The 1986 Major League Baseball season saw the New York Mets win their second World Series title, their first since 1969.

April 7 – On Opening Day at Tiger Stadium, Dwight Evans of the Boston Red Sox achieves a major league first by hitting a home run off Jack Morris on the first pitch of the season.

April 29 – Roger Clemens, age 23, struck out twenty Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park to set a major league record for a nine-inning game.

June 6 – San Diego Padres manager Steve Boros is ejected before the first pitch, after showing the umpire video footage of a disputed play from the night before.

September 25 – Houston Astros pitcher Mike Scott throws a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants to clinch the National League West division title with a score of 2-0.

Baseball Hall of Fame

Bobby Doerr

Ernie Lombardi

Willie McCovey

Rookie of the Year Todd Worrell (STL) Jose Canseco (OAK)

Cy Young Award Mike Scott (HOU) Roger Clemens (BOS)

Manager of the Year Hal Lanier (HOU) John McNamara (BOS)

Most Valuable Player Mike Schmidt (PHI) Roger Clemens (BOS)

Gold Glove Awards

Pitcher Fernando Valenzuela (LAD) Ron Guidry (NYY)

Catcher Jody Davis (CHC) Bob Boone (CAL)

First Baseman Keith Hernandez (NYM) Don Mattingly (NYY)

Second Baseman Ryne Sandberg (CHC) Frank White (KC)

Third Baseman Mike Schmidt (PHI) Gary Gaetti (MIN)

Shortstop Ozzie Smith (STL) Tony Fernández (TOR)

Outfielders Tony Gwynn (SD) Jesse Barfield (TOR)

Willie McGee (STL) Gary Pettis (CAL)

Dale Murphy (ATL) Kirby Puckett (MIN)

Silver Slugger Awards

Pitcher/Designated Hitter Rick Rhoden (PIT) Don Baylor (BOS)

Catcher Gary Carter (NYM) Lance Parrish (DET)

First Baseman Glenn Davis (HOU) Don Mattingly (NYY)

Second Baseman Steve Sax (LAD) Frank White (KC)

Third Baseman Mike Schmidt (PHI) Wade Boggs (BOS)

Shortstop Hubie Brooks (MTL) Cal Ripken Jr. (BAL)

Outfielders Tony Gwynn (SD) Jesse Barfield (TOR)

Dave Parker (CIN) George Bell (TOR)

Tim Raines (MTL) Kirby Puckett (MIN)

Outstanding Designated Hitter Award: Don Baylor (BOS)

Roberto Clemente Award (Humanitarian): Garry Maddox (PHI).

Rolaids Relief Man Award: Dave Righetti (NYY, American); Todd Worrell (STL, National).

Player of the Month

April Kirby Puckett Johnny Ray

May Wade Boggs Hubie Brooks

June Kent Hrbek Kevin Bass

July Scott Fletcher Eric Davis

August Doug DeCinces Dale Murphy

September Don Mattingly Steve Sax

Pitcher of the Month

April Roger Clemens Dwight Gooden

May Don Aase Jeff Reardon

June Roger Clemens Rick Rhoden

July Jack Morris Todd Worrell

August Mike Witt Bill Gullickson

September Bruce Hurst Mike Krukow