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,...
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....
On January 25, 1943, the Yankees sell future Hall of Famer Lefty Gomez to the rival Boston Braves . Gomez will never pitch in a game for the Braves, who decided to...
On January 23 1958 — The Washington Senators trade shortstop Pete Runnels to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for first baseman Norm Zauchin and outfielder Albie Pearson. Runnels will win two...
On January 18 1969 -Last p lace Washington Senators name former Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams as their new manager. Williams signs a five-year contract worth a reported salary of $75,000...
January 17, 1970: The Washington Senators select Bill Madlock in the 5th round of the 1970 amateur draft. As a September call-up in 1973, he bats .351 in 21 games for the...
[adrotate banner=”42″] On January 16, 1905, It seems simple enough on paper: the Boston Americans buy outfielder George Stone from the Washington Senators; the St. Louis Browns reclaim Frank Huelsman from Washington,...
[adrotate banner=”42″] On January 16, 1986 , the New York Mets acquire second baseman Tim Teufel and a minor leaguer from the Minnesota Twins for three minor leaguers: outfielder Billy Beane and...
January 16, 1975 – The Twins release future hall of famer, 38-year-old slugger Harmon Killebrew. He was promptly signed by the Royals. He hit his 573rd and final major league home run...
On January 14 1922 — Outfielder Clyde Milan is named the new manager of the Washington Senators. Milan took over for George McBride at the end of last season after McBride was...