[adrotate banner=”32″] On March 29, 1984 — The New York Yankees trade one of the key members of their last World Championship teams when they dispatch Graig Nettles to the San Diego...
On March 29, 1975 — Mel Stottlemyre, suffering from a torn rotator cuff, is given his unconditional release by the Yankees. The team’s future pitching coach compiled a 164-139 record and a...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On March 28, 1988 — Four days shy of his 47th birthday, Phil Niekro’s 24-year Hall of Fame career comes to an end when the Yankees put him on waivers...
On March 28, 1986 , the Boston Red Sox acquire designated hitter Don Baylor from the New York Yankees for outfielder-designated hitter Mike Easler. Baylor will hit 31 home runs and drive...
On March 25, 1935 — The New York Yankees purchase starting pitcher Pat Malone, who led the National League in wins in 1929, with 22, and in 1930 with 21 (115 in...
On March 24, 1933 — Babe Ruth, another victim of the Great Depression, takes a pay cut of $23,000 from his previous salary of $75,000. The 38 year old had slowed down...
On March 23, 1990 — Gambler Howard Spira is arrested for extorting money from New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, who paid Spira $40,000 in January, to dig up dirt on Future...
[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, 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 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....