On March 2, 1909, future Hall of Famer, Mel Ott is born in Gretna, Louisiana. Known as “Master Melvin,” Ott will make his major league debut with the New York Giants as...
On March 1, 1944, future Hall of Fame catcher Rick Ferrell is traded by the St. Louis Browns to the Washington Senators for outfielder Gene “Rowdy” Moore and cash. Ferrell will hit...
On February 13 1968 — The Chicago White Sox send shortstop Ron Hansen and pitchers Dennis Higgins and Steve Jones to the Washington Senators in exchange for infielder Tim Cullen and pitchers...
On February 13 1935 — Signing a contact written in French, Washington Senators outfielder Gus Dugas, who was born in Quebec, is acquired by the Montreal Royals of the International League. More...
On February 10 1923 — The Boston Red Sox send catcher Muddy Ruel and pitcher Allen Russell to the Washington Senators in exchange for catcher Val Picinich and outfielders Howie Shanks and...
On February 9 1924 — Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith names 2B Bucky Harris, last year’s team captain, as the new Nationals’ manager. Harris had annoyed Griffith by playing pro basketball over...
On February 9 2009 — 12-time All-Star and 3-time MVP Alex Rodriguez publicly admits to using steroids from 2001 to 2003, while a member of the Texas Rangers . Rodriguez apologizes for...
On February 8 1978 — The Milwaukee Brewers purchase slugger Gorman Thomas from the Texas Rangers . He will blossom as a hitter in his second tour of duty with the Brew...
On February 3 1975 — Billy Herman, Earl Averill and Bucky Harris are selected for the Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee. Herman was a ten-time All-Star second baseman who...
On February 3 1942 — Major League owners hold a meeting to discuss regulations to be used during World War II. The owners decide to have each team play 14 night games,...