On March 1, 1947 — In anticipation of the signing of the team’s first black players, Bill Veeck , a resident of Phoenix, Arizona, sets up a spring training camp there for...
On March 1, 1996 — The Yankees christen Legends Field, their new $30 million, 31-acre complex in Tampa. The field has the exact dimensions of Yankee Stadium. On hand to see Phil...
On March 1, 1919 – Philadelphia Athletics owner Connie Mack makes one of his biggest player mistakes, trading third baseman Larry Gardner, outfielder Charlie Jamieson, and pitcher Elmer Myers to the Cleveland...
On February 19 1942 — Hal Trosky, whose season ended last August when he injured his finger and suffering from migraine headaches that cannot be treated, retires as first baseman of the...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On February 18 1958 — Cleveland sends veteran C Jim Hegan and P Hank Aguirre to Detroit for C-OF Jay Porter and P Hal Woodeshick. Aguirre will pitch 10 years...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On February 18 1958 — Cleveland sends veteran C Jim Hegan and P Hank Aguirre to Detroit for C-OF Jay Porter and P Hal Woodeshick. Aguirre will pitch 10 years...
On February 5, 1984 — The Yankees obtain third baseman Toby Harrah and minor leaguer Rick Brown from the Cleveland Indians for Dan Boitano, rookie outfielder Otis Nixon, George Frazier and minor...
On February 4 1922 — Joe Harris, formerly with the Cleveland Indians , is reinstated by Judge Landis because of his good World War I record. Harris had been on the ineligible...
On February 3 1978 — Under the financial reorganization of the club, Steve O’Neill becomes the principal owner of the Cleveland Indians . O’Neill, a lifelong resident of Cleveland is a trucking...
On January 27 1927 — The Cleveland Indians hire Jack McCallister as their new manager after after Tris Speaker abruptly resigned because of the betting scandal. McCallister coached the tribe from 1920-1926....