On August 15, 1953 — 3B Ransom Jackson of the Cubs grounds into 3 double plays against the Braves as the Cubs lose, 2 – 0. Jackson ties a National League record, later eclipsed by Joe Torre.
Major League Baseball agrees to a deal with Nippon Pro Baseball on a reform of the posting system that will see bids for players capped at $20 million. If more than one team bids the maximum amount, the player will be free to negotiate with both teams. However, the question remains open whether the Rakuten Golden Eagles will still post ace starter Masahiro Tanaka under the revised system.
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December 10, 2013
