12/24/24 BASEBALL BIRTHDAYS 1886 HenryMathewson 19 years old when he broke into the major leagues on September 28, 1906, with the New York Giants...
Reggie Jackson swinging hard as he always did. That swing created a excitement and attention. 563 Home Runs. Legendary at bats. Also all-time...
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2009 Versatile outfielder Coco Crisp (.228, 3, 14), who can play all three spots in the outfield, signs a $5.25 million, one-year contract with...
2000 Giants sign 38-year-old Eric Davis for outfield insurance to a one-year $1.5 million free-agent contract. The veteran outfielder, who...
1994 Major league owners implement a salary cap and revenue sharing on striking players. The new provisions never take effect because a ruling...
1975 A landmark decision by Peter Seitz begins a new era in major league baseball as the arbitrator's judgment makes pitchers Andy Messersmith...
1953 Jim' Junior' Gilliam (.278, 6, 63) wins the National League Rookie of the Year Award. The Dodger second baseman, who hit a circuit-best 17...
Today in Baseball History December 23rd 1902 The U.S Patent Office issues John A. Hillerich a patent that devises a method of hardening the...
12/23/24 BASEBALL BIRTHDAYS 1942 Jerry Koosman [ATTACH] 1976 Brad Lidge [ATTACH] 1978 Víctor Martínez [ATTACH] 1980 Cody Ross Marlins, SF...
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2000 The Mariners sign former Padres' second baseman Bret Boone to a $3.25 million, one-year deal. The brother of Aaron Boone, grandson of Ray...
1980 The Red Sox mail Fred Lynn and catcher Carlton Fisk their new contracts two days after the Basic Agreement December 20th deadline,...
Today in Baseball History December 22nd1862 East Brookfield (MA)welcomes newborn Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy, who will become better known...
12/22/24 BASEBALL BIRTHDAYS 1862 Connie Mack Hall of Fame catcher, manager and owner (World Series 1910, 11, 13, 29, 30; most managerial wins,...
12.21.24 Ricky Henderson Passes [IMG]
Cleveland Indians 1st Baseman Boog Powell takes a Big Swing during a 1975 game. [IMG]
