Home run history, .400 seasons and more: What was lost to the 1994 MLB strike - and what it means for 2027

The article revisits the impact of MLB’s 1994 labor stalemate and what might have been lost, tying it to current negotiations and the possibility of another disruption in 2027. It looks back at Aug. 12, 1994, when the season was already derailed, recalling key moments such as the last Cubs game on Aug. 10—a 5-2 loss to the Giants that included Matt Williams’ 43rd homer. The author details what the cancelled stretch may have prevented, including Williams’ home run pace with 43 in 1994 and how it could have challenged Roger Maris’ single-season mark. The piece also notes the aftermath, including Bud Selig’s cancellation of the 1994 World Series and the later premiere of Ken Burns’ “Baseball.”