[adrotate banner=”49″] On March 23, 1941 — New York Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio, a holdout and late arrival in spring training, plays his first exhibition game. Vintage Baseball HOT ON EBAY Card...
On March 22, 1972, the New York Yankees make one of the best trades in franchise history. The Yankees acquire reliever Sparky Lyle from the Boston Red Sox for infielder Danny Cater....
On March 22, 1939 — Brooklyn Dodger, 20 year old rookie outfielder Pete Reiser starts his second spring training game. After going 0 for 3 yesterday against the Yankees, Reiser belts a...
On March 21, 1986 — The New York Yankees announce that their most celebrated off-season acquisition, 26-year-old pitcher Britt Burns, will not pitch at all this season because of a chronic deteriorating...
On March 21, 1936 — New York Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio runs his spring training record to 12 for 20, in an 11 – 2 Yankees victory over the newly-named Boston Bees....
On March 20, 1975 — A rare spring training brawl takes place when Ranger second baseman Dave Nelson takes exception to the two brushback pitches thrown at him by Yankee southpaw Mike...
On March 20, 1961 — The New York Yankees of the American League announce the team will oppose any plan that would enable the new National League expansion franchise in New York,...
On March 20, 1958, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired veteran first baseman Joe Collins from the New York Yankees . Opting not to report to the Phillies’ spring training camp, Collins decides to...
On March 19, 1989, the New York Yankees , realizing that slugger Dave Winfield will miss the season after undergoing back surgery next week for central disc herniation, acquire outfielder Mel Hall...
[adrotate banner=”50″] On March 18, 1984, famed batting coach Charley Lau dies from cancer at the age of 50. Lau, whose major league career batting average was .255, earned his fame as...