February 24th:
1966: The Braves sign USC pitcher Tom Seaver. However, the deal would be later voided and the Mets would select Seaver in a special draft.
1986: Dick Williams resigns as Padres manager. Weeks earlier. Team executives tried to buy out his contract before owner Joan Kroc stopped them.
2003: After the death of Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler, Commissioner Bud Selig bans the use of ephedra in the minors.