1995 – Free agent pitcher Kenny Rogers is signed by the Yankees to a four-year contract.
1995 – Free agent pitcher Kenny Rogers is signed by the Yankees to a four-year contract.
The Chicago White Sox trade OF Tim Raines to the New York Yankees in exchange for future considerations
1995 – The Chicago White Sox trade OF Tim Raines to the New York Yankees in exchange for future considerations and the Pittsburgh Pirates sign free agent 3B Charlie Hayes.
Hall of Fame umpire Al Barlick dies at the age of 80 in Springfield, Illinois.
On December 27, 1995, Hall of Fame umpire Al Barlick dies at the age of 80 in Springfield, Illinois. Known for his decisiveness and hustle, Barlick worked National League games from 1940 to 1972, and gained election to Cooperstown in 1989.
1995 – Infielder Dave Magadan signs a free agent contract with the Chicago Cubs. Magadan had hit .313 in his one season in Houston, part of a run in the majors that lasted 16 years.
1995 – Infielder Dave Magadan signs a free agent contract with the Chicago Cubs. Magadan had hit .313 in his one season in Houston, part of a run in the majors that lasted 16 years.
Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 1995
Major League Season Recap 1995 World Series – Atlanta Braves NL over Cleveland Indians AL 4 games to 2 World Series MVP – Tom Glavine Babe Ruth Award – Tom Glavine Championship Series ALCS Cleveland Indians over Seattle Mariners 4 games to 2 ALCS MVP – Orel Hershiser NLCS Atlanta Braves over Cincinnati Reds 4 games to 0 NLCS MVP…
The Associated Press selects Cal Ripken, Jr.’s consecutive game streak as the top sports story of the year, followed by the death of Mickey Mantle.
The Associated Press selects Cal Ripken, Jr.’s consecutive game streak as the top sports story of the year, followed by the death of Mickey Mantle.
The Baltimore Orioles acquire P David Wells from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for outfielder Curtis Goodwin and a minor leaguer.
The Baltimore Orioles acquire P David Wells from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for outfielder Curtis Goodwin and a minor leaguer.
The Chicago Cubs sign free agent utility player Dave Magadan.
The Chicago Cubs sign free agent utility player Dave Magadan.
St. Louis Cardinals Ron Gant and Andy Benes
St. Louis Cardinals sign a pair of free agents
After a Southwest Bank investment group promises to keep the franchise in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch agrees to sell the Cardinals to the financial establishment. The price tag of approximately $150 million is considered a bargain, with Forbes Magazine estimating the club’s value to be worth twice that amount.
After a Southwest Bank investment group promises to keep the franchise in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch agrees to sell the Cardinals to the financial establishment. The price tag of approximately $150 million is considered a bargain, with Forbes Magazine estimating the club’s value to be worth twice that amount.
