began workouts and practice for spring training beginning in late February. Pitchers and catchers reported first, followed by position players a few days later.[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-19) Prior to the start of the regular season, each team played between 24 and 29 spring training games, beginning on February 28. There were several times during spring training where a team had two different squads playing different teams simultaneously. In addition to spring training games, teams occasionally played exhibition games with non-MLB teams, such as [Minor League Baseball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_League_Baseball "Minor League Baseball") teams, [independent](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_baseball_league "Independent baseball league") teams, or [college](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_baseball "College baseball") teams. These exhibition games were not counted in spring training standings. Spring training ended on March 30, two days before the Opening Day. ## Standings \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=5 "Edit section: Standings")\] ### American League \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=6 "Edit section: American League")\] \| Team \| [W](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Win_$baseball$ "Win (baseball)") \| [L](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loss_$baseball$ "Loss (baseball)") \| [Pct.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winning_percentage "Winning percentage") \| [GB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Games_behind "Games behind") \| [Home](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_$sports$ "Home (sports)") \| [Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_$sports$ "Road (sports)") \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| (1) [Tampa Bay Rays](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Tampa_Bay_Rays_season "2021 Tampa Bay Rays season") \| 100 \| 62 \| .617 \| — \| 52‍–‍29 \| 48‍–‍33 \| \| (4) [Boston Red Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Boston_Red_Sox_season "2021 Boston Red Sox season") \| 92 \| 70 \| .568 \| 8 \| 49‍–‍32 \| 43‍–‍38 \| \| (5) [New York Yankees](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_New_York_Yankees_season "2021 New York Yankees season") \| 92 \| 70 \| .568 \| 8 \| 46‍–‍35 \| 46‍–‍35 \| \| [Toronto Blue Jays](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Toronto_Blue_Jays_season "2021 Toronto Blue Jays season") \| 91 \| 71 \| .562 \| 9 \| 47‍–‍33 \| 44‍–‍38 \| \| [Baltimore Orioles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Baltimore_Orioles_season "2021 Baltimore Orioles season") \| 52 \| 110 \| .321 \| 48 \| 27‍–‍54 \| 25‍–‍56 \| \| Team \| [W](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Win_$baseball$ "Win (baseball)") \| [L](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loss_$baseball$ "Loss (baseball)") \| [Pct.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winning_percentage "Winning percentage") \| [GB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Games_behind "Games behind") \| [Home](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_$sports$ "Home (sports)") \| [Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_$sports$ "Road (sports)") \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| (3) [Chicago White Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Chicago_White_Sox_season "2021 Chicago White Sox season") \| 93 \| 69 \| .574 \| — \| 53‍–‍28 \| 40‍–‍41 \| \| [Cleveland Indians](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Cleveland_Indians_season "2021 Cleveland Indians season") \| 80 \| 82 \| .494 \| 13 \| 40‍–‍41 \| 40‍–‍41 \| \| [Detroit Tigers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Detroit_Tigers_season "2021 Detroit Tigers season") \| 77 \| 85 \| .475 \| 16 \| 42‍–‍39 \| 35‍–‍46 \| \| [Kansas City Royals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Kansas_City_Royals_season "2021 Kansas City Royals season") \| 74 \| 88 \| .457 \| 19 \| 39‍–‍42 \| 35‍–‍46 \| \| [Minnesota Twins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Minnesota_Twins_season "2021 Minnesota Twins season") \| 73 \| 89 \| .451 \| 20 \| 38‍–‍43 \| 35‍–‍46 \| \| Team \| [W](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Win_$baseball$ "Win (baseball)") \| [L](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loss_$baseball$ "Loss (baseball)") \| [Pct.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winning_percentage "Winning percentage") \| [GB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Games_behind "Games behind") \| [Home](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_$sports$ "Home (sports)") \| [Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_$sports$ "Road (sports)") \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| (2) [Houston Astros](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Houston_Astros_season "2021 Houston Astros season") \| 95 \| 67 \| .586 \| — \| 51‍–‍30 \| 44‍–‍37 \| \| [Seattle Mariners](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Seattle_Mariners_season "2021 Seattle Mariners season") \| 90 \| 72 \| .556 \| 5 \| 46‍–‍35 \| 44‍–‍37 \| \| [Oakland Athletics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Oakland_Athletics_season "2021 Oakland Athletics season") \| 86 \| 76 \| .531 \| 9 \| 43‍–‍38 \| 43‍–‍38 \| \| [Los Angeles Angels](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Los_Angeles_Angels_season "2021 Los Angeles Angels season") \| 77 \| 85 \| .475 \| 18 \| 40‍–‍42 \| 37‍–‍43 \| \| [Texas Rangers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Texas_Rangers_season "2021 Texas Rangers season") \| 60 \| 102 \| .370 \| 35 \| 36‍–‍45 \| 24‍–‍57 \| ### National League \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=7 "Edit section: National League")\] \| Team \| [W](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Win_$baseball$ "Win (baseball)") \| [L](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loss_$baseball$ "Loss (baseball)") \| [Pct.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winning_percentage "Winning percentage") \| [GB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Games_behind "Games behind") \| [Home](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_$sports$ "Home (sports)") \| [Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_$sports$ "Road (sports)") \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| (3) [Atlanta Braves](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Atlanta_Braves_season "2021 Atlanta Braves season") \| 88 \| 73 \| .547 \| — \| 42‍–‍38 \| 46‍–‍35 \| \| [Philadelphia Phillies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Philadelphia_Phillies_season "2021 Philadelphia Phillies season") \| 82 \| 80 \| .506 \| 6½ \| 47‍–‍34 \| 35‍–‍46 \| \| [New York Mets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_New_York_Mets_season "2021 New York Mets season") \| 77 \| 85 \| .475 \| 11½ \| 47‍–‍34 \| 30‍–‍51 \| \| [Miami Marlins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Miami_Marlins_season "2021 Miami Marlins season") \| 67 \| 95 \| .414 \| 21½ \| 42‍–‍39 \| 25‍–‍56 \| \| [Washington Nationals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Washington_Nationals_season "2021 Washington Nationals season") \| 65 \| 97 \| .401 \| 23½ \| 35‍–‍46 \| 30‍–‍51 \| \| Team \| [W](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Win_$baseball$ "Win (baseball)") \| [L](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loss_$baseball$ "Loss (baseball)") \| [Pct.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winning_percentage "Winning percentage") \| [GB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Games_behind "Games behind") \| [Home](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_$sports$ "Home (sports)") \| [Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_$sports$ "Road (sports)") \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| (2) [Milwaukee Brewers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Milwaukee_Brewers_season "2021 Milwaukee Brewers season") \| 95 \| 67 \| .586 \| — \| 45‍–‍36 \| 50‍–‍31 \| \| (5) [St. Louis Cardinals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_St._Louis_Cardinals_season "2021 St. Louis Cardinals season") \| 90 \| 72 \| .556 \| 5 \| 45‍–‍36 \| 45‍–‍36 \| \| [Cincinnati Reds](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Cincinnati_Reds_season "2021 Cincinnati Reds season") \| 83 \| 79 \| .512 \| 12 \| 44‍–‍37 \| 39‍–‍42 \| \| [Chicago Cubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Chicago_Cubs_season "2021 Chicago Cubs season") \| 71 \| 91 \| .438 \| 24 \| 39‍–‍42 \| 32‍–‍49 \| \| [Pittsburgh Pirates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Pittsburgh_Pirates_season "2021 Pittsburgh Pirates season") \| 61 \| 101 \| .377 \| 34 \| 37‍–‍44 \| 24‍–‍57 \| \| Team \| [W](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Win_$baseball$ "Win (baseball)") \| [L](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loss_$baseball$ "Loss (baseball)") \| [Pct.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winning_percentage "Winning percentage") \| [GB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Games_behind "Games behind") \| [Home](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_$sports$ "Home (sports)") \| [Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_$sports$ "Road (sports)") \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| (1) [San Francisco Giants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_San_Francisco_Giants_season "2021 San Francisco Giants season") \| 107 \| 55 \| .660 \| — \| 54‍–‍27 \| 53‍–‍28 \| \| (4) [Los Angeles Dodgers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_season "2021 Los Angeles Dodgers season") \| 106 \| 56 \| .654 \| 1 \| 58‍–‍23 \| 48‍–‍33 \| \| [San Diego Padres](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_San_Diego_Padres_season "2021 San Diego Padres season") \| 79 \| 83 \| .488 \| 28 \| 45‍–‍36 \| 34‍–‍47 \| \| [Colorado Rockies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Colorado_Rockies_season "2021 Colorado Rockies season") \| 74 \| 87 \| .460 \| 32½ \| 48‍–‍33 \| 26‍–‍54 \| \| [Arizona Diamondbacks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Arizona_Diamondbacks_season "2021 Arizona Diamondbacks season") \| 52 \| 110 \| .321 \| 55 \| 32‍–‍49 \| 20‍–‍61 \| ## Postseason \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=8 "Edit section: Postseason")\] Main article: [2021 Major League Baseball postseason](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_postseason "2021 Major League Baseball postseason") ### Bracket \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=9 "Edit section: Bracket")\] \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| \| Wild Card Games (ALWC, NLWC) \| \| \| Division Series (ALDS, NLDS) \| \| \| League Championship Series (ALCS, NLCS) \| \| \| World Series \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 1 \| Tampa Bay \| 1 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 4 \| Boston \| 1 \| \| \| 4 \| Boston \| 3 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 5 \| NY Yankees \| 0 \| \| \| [American League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_League "American League") \| \| \| 4 \| Boston \| 2 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 2 \| Houston \| 4 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 2 \| Houston \| 3 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 3 \| Chicago White Sox \| 1 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| AL2 \| Houston \| 2 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| NL3 \| Atlanta \| 4 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 1 \| San Francisco \| 2 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 4 \| LA Dodgers \| 1 \| \| \| 4 \| LA Dodgers \| 3 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 5 \| St. Louis \| 0 \| \| \| [National League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_League_$baseball$ "National League (baseball)") \| \| \| 4 \| LA Dodgers \| 2 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 3 \| Atlanta \| 4 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 2 \| Milwaukee \| 1 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 3 \| Atlanta \| 3 \| \| \| \| \| \| \| ## Managerial changes \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=10 "Edit section: Managerial changes")\] ### General managers \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=11 "Edit section: General managers")\] #### Offseason \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=12 "Edit section: Offseason")\] \| Team \| Former GM \| Reason For Leaving \| New GM \| Notes \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| [Los Angeles Angels](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Angels "Los Angeles Angels") \| [Billy Eppler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Eppler "Billy Eppler") \| Fired \| [Perry Minasian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perry_Minasian "Perry Minasian") \| On September 27, 2020, the Angels fired [Billy Eppler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Eppler "Billy Eppler") after five seasons as general manager just after the 2020 season, with one year remaining on his contract after they were quietly extended over the summer.[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-20) Eppler was hired after the 2015 season. Under his tenure, the Angels had five straight losing seasons with no playoffs appearance. On November 12, the Angels hired [Perry Minasian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perry_Minasian "Perry Minasian") as his replacement.[\[21\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-21) \| \| [Philadelphia Phillies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Phillies "Philadelphia Phillies") \| [Matt Klentak](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Klentak "Matt Klentak") \| Resigned \| [Sam Fuld](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Fuld "Sam Fuld") \| On October 3, 2020, [Matt Klentak](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Klentak "Matt Klentak") stepped down after a third straight September collapse left the team out of the postseason for the ninth consecutive season. The 40-year-old was reassigned to another position in the organization while Ned Rice served as interim general manager until the Phillies hired Dave Dombrowski as President of baseball operations.[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-22) On December 22, Fuld was announced as the next GM of the Phillies.[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-23) \| \| [New York Mets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets "New York Mets") \| [Brodie Van Wagenen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brodie_Van_Wagenen "Brodie Van Wagenen") \| Fired \| [Jared Porter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Porter "Jared Porter") \| On November 6, 2020, the Mets parted ways with [Brodie Van Wagenen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brodie_Van_Wagenen "Brodie Van Wagenen") after two seasons as general manager, hours after [Steve Cohen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Cohen_$businessman$ "Steve Cohen (businessman)") became the new owner of the team.[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-24) On December 13, the Mets announced [Jared Porter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Porter "Jared Porter") as their new general manager.[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-25) \| \| [Jared Porter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Porter "Jared Porter") \| [Zack Scott](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zack_Scott "Zack Scott") (interim) \| On January 18, ESPN revealed that Porter had sent inappropriate images to a female reporter. On January 19, Steve Cohen tweeted that Porter had been fired.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-26) On January 27, the Mets named Zack Scott as interim general manager.[\[27\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-27) \| \| \| \| [Miami Marlins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Marlins "Miami Marlins") \| [Michael Hill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Hill_$baseball$ "Michael Hill (baseball)") \| Contract Not Renewed \| [Kim Ng](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Ng "Kim Ng") \| [Michael Hill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Hill_$baseball$ "Michael Hill (baseball)") was not retained by the Marlins after the 2020 season. On November 13, 2020, the Marlins hired [Kim Ng](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Ng "Kim Ng") as his replacement, making her the first female general manager in league history.[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-28) \| \| [Chicago Cubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Cubs "Chicago Cubs") \| [Theo Epstein](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theo_Epstein "Theo Epstein") \| Resigned \| [Jed Hoyer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jed_Hoyer "Jed Hoyer") \| On November 17, 2020, [Theo Epstein](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theo_Epstein "Theo Epstein") announced that he will step down from his role with the Cubs. [Jed Hoyer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jed_Hoyer "Jed Hoyer") was promoted to take his place.[\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-29) \| \| [Texas Rangers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Rangers_$baseball$ "Texas Rangers (baseball)") \| [Jon Daniels](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Daniels "Jon Daniels") \| [Chris Young](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Young_$pitcher$ "Chris Young (pitcher)") \| On December 4, 2020, [Jon Daniels](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Daniels "Jon Daniels"), who remains president of baseball operations, announced that he step down from his role as general manager. [Chris Young](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Young_$pitcher$ "Chris Young (pitcher)") was hired to take his place.[\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-30) \| \| ### Field managers \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=13 "Edit section: Field managers")\] #### Offseason \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=14 "Edit section: Offseason")\] \| Team \| Former Manager \| Interim Manager \| Reason For Leaving \| New Manager \| Notes \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| [Detroit Tigers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Tigers "Detroit Tigers") \| [Ron Gardenhire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Gardenhire "Ron Gardenhire") \| [Lloyd McClendon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_McClendon "Lloyd McClendon") \| Retired \| [A. J. Hinch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._J._Hinch "A. J. Hinch") \| On September 19, 2020, Gardenhire announced his retirement due to health concerns. Lloyd McClendon was named interim manager for the rest of the season that same day. Gardenhire finished with a 132–241 (.354) record in just under three seasons. The Tigers did not make the playoffs during his tenure.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-31) The Tigers hired A.J. Hinch on October 30 as their new manager.[\[32\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-32) In seven seasons, Hinch has accumulated a 570–472 (.547) record while managing the Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks. He led the Astros to two World Series appearances, winning in [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_World_Series "2017 World Series") against the Los Angeles Dodgers and losing in [2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_World_Series "2019 World Series") to the Washington Nationals, both in seven games. \| \| [Boston Red Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Red_Sox "Boston Red Sox") \| [Ron Roenicke](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Roenicke "Ron Roenicke") \| None \| Contract Not Renewed \| [Alex Cora](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Cora "Alex Cora") \| On September 27, 2020, the Red Sox announced that Roenicke would not be retained for the 2021 season after only one season following the team and [Alex Cora](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Cora "Alex Cora") parting ways.[\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-33) Roenicke finished his only season with a 24–36 (.400) record and did not make the postseason. Cora was re-hired on November 6 after serving a one-year suspension imposed by MLB for his role in the [Houston Astros sign stealing scandal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Astros_sign_stealing_scandal "Houston Astros sign stealing scandal").[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-34) Prior to his suspension, Cora was 192–132 (.593) in two seasons with the Red Sox, leading the team to a World Series win in his first season. \| \| [Chicago White Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox "Chicago White Sox") \| [Rick Renteria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Renteria "Rick Renteria") \| Fired \| [Tony La Russa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_La_Russa "Tony La Russa") \| On October 12, 2020, the White Sox announced that Renteria would not return, ending his tenure with the team after four years with one year remaining on his contract. Renteria finished with a record of 236–309 (.433) and one playoff appearance.[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-35) On October 29, it was announced that Tony La Russa would return to the White Sox as manager. La Russa managed the White Sox during 1979–1986, compiling a 522–510 (.506) record and one playoff appearance. At the age of 76, La Russa became the oldest manager in the majors. He had not managed any team since the [St. Louis Cardinals in 2011](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_St._Louis_Cardinals_season "2011 St. Louis Cardinals season").[\[36\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-36) \| \| ## League leaders \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=15 "Edit section: League leaders")\] ### American League \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=16 "Edit section: American League")\] \| Stat \| Player \| Total \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| [AVG](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batting_average_$baseball$ "Batting average (baseball)") \| [Yuli Gurriel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuli_Gurriel "Yuli Gurriel") ([HOU](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Astros "Houston Astros")) \| .319 \| \| [OPS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On-base_plus_slugging "On-base plus slugging") \| [Vladimir Guerrero Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Guerrero_Jr. "Vladimir Guerrero Jr.") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")) \| 1\.002 \| \| [HR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_run "Home run") \| [Vladimir Guerrero Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Guerrero_Jr. "Vladimir Guerrero Jr.") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")) [Salvador Perez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Perez "Salvador Perez") ([KC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_Royals "Kansas City Royals")) \| 48 \| \| [RBI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run_batted_in "Run batted in") \| [Salvador Perez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Perez "Salvador Perez") ([KC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_Royals "Kansas City Royals")) \| 121 \| \| [R](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run_$baseball$ "Run (baseball)") \| [Vladimir Guerrero Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Guerrero_Jr. "Vladimir Guerrero Jr.") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")) \| 123 \| \| [H](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hit_$baseball$ "Hit (baseball)") \| [Bo Bichette](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo_Bichette "Bo Bichette") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")) \| 191 \| \| [SB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stolen_base "Stolen base") \| [Whit Merrifield](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whit_Merrifield "Whit Merrifield") ([KC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_Royals "Kansas City Royals")) \| 40 \| \| Stat \| Player \| Total \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| [W](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_$pitching$#Winning_pitcher "Win–loss record (pitching)") \| [Gerrit Cole](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrit_Cole "Gerrit Cole") ([NYY](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees "New York Yankees")) \| 16 \| \| [L](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_$pitching$#Losing_pitcher "Win–loss record (pitching)") \| [Cole Irvin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cole_Irvin "Cole Irvin") ([OAK](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland_Athletics "Oakland Athletics")) \| 15 \| \| [ERA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earned_run_average "Earned run average") \| [Robbie Ray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_Ray_$baseball$ "Robbie Ray (baseball)") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")) \| 2\.84 \| \| [K](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strikeout "Strikeout") \| [Robbie Ray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_Ray_$baseball$ "Robbie Ray (baseball)") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")) \| 248 \| \| [IP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Innings_pitched "Innings pitched") \| [Robbie Ray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_Ray_$baseball$ "Robbie Ray (baseball)") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")) \| 193\.1 \| \| [SV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Save_$baseball$ "Save (baseball)") \| [Liam Hendriks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liam_Hendriks "Liam Hendriks") ([CWS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox "Chicago White Sox")) \| 38 \| \| [WHIP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walks_plus_hits_per_inning_pitched "Walks plus hits per inning pitched") \| [Robbie Ray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_Ray_$baseball$ "Robbie Ray (baseball)") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")) \| 1\.045 \| ### National League \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=17 "Edit section: National League")\] \| Stat \| Player \| Total \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| [AVG](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batting_average_$baseball$ "Batting average (baseball)") \| [Trea Turner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trea_Turner "Trea Turner") ([LAD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers")/[WSH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Nationals "Washington Nationals")) \| .328 \| \| [OPS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On-base_plus_slugging "On-base plus slugging") \| [Bryce Harper](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Harper "Bryce Harper") ([PHI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Phillies "Philadelphia Phillies")) \| 1\.044 \| \| [HR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_run "Home run") \| [Fernando Tatís Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Tat%C3%ADs_Jr. "Fernando Tatís Jr.") ([SD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres")) \| 42 \| \| [RBI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run_batted_in "Run batted in") \| [Adam Duvall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Duvall "Adam Duvall") ([ATL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves")/[MIA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Marlins "Miami Marlins")) \| 113 \| \| [R](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run_$baseball$ "Run (baseball)") \| [Freddie Freeman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_Freeman "Freddie Freeman") ([ATL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves")) \| 120 \| \| [H](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hit_$baseball$ "Hit (baseball)") \| [Trea Turner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trea_Turner "Trea Turner") ([LAD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers")/[WSH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Nationals "Washington Nationals")) \| 195 \| \| [SB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stolen_base "Stolen base") \| [Trea Turner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trea_Turner "Trea Turner") ([LAD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers")/[WSH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Nationals "Washington Nationals")) \| 32 \| \| Stat \| Player \| Total \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| [W](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_$pitching$#Winning_pitcher "Win–loss record (pitching)") \| [Julio Urías](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julio_Ur%C3%ADas "Julio Urías") ([LAD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers")) \| 20 \| \| [L](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_$pitching$#Losing_pitcher "Win–loss record (pitching)") \| [Luis Castillo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Castillo_$pitcher,_born_1992$ "Luis Castillo (pitcher, born 1992)") ([CIN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Reds "Cincinnati Reds")) [Patrick Corbin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Corbin "Patrick Corbin") ([WSH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Nationals "Washington Nationals")) \| 16 \| \| [ERA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earned_run_average "Earned run average") \| [Corbin Burnes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corbin_Burnes "Corbin Burnes") ([MIL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers "Milwaukee Brewers")) \| 2\.43 \| \| [K](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strikeout "Strikeout") \| [Zack Wheeler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zack_Wheeler "Zack Wheeler") ([PHI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Phillies "Philadelphia Phillies")) \| 247 \| \| [IP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Innings_pitched "Innings pitched") \| [Zack Wheeler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zack_Wheeler "Zack Wheeler") ([PHI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Phillies "Philadelphia Phillies")) \| 213\.1 \| \| [SV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Save_$baseball$ "Save (baseball)") \| [Mark Melancon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Melancon "Mark Melancon") ([SD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres")) \| 39 \| \| [WHIP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walks_plus_hits_per_inning_pitched "Walks plus hits per inning pitched") \| [Max Scherzer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Scherzer "Max Scherzer") ([LAD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers")/[WSH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Nationals "Washington Nationals")) \| 0\.864 \| ## Milestones \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=18 "Edit section: Milestones")\] ### Batters \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=19 "Edit section: Batters")\] - [Yermín Mercedes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerm%C3%ADn_Mercedes "Yermín Mercedes") ([CWS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox "Chicago White Sox")): - Became the second player in Major League modern history to record five hits in his first career start. Mercedes recorded the five hits on April 2 against the [Los Angeles Angels](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Angels "Los Angeles Angels"). He joins [Cecil Travis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecil_Travis "Cecil Travis") who accomplished this feat during the 1933 season.[\[37\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-37) - Became the first player in Major League modern history to record eight hits in his first eight at-bats of the season with his first three hits on April 3 against the Angels. His streak ended when he flied out against [Tony Watson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Watson "Tony Watson"). [Chris Stynes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Stynes "Chris Stynes") had the longest streak to start a season during the Expansion Era (dating back to 1961) at seven during the 1997 season.[\[38\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-38) - [Akil Baddoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akil_Baddoo "Akil Baddoo") ([DET](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Tigers "Detroit Tigers")): - Became the 31st player in Major League history to hit a home run on the first pitch that they saw. Baddoo accomplished this feat on April 4 against the [Cleveland Indians](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Indians "Cleveland Indians") and [Aaron Civale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Civale "Aaron Civale"). The last person to do this was [Willson Contreras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willson_Contreras "Willson Contreras") on June 19, 2016.[\[39\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-39) - [Tim Locastro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Locastro "Tim Locastro") ([NYY](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees "New York Yankees"))/([AZ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Diamondbacks "Arizona Diamondbacks")): - On April 10 against the [Cincinnati Reds](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Reds "Cincinnati Reds"), Locastro [stole](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stolen_base "Stolen base") second base in the sixth inning, setting the Major League record for most successful consecutive steals to start a career, with 28, since 1951 (the National League did not track caught steals before 1951). He broke the record that was previously held by [Tim Raines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Raines "Tim Raines").[\[40\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-40) - [Miguel Cabrera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miguel_Cabrera "Miguel Cabrera") ([DET](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Tigers "Detroit Tigers")): - With a single in the fifth-inning against the [Kansas City Royals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_Royals "Kansas City Royals") on May 12, Cabrera became the all-time hit leader of Venezuelan-born Major Leaguers by passing [Omar Vizquel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omar_Vizquel "Omar Vizquel") with his 2,878th hit.[\[41\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-41) - With his double in the sixth-inning against the [Kansas City Royals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_Royals "Kansas City Royals") on June 15, Cabrera reached 5,000 [total bases](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_bases "Total bases") for his career. He became the 22nd player to reach this mark.[\[42\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-42) - Recorded his 500th career home run, against the [Toronto Blue Jays](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays") in the sixth-inning on August 22. He became the 28th player to reach this mark.[\[43\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-43) - Scored his 1,500th career run, against the [St. Louis Cardinals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals") in the ninth-inning on August 25. He became the 74th player to reach this mark.[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-44) - [Kyle Schwarber](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Schwarber "Kyle Schwarber") ([BOS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Red_Sox "Boston Red Sox"))/([WSH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Nationals "Washington Nationals")): - Tied the Major League record of most home runs hit during any two-game span by hitting five against the [New York Mets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets "New York Mets") on June 19–20. This was last accomplished by [Jose Abreu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Abreu_$first_baseman$ "José Abreu (first baseman)") during the 2020 campaign.[\[45\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-45) - With two more home runs on June 24, he became the first player in Major League history to homer 12 times in the leadoff spot across 13 games. Schwarber also became the seventh player in Major League history to hit eight-plus home runs in a five-game span.[\[46\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-46) - With his leadoff home run on June 29 against [Rich Hill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Hill_$pitcher$ "Rich Hill (pitcher)") of the [Tampa Bay Rays](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Bay_Rays "Tampa Bay Rays"), Schwarber tied the Major League record for most home runs in any ten-game stretch with 12 home runs. He tied the record set by the [Indians](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Indians "Cleveland Indians")' [Albert Belle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Belle "Albert Belle") in 1995. The home run also tied the Major League record for most home runs in an 18-game stretch with 16. He joins the [Giants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Giants "San Francisco Giants")' [Barry Bonds](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Bonds "Barry Bonds") (2001) and [Cubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Cubs "Chicago Cubs")' [Sammy Sosa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_Sosa "Sammy Sosa") (1998) with this feat.[\[47\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-47) - [Trea Turner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trea_Turner "Trea Turner") ([LAD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers"))/([WSH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Nationals "Washington Nationals")): - On June 30 against the [Tampa Bay Rays](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Bay_Rays "Tampa Bay Rays"), Turner [hit for the cycle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitting_for_the_cycle "Hitting for the cycle") for the third time in his career. He became the fifth player in Major League history to hit for three cycles during their career. He holds the Major League record along with [John Reilly](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Reilly_$baseball$ "John Reilly (baseball)"), [Bob Meusel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Meusel "Bob Meusel"), [Babe Herman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Herman "Babe Herman"), [Adrián Beltré](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adri%C3%A1n_Beltr%C3%A9 "Adrián Beltré"), and [Christian Yelich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Yelich "Christian Yelich"), who accomplished the feat in 2022.[\[48\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-48)[\[49\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-49) - [Albert Pujols](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Pujols "Albert Pujols") ([LAD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers"))/([LAA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Angels "Los Angeles Angels")): - With his single in the eighth inning against the [Miami Marlins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Marlins "Miami Marlins") on July 5, Pujols reached 6,000 total bases for his career. He became the fourth player to reach this mark, joining [Hank Aaron](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Aaron "Hank Aaron"), [Stan Musial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Musial "Stan Musial") and [Willie Mays](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Mays "Willie Mays").[\[50\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-50) - [Shohei Ohtani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shohei_Ohtani "Shohei Ohtani") ([LAA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Angels "Los Angeles Angels")): - With his 32nd home run on July 7 against the [Boston Red Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Red_Sox "Boston Red Sox"), Ohtani established a new record for most home runs in a season by a Japanese-born player in the Major Leagues, breaking the record of 31 set by [Hideki Matsui](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hideki_Matsui "Hideki Matsui") in 2004.[\[51\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-51) - Ohtani became the first player in Major League history to ever have at least 37 home runs and 15 stolen bases before the end of July.[\[52\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-52) - On August 28 against the [San Diego Padres](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres"), Ohtani becomes the first Japanese-born player to steal 20 bases and hit 40 home runs in a season.[\[53\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-53) - On September 25, Ohtani joined [Willie Mays](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Mays "Willie Mays") as the only players with at least 45 home runs, 20 stolen bases and six triples in a season.[\[54\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-54) - From September 22–25, Ohtani drew 13 walks in a four-game span, tying a Major League record set by [Babe Ruth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth "Babe Ruth") in 1930, [Bryce Harper](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Harper "Bryce Harper") in 2016, and [Yasmani Grandal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yasmani_Grandal "Yasmani Grandal") in 2021. His 11 walks drawn in the three-game span also tied the Major League record set by Harper in 2016.[\[55\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-55) - On October 3 against the [Seattle Mariners](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Mariners "Seattle Mariners"), Ohtani became the first player in Major League history to have at least 45 homers, 25 stolen bases, 100 RBIs, 100 runs, and eight triples in a season and the second player in AL history to record at least 45 homers and 25 stolen bases in a season, joining [Jose Canseco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jose_Canseco "Jose Canseco") in 1998.[\[56\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-56) - [Rodolfo Castro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodolfo_Castro "Rodolfo Castro") ([PIT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Pirates "Pittsburgh Pirates")): - On July 28 against the [Milwaukee Brewers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers "Milwaukee Brewers"), Castro hit two home runs, which were his fourth and fifth Major League hits. All of his hits to that point had been home runs, which was the first time in Modern Era (since 1901) that a player's first five hits were home runs.[\[57\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-57) The streak came to an end on July 30 as he doubled in the first inning against the [Philadelphia Phillies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Phillies "Philadelphia Phillies").[\[58\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-58) - [Seby Zavala](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seby_Zavala "Seby Zavala") ([CWS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox "Chicago White Sox")): - On July 31 against the [Cleveland Indians](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Indians "Cleveland Indians"), Zavala became the first Major League player to hit his first three career home runs in the same game. Zavala hit his first two off of [Triston McKenzie](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triston_McKenzie "Triston McKenzie"), one of them being a [grand slam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_slam_$baseball$ "Grand slam (baseball)"), and the third was off of [Bryan Shaw](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Shaw_$baseball$ "Bryan Shaw (baseball)").[\[59\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-59) - [Jonah Heim](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonah_Heim "Jonah Heim") ([TEX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Rangers_$baseball$ "Texas Rangers (baseball)")) - On August 1 against the [Seattle Mariners](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Mariners "Seattle Mariners"), Heim became the first rookie in Major League history to hit walk-off home runs in two consecutive games. The first was off [Diego Castillo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diego_Castillo_$pitcher$ "Diego Castillo (pitcher)") in extra innings and the second was off [Erik Swanson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Swanson "Erik Swanson").[\[60\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-60) - [Kevin Newman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Newman_$baseball$ "Kevin Newman (baseball)") ([PIT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Pirates "Pittsburgh Pirates")): - Tied the Major League record for most doubles in a game by hitting four against the [Milwaukee Brewers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers "Milwaukee Brewers") in the first game of a doubleheader on August 14. Former Pirates [Adam Frazier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Frazier "Adam Frazier") and [Paul Waner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Waner "Paul Waner") also accomplished this feat.[\[61\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-61) - [Joey Votto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Votto "Joey Votto") ([CIN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Reds "Cincinnati Reds")): - Recorded his 2,000th career hit with a single in the seventh inning against the [Chicago Cubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Cubs "Chicago Cubs") on August 16. He became the 291st player to reach this mark.[\[62\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-62) - [Freddie Freeman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_Freeman "Freddie Freeman") / [Ozzie Albies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozzie_Albies "Ozzie Albies") / [Dansby Swanson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dansby_Swanson "Dansby Swanson") / [Austin Riley](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Riley "Austin Riley") ([ATL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves")): - With Albies 25th home run on September 4 against the [Colorado Rockies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Rockies "Colorado Rockies"), the Braves became the second team in Major League history to have each of their starting infielders hit 25 or more home runs in the same season. They join the [2008 Florida Marlins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Florida_Marlins_season "2008 Florida Marlins season") as the only other quartet of infielders to achieve this feat.[\[63\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-63) - [Vladimir Guerrero Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Guerrero_Jr. "Vladimir Guerrero Jr.") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")): - Hit his 40th home run on September 6 against the [New York Yankees](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees "New York Yankees"). With this home run, [Vladimir Guerrero](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Guerrero "Vladimir Guerrero") and Guerrero Jr. became the second father-son duo to have 40-home-run seasons, joining [Cecil Fielder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecil_Fielder "Cecil Fielder") and [Prince Fielder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Fielder "Prince Fielder").[\[64\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-64) - Hit his 48th home run of the season on October 3 against the [Baltimore Orioles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Orioles "Baltimore Orioles"). With this home run, Guerrero Jr. set the Major League record for most home runs in an age-22 season or younger, breaking the record of 47 set in 1953 by 21-year-old [Eddie Mathews](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Mathews "Eddie Mathews").[\[65\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-65) - [Wander Franco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wander_Franco "Wander Franco") ([TB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Bay_Rays "Tampa Bay Rays")): - By drawing a walk in the seventh inning on September 7 against the [Boston Red Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Red_Sox "Boston Red Sox"), Franco set the American League record for the longest on-base streak, at 37 games, for a player 20-years-old or younger. He broke the record of 36 games that was held by [Mickey Mantle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Mantle "Mickey Mantle"), who set the record from early September 1951 through early May 1952.[\[66\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-66) - With his first-inning double on September 29 against the [Houston Astros](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Astros "Houston Astros"), Franco extended his streak to 43 consecutive games reaching base. This tied the Major League record for a player 20-years-old or younger with [Frank Robinson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Robinson "Frank Robinson") who set the record during the 1956 campaign.[\[67\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-67) Although he reached on an error in the ninth-inning the very next night, Franco's record-tying consecutive on-base streak came to an end as he went 0-for-4.[\[68\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-68) - [Nelson Cruz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Cruz "Nelson Cruz") ([TB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Bay_Rays "Tampa Bay Rays"))/([MIN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_Twins "Minnesota Twins")): - With two home runs on September 7 against the [Boston Red Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Red_Sox "Boston Red Sox"), Cruz became the oldest player in Major League history to have a 30-homer season. Cruz, at age 41, bested the record of [David Ortiz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Ortiz "David Ortiz") and [Darrell Evans](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrell_Evans "Darrell Evans") who were 40-years-old when they had their 30-homer seasons.[\[69\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-69) - [Marcus Semien](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Semien "Marcus Semien") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")): - Hit his 44th home run for the season on September 29 against the [New York Yankees](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees "New York Yankees") in the first-inning. This set a Major League record for most home runs by a second baseman in Major League history, breaking the record of 43 that was set in 1973 by [Davey Johnson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davey_Johnson "Davey Johnson").[\[70\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-70) ### Pitchers \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=20 "Edit section: Pitchers")\] #### No-hitters \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=21 "Edit section: No-hitters")\] See also: [List of Major League Baseball no-hitters](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_no-hitters "List of Major League Baseball no-hitters") - [Joe Musgrove](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Musgrove "Joe Musgrove") ([SD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres")): - Musgrove threw his first career no-hitter, and the first no-hitter in the franchise's 53-season history, by defeating the [Texas Rangers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Rangers_$baseball$ "Texas Rangers (baseball)") 3–0 on April 9. He struck out 10 and did not walk a batter, throwing 77 of his 112 pitches as strikes. The only blemish was when Musgrove hit [Joey Gallo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Gallo_$baseball$ "Joey Gallo (baseball)") with a pitch in the fourth inning.[\[71\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-71) - [Carlos Rodón](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Rod%C3%B3n "Carlos Rodón") ([CWS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox "Chicago White Sox")): - Rodón threw his first career no-hitter, and the 20th in franchise history, by defeating the [Cleveland Indians](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Indians "Cleveland Indians") 8–0 on April 14. He struck out seven, throwing 75 strikes on 114 pitches. Rodón was [perfect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_game_$baseball$ "Perfect game (baseball)") through 81⁄3 but lost his bid for a perfect game when he hit [Roberto Pérez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_P%C3%A9rez "Roberto Pérez") on his foot.[\[72\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-72) - [John Means](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Means_$baseball$ "John Means (baseball)") ([BAL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Orioles "Baltimore Orioles")): - Means threw his first career no-hitter, and the tenth in franchise history, and the first Orioles' complete game no-hitter in 52 years, by defeating the [Seattle Mariners](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Mariners "Seattle Mariners") 6–0 on May 5. He struck out 12, throwing 79 strikes on 113 pitches. The only blemish came with one out in the third inning, when [Sam Haggerty](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Haggerty "Sam Haggerty") reached first base on a [third strike wild pitch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncaught_third_strike "Uncaught third strike"). Means faced the minimum 27 batters, as Haggerty was caught attempting to steal second base.[\[73\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-73) This was the first no-hitter in Major League history in which the only baserunner for the team that was no-hit reached base by an uncaught third strike as well as the first no-hitter in Major League history that was not a perfect game in which the team that was no-hit did not have any batters reach base by a walk, a hit by pitch, or an error. - [Wade Miley](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wade_Miley "Wade Miley") ([CIN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Reds "Cincinnati Reds")): - Miley threw his first career no-hitter, and the 17th in franchise history, by defeating the [Cleveland Indians](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Indians "Cleveland Indians") 3–0 on May 7. He struck out eight, throwing 72 strikes on 114 pitches. He was perfect through 6 1⁄3 before he allowed two baserunners in the seventh inning on a fielding error by [Nick Senzel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Senzel "Nick Senzel") and a walk. Those were his only baserunners allowed.[\[74\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-74) - [Spencer Turnbull](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_Turnbull "Spencer Turnbull") ([DET](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Tigers "Detroit Tigers")): - Turnbull threw his first career no-hitter, and the eighth in franchise history, by defeating the [Seattle Mariners](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Mariners "Seattle Mariners") 5–0 on May 18. He struck out nine, throwing 77 strikes on 117 pitches. He walked two during the outing. Turnbull became the fifth pitcher in Major League history to throw a no-hitter within two seasons of leading the Majors in losses, last accomplished by [Scott Erickson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Erickson "Scott Erickson") with the Twins in 1994.[\[75\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-75) - [Corey Kluber](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corey_Kluber "Corey Kluber") ([NYY](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees "New York Yankees")): - Kluber threw his first career no-hitter, and the 12th in franchise history, by defeating the [Texas Rangers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Rangers_$baseball$ "Texas Rangers (baseball)") 2–0 on May 19. He struck out nine, throwing 71 strikes on 101 pitches. His only baserunner was a walk to [Charlie Culberson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Culberson "Charlie Culberson") in the third inning. This was the first time since 1969 that no-hitters were thrown on consecutive days.[\[76\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-76)[\[77\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-77) - [Zach Davies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zach_Davies "Zach Davies") / [Ryan Tepera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Tepera "Ryan Tepera") / [Andrew Chafin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Chafin "Andrew Chafin") / [Craig Kimbrel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Kimbrel "Craig Kimbrel") ([CHC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Cubs "Chicago Cubs")): - Combined to throw the 17th no-hitter in franchise history and the 15th combined no-hitter in Major League history by defeating the [Los Angeles Dodgers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers") 4–0 on June 24. Davies struck out four and walked five, throwing 60 of his 94 pitches for strikes. Tepera walked one while throwing 16 pitches, of which nine were strikes. Chafin walked one while throwing 15 pitches, of which 10 were strikes. Kimbrel struck out three and walked one; nine of his fourteen pitches were strikes.[\[78\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-78) - [Tyler Gilbert](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Gilbert "Tyler Gilbert") ([AZ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Diamondbacks "Arizona Diamondbacks")): - Gilbert threw his first career no-hitter, and the third in franchise history, by defeating the [San Diego Padres](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres") 7–0 on August 14. In his first career start, Gilbert struck out five, throwing 64 of his 102 pitches for strikes. He issued three walks, all of them to leadoff hitter [Tommy Pham](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Pham "Tommy Pham"). This tied the Major League record for no-hitters in a season, set in 1884. Gilbert also became the fourth pitcher in Major League history to throw a no-hitter in his first career start. The last pitcher to accomplish this feet was [Bobo Holloman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobo_Holloman "Bobo Holloman") in 1953. The other two took place in the 1800s.[\[79\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-79) - [Corbin Burnes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corbin_Burnes "Corbin Burnes") / [Josh Hader](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Hader "Josh Hader") ([MIL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers "Milwaukee Brewers")): - Threw the second no-hitter in Brewers history, the 16th combined and a record breaking ninth no-hitter in 2021 on September 11 against the [Cleveland Indians](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Indians "Cleveland Indians"). In the 3–0 victory, Burnes went eight innings, walked one and struck out 14 in 115 pitches (78 were for strikes). Hader finished out the no-hitter by striking out two hitters in the ninth and throwing nine pitches, seven were strikes. The Indians become the first team in Major League history to be no-hit three times in one season. [Zach Plesac](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zach_Plesac "Zach Plesac") was the starting pitcher in all three games that the Indians did not get a hit.[\[80\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-80) #### Other pitching accomplishments \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=22 "Edit section: Other pitching accomplishments")\] - [José Berríos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Berr%C3%ADos "José Berríos") ([MIN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_Twins "Minnesota Twins")) / [Corbin Burnes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corbin_Burnes "Corbin Burnes") ([MIL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers "Milwaukee Brewers")): - In their matchup on April 3, they became the first pair of starting pitchers in the modern era (since 1900) that struck out 10 or more batters and gave up one or no hits. Berrios struck out 12 over six innings and did not allow a hit, while Burnes went 6 1⁄3 and gave up one hit and struck out 11.[\[81\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-81) - [Matt Peacock](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Peacock_$baseball$ "Matt Peacock (baseball)") ([AZ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Diamondbacks "Arizona Diamondbacks")): - Became the first pitcher since 1945 to make his debut in extra innings and record his first hit and win on April 6 against the [Colorado Rockies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Rockies "Colorado Rockies").[\[82\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-82) - [Craig Kimbrel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Kimbrel "Craig Kimbrel") ([CWS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox "Chicago White Sox"))/([CHC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Cubs "Chicago Cubs")): - Recorded his 350th career [save](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Save_$baseball$ "Save (baseball)") in closing out a 4–2 win over the [Pittsburgh Pirates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Pirates "Pittsburgh Pirates") on April 8. He became the 12th player to reach this mark.[\[83\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-83) - Became the fastest pitcher in Major League history to reach 1,000 strikeouts in 613 innings pitched on August 16 against the [Oakland Athletics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland_Athletics "Oakland Athletics").[\[84\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-84) This record was broken on September 30 by [Aroldis Chapman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aroldis_Chapman "Aroldis Chapman") who recorded his 1,000th strikeout in 601 innings.[\[85\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-aroldis1k-85) - [Shane Bieber](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Bieber "Shane Bieber") ([CLE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Indians "Cleveland Indians")): - Became the first pitcher since 1893 to record 10 strikeouts in each of his first four starts with his 13 strikeout performance against the [Cincinnati Reds](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Reds "Cincinnati Reds") on April 18.[\[86\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-86) - [Corbin Burnes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corbin_Burnes "Corbin Burnes") ([MIL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers "Milwaukee Brewers")): - Set the Major League record on April 20 against the [San Diego Padres](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres") for most strikeouts by a starter to begin a season without issuing a walk. Burnes has struck out 40 batters and broke the record of 35 set by [Adam Wainwright](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Wainwright "Adam Wainwright") in 2013.[\[87\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-87) - Set the Major League record for most strikeouts by a pitcher to begin a season without issuing a walk by getting [Harrison Bader](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Bader "Harrison Bader") of the [St. Louis Cardinals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals") on May 13. The second-inning strikeout was the 52nd strikeout by Burnes and that broke the record held by [Kenley Jansen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenley_Jansen "Kenley Jansen") set in 2017. Burnes streak came to an end later in the game at 58 strikeouts, when he walked [Tommy Edman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Edman "Tommy Edman") in the fifth inning. This was, at the time, also a Major League record for most strikeouts without a walk.[\[88\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-88) - Tied the Major League record for most consecutive strikeouts in a row by striking out ten [Pittsburgh Pirates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Pirates "Pittsburgh Pirates") on August 11. Burnes tied the mark set by the Mets' [Tom Seaver](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Seaver "Tom Seaver") on April 22, 1970, against the [San Diego Padres](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres") and equaled in 2021 on June 25 by [Aaron Nola](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Nola "Aaron Nola") against the [New York Mets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets "New York Mets").[\[89\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-89) - [Jacob deGrom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_deGrom "Jacob deGrom") ([NYM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets "New York Mets")): - After his 15-strikeout performance against the [Washington Nationals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Nationals "Washington Nationals") on April 23, deGrom set the Major League record for most strikeouts by a pitcher in their first four starts of a season, with 50. He broke the record of 48 that was set by [Nolan Ryan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nolan_Ryan "Nolan Ryan") in 1978 and equaled by [Shane Bieber](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Bieber "Shane Bieber") earlier this season.[\[90\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-90) - deGrom struck out nine against the [Boston Red Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Red_Sox "Boston Red Sox") on April 28, which gave him 59 in his first five starts of a season. He tied the record that was set by [Nolan Ryan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nolan_Ryan "Nolan Ryan") in 1978.[\[91\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-91) - [Madison Bumgarner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madison_Bumgarner "Madison Bumgarner") ([AZ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Diamondbacks "Arizona Diamondbacks")): - Threw a "complete game no-hitter" in the second game of a seven-inning doubleheader against the [Atlanta Braves](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves") on April 25. As the game did not go nine innings, it is not counted as a no-hitter by the Elias Sports Bureau, the official statistician of Major League Baseball.[\[92\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-92) - [Gerrit Cole](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrit_Cole "Gerrit Cole") ([NYY](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees "New York Yankees")): - With his strikeout of [Joey Gallo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Gallo_$baseball$ "Joey Gallo (baseball)") on May 17 in the first inning, Cole set a Major League record for most strikeouts without a walk at 59, breaking the record set by Corbin Burnes less than a week before. Cole extended his record to 61 before he issued a walk to Gallo in the third inning.[\[93\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-93) - [Zack Greinke](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zack_Greinke "Zack Greinke") ([HOU](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Astros "Houston Astros")): - Became the 135th pitcher in Major League history to amass 3,000 career innings pitched during the game against the [Los Angeles Dodgers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers") on May 25.[\[94\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-94) - [David Price](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Price_$baseball$ "David Price (baseball)") ([LAD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers")): - Recorded his 2,000th career strikeout by getting [Curt Casali](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curt_Casali "Curt Casali") in the third inning against the [San Francisco Giants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Giants "San Francisco Giants") on May 27. He became the 84th pitcher to reach this mark.[\[95\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-95) - [Yu Darvish](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yu_Darvish "Yu Darvish") ([SD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres")): - Recorded his 1,500th career strikeout in the sixth inning by getting [Steven Souza Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Souza_Jr. "Steven Souza Jr.") of the [Los Angeles Dodgers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers") on June 21. Darvish became the fastest pitcher in Major League history to reach that milestone in 197 games. He broke the record of [Randy Johnson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Johnson "Randy Johnson"), who need 206 games.[\[96\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-96) - [Aaron Nola](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Nola "Aaron Nola") ([PHI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Phillies "Philadelphia Phillies")): - Tied the Major League record for most consecutive strikeouts in a row by striking out ten [New York Mets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets "New York Mets") on June 25 in the first game of a seven-inning doubleheader. Nola tied the mark that was set by the Mets' [Tom Seaver](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Seaver "Tom Seaver") on April 22, 1970, against the [San Diego Padres](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres").[\[97\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-97) - [Collin McHugh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collin_McHugh "Collin McHugh") / [Josh Fleming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Fleming_$baseball$ "Josh Fleming (baseball)") / [Diego Castillo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diego_Castillo_$pitcher$ "Diego Castillo (pitcher)") / [Matt Wisler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Wisler "Matt Wisler") / [Pete Fairbanks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Fairbanks "Pete Fairbanks") ([TB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Bay_Rays "Tampa Bay Rays")): - These five pitchers combined to throw a "no-hitter" in the second game of a seven-inning doubleheader against the [Cleveland Indians](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Indians "Cleveland Indians") on July 7. As the game did not go nine innings, it is not counted as a no-hitter by the Elias Sports Bureau, the official statistician of Major League Baseball.[\[98\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-98) - [Pablo López](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_L%C3%B3pez_$baseball$ "Pablo López (baseball)") ([MIA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Marlins "Miami Marlins")): - Set a Major League record for most consecutive strikeouts in the Modern Era (since 1900) to start a game by getting the first nine [Atlanta Braves](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves") on July 11. The record was eight and was accomplished by [Jim Deshaies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Deshaies "Jim Deshaies") (1986), [Jacob deGrom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_deGrom "Jacob deGrom") (2014) and [Germán Márquez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germ%C3%A1n_M%C3%A1rquez "Germán Márquez") (2018).[\[99\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-99) - [Alex Reyes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Reyes "Alex Reyes") ([STL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals")): - Closing out the Cardinals 2–1 victory against the [San Francisco Giants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Giants "San Francisco Giants") on July 18, Reyes set the Major League record for most consecutive saves to start a career. With his 24th straight save, he broke the record that was held by [LaTroy Hawkins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaTroy_Hawkins "LaTroy Hawkins").[\[100\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-100) Two days later against the [Chicago Cubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Cubs "Chicago Cubs"), Reyes failed to convert the save, ending his streak at 24 games.[\[101\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-101) - [Aroldis Chapman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aroldis_Chapman "Aroldis Chapman") ([NYY](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees "New York Yankees")): - Recorded his 300th career save in closing out a 7–6 win over the [Oakland Athletics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland_Athletics "Oakland Athletics") on August 26. He became the 31st pitcher to reach this mark.[\[102\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-102) - Became the fastest pitcher in Major League history to reach 1,000 strikeouts in 601 innings pitched on September 30 against the [Toronto Blue Jays](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays"). He broke the record that was set by Craig Kimbrel earlier this season.[\[85\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-aroldis1k-85) - [Chris Sale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Sale "Chris Sale") ([BOS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Red_Sox "Boston Red Sox")): - Recorded his third career [immaculate inning](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_pitchers_who_have_thrown_an_immaculate_inning "List of Major League Baseball pitchers who have thrown an immaculate inning") on August 26 against the [Minnesota Twins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_Twins "Minnesota Twins"), tying the all-time record with [Sandy Koufax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Koufax "Sandy Koufax").[\[103\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-103) - [Ervin Santana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ervin_Santana "Ervin Santana") ([KC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_Royals "Kansas City Royals")): - Recorded his 150th career win by getting credited with the win in relief against the [Seattle Mariners](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Mariners "Seattle Mariners") on August 26. He became the 265th pitcher to reach this mark.[\[104\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-104) - [Max Scherzer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Scherzer "Max Scherzer") ([LAD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers"))/([WSH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Nationals "Washington Nationals")): - Recorded his third career [immaculate inning](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_pitchers_who_have_thrown_an_immaculate_inning "List of Major League Baseball pitchers who have thrown an immaculate inning") on September 12 against the [San Diego Padres](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres"), tying the all-time record with [Sandy Koufax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Koufax "Sandy Koufax") and [Chris Sale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Sale "Chris Sale").[\[105\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-max3k-105) - Recorded his [3,000th career strikeout](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3,000_strikeout_club "3,000 strikeout club") by striking out [Eric Hosmer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Hosmer "Eric Hosmer") of the [San Diego Padres](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres") on September 12. He became the 19th player to reach this mark.[\[105\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-max3k-105) - [Austin Adams](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Adams_$baseball,_born_1991$ "Austin Adams (baseball, born 1991)") ([SD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres")): - Adams set a new Major League record for the Live Ball Era (since 1920) for most hit-batsmen in one season when he hit [St. Louis Cardinals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals") catcher [Yadier Molina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yadier_Molina "Yadier Molina") in the eighth inning on September 17. He broke the record in the Live Ball Era held by [Howard Ehmke](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Ehmke "Howard Ehmke"), who hit 23 batters in 1922 in 279 2⁄3 innings. Adams set the record in 49 2⁄3 innings.[\[106\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-106) - [Jon Lester](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Lester "Jon Lester") ([STL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals"))/([WSH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Nationals "Washington Nationals")): - Recorded his 200th career win on September 20 against the [Milwaukee Brewers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers "Milwaukee Brewers"). He became the 119th player to reach this mark.[\[107\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-107) - [Adam Wainwright](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Wainwright "Adam Wainwright") ([STL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals")): - Recorded his 2,000th career strikeout by fanning [Luis Urías](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Ur%C3%ADas "Luis Urías") in the fourth inning against the [Milwaukee Brewers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers "Milwaukee Brewers") on September 23. He became the 85th pitcher to reach this mark.[\[108\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-108) - [Shohei Ohtani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shohei_Ohtani "Shohei Ohtani") ([LAA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Angels "Los Angeles Angels")): - On September 26 against the [Seattle Mariners](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Mariners "Seattle Mariners"), Ohtani became the sixth starter in MLB history to make at least 13 home starts without a losing decision and an ERA below 2.00 in a season.[\[109\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-109) - [Kenley Jansen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenley_Jansen "Kenley Jansen") ([LAD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers")): - Recorded his 350th career save in closing out an 8–6 win over the [Milwaukee Brewers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers "Milwaukee Brewers") on October 1. He became the 13th player to reach this mark.[\[110\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-110) ### Miscellaneous \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=23 "Edit section: Miscellaneous")\] - [Arizona Diamondbacks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Diamondbacks "Arizona Diamondbacks"): - Became the first team in Major League Opening Day history to hit four home runs in one inning on April 1 against the [San Diego Padres](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres").[\[111\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-111) - With their road loss to the [San Francisco Giants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Giants "San Francisco Giants") on June 16, the Diamondbacks tied the Major League record for most consecutive road losses at 22 games. They tied the record that was set by the 1943 [Philadelphia Athletics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Athletics "Philadelphia Athletics") and equaled by the 1963 [New York Mets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets "New York Mets").[\[112\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-112) The Diamondbacks set a new Major League record for road futility the next day against the Giants, as they lost their 23rd straight road game by a score of 10–3.[\[113\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-113) The Diamondbacks would later extend their road losing streak to 24 games when they lost to the [San Diego Padres](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres") on June 25 before finally ending the streak with a 10–1 win against the Padres the next day.[\[114\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-114) - [Marwin González](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marwin_Gonz%C3%A1lez "Marwin González") ([BOS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Red_Sox "Boston Red Sox")): - Became the first player in Major League modern history to start at four different positions in the field through his team's first four games of the season. Gonzalez patrolled left field on Opening Day for Boston before manning second base, third base and first base in the ensuing contests, respectively.[\[115\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-115) - [Yadier Molina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yadier_Molina "Yadier Molina") ([STL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals")): - Became the sixth catcher in Major League history to catch 2,000 games in his career. He reached this milestone on April 14 against the [Washington Nationals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Nationals "Washington Nationals"). Molina also becomes the first player to do this with a single team.[\[116\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-116) - [Boston Red Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Red_Sox "Boston Red Sox"): - In the second game of a doubleheader on April 14 against the [Minnesota Twins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_Twins "Minnesota Twins"), the Red Sox became the first team in Major League history to open the season with at least three straight losses and immediately follow that by winning at least nine straight games.[\[117\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-117) - [Oakland Athletics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland_Athletics "Oakland Athletics"): - With their win against the [Minnesota Twins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_Twins "Minnesota Twins") on April 21, which was their 11th consecutive win, they became the first team in Major League history to follow an 0–6 start to the season by winning 11 straight games at any point in that same season.[\[118\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-118) - [José Godoy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Godoy "José Godoy") ([SEA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Mariners "Seattle Mariners")): - Became the 20,000th player to make his Major League debut, on May 21.[\[119\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-119) - [Atlanta Braves](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves"): - Became the first team in Major League history to hit seven or more home runs and two grand slams in a single game on May 21 against the [Pittsburgh Pirates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Pirates "Pittsburgh Pirates").[\[120\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-120) - Umpire [Joe West](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_West_$umpire$ "Joe West (umpire)"): - With his umpiring of the [Cardinals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals")–[White Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox "Chicago White Sox") game on May 24, West umpired his 5,375th career Major League regular-season game. This tied him with [Hall of Famer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Baseball_Hall_of_Fame_and_Museum "National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum") [Bill Klem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Klem "Bill Klem"), who retired in 1941. West announced he will be retiring at the end of the season.[\[121\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-121) West set a new record the following night, serving as the home-plate umpire.[\[122\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-122) - [Major League Baseball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball "Major League Baseball"): - [Josh Donaldson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Donaldson "Josh Donaldson"), of the [Minnesota Twins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_Twins "Minnesota Twins"), scored Major League Baseball's two millionth run in the sport's history on May 29. Donaldson scored the run in the first-inning on a hit by [Nelson Cruz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Cruz "Nelson Cruz") against the [Royals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_Royals "Kansas City Royals")' [Ervin Santana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ervin_Santana "Ervin Santana").[\[123\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-123) - On July 19, there were seven separate sets of back-to-back home runs hit that set a Major League record.[\[124\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-124) The players involved in this feat were: [Buster Posey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buster_Posey "Buster Posey") and [Wilmer Flores](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilmer_Flores "Wilmer Flores") (Giants), [Max Muncy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Muncy "Max Muncy") and [Justin Turner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Turner "Justin Turner") (Dodgers), [Juan Soto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Soto "Juan Soto") and [Josh Bell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Bell_$baseball,_born_1992$ "Josh Bell (baseball, born 1992)") (Nationals), [Pete Alonso](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Alonso "Pete Alonso") and [Jeff McNeil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_McNeil "Jeff McNeil") (Mets), [Kevin Pillar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Pillar "Kevin Pillar") and [Michael Conforto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Conforto "Michael Conforto") (Mets), [Pavin Smith](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pavin_Smith "Pavin Smith") and [Josh VanMeter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_VanMeter "Josh VanMeter") (Diamondbacks), [Paul Goldschmidt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Goldschmidt "Paul Goldschmidt") and [Dylan Carlson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dylan_Carlson_$baseball$ "Dylan Carlson (baseball)") (Cardinals). - On August 31, a game between the [New York Mets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets "New York Mets") and the [Miami Marlins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Marlins "Miami Marlins") which had been suspended on April 11 was completed. The 142 days between suspension and resumption set a record for the largest gap in Major League history.[\[125\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-125) - [Tony La Russa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_La_Russa "Tony La Russa") ([CWS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox "Chicago White Sox")): - Moved into second place with the most regular-season wins in Major League history with his 2,764th win as the White Sox defeated the [Detroit Tigers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Tigers "Detroit Tigers") 3–0 on June 6. La Russa broke a tie that he had with [John McGraw](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McGraw "John McGraw"). [Connie Mack](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connie_Mack "Connie Mack") holds the all-time record with 3,731 career wins.[\[126\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-126) - [New York Yankees](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees "New York Yankees"): - Tied the Major League record for most [triple plays](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_play "Triple play") turned in a season when they turned one on June 20 against the [Oakland Athletics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland_Athletics "Oakland Athletics"). This was their third triple play of the season. The last team to turn three triple plays in a season was the 2016 [Chicago White Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox "Chicago White Sox").[\[127\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-127) - [Los Angeles Dodgers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers"): - Became the first team in Major League history to have a pair of games with two grand slams in the same season. The Dodgers hit two slams on July 10 against the [Arizona Diamondbacks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Diamondbacks "Arizona Diamondbacks"), and on May 2 against the [Milwaukee Brewers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers "Milwaukee Brewers").[\[128\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-128) - Ended the regular season with [106 wins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_season "2021 Los Angeles Dodgers season"), but finished second in the [NL West](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_League_West "National League West"), a game behind the [San Francisco Giants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_San_Francisco_Giants_season "2021 San Francisco Giants season"), becoming the team with most wins that failed to finish first in its league or division. The previous record of 104 wins had been set by the [1909 Chicago Cubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1909_Chicago_Cubs_season "1909 Chicago Cubs season") and [1942 Brooklyn Dodgers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1942_Brooklyn_Dodgers_season "1942 Brooklyn Dodgers season"). This also marked the first time in Major League history that two teams in the same division, or even in the same league (American or National), had won 105 or more games in the same season.[\[129\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-129)[\[130\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-130) - [St. Louis Cardinals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals"): - The Cardinals became the first team in Major League history to have five [Gold Glove](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Glove "Gold Glove") winners in one season.[\[131\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-131) ## Awards and honors \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=24 "Edit section: Awards and honors")\] ### Regular season \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=25 "Edit section: Regular season")\] \| [Baseball Writers' Association of America](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_Writers%27_Association_of_America "Baseball Writers' Association of America") Awards \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| BBWAA Award \| National League \| American League \| \| [Most Valuable Player](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_Most_Valuable_Player_Award "Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award") \| [Bryce Harper](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Harper "Bryce Harper") ([PHI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Phillies "Philadelphia Phillies")) \| [Shohei Ohtani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shohei_Ohtani "Shohei Ohtani") ([LAA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Angels "Los Angeles Angels")) \| \| [Cy Young Award](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cy_Young_Award "Cy Young Award") \| [Corbin Burnes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corbin_Burnes "Corbin Burnes") ([MIL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers "Milwaukee Brewers")) \| [Robbie Ray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_Ray "Robbie Ray") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")) \| \| [Rookie of the Year](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_Rookie_of_the_Year_Award "Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award") \| [Jonathan India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_India "Jonathan India") ([CIN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Reds "Cincinnati Reds")) \| [Randy Arozarena](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Arozarena "Randy Arozarena") ([TB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Bay_Rays "Tampa Bay Rays")) \| \| [Manager of the Year](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_Manager_of_the_Year_Award "Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award") \| [Gabe Kapler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabe_Kapler "Gabe Kapler") ([SF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Giants "San Francisco Giants")) \| [Kevin Cash](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Cash "Kevin Cash") ([TB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Bay_Rays "Tampa Bay Rays")) \| \| [Gold Glove Awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Glove_Awards "Gold Glove Awards") \| \| \| \| Position \| National League \| American League \| \| Pitcher \| [Max Fried](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Fried "Max Fried") ([ATL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves")) \| [Dallas Keuchel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Keuchel "Dallas Keuchel") ([CWS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox "Chicago White Sox")) \| \| Catcher \| [Jacob Stallings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Stallings "Jacob Stallings") ([PIT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Pirates "Pittsburgh Pirates")) \| [Sean Murphy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Murphy_$baseball$ "Sean Murphy (baseball)") ([OAK](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland_Athletics "Oakland Athletics")) \| \| 1st Base \| [Paul Goldschmidt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Goldschmidt "Paul Goldschmidt") ([STL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals")) \| [Yuli Gurriel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuli_Gurriel "Yuli Gurriel") ([HOU](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Astros "Houston Astros")) \| \| 2nd Base \| [Tommy Edman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Edman "Tommy Edman") ([STL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals")) \| [Marcus Semien](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Semien "Marcus Semien") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")) \| \| 3rd Base \| [Nolan Arenado](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nolan_Arenado "Nolan Arenado") ([STL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals")) \| [Matt Chapman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Chapman "Matt Chapman") ([OAK](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland_Athletics "Oakland Athletics")) \| \| Shortstop \| [Brandon Crawford](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Crawford "Brandon Crawford") ([SF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Giants "San Francisco Giants")) \| [Carlos Correa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Correa "Carlos Correa") ([HOU](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Astros "Houston Astros")) \| \| Left field \| [Tyler O'Neill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_O%27Neill "Tyler O'Neill") ([STL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals")) \| [Andrew Benintendi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Benintendi "Andrew Benintendi") ([KC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_Royals "Kansas City Royals")) \| \| Center field \| [Harrison Bader](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Bader "Harrison Bader") ([STL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals")) \| [Michael A. Taylor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_A._Taylor "Michael A. Taylor") ([KC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_Royals "Kansas City Royals")) \| \| Right field \| [Adam Duvall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Duvall "Adam Duvall") ([ATL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves"))/([MIA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Marlins "Miami Marlins")) \| [Joey Gallo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Gallo "Joey Gallo") ([NYY](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees "New York Yankees"))/([TEX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Rangers_$baseball$ "Texas Rangers (baseball)")) \| \| [Silver Slugger Awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Slugger_Awards "Silver Slugger Awards") \| \| \| \| Pitcher/Designated Hitter \| [Max Fried](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Fried "Max Fried") ([ATL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves")) \| [Shohei Ohtani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shohei_Ohtani "Shohei Ohtani") ([LAA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Angels "Los Angeles Angels")) \| \| Catcher \| [Buster Posey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buster_Posey "Buster Posey") ([SF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Giants "San Francisco Giants")) \| [Salvador Perez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Perez "Salvador Perez") ([KC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_Royals "Kansas City Royals")) \| \| 1st Base \| [Freddie Freeman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_Freeman "Freddie Freeman") ([ATL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves")) \| [Vladimir Guerrero Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Guerrero_Jr. "Vladimir Guerrero Jr.") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")) \| \| 2nd Base \| [Ozzie Albies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozzie_Albies "Ozzie Albies") ([ATL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves")) \| [Marcus Semien](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Semien "Marcus Semien") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")) \| \| 3rd Base \| [Austin Riley](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Riley "Austin Riley") ([ATL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves")) \| [Rafael Devers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Devers "Rafael Devers") ([BOS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Red_Sox "Boston Red Sox")) \| \| Shortstop \| [Fernando Tatís Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Tat%C3%ADs_Jr. "Fernando Tatís Jr.") ([SD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres")) \| [Xander Bogaerts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xander_Bogaerts "Xander Bogaerts") ([BOS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Red_Sox "Boston Red Sox")) \| \| Outfield \| [Nick Castellanos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Castellanos "Nick Castellanos") ([CIN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Reds "Cincinnati Reds")) [Bryce Harper](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Harper "Bryce Harper") ([PHI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Phillies "Philadelphia Phillies")) [Juan Soto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Soto "Juan Soto") ([WSH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Nationals "Washington Nationals")) \| [Teoscar Hernández](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teoscar_Hern%C3%A1ndez "Teoscar Hernández") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")) [Aaron Judge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Judge "Aaron Judge") ([NYY](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees "New York Yankees")) [Cedric Mullins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedric_Mullins "Cedric Mullins") ([BAL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Orioles "Baltimore Orioles")) \| ### All-MLB Team \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=26 "Edit section: All-MLB Team")\] Players were selected through fan votes (50%) and votes from a panel of experts (50%). The winners were selected based on merit, with no set number of nominees per position and no distinction between leagues. \| All-MLB Team \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Position \| First Team \| Second Team \| \| Starting pitcher \| [Walker Buehler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walker_Buehler "Walker Buehler") ([LAD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers")) \| [Max Fried](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Fried "Max Fried") ([ATL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves")) \| \| [Corbin Burnes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corbin_Burnes "Corbin Burnes") ([MIL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers "Milwaukee Brewers")) \| [Kevin Gausman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Gausman "Kevin Gausman") ([SF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Giants "San Francisco Giants")) \| \| \| [Gerrit Cole](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrit_Cole "Gerrit Cole") ([NYY](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees "New York Yankees")) \| [Shohei Ohtani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shohei_Ohtani "Shohei Ohtani") ([LAA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Angels "Los Angeles Angels")) \| \| \| [Robbie Ray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_Ray "Robbie Ray") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")) \| [Julio Urías](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julio_Ur%C3%ADas "Julio Urías") ([LAD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers")) \| \| \| [Max Scherzer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Scherzer "Max Scherzer") ([LAD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers"))/([WSH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Nationals "Washington Nationals")) \| [Zack Wheeler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zack_Wheeler "Zack Wheeler") ([PHI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Phillies "Philadelphia Phillies")) \| \| \| Relief pitcher \| [Josh Hader](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Hader "Josh Hader") ([MIL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers "Milwaukee Brewers")) \| [Raisel Iglesias](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raisel_Iglesias "Raisel Iglesias") ([LAA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Angels "Los Angeles Angels")) \| \| [Liam Hendriks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liam_Hendriks "Liam Hendriks") ([CWS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox "Chicago White Sox")) \| [Kenley Jansen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenley_Jansen "Kenley Jansen") ([LAD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers")) \| \| \| Designated hitter \| [Shohei Ohtani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shohei_Ohtani "Shohei Ohtani") ([LAA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Angels "Los Angeles Angels")) \| [Yordan Alvarez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yordan_Alvarez "Yordan Alvarez") ([HOU](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Astros "Houston Astros")) \| \| Catcher \| [Salvador Perez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Perez "Salvador Perez") ([KC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_Royals "Kansas City Royals")) \| [Buster Posey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buster_Posey "Buster Posey") ([SF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Giants "San Francisco Giants")) \| \| 1st Base \| [Vladimir Guerrero Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Guerrero_Jr. "Vladimir Guerrero Jr.") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")) \| [Freddie Freeman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_Freeman "Freddie Freeman") ([ATL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves")) \| \| 2nd Base \| [Marcus Semien](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Semien "Marcus Semien") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")) \| [Ozzie Albies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozzie_Albies "Ozzie Albies") ([ATL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves")) \| \| 3rd Base \| [Austin Riley](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Riley "Austin Riley") ([ATL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves")) \| [Rafael Devers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Devers "Rafael Devers") ([BOS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Red_Sox "Boston Red Sox")) \| \| Shortstop \| [Fernando Tatis Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Tatis_Jr. "Fernando Tatis Jr.") ([SD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres")) \| [Trea Turner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trea_Turner "Trea Turner") ([LAD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers"))/([WSH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Nationals "Washington Nationals")) \| \| Outfield \| [Bryce Harper](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Harper "Bryce Harper") ([PHI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Phillies "Philadelphia Phillies")) \| [Nick Castellanos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Castellanos "Nick Castellanos") ([CIN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Reds "Cincinnati Reds")) \| \| [Aaron Judge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Judge "Aaron Judge") ([NYY](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees "New York Yankees")) \| [Teoscar Hernández](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teoscar_Hern%C3%A1ndez "Teoscar Hernández") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")) \| \| \| [Juan Soto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Soto "Juan Soto") ([WSH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Nationals "Washington Nationals")) \| [Kyle Tucker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Tucker "Kyle Tucker") ([HOU](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Astros "Houston Astros")) \| \| ### Other awards \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=27 "Edit section: Other awards")\] - [The Sporting News Player of the Year Award](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sporting_News_Player_of_the_Year_Award "The Sporting News Player of the Year Award"): [Shohei Ohtani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shohei_Ohtani "Shohei Ohtani") ([LAA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Angels "Los Angeles Angels")) - [Comeback Players of the Year](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_Comeback_Player_of_the_Year_Award "Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Award"): [Trey Mancini](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trey_Mancini "Trey Mancini") ([BAL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Orioles "Baltimore Orioles"), American); [Buster Posey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buster_Posey "Buster Posey") ([SF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Giants "San Francisco Giants"), National)[\[132\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-132) - [Edgar Martínez Award](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Mart%C3%ADnez_Award "Edgar Martínez Award") (Best designated hitter): [Shohei Ohtani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shohei_Ohtani "Shohei Ohtani") ([LAA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Angels "Los Angeles Angels"))[\[133\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-133) - [Hank Aaron Award](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Aaron_Award "Hank Aaron Award"): [Vladimir Guerrero Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Guerrero_Jr. "Vladimir Guerrero Jr.") ([TOR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays"), American); [Bryce Harper](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Harper "Bryce Harper") ([PHI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Phillies "Philadelphia Phillies"), National)[\[134\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-134) - [Roberto Clemente Award](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Clemente_Award "Roberto Clemente Award") (Humanitarian): [Nelson Cruz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Cruz "Nelson Cruz") ([TB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Bay_Rays "Tampa Bay Rays"))/([MIN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_Twins "Minnesota Twins"))[\[135\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-135) - [Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year Award](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_Reliever_of_the_Year_Award "Major League Baseball Reliever of the Year Award") (Best AL reliever): [Liam Hendriks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liam_Hendriks "Liam Hendriks") ([CWS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox "Chicago White Sox"))[\[136\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-2021awards-136) - [Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year Award](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_Reliever_of_the_Year_Award "Major League Baseball Reliever of the Year Award") (Best NL reliever): [Josh Hader](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Hader "Josh Hader") ([MIL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers "Milwaukee Brewers"))[\[136\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-2021awards-136) - [Warren Spahn Award](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Spahn_Award "Warren Spahn Award") (Best left-handed pitcher): [Julio Urías](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julio_Ur%C3%ADas "Julio Urías") ([LAD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers"))[\[137\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-137) \| [Fielding Bible Awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fielding_Bible_Awards "Fielding Bible Awards") \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Position \| Player \| \| Pitcher \| [Dallas Keuchel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Keuchel "Dallas Keuchel") ([CWS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox "Chicago White Sox")) \| \| Catcher \| [Jacob Stallings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Stallings "Jacob Stallings") ([PIT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Pirates "Pittsburgh Pirates")) \| \| 1st Base \| [Paul Goldschmidt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Goldschmidt "Paul Goldschmidt") ([STL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals")) \| \| 2nd Base \| [Whit Merrifield](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whit_Merrifield "Whit Merrifield") ([KC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_Royals "Kansas City Royals")) \| \| 3rd Base \| [Ke'Bryan Hayes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ke%27Bryan_Hayes "Ke'Bryan Hayes") ([PIT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Pirates "Pittsburgh Pirates")) \| \| Shortstop \| [Carlos Correa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Correa "Carlos Correa") ([HOU](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Astros "Houston Astros")) \| \| Left Field \| [Tyler O'Neill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_O%27Neill "Tyler O'Neill") ([STL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals")) \| \| Center Field \| [Michael A. Taylor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_A._Taylor "Michael A. Taylor") ([KC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_Royals "Kansas City Royals")) \| \| Right Field \| [Aaron Judge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Judge "Aaron Judge") ([NYY](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees "New York Yankees")) \| \| Multi-position \| [Kiké Hernández](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enrique_Hern%C3%A1ndez_$baseball$ "Enrique Hernández (baseball)") ([BOS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Red_Sox "Boston Red Sox")) \| ### Monthly awards \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=28 "Edit section: Monthly awards")\] \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Month \| American League \| National League \| \| April \| [Byron Buxton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byron_Buxton "Byron Buxton") \| [Ronald Acuña Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Acu%C3%B1a_Jr. "Ronald Acuña Jr.") \| \| May \| [Marcus Semien](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Semien "Marcus Semien") \| [Fernando Tatís Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Tat%C3%ADs_Jr. "Fernando Tatís Jr.") \| \| June \| [Shohei Ohtani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shohei_Ohtani "Shohei Ohtani") \| [Kyle Schwarber](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Schwarber "Kyle Schwarber") \| \| July \| Shohei Ohtani \| [Joey Votto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Votto "Joey Votto") \| \| August \| [José Abreu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Abreu_$first_baseman$ "José Abreu (first baseman)") \| [C. J. Cron](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._J._Cron "C. J. Cron") \| \| September \| [Kyle Tucker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Tucker "Kyle Tucker") \| [Tyler O'Neill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_O%27Neill "Tyler O'Neill") \| \| Month \| American League \| National League \| \| April \| [Yermín Mercedes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerm%C3%ADn_Mercedes "Yermín Mercedes") \| [Trevor Rogers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Rogers_$baseball$ "Trevor Rogers (baseball)") \| \| May \| [Adolis García](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolis_Garc%C3%ADa "Adolis García") \| Trevor Rogers \| \| June \| [Ryan Mountcastle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Mountcastle "Ryan Mountcastle") \| [Patrick Wisdom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Wisdom "Patrick Wisdom") \| \| July \| [Eric Haase](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Haase "Eric Haase") \| [Jonathan India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_India "Jonathan India") \| \| August \| [Bobby Dalbec](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Dalbec "Bobby Dalbec") \| [Frank Schwindel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Schwindel "Frank Schwindel") \| \| September \| [Alek Manoah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alek_Manoah "Alek Manoah") \| Frank Schwindel \| \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Month \| American League \| National League \| \| April \| [Gerrit Cole](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrit_Cole "Gerrit Cole") \| [Jacob deGrom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_deGrom "Jacob deGrom") \| \| May \| [Rich Hill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Hill_$pitcher$ "Rich Hill (pitcher)") \| [Kevin Gausman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Gausman "Kevin Gausman") \| \| June \| [Sean Manaea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Manaea "Sean Manaea") \| Jacob deGrom \| \| July \| [Jameson Taillon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jameson_Taillon "Jameson Taillon") \| [Walker Buehler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walker_Buehler "Walker Buehler") \| \| August \| [Robbie Ray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_Ray_$baseball$ "Robbie Ray (baseball)") \| [Adam Wainwright](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Wainwright "Adam Wainwright") \| \| September \| [Frankie Montas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankie_Montas "Frankie Montas") \| [Max Fried](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Fried "Max Fried") \| \| Month \| American League \| National League \| \| April \| [Matt Barnes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Barnes_$baseball$ "Matt Barnes (baseball)") \| [Mark Melancon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Melancon "Mark Melancon") \| \| May \| [Liam Hendriks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liam_Hendriks "Liam Hendriks") \| [Ryan Tepera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Tepera "Ryan Tepera") \| \| June \| [Lou Trivino](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Trivino "Lou Trivino") \| [Josh Hader](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Hader "Josh Hader") \| \| July \| [Raisel Iglesias](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raisel_Iglesias "Raisel Iglesias") \| [Jake McGee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_McGee "Jake McGee") \| \| August \| [Emmanuel Clase](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuel_Clase "Emmanuel Clase") \| [Devin Williams](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devin_Williams_$baseball$ "Devin Williams (baseball)") \| \| September \| Liam Hendriks \| [Camilo Doval](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camilo_Doval "Camilo Doval") \| ## Home field attendance and payroll \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=33 "Edit section: Home field attendance and payroll")\] \| Team name \| Wins \| %± \| Home attendance \| Per game \| Est. payroll \| %± \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| [Los Angeles Dodgers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers "Los Angeles Dodgers")[\[138\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-138) \| 106 \| 146\.5% \| 2,804,693 \| 34,626 \| \$248,108,334 \| 14\.6% \| \| [Atlanta Braves](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves "Atlanta Braves")[\[139\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-139) \| 88 \| 151\.4% \| 2,299,647 \| 28,746 \| \$127,230,000 \| −2.7% \| \| [San Diego Padres](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres "San Diego Padres")[\[140\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-140) \| 79 \| 113\.5% \| 2,191,950 \| 27,061 \| \$151,984,286 \| 7\.1% \| \| [Texas Rangers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Rangers_$baseball$ "Texas Rangers (baseball)")[\[141\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-141) \| 60 \| 172\.7% \| 2,110,258 \| 26,053 \| \$67,890,999 \| −44.5% \| \| [St. Louis Cardinals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals "St. Louis Cardinals")[\[142\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-142) \| 90 \| 200\.0% \| 2,102,530 \| 25,957 \| \$155,329,667 \| 1\.3% \| \| [Houston Astros](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Astros "Houston Astros")[\[143\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-143) \| 95 \| 227\.6% \| 2,068,509 \| 25,537 \| \$190,400,000 \| −12.3% \| \| [Chicago Cubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Cubs "Chicago Cubs")[\[144\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-144) \| 71 \| 108\.8% \| 1,978,934 \| 24,431 \| \$144,413,500 \| −20.5% \| \| [New York Yankees](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees "New York Yankees")[\[145\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-145) \| 92 \| 178\.8% \| 1,959,854 \| 24,196 \| \$209,799,047 \| −4.0% \| \| [Colorado Rockies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Rockies "Colorado Rockies")[\[146\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-146) \| 74 \| 184\.6% \| 1,938,645 \| 23,934 \| \$92,675,000 \| −36.0% \| \| [Milwaukee Brewers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers "Milwaukee Brewers")[\[147\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-147) \| 95 \| 227\.6% \| 1,824,282 \| 22,522 \| \$85,517,626 \| −17.4% \| \| [Boston Red Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Red_Sox "Boston Red Sox")[\[148\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-148) \| 92 \| 283\.3% \| 1,725,323 \| 21,300 \| \$156,095,000 \| −9.2% \| \| [San Francisco Giants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Giants "San Francisco Giants")[\[149\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-149) \| 107 \| 269\.0% \| 1,679,484 \| 20,734 \| \$150,863,778 \| −1.4% \| \| [Chicago White Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox "Chicago White Sox")[\[150\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-150) \| 93 \| 165\.7% \| 1,596,385 \| 19,708 \| \$115,546,333 \| −3.0% \| \| [Philadelphia Phillies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Phillies "Philadelphia Phillies")[\[151\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-151) \| 82 \| 192\.9% \| 1,515,890 \| 18,715 \| \$185,286,962 \| 8\.9% \| \| [Los Angeles Angels](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Angels "Los Angeles Angels")[\[152\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-152) \| 77 \| 196\.2% \| 1,515,689 \| 18,484 \| \$188,408,595 \| 3\.9% \| \| [New York Mets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets "New York Mets")[\[153\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-153) \| 77 \| 196\.2% \| 1,511,926 \| 18,666 \| \$184,675,167 \| 13\.9% \| \| [Cincinnati Reds](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Reds "Cincinnati Reds")[\[154\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-154) \| 83 \| 167\.7% \| 1,505,024 \| 18,581 \| \$116,784,881 \| −3.3% \| \| [Washington Nationals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Nationals "Washington Nationals")[\[155\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-155) \| 65 \| 150\.0% \| 1,465,543 \| 18,093 \| \$172,370,147 \| 0\.1% \| \| [Minnesota Twins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_Twins "Minnesota Twins")[\[156\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-156) \| 73 \| 102\.8% \| 1,310,199 \| 16,175 \| \$120,158,333 \| −10.9% \| \| [Seattle Mariners](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Mariners "Seattle Mariners")[\[157\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-157) \| 90 \| 233\.3% \| 1,215,985 \| 15,012 \| \$64,605,500 \| −30.0% \| \| [Kansas City Royals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_Royals "Kansas City Royals")[\[158\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-158) \| 74 \| 184\.6% \| 1,159,613 \| 14,316 \| \$86,820,000 \| 26\.6% \| \| [Cleveland Indians](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Guardians "Cleveland Guardians")[\[159\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-159) \| 80 \| 128\.6% \| 1,114,368 \| 13,758 \| \$50,425,500 \| −50.6% \| \| [Detroit Tigers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Tigers "Detroit Tigers")[\[160\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-160) \| 77 \| 234\.8% \| 1,102,621 \| 13,613 \| \$78,590,500 \| −11.1% \| \| [Arizona Diamondbacks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Diamondbacks "Arizona Diamondbacks")[\[161\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-161) \| 52 \| 108\.0% \| 1,043,010 \| 12,877 \| \$77,691,667 \| −11.9% \| \| [Pittsburgh Pirates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Pirates "Pittsburgh Pirates")[\[162\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-162) \| 61 \| 221\.1% \| 859,498 \| 10,611 \| \$50,255,000 \| 1\.3% \| \| [Toronto Blue Jays](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays "Toronto Blue Jays")[\[163\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-163) \| 91 \| 184\.4% \| 805,901 \| 10,074 \| \$121,694,071 \| 60\.0% \| \| [Baltimore Orioles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Orioles "Baltimore Orioles")[\[164\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-164) \| 52 \| 108\.0% \| 793,229 \| 9,793 \| \$42,075,000 \| −19.4% \| \| [Tampa Bay Rays](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Bay_Rays "Tampa Bay Rays")[\[165\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-165) \| 100 \| 150\.0% \| 761,072 \| 9,396 \| \$52,937,166 \| −6.1% \| \| [Oakland Athletics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland_Athletics "Oakland Athletics")[\[166\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-166) \| 86 \| 138\.9% \| 701,430 \| 8,660 \| \$94,555,834 \| 10\.4% \| \| [Miami Marlins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Marlins "Miami Marlins")[\[167\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-167) \| 67 \| 116\.1% \| 642,617 \| 7,934 \| \$33,150,000 \| −51.6% \| ## Uniforms \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=34 "Edit section: Uniforms")\] ### Anniversaries and special events \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=35 "Edit section: Anniversaries and special events")\] - All dates as scheduled and were subject to change. \| Team \| Special occasion \| \|---\|---\| \| All teams \| \#42 patch for [Jackie Robinson Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Robinson_Day "Jackie Robinson Day") (April 15) \| \| Pink ribbons for [breast cancer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_cancer "Breast cancer") awareness (May 9, [Mother's Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother%27s_Day "Mother's Day")) \| \| \| Patch for [Armed Forces Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armed_Forces_Day "Armed Forces Day") (May 15) \| \| \| [Poppy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poppy "Poppy") for [Memorial Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day "Memorial Day") (May 31) \| \| \| "4-ALS" patch for [Lou Gehrig Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Gehrig "Lou Gehrig") (June 2)[\[168\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-168) (Cleveland wore them July 28) \| \| \| "Play Ball" patch in partnership with [USA Baseball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA_Baseball "USA Baseball") and [USA Softball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA_Softball "USA Softball") (June 5–7) \| \| \| Blue ribbons for [prostate cancer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostate_cancer "Prostate cancer") (June 20, [Father's Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father%27s_Day "Father's Day")) \| \| \| Gold ribbons for [childhood cancer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childhood_cancer "Childhood cancer") (September 1) \| \| \| \#21 patch honoring [Roberto Clemente](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Clemente "Roberto Clemente") (September 15) \| \| \| Atlanta Braves \| Sesquicentennial Season In memory of [Hank Aaron](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Aaron "Hank Aaron") In memory of [Phil Niekro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Niekro "Phil Niekro") \| \| Arizona Diamondbacks \| 20th anniversary of [2001 World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_World_Series "2001 World Series") championship \| \| Baltimore Orioles \| 55th anniversary of [1966 World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966_World_Series "1966 World Series") championship \| \| Boston Red Sox \| Patch for [Earth Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day "Earth Day") (April 22) \| \| Chicago White Sox \| In memory of Martyl Reinsdorf (from July 9) \| \| Cincinnati Reds \| 45th anniversary of [1976 World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_World_Series "1976 World Series") championship \#8 patch in memory of [Joe Morgan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Morgan "Joe Morgan")[\[169\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-169) \| \| Colorado Rockies \| [2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game "2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game") \| \| Los Angeles Dodgers \| 40th anniversary of [1981 World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981_World_Series "1981 World Series") championship [2020 World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_World_Series "2020 World Series") championship (April 9) \#2 patch in memory of [Tommy Lasorda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Lasorda "Tommy Lasorda")[\[170\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-lasordasutton-170) \#20 patch in memory of [Don Sutton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Sutton "Don Sutton")[\[170\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-lasordasutton-170) \| \| Los Angeles Angels \| 60th anniversary season \| \| Milwaukee Brewers \| \#44 patch in memory of Hank Aaron[\[171\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-171) \| \| Minnesota Twins \| 30th anniversary of [1991 World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_World_Series "1991 World Series") championship In memory of [Mike Bell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Bell_$third_baseman$ "Mike Bell (third baseman)") \| \| New York Mets \| 35th anniversary of [1986 World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986_World_Series "1986 World Series") championship \#41 patch in memory of [Tom Seaver](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Seaver "Tom Seaver")[\[172\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-172) \| \| New York Yankees \| 25th anniversary of [1996 World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996_World_Series "1996 World Series") championship 60th anniversary of [1961](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1961_World_Series "1961 World Series") championship 65th anniversary of [1956](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956_World_Series "1956 World Series") championship \#16 patch in memory of [Whitey Ford](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitey_Ford "Whitey Ford")[\[173\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-173)[\[174\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-174) 80th anniversary of [1941 World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1941_World_Series "1941 World Series") championship \| \| Oakland Athletics \| 110th anniversary of [1911 World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1911_World_Series "1911 World Series") championship \| \| Philadelphia Phillies \| \#15 patch in memory of [Dick Allen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Allen "Dick Allen")[\[175\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-175) \| \| Pittsburgh Pirates \| 50th anniversary of [1971 World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1971_World_Series "1971 World Series") championship \| \| San Francisco Giants \| 100th anniversary of [1921 World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1921_World_Series "1921 World Series") championship First MLB team to wear a Pride Patch[\[176\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-176) \| \| St. Louis Cardinals \| 15th anniversary of [2006 World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_World_Series "2006 World Series") championship 10th anniversary of [2011 World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_World_Series "2011 World Series") championship \#45 patch in memory of [Bob Gibson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Gibson "Bob Gibson")[\[177\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-177) 90th anniversary of [1931 World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1931_World_Series "1931 World Series") championship \| #### Wholesale changes \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=36 "Edit section: Wholesale changes")\] - The [San Francisco Giants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_San_Francisco_Giants_season "2021 San Francisco Giants season") added names to their home and alternate uniforms.[\[178\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-178) #### City Connect uniforms \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=37 "Edit section: City Connect uniforms")\] The [Nike](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nike,_Inc. "Nike, Inc.") MLB "[City Connect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Connect "City Connect")" program aims to create new uniform designs inspired by the teams' home cities.[\[179\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-179)[\[180\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-CityConnectYear2-180) The following teams released alternate uniforms as part of Nike's "City Connect" series: - The [Boston Red Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Boston_Red_Sox_season "2021 Boston Red Sox season") City Connect uniforms featured a yellow base with blue letters as homage to the [Boston Marathon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Marathon "Boston Marathon"), which normally takes place on [Patriots' Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriots%27_Day "Patriots' Day").[\[181\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-181) - The [San Francisco Giants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_San_Francisco_Giants_season "2021 San Francisco Giants season") City Connect uniforms featured an orange and white design, a silhouette of the Golden Gate Bridge and a unique fog gradient across the front, sleeves and numbering of the jerseys. - The [Miami Marlins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Miami_Marlins_season "2021 Miami Marlins season") City Connect uniforms featured a red base, white pinstripes and white letters with light blue trim as a tribute to the [Cuban Sugar Kings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havana_Sugar_Kings "Havana Sugar Kings").[\[182\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-182) - The [Chicago White Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Chicago_White_Sox_season "2021 Chicago White Sox season") City Connect uniforms were in a dark grey shade with white pinstripes and features Gothic-styled lettering as homage to the [South Side](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Side,_Chicago "South Side, Chicago") of Chicago.[\[183\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-183) - The [Chicago Cubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Chicago_Cubs_season "2021 Chicago Cubs season") City Connect uniforms were dark blue with sky blue accents, with elements inspired by the [flag of Chicago](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Chicago "Flag of Chicago"). The uniform emblazons "Wrigleyville" in front, in a lettering style similar to the [Wrigley Field](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrigley_Field "Wrigley Field") marquee.[\[184\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-184) - The [Arizona Diamondbacks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Arizona_Diamondbacks_season "2021 Arizona Diamondbacks season") City Connect uniforms were sand with black letters and red numbers, and features "Serpientes" in front as homage to Arizona's [Hispanic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispanic_and_Latino_Americans "Hispanic and Latino Americans") community.[\[185\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-185) - The [Los Angeles Dodgers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_season "2021 Los Angeles Dodgers season") City Connect uniforms featured a blue cap, jersey and pants with "Los Dodgers" written on the cap and jersey. #### Other uniforms \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=38 "Edit section: Other uniforms")\] - The [Los Angeles Dodgers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_season "2021 Los Angeles Dodgers season") wore gold-trimmed home jerseys on April 9–11 in celebration of their [2020 World Series championship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_World_Series "2020 World Series").[\[186\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-186)[\[187\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-187) They also wore these uniforms on June 15 to commemorate the "reopening" of Dodger Stadium to full capacity.[\[188\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-188) - The Red Sox wore a "Boston Strong" patch on April 19, [Patriots Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriots_Day "Patriots Day"). - Players, managers, and coaches wore No. 42 on April 15 and/or 16 to mark the 74th anniversary of [Jackie Robinson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Robinson "Jackie Robinson")'s debut in the majors. The Mets and Nationals, who were rained out on April 15, wore them on April 23. - The Cincinnati Reds wore [Spanish language](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_language "Spanish language") "Los Rojos" uniforms on May 5, [Cinco de Mayo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo "Cinco de Mayo").[\[189\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-189) - MLB introduced a new [Lou Gehrig](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Gehrig "Lou Gehrig") Day commemoration on June 2, which marked the 80-year anniversary of Gehrig's death, and include appeals to [ALS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis "Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis")\-related charities. All players wore a commemorative Lou Gehrig Day patch, and optionally a red wristband reading "4 ALS" in reference to Gehrig's retired No. 4.[\[190\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-190) - On September 11, the [New York Mets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_New_York_Mets_season "2021 New York Mets season") wore 2001 era home uniforms with "NEW YORK" on the jersey to mark the 20th anniversary of the [September 11 attacks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks "September 11 attacks").[\[191\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-191) #### Throwbacks \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=39 "Edit section: Throwbacks")\] - The [Atlanta Braves](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Atlanta_Braves_season "2021 Atlanta Braves season") wore their 1974 white pullover jerseys from April 9 to 14 in honor of [Hank Aaron](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Aaron "Hank Aaron") and [Phil Niekro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Niekro "Phil Niekro").[\[192\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-192) They broke out the throwbacks again from July 30 to August 1 for Hank Aaron Weekend.[\[193\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-193) - The Seattle Mariners wore [Seattle Steelheads](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Steelheads "Seattle Steelheads") uniforms on June 19.\[[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")\] - The [New York Mets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_New_York_Mets_season "2021 New York Mets season") wore their 1998–2012 black alternate jerseys and caps for select games.[\[194\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-194) - The [San Francisco Giants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_San_Francisco_Giants_season "2021 San Francisco Giants season") wore [San Francisco Sea Lions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Sea_Lions "San Francisco Sea Lions") uniforms on June 19. - The [New York Yankees](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_New_York_Yankees_season "2021 New York Yankees season") and Chicago White Sox wore [1919](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1919_Major_League_Baseball_season "1919 Major League Baseball season") season throwback uniforms on August 12 for the [MLB at Field of Dreams](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLB_at_Field_of_Dreams "MLB at Field of Dreams") game.[\[195\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-195) ## Venues \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=40 "Edit section: Venues")\] The [Milwaukee Brewers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers "Milwaukee Brewers")' Miller Park was renamed [American Family Field](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Family_Field "American Family Field") after [Madison, Wisconsin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madison,_Wisconsin "Madison, Wisconsin")\-based [American Family Insurance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Family_Insurance "American Family Insurance") outbid the [Miller Brewing Company](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miller_Brewing_Company "Miller Brewing Company") for the ballpark's naming rights. Miller's 20-year contract expired at the end of the 2020 season.[\[196\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-196)[\[197\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-197) On March 31, the [Miami Marlins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Marlins "Miami Marlins") announced that Marlins Park would be renamed to [LoanDepot Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LoanDepot_Park "LoanDepot Park"), as the naming rights were sold to [Lake Forest, California](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Forest,_California "Lake Forest, California")\-based [LoanDepot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LoanDepot "LoanDepot").[\[198\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-new-for-2021-198) ### COVID-19 restrictions \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=41 "Edit section: COVID-19 restrictions")\] \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/99/Question_book-new.svg/60px-Question_book-new.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Question_book-new.svg) \| This section needs additional citations for [verification](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability "Wikipedia:Verifiability"). 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From May 25: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199) \| \| Atlanta \| Initial: Capped at 33% capacity. From April 23: Capped at 50% capacity. From May 7: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\[203\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-203) \| \| Baltimore \| Initial: Capped at 25% capacity. From June 1: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199) \| \| Boston \| Initial: Capped at 12% capacity. From May 10: Capped at 25% capacity. From May 29: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\[204\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-204) \| \| Chicago Cubs \| Initial: Capped at 20% capacity. From June 11: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\[205\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-205) \| \| Chicago White Sox \| \| \| \| Cincinnati \| Initial: Capped at 30% capacity. From April 30: Capped at 40% capacity. From June 2: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\[206\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-206) \| \| Cleveland \| Initial: Capped at 30% capacity. From May 7: Capped at 40% capacity From June 2: Full capacity \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\[207\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-207)[\[208\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-208) \| \| Colorado \| Initial: Capped at 42.6% capacity. From June 1: 70% capacity. From June 28: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\[209\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-209)[\[210\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-210) \| \| Detroit \| Initial: Capped at 20% capacity. From June 1: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199) \| \| Houston \| Initial: Capped at 50% capacity. From May 25: Full capacity. \| [\[211\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-211) \| \| Kansas City \| Initial: Capped at 30% capacity. From May 31: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199) \| \| Los Angeles Angels \| Initial: Capped at 33% capacity. From May 19: Capped at 67% capacity. From June 17: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\[201\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-ca-restrictions-201)[\[212\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:1-212) \| \| Los Angeles Dodgers \| Initial: Capped at 33% capacity. From May 5: Capped at 67% capacity. From June 15: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\[201\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-ca-restrictions-201) \| \| Miami \| Initial: Capped at 25% capacity. From July 5: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199) \| \| Milwaukee \| Initial: Capped at 25% capacity. From June 25: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199) \| \| Minnesota \| Initial: Capped at 25% capacity. From July 5: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199) \| \| New York Mets \| Initial: Capped at 20% capacity with negative COVID-19 PCR test within past 72 hours, negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test within past six hours, or vaccination completed no fewer than 14 days prior to the game. From May 19: Stadium sections that are not reserved to fully-vaccinated spectators are capped at 33% capacity. All other sections have no capacity limit. From June 18: Full capacity \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\[213\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-213)[\[214\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-214)[\[200\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:3-200) \| \| New York Yankees \| \| \| \| Oakland \| Initial: Capped at 33% capacity. Tickets sold to California residents only. From June 9: Capped at 67% capacity. From June 29: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\[201\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-ca-restrictions-201) \| \| Philadelphia \| Initial: Capped at 20% capacity. From May 21: Capped at 16,000 spectators. From June 12: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\[215\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-215) \| \| Pittsburgh \| Initial: Capped at 20% capacity. From July 1: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199) \| \| San Diego \| Initial: Capped at 20% capacity. From April 7: Capped at 33% capacity. From June 9: Capped at 67% capacity. From June 17: Full capacity. \| [\[201\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-ca-restrictions-201) \| \| San Francisco \| Initial: Capped at 33% capacity. From May 5: Capped at 67% capacity. From June 25: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\[201\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-ca-restrictions-201) \| \| Seattle \| Initial: Capped at 9,000 spectators. From May 13: Capped at 14,000 spectators. From July 2: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\[216\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-216) \| \| St. Louis \| Initial: Capped at 32% capacity. From May 21: Capped at 60% capacity. From June 14: Full capacity. \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\[217\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-217) \| \| Tampa Bay \| Initial: Capped at 9,000 spectators. From June 8: Capped at 20,000 spectators. From July 5: Full capacity (25,000. due maximum capacity at Tropicana field due to renovations to the upper decks). \| [\[218\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-218)[\[219\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-219)[\[220\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-220) \| \| Toronto \| Initial (TD Ballpark): 15% capacity. From June 1 (Sahlen Field): 50% capacity. From June 24 (Sahlen Field): Full capacity. From July 30 (Rogers Centre): Capped at 15,000 spectators (30%) From September 13 (Rogers Centre): Proof of vaccination or negative test required for all attendees 12 and older \| [\[199\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:0-199)[\[221\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-221)[\[222\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-222)[\[223\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-223)[\[224\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-224) \| \| Texas \| On March 11, it was announced that the team would not limit attendance for their home opener, but will voluntarily offer designated "distanced seating" sections afterwards. All mandatory capacity restrictions and mask requirements in Texas were lifted on March 10 via executive order, but the team will still mandate masks to be worn by spectators. \| [\[225\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-225)[\[226\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-226)[\[227\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-:5-227) \| \| Washington \| Initial: Capped at 5,000 spectators. From April 15: Capped at 10,000 spectators. From June 10: Full capacity. \| [\[228\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-228)[\[229\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-229) \| ## Broadcast rights \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=42 "Edit section: Broadcast rights")\] ### Television \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=43 "Edit section: Television")\] #### National \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=44 "Edit section: National")\] This was the eighth and final year of the contracts with [Fox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_Major_League_Baseball "Fox Major League Baseball"), [ESPN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESPN_Major_League_Baseball "ESPN Major League Baseball"), and [TBS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_on_TBS "Major League Baseball on TBS") before the new seven-year deals begin in 2022. [FS1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_Sports_1 "Fox Sports 1") televised games on Tuesday nights and on Saturday, both during the afternoon and evening. Fox also aired some Saturday night games. ESPN televised games on its flagship Sunday Night Baseball as well as Monday and Wednesday night games and holiday games on Memorial Day and Labor Day. ESPN Sunday Night Baseball telecasts were exclusive. TBS televised 13 straight weeks of Sunday afternoon games and also televised the National League postseason. The American League postseason was split between ESPN, Fox/FS1, and MLB Network (AL Wild Card on ESPN, the ALDS split between FS1 and MLB Network, and the ALCS on Fox and FS1). For the 22nd straight year, the [2021 World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Series "World Series") aired exclusively on Fox.[\[230\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-230) A three-game series between the [Philadelphia Phillies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Phillies "Philadelphia Phillies") and the [San Francisco Giants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Giants "San Francisco Giants"), whose regional television rights were both held by the [NBC Sports Regional Networks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_on_NBC_Sports_Regional_Networks "Major League Baseball on NBC Sports Regional Networks"), aired exclusively and nationally on [NBC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_on_NBC "Major League Baseball on NBC")'s streaming service [Peacock](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peacock_$streaming_service$ "Peacock (streaming service)"). The first time that [NBC Sports](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBC_Sports "NBC Sports") produced a nationally televised Major League Baseball game since the year 2000.[\[231\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-231) [ABC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESPN_on_ABC "ESPN on ABC") televised a Sunday Night Baseball matchup between the [Chicago White Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox "Chicago White Sox") and the [Chicago Cubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Cubs "Chicago Cubs") on August 8. The broadcast marked ABC's first broadcast of Sunday Night Baseball and the first regular season game it has broadcast since its involvement in [The Baseball Network](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Baseball_Network "The Baseball Network") in 1995. Former ABC broadcaster and 2021 [Ford C. Frick Award](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_C._Frick_Award "Ford C. Frick Award") winner [Al Michaels](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Michaels "Al Michaels") appeared as a special guest.[\[232\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-232) #### Local \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=45 "Edit section: Local")\] - On January 4, [Marquee Sports Network](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquee_Sports_Network "Marquee Sports Network") announced that [Jon Sciambi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Sciambi "Jon Sciambi") would become the television play-by-play voice for the [Chicago Cubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Cubs "Chicago Cubs"), replacing [Len Kasper](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Len_Kasper "Len Kasper"), who moved to the White Sox radio booth as described below.[\[233\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-233) If Sciambi is unavailable due to his commitments to ESPN, either [Pat Hughes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Hughes_$sportscaster$ "Pat Hughes (sportscaster)"), [Beth Mowins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beth_Mowins "Beth Mowins"), or [Chris Myers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Myers "Chris Myers") would fill in for him. Mowins will be the first woman to perform play-by-play for the Cubs, and fifth league-wide.[\[234\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-234) - In January, [Victor Rojas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Rojas "Victor Rojas") resigned as the television play-by-play voice of the [Los Angeles Angels](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Angels "Los Angeles Angels") to become the president of the [Frisco RoughRiders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frisco_RoughRiders "Frisco RoughRiders"), a [double-A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double-A_$baseball$ "Double-A (baseball)") affiliate of the [Texas Rangers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Rangers_$baseball$ "Texas Rangers (baseball)").[\[235\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-235)[\[236\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-236) The Angels announced on March 13 that [Matt Vasgersian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Vasgersian "Matt Vasgersian") will serve as its primary play-by-play voice, with [Daron Sutton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daron_Sutton "Daron Sutton") as the substitute during Vasgersian's ESPN and MLB Network assignments (though for part of the 2021 season, Sutton called most of the games as Vasgersian opted to work remotely). Vasgersian and Sutton were also joined by [José Mota](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Mota_$baseball$ "José Mota (baseball)"), who shared color commentary with [Mark Gubicza](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Gubicza "Mark Gubicza").[\[237\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-237) However, the Angels parted ways with Sutton after only three months, with [Rich Waltz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Waltz "Rich Waltz") taking over as his replacement.[\[238\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-238) - The Baltimore Orioles and [MASN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MASN "MASN") did not renew the contracts of play-by-play voices [Gary Thorne](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Thorne "Gary Thorne") and [Jim Hunter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Hunter_$sportscaster$ "Jim Hunter (sportscaster)"), analysts [Mike Bordick](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Bordick "Mike Bordick") and [Rick Dempsey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Dempsey "Rick Dempsey"), and studio host Tom Davis, among others. Scott Garceau, who called most Orioles television games last season, took over as the primary play-by-play voice, while [Ben McDonald](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_McDonald "Ben McDonald") became the backup analyst.[\[239\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-239) - The Cincinnati Reds hired [John Sadak](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Sadak "John Sadak") to serve as its television play-by-play announcer. Sadak replaced [Thom Brennaman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thom_Brennaman "Thom Brennaman"), who was suspended and later fired after he used a [homophobic slur](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_slur "Gay slur") in a game on August 19 against the Kansas City Royals.[\[240\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-240) - [New England Sports Network](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_Sports_Network "New England Sports Network") (NESN) announced plans to produce all Boston Red Sox home games in [4K](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4K_resolution "4K resolution") with [HDR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDR_video "HDR video"), making it only the second team (after the Toronto Blue Jays) to produce all regional home games in 4K.[\[241\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-241) - On March 31, the eve of Opening Day, the [Fox Sports Networks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_Sports_Networks "Fox Sports Networks") were rebranded as [Bally Sports](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bally_Sports "Bally Sports") as part of an agreement between majority-owner [Sinclair Broadcast Group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair_Broadcast_Group "Sinclair Broadcast Group") and casino operator [Bally's Corporation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bally%27s_Corporation "Bally's Corporation").[\[242\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-242)[\[243\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-243)[\[244\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-244) - As part of its co-ownership of [YES Network](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YES_Network "YES Network"), [Amazon Prime Video](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Prime_Video "Amazon Prime Video") simulcasted 21 of the Yankees games carried on broadcast TV by [WPIX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WPIX "WPIX") for [Amazon Prime](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Prime "Amazon Prime") subscribers in the New York Yankees' home market.[\[245\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-245) ### Radio \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=46 "Edit section: Radio")\] #### National \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=47 "Edit section: National")\] - [ESPN Radio](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_on_ESPN_Radio "Major League Baseball on ESPN Radio") aired its 24th season of national coverage, including [Sunday Night Baseball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunday_Night_Baseball "Sunday Night Baseball"), Saturday games, [Opening Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opening_Day "Opening Day"), Labor Day games, and the entire [Major League Baseball postseason](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_postseason "Major League Baseball postseason"). #### Local \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=48 "Edit section: Local")\] - [Nexstar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexstar_Media_Group "Nexstar Media Group")'s [WGN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WGN_$AM$ "WGN (AM)") chose not to continue to originate the [Chicago White Sox Radio Network](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox_Radio_Network "Chicago White Sox Radio Network") after the current deal's expiration, returning the [White Sox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_White_Sox "Chicago White Sox") back to [Good Karma Brands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Karma_Brands "Good Karma Brands")\-managed and [ESPN Radio](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESPN_Radio "ESPN Radio")\-owned [WMVP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WMVP "WMVP") after a fifteen-year interregnum. [Len Kasper](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Len_Kasper "Len Kasper"), formerly the television play-by-play voice for the [Chicago Cubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Cubs "Chicago Cubs"), will move to the [South Side](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Side,_Chicago "South Side, Chicago") to do White Sox radio play-by-play, replacing [Andy Masur](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Masur "Andy Masur"), who temporarily became the voice of the White Sox for the 2020 season after the death of [Ed Farmer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Farmer "Ed Farmer").[\[246\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-246) - In November 2020, the Toronto Blue Jays released their radio play-by-play announcer [Mike Wilner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Wilner "Mike Wilner").[\[247\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-247) In February 2021, [Rogers Sports & Media](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogers_Sports_%26_Media "Rogers Sports & Media") announced that the [Toronto Blue Jays Radio Network](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays_Radio_Network "Toronto Blue Jays Radio Network") will not produce a separate broadcast of games for radio this season, and that all broadcasts will now be a simulcast of the television broadcast on [Sportsnet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sportsnet "Sportsnet") with [Buck Martinez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buck_Martinez "Buck Martinez") and [Dan Shulman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Shulman "Dan Shulman"), augmented with radio-exclusive segments hosted by Rob Wong and Shoaib Ali.[\[248\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-248) The team's remaining radio play-by-play announcer [Ben Wagner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Wagner "Ben Wagner") was reassigned as a field reporter. Rogers' statement that this arrangement was due to COVID-19 protocols and to "minimize travel" has been disputed by media outlets, as radio and television broadcasts of all Blue Jays games had already been called remotely during the 2020 season, with no changes in personnel.[\[249\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-249)[\[250\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-250)[\[251\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-251) - On February 4, Los Angeles Dodgers Spanish-language broadcaster [Jorge Jarrín](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_Jarr%C3%ADn "Jorge Jarrín") announced his retirement effective immediately. He initially joined the Dodgers in 2004 as a sales and marketing executive, moving to broadcasting in 2012. He initially called televised games alongside former Dodgers star player [Manny Mota](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Mota "Manny Mota") before moving to radio in 2015, joining his father [Jaime](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaime_Jarr%C3%ADn "Jaime Jarrín") on the Dodgers' Spanish radio team.[\[252\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-252) - On September 28, Jaime Jarrín announced he planned to retire after the 2022 season, his 64th as a part of the Dodgers' Spanish radio broadcast team. Jarrín, who turns 86 in December 2021, plans to work only Dodgers home games in 2022.[\[253\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-253) ## Retirements \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=49 "Edit section: Retirements")\] The following players retired during the 2021 season and before the start of 2022 campaign: - [Ty Buttrey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ty_Buttrey "Ty Buttrey") – April 3[\[254\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-254) - [Devon Travis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devon_Travis "Devon Travis") – April 3[\[255\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-255) - [Héctor Rondón](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A9ctor_Rond%C3%B3n "Héctor Rondón") – April 9[\[256\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-256) - [Jay Bruce](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Bruce "Jay Bruce") – April 18[\[257\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-257) - [Neil Walker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Walker "Neil Walker") – April 20[\[258\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-258) - [Jerry Blevins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Blevins "Jerry Blevins") – April 27[\[259\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-259) - [Jordan Zimmermann](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Zimmermann "Jordan Zimmermann") – May 11[\[260\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-260) - [Tyler Flowers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Flowers "Tyler Flowers") – May 14[\[261\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-261) - [Riley Pint](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riley_Pint "Riley Pint") – June 8[\[262\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-262) - [Dylan Cozens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dylan_Cozens_$baseball$ "Dylan Cozens (baseball)") – June 22[\[263\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-263) - [Tony Campana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Campana "Tony Campana") – June 26[\[264\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-264) - [Chris Smith](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Smith_$pitcher,_born_1988$ "Chris Smith (pitcher, born 1988)") – June 28 [\[265\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-265) - [Welington Castillo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welington_Castillo "Welington Castillo") – July 4[\[266\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-266) - [Daisuke Matsuzaka](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daisuke_Matsuzaka "Daisuke Matsuzaka") – July 7 – retired at end of NPB season[\[267\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-267) - [Drew Robinson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drew_Robinson "Drew Robinson") – July 16[\[268\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-268) - [Chris Davis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Davis_$baseball$ "Chris Davis (baseball)") – August 12[\[269\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-269) - [Nate Jones](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Jones_$baseball$ "Nate Jones (baseball)") – August 19[\[270\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-270) - [Yadier Molina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yadier_Molina "Yadier Molina") – August 25 – retired at the end of the 2022 season[\[271\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-271) - [Ryan Braun](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Braun "Ryan Braun") – September 14[\[272\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-272) - [Alex Avila](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Avila "Alex Avila") – September 19 – retired at the end of the season[\[273\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-273) - [Carlos Gómez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_G%C3%B3mez "Carlos Gómez") – September 24[\[274\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-274) - [Brandon Snyder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Snyder "Brandon Snyder") – October 2[\[275\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-275) - [Bubba Starling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubba_Starling "Bubba Starling") – October 26[\[276\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-276) - [Buster Posey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buster_Posey "Buster Posey") – November 4[\[277\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-277) - [Brett Cecil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brett_Cecil "Brett Cecil") – November 8[\[278\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-278) - [Joakim Soria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joakim_Soria "Joakim Soria") – November 10[\[279\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-279) - [Sean Kazmar Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Kazmar_Jr. "Sean Kazmar Jr.") – November 12[\[280\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-280) - [Wade Davis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wade_Davis_$baseball$ "Wade Davis (baseball)") – November 24[\[281\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-281) - [Christian Colón](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Col%C3%B3n "Christian Colón") – December 6[\[282\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-282) - [Tim Federowicz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Federowicz "Tim Federowicz") – December 7[\[283\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-283) - [Ben Rowen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Rowen "Ben Rowen") – December 10[\[284\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-284) - [Andrew Romine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Romine "Andrew Romine") – December 11[\[285\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-285) - [Kyle Seager](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Seager "Kyle Seager") – December 29[\[286\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-286) - [Cameron Maybin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameron_Maybin "Cameron Maybin") – January 3, 2022[\[287\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-287) - [Jon Lester](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Lester "Jon Lester") – January 12, 2022[\[288\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-288) - [Travis Snider](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travis_Snider "Travis Snider") – January 13, 2022[\[289\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-289) - [Melky Cabrera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melky_Cabrera "Melky Cabrera") – January 14, 2022[\[290\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-290) - [Francisco Liriano](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Liriano "Francisco Liriano") – January 17, 2022[\[291\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-291) - [Wladimir Balentien](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wladimir_Balentien "Wladimir Balentien") – January 22, 2022[\[292\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-292) - [Gordon Beckham](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Beckham "Gordon Beckham") – January 26, 2022[\[293\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-293) - [Alec Hansen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alec_Hansen "Alec Hansen") – January 27, 2022[\[294\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-294) - [Montana DuRapau](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montana_DuRapau "Montana DuRapau") – January 31, 2022[\[295\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-295) - [Nicky Delmonico](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicky_Delmonico "Nicky Delmonico") – February 2, 2022[\[296\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-296) - [Matt Magill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Magill "Matt Magill") – February 3, 2022[\[297\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-297) - [Adrián González](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adri%C3%A1n_Gonz%C3%A1lez "Adrián González") – February 5, 2022[\[298\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-298) - [Ryan Zimmerman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Zimmerman "Ryan Zimmerman") – February 15, 2022[\[299\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-299) - [Óliver Pérez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%93liver_P%C3%A9rez "Óliver Pérez") – February 21, 2022 – retired at the conclusion of the 2022 Mexican League season[\[300\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-300) - [Jake Elmore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Elmore "Jake Elmore") – February 22, 2022[\[301\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-301) - [Bryan Holaday](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Holaday "Bryan Holaday") – March 6, 2022[\[302\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-302) - [Matt Szczur](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Szczur "Matt Szczur") – March 7, 2022[\[303\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-303) - [Adam Conley](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Conley "Adam Conley") – March 11, 2022[\[304\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-304) - [Andrew Miller](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Miller_$baseball$ "Andrew Miller (baseball)") – March 24, 2022[\[305\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-305) - [Albert Pujols](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Pujols "Albert Pujols") – March 28, 2022 – retired at the end of the 2022 season[\[306\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-306) - [Wade LeBlanc](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wade_LeBlanc "Wade LeBlanc") – April 2, 2022[\[307\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-307) - [Todd Frazier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Frazier "Todd Frazier") – April 5, 2022[\[308\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-308) - [Jordy Mercer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordy_Mercer "Jordy Mercer") – April 5, 2022[\[309\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-309) - [Drew Butera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drew_Butera "Drew Butera") – April 5, 2022[\[310\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-310) - [A. J. Ramos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._J._Ramos "A. J. Ramos") – April 6, 2022[\[311\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-311) ## Retired numbers \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=50 "Edit section: Retired numbers")\] - [Ted Simmons](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Simmons "Ted Simmons") had his No. 23 officially retired by the [St Louis Cardinals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Louis_Cardinals "St Louis Cardinals") on July 31. This was the thirteenth number retired by the team.[\[312\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-312) - [Roy Halladay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Halladay "Roy Halladay") had his No. 34 officially retired by the [Philadelphia Phillies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Phillies "Philadelphia Phillies") on August 8. This was the seventh number retired by the team.[\[313\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-313) - [Jerry Koosman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Koosman "Jerry Koosman") had his No. 36 officially retired by the [New York Mets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets "New York Mets") on August 28, after the ceremony was delayed a year due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic "COVID-19 pandemic"). This was the sixth number retired by the team.[\[314\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-314) - [Larry Walker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Walker "Larry Walker") had his No. 33 officially retired by the [Colorado Rockies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Rockies "Colorado Rockies") on September 25, after the ceremony was delayed a year due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic "COVID-19 pandemic"). It was the third number retired by the team.[\[315\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_note-315) ## See also \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=51 "Edit section: See also")\] - [2021 in baseball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_in_baseball "2021 in baseball") - [2021 KBO League season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_KBO_League_season "2021 KBO League season") - [2021 Nippon Professional Baseball season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Nippon_Professional_Baseball_season "2021 Nippon Professional Baseball season") - [2021 Chinese Professional Baseball League season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Chinese_Professional_Baseball_League_season "2021 Chinese Professional Baseball League season") - [Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_of_the_COVID-19_pandemic_on_sports "Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports") ## References \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Major_League_Baseball_season&action=edit&section=52 "Edit section: References")\] 1. 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MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 3, 2022. 298. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-298) ["Adrián González Announces Retirement"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/02/adrian-gonzalez-announces-retirement.html). February 5, 2022. 299. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-299) ["Ryan Zimmerman Announces Retirement"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/02/ryan-zimmerman-announces-retirement.html). February 15, 2022. 300. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-300) ["Oliver Perez Announces Plans to Retire After Playing 2022 Season in Mexican League"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/02/oliver-perez-announces-plans-to-retire-after-playing-2022-season-in-mexican-league.html#:~:text=Longtime%20major%20league%20pitcher%20Oliver,that%20spanned%20over%20two%20decades.). February 21, 2022. 301. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-301) Anthony Franco (February 22, 2022). ["Jake Elmore Accepts Minor League Coaching Role With Phillies"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/02/jake-elmore-accepts-minor-league-coaching-role-with-phillies.html). MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 25, 2022. 302. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-302) [Holaday, Bryan \[@bryan\_holaday\];](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Holaday "Bryan Holaday") (March 6, 2022). ["🍾Officially official 🍾"](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cax7tjGurBA/). Retrieved May 15, 2024 – via [Instagram](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instagram "Instagram"). 303. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-303) ["Ex-Cub, 2016 champ Szczur announces retirement"](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/cubs/ex-cubs-outfielder-matt-szczur-announces-retirement?cid=Yahoo&partner=ya4nbcs). March 7, 2022. 304. 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[^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-308) Joyce, Greg (April 5, 2022). ["Todd Frazier retiring after 11-year MLB career: 'Been my love my whole life'"](https://nypost.com/2022/04/05/todd-frazier-retiring-after-11-year-mlb-career/). [New York Post](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Post "New York Post"). Retrieved April 5, 2022. 309. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-309) ["Jordy Mercer Announces Retirement"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/jordy-mercer-announces-retirement.html). April 5, 2022. 310. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-310) ["Drew Butera Retires"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/drew-butera-retires.html). April 5, 2022. 311. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-311) ["AJ Ramos Announces Retirement"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/aj-ramos-announces-retirement.html). April 6, 2022. 312. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-312) Derrick Goold (July 15, 2021). ["Forever 23: Cardinals will retire Hall of Famer Simmons' number; 'it's way beyond my fondest dreams'"](https://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/birdland/forever-23-cardinals-will-retire-hall-of-famer-simmons-number-its-way-beyond-my-fondest/article_c669e34c-c455-5f23-a970-f7946d73e0c7.html). 313. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-313) ["Phillies retiring Roy Halladay's No. 34 during Wall of Fame Weekend"](https://6abc.com/10853022/). 6abc.com. July 2, 2021. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210817142136/https://6abc.com/10853022/) from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021. 314. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-314) Field, Marshall (June 4, 2021). ["Jerry Koosman to Have Number Retired on August 28, 2021 \\| Metsmerized Online"](https://metsmerizedonline.com/2021/06/on-this-date-mets-sign-jerry-koosman-for-1600.html/). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210804192042/https://metsmerizedonline.com/2021/06/on-this-date-mets-sign-jerry-koosman-for-1600.html/) from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021. 315. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_season#cite_ref-315) ["Rockies announce date for Larry Walker's Hall of Fame celebration"](https://www.fox21news.com/sports/rockies-announce-date-for-larry-walkers-hall-of-fame-celebration/). June 10, 2021. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210806211738/https://www.fox21news.com/sports/rockies-announce-date-for-larry-walkers-hall-of-fame-celebration/) from the original on August 6, 2021. 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[Cleveland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Cleveland_Indians_season "2021 Cleveland Indians season") [Detroit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Detroit_Tigers_season "2021 Detroit Tigers season") [Kansas City](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Kansas_City_Royals_season "2021 Kansas City Royals season") [Minnesota](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Minnesota_Twins_season "2021 Minnesota Twins season") \| \| AL West \| [Houston](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Houston_Astros_season "2021 Houston Astros season") [Los Angeles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Los_Angeles_Angels_season "2021 Los Angeles Angels season") [Oakland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Oakland_Athletics_season "2021 Oakland Athletics season") [Seattle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Seattle_Mariners_season "2021 Seattle Mariners season") [Texas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Texas_Rangers_season "2021 Texas Rangers season") \| \| \| \| \| NL East \| [Atlanta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Atlanta_Braves_season "2021 Atlanta Braves season") [Miami](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Miami_Marlins_season "2021 Miami Marlins season") [New York](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_New_York_Mets_season "2021 New York Mets season") [Philadelphia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Philadelphia_Phillies_season "2021 Philadelphia Phillies season") [Washington](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Washington_Nationals_season "2021 Washington Nationals season") \| \| NL Central \| [Chicago](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Chicago_Cubs_season "2021 Chicago Cubs season") [Cincinnati](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Cincinnati_Reds_season "2021 Cincinnati Reds season") [Milwaukee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Milwaukee_Brewers_season "2021 Milwaukee Brewers season") [Pittsburgh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Pittsburgh_Pirates_season "2021 Pittsburgh Pirates season") [St. Louis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_St._Louis_Cardinals_season "2021 St. Louis Cardinals season") \| \| NL West \| [Arizona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Arizona_Diamondbacks_season "2021 Arizona Diamondbacks season") [Colorado](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Colorado_Rockies_season "2021 Colorado Rockies season") [Los Angeles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_season "2021 Los Angeles Dodgers season") [San Diego](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_San_Diego_Padres_season "2021 San Diego Padres season") [San Francisco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_San_Francisco_Giants_season "2021 San Francisco Giants season") \| \| [2021 MLB draft](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_draft "2021 Major League Baseball draft") [2021 All-Star Game](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game "2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game") [MLB at Field of Dreams](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLB_at_Field_of_Dreams "MLB at Field of Dreams") [2021 MLB Little League Classic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_MLB_Little_League_Classic "2021 MLB Little League Classic") [2021 World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_World_Series "2021 World Series") \| \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:2021_MLB_Playoffs_navbox "Template:2021 MLB Playoffs navbox") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:2021_MLB_Playoffs_navbox "Template talk:2021 MLB Playoffs navbox") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:2021_MLB_Playoffs_navbox "Special:EditPage/Template:2021 MLB Playoffs navbox")[2021 Major League Baseball postseason](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Baseball_postseason "2021 Major League Baseball postseason") \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [World Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_World_Series "2021 World Series") \| \| \| [American League Championship Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_American_League_Championship_Series "2021 American 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