1989 The Mets and Reds swap closers when they send Randy Myers to Cincinnati for John Franco, who will finish games in New York. The deal will...
1973 The National League owners unanimously approve the sale and relocation of the Padres to the nation's capital in time to start the 1974...
1960 The American League awards the new Los Angeles franchise to Gene Autry, a well-known cowboy movie star who once turned down an opportunity...
1941 The Giants select Mel Ott to replace Bill Terry, who compiled an 823-661 (.550) record during his decade as the team's skipper. The team's...
1/6/25 Baseball BIRTHDAYS (1864-1931) Ban Johnson HOF executive (founder and president of MLB American League, 1900-27) (1920-1999) Early Wynn...
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In his only year of college, Bryce Harper had 31 HR, 98 RBI in 66 games. A 76 HR, 240 RBI per 162 game pace…playing as a 17 yr old against college...
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2011 After narrowly missing induction last year, second baseman Roberto Alomar and hurler Bert Blyleven are elected to the Hall of Fame by a...
2010 Kelly Shoppach (.214, 12, 40) and the Rays agree on a $5.5 million, two-year contract with a club option for a third season at $3.2...
2010 Troy Glaus and the Braves agree on a $1.75 million, one-year incentive-laden deal, with the four-time All-Star third baseman shifting to...
2009 Carl Pohlad, believed by many to be the savior of major league baseball in Minnesota after buying the club in 1984, dies at 93. Although...
