January 1st:
1927: The Brooklyn Robins release future Hall of Famer Zach Wheat after 18 seasons with the team.
1961: Detroit renames their ballpark to Tiger Stadium.
1970: Chub Feeney takes over as president of the National League.
1974: Lee McPhail takes over as president of the American League.
1982: The Cardinals home becomes officially known as Busch Stadium.
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January 2nd:
1912: Charles Ebbets announces that a stadium will be built on a 4.5 acre site in the Pigtown neighborhood to build a new ballpark for Brooklyn.
1918: The Dodgers trade Casey Stengel and George Cutshaw to the Pirates for Burleigh Grimes, Al Mamaux, and Chuck Ward.
1977: Braves owner Ted Turner is suspended for one year by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn due to tampering charges in pursuit of free agent Gary Matthews.
1986: Bill Veeck, former owner of the Browns, Indians, and White Sox, dies at age 71.
1992: Frank Viola signs a free agent deal with the Red Sox.
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January 3rd:
1920: The secret deal for the Red Sox to sell Babe Ruth to the Yankees is publicly announced. Red Sox owner Harry Frazee receives $125,000 for Ruth and a $300,000 loan from the Yankees.
1973: A group led by George Steinbrenner purchases the Yankees from CBS.
1974: The Yankees name Bill Virdon manager.
1977: Mary Shane joins Harry Caray, Jimmy Piersall, and Lorn Brown in the White Sox booth, making her the first female broadcaster to do M.L. games on a regular basis.
2005: With the approval of Commissioner Bud Selig, the Diamondbacks trade Randy Johnson to the Yankees for Javier Vazquez, Dioneer Navorro, Brad Halsey, and $9 million.
2005: The Angels announce they will become officially known as The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
2008: The A's trade Nick Swisher to the White Sox for Gio Gonzalez, Ryan Sweeney, and Fautino De Los Santos.
2013: The Indians sign Nick Swisher to a four year deal worth $56 million, including an option for a fifth year worth $14 million.
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January 5th:
1982: Dodgers announcer Vin Scully is named recipient of the Ford Frick Award.
1994: The Mets trade Vince Coleman and cash to the Royals for Kevin McReynolds.
1999: After receiving an apology from George Steinbrenner for being fired in 1985 after only 16 games, Yogi Berra ends his self-imposed exile from the Yankees and Yankee Stadium.
2001: The Mariners sign Ichiro Suzuki to a three year deal worth $14 million.
2009: Twins owner Carl Pohlad dies at age 93.
2009: The Rays sign Pat Burrell to a two year deal worth $16 million.
2010: The Braves and Troy Glaus agree to a one year deal.
2011: Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven are elected to the Hall of Fame.
2011: The Rangers sign Adrian Beltre to a six year deal worth $96 million.
2012: The Cubs trade Carlos Zambrano to the Marlins for Chris Volstad and cash.
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January 6th:
1914: So the batters can better pick out the ball leaving the pitchers hand, baseball determines that all parks should have a wall in centerfield that is green and blank. It becomes known as the batter's eye.
1942: Bob Feller reports to Norfolk to enlist in the Navy.
1964: A's owner Charley Finley announces a two year deal to move the team to Louisville. The A.L. owners would eventually deny the move.
1981: The Padres home ballpark in San Diego becomes known as Jack Murphy Stadium.
1997: Phil Niekro is elected to the Hall of Fame.
1997: Peter O'Malley announces the Dodgers are up for sale. The family had owned the franchise since 1951.
2010: Andre Dawson is elected to the Hall of Fame.
2015: John Smoltz, Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, and Craig Biggio are elected to the Hall of Fame. It marked the first time since 1955 that four players were elected in the same year.
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January 7th:
1985: Lou Brock and Hoyt Wilhelm are elected to the Hall of Fame.
1992: Rollie Fingers and Tom Seaver are elected to the Hall of Fame. Seaver gained the highest voting percentage in history (surpassed by Ken Griffey, Jr.).
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January 8th:
1986: Willie McCovey is elected to the Hall of Fame.
1991: Gaylord Perry, Fergie Jenkins, and Rod Carew are elected to the Hall of Fame.
1995: Mike Schmidt is elected to the Hall of Fame.
1996: For the first time since 1971, the BBWAA do not vote anyone to the Hall of Fame.
2001: In a three team deal, the A's acquire Johnny Damon, the Devil Rays acquire Ben Grieve, and Roberto Hernandez goes to the Royals.
2002: Ozzie Smith is elected to the Hall of Fame.
2003: Eddie Murray and Gary Carter are elected to the Hall of Fame.
2008: Rich "Goose" Gossage is elected to the Hall of Fame.
2014: Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and Frank Thomas are elected to the Hall of Fame. It marked the first time since 1999 that three players were elected in their first year on the ballot (Nolan Ryan, George Brett, and Robin Yount).
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January 11th:
1960: The Phillies trade Richie Asburn to the Cubs for Alvin Dark, Jim Woods, and John Buzhardt.
1968: Ewing Kaufman becomes the owner of the new A.L. franchise in Kansas City.
1973: By an 8-4 vote, the A.L. owners approve the new D.H. rule. The N.L. vetoes the idea.
1977: The Dodgers trade Bill Buckner and Ivan DeJesus to the Cubs for Rick Monday.
1983: For the third time, Billy Martin is named Yankees manager.
2000: Carlton Fisk and Tony Perez are elected to the Hall of Fame.
2000: Hall of Famer Bob Lemon dies at age 79.
2008: The Indians rename Jacobs Field to Progressive Field.
2010: The Reds sign Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman to a six year deal worth $30.25 million.
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January 13th:
1978: Hall of Fame manager Joe McCarthy dies at age 90.
1982: Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson are elected to the Hall of Fame.
1988: Former N.L. MVP Steve Garvey announces his retirement.
1996: Cuban defector Livan Hernandez agrees to a four year deal with the Marlins for $4.5 million.
2005: MLB and the Players Association agree to a new steroid testing policy. First time offenders would be suspended ten days and a fourth offense meaning a lifetime ban.
2009: The Brewers agree to a one year deal with all time saves leader Trevor Hoffman.
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January 14th:
1954: Joe DiMaggio marries actress Marliyn Monroe.
1963: The White Sox trade Luis Aparaicio and Al Smith to the Orioles for Hoyt Wilhelm, Dave Nicholson, and two other players.
1976: WTCG-TV owner Ted Turner purchases the Atlanta Braves for $12 million.
1981: The Giants name Frank Robinson manager.
1987: Catfish Hunter and Billy Williams are elected to the Hall of Fame.
2000: The Cardinals trade Fernando Tatis and Britt Reams to the Expos for Dustin Hermanson and Steve Kline.
2002: Barry Bonds agree to a five year deal worth $90 million with the Giants.
2008: In a swap of third basemen, the Blue Jays trade Troy Glaus to the Cardinals for Scott Rolen.
2012: The Yankees acquire Michael Pineda from the Mariners for Jesus Montero.
2015: The Braves trade Evan Gattis to the Astros for minor leaguers Mike Foltynewicz, Andrew Thurman, and Rio Ruiz.
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January 16th:
1910: Hall of Famer Dizzy Dean is born in Lucas, Arkansas.
1964: By a 9-1 vote by the A.L. owners, Charley Finely's plan to move the A's to Louisville is vetoed.
1973: The Phillies sign Steve Carlton to a deal worth $165,000, making him the highest paid pitcher.
2001: Dave Winfield and Kirby Puckett are elected to the Hall of Fame.
2003: After the son of Giants manager Dusty Baker nearly got ran over at home plate during the World Series, a minimum age of 14 for bat boys is established.
2003: Gary Carter is elected to the Hall of Fame.
2003: By unanimous vote, the owners approve a measure making the winner of the All Star Game having home field advantage in the World Series.
2009: The Red Sox sign Kevin Youkilis to a four year deal worth $41 million.
2011: The Reds and Joey Votto agree to a three year extension worth $38 million.
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January 17th:
1915: The Cleveland Naps change their name to the Indians.
1983: The Braves and Bob Horner agree to a four year deal worth $6 million.
2002: The A's and Jermaine Dye agree to a three year extension worth $32 million.
2003: Torii Hunter and the Twins agree to a four year deal worth $32 million.
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January 18th:
1938: Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Hall of Fame.
1947: After a misunderstanding in which the Tigers owner thought he posed in a Yankees uniform, Hank Greenberg is sold to the Pirates.
1969: The Senators name Ted Williams manager.
1973: The Red Sox sign Orlando Cepeda, making him the first player signed by a team to be their designated hitter.
2005: The Dodgers and reliever Eric Gagne agree to a two year deal worth $19 million.
2008: The owners vote unanimously to extend the contract of Commissioner Bud Selig by three years.
2009: The Phillies and Cole Hamels agree to a three year deal worth $20.5 million.
2014: The Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw agree to a seven year deal worth $215 million.
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January 20th:
1966: Ted Williams is elected to the Hall of Fame.
1984: Tom Seaver leaves the Mets for a second time. The White Sox draft the unprotected Seaver as compensation for losing Type A free agent Dennis Lamp to the Blue Jays.
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January 21st:
1921: Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis takes office as the first commissioner of baseball.
1941: The Indians sign Bob Feller to a contract worth $30,000, making him the highest paid pitcher in the game.
1947: Carl Hubbell, Lefty Grove, Frank Frisch, and Mickey Cochrane are elected to the Hall of Fame.
1953: Dizzy Dean and Al Simmons are elected to the Hall of Fame.
1969: Stan Musial and Roy Campanella are elected to the Hall of Fame.
2005: The Astros and Roger Clemens agree to a one year deal worth $18 million.
2008: The Cardinals and Yadier Molina agree to a four year deal worth $15.5 million.
2009: The Orioles and Nick Markakis agree to a six year deal worth $66.1 million deal.
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January 22nd:
1976: Robin Roberts and Bob Lemon are elected to the Hall of Fame.
1982: Reggie Jackson signs a four year deal worth $4 million with the Angels.
2003: Ivan Rodriguez signs a one year deal worth $10 million with the Marlins.
2014: The Yankees sign Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka to a seven year deal worth $155 million.
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January 23rd:
1968: Joe Medwick is elected to the Hall of Fame.
1975: Ralph Kiner is elected to the Hall of Fame.
1979: Willie Mays is elected to the Hall of Fame.
1981: A mistake by the front office forces the Red Sox to trade Fred Lynn to the Angels. They failed to mail a new contract by the deadline, allowing Lynn to become a possible free agent.
2008: The Rockies and Troy Tulowitzki agree to a six year deal worth $31 million.
2015: Hall of Famer Ernie Banks dies at age 83.
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January 24th:
1939: George Sisler, Eddie Collins, and Willie Keller are elected to the Hall of Fame.
1973: Warren Spahn is elected to the Hall of Fame.
1980: Book publisher Doubleday and Company along with Fred Wilpon and a group from City Investing purchase the Mets from the Payson family for $21.1 million.
2006: The Orioles and Jay Gibbons agree to a four year deal worth $21.1 million.
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January 25th:
1945: Dan Topping, Del Webb, and Larry MacPhail purchase the Yankees for $2.8 million.
1949: Lou Boudreau signs a two year deal to remain Indians player/manager.
2005: The Marlins and Carlos Delgado agree to a four year deal worth $52 million.
2006: Frank Thomas signs a one year deal with the A's.
2007: Willie Randolph agrees to a three year deal to manage the Mets.
2012: Yankees catcher Jorge Posada announces his retirement after 17 seasons.
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January 27th:
1982: The Cubs trade Ivan DeJesus to the Phillies for Larry Bowa and a young, promising second baseman named Ryne Sandberg.
1997: The Red Sox trade Jose Canseco to the A's for John Wasdin and cash.
2009: The Rockies agree to a four year deal worth $10 million with pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez.
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