On January 7, 2005 — John Henry, the Red Sox owner, calls reserve first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz to discuss the ownership of the game ball used to get the last out of...
[adrotate banner=”42″] On January 5, 1934 — An early afternoon five-hour blaze destroys much of Fenway Park’s newly-constructed concrete and steel left-field grandstand and center-field bleachers, that were built to replace the...
[adrotate banner=”42″] On January 5, 1920 — “I think the Yankees are taking a gamble. While Ruth is undoubtedly the greatest hitter the game has ever seen, he is likewise one of...
[adrotate banner=”42″] On January 5, 1920, in perhaps the most famous transaction in baseball history, the New York Yankees formally announce the purchase of outfielder-pitcher Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox...
[adrotate banner=”42″] On January 3, 1946 — The Tigers trade first baseman Rudy York to the Red Sox for infielder Eddie Lake, who will replace current shortstop Skeeter Webb with two solid...
On January 3, 1923, the New York Yankees steal another standout player from the Boston Red Sox , acquiring pitcher Herb Pennock for Norm McMillan, George Murray, Camp Skinner and $50,000 in...
On January 2, 1992 Free agent pitcher Frank Viola is signed by the Boston Red Sox . A three-time All-Star, Viola guided the Minnesota Twins to the 1987 World Series and won...