[adrotate banner=”32″] On March 15, 1944 — In Maryland, the Washington Senators start spring training with six knuckleballers likely to make the staff: Alex Carrasquel, Mickey Haefner, Dutch Leonard, Bill Lefebvre, Johnny...
On March 4, 1994 — Michael Jordan comes to bat for the first time in a Chicago White Sox uniform. Playing in a spring training game, Jordan taps back to Texas Rangers...
On March 4, 1972, the Texas Rangers trade former two-time Cy Young Award winner Denny McLain to the Oakland A’s for minor league pitchers Don Stanhouse and Jim Panther. McLain, who lost...
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...