On January 25 1974 — Ray Kroc, a fast-food entrepreneur (McDonald’s), buys the San Diego Padres for $12 million, ending talk of a possible move to Washington, DC. More San Diego Padres...
On January 15 2002 — All-Star outfielder Gary Sheffield (.311, 36, 100) is traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for outfielder Brian Jordan (.295, 25, 97),...
On January 14, 1998 — Houston deals outfielder James Mouton to the San Diego Padres for pitcher Sean Bergman. Bergman contributes a 16-15 record on two division-winning Astros clubs. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the...
On January 14, 1998 — Houston deals outfielder James Mouton to the San Diego Padres for pitcher Sean Bergman. Bergman contributes a 16-15 record on two division-winning Astros clubs. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the...
On January 8, 1986 , former San Francisco Giants great Willie McCovey is elected to the Hall of Fame. McCovey, who receives 346 votes, becomes the 16th player to gain election in...
On January 6, 1984 — The Padres, outbidding a dozen teams, come to terms with Yankee free-agent Goose Gossage , agreeing to a five-year deal with the right-handed reliever reportedly worth more...