1998 – Cleveland Indians pitcher Ben McDonald undergoes surgery on his right shoulder. He will be out for the season.
1998 – Cleveland Indians pitcher Ben McDonald undergoes surgery on his right shoulder. He will be out for the season.
1998 – Free agent pitcher Jack McDowell signs a one-year contract with the Anaheim Angels.
1998 – Free agent pitcher Jack McDowell signs a one-year contract with the Anaheim Angels.
1998 – A series of killer tornadoes sweeps through Florida, narrowly missing the Houston Astros clubhouse, and the homes of several players, in Kissimmee. A campground behind Osceola County Stadium, the Astros’ training base, is destroyed, and seven people are killed by one of the twisters.
1998 – A series of killer tornadoes sweeps through Florida, narrowly missing the Houston Astros clubhouse, and the homes of several players, in Kissimmee. A campground behind Osceola County Stadium, the Astros’ training base, is destroyed, and seven people are killed by one of the twisters.
1998 – Tornadoes pound the Kissimmee, FL area where the Astros spring training camp is based. The fields themselves suffer minor damage. A light tower is blown down, an astroturf field is ripped up and a batting cage is blown across the street and crumpled into a heap. Power is out and several nearby homes where the Astros were staying are damaged. Eight people die at a nearby RV park. The Astros donate money to the relief efforts.
1998 – Tornadoes pound the Kissimmee, FL area where the Astros spring training camp is based. The fields themselves suffer minor damage. A light tower is blown down, an astroturf field is ripped up and a batting cage is blown across the street and crumpled into a heap. Power is out and several nearby homes where the Astros were staying are damaged. Eight people die at a nearby RV park. The Astros donate money to the relief efforts.
1998 – Shortly after beating Jorge Fabregas in an arbitration case, Arizona owner Jerry Colangelo stuns the catcher – and fellow owners – by signing him to a 2-year, $2.9 million contract, which includes a significant raise over the arbitration salary in the first year.
1998 – Shortly after beating Jorge Fabregas in an arbitration case, Arizona owner Jerry Colangelo stuns the catcher – and fellow owners – by signing him to a 2-year, $2.9 million contract, which includes a significant raise over the arbitration salary in the first year.
Famed broadcaster Harry Caray passes away
On February 18 1998 — Chicago Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray dies four days after collapsing at a Valentine’s Day supper. Caray, age 84, after suffering a heart attack four days earlier while having Valentine’s Day dinner with his wife, Dutchie. The colorful “Mayor of Rush Street” started his career in 1945 with the Cardinals and…
The New York Yankees sign OF Bernie Williams to a $8.5 million, one-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration.
The New York Yankees sign OF Bernie Williams to a $8.5 million, one-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration.
New York Mets obtain Al Leiter from the Florida Marlins in exchange for A.J. Burnett
The New York Mets obtain pitcher Al Leiter and minor leaguer Ralph Milliard from the Florida Marlins in exchange for pitcher A.J. Burnett and two minor leaguers, Jesus Sanchez and Rob Stratton.
New York Yankees acquire All-Star second baseman Chuck Knoblauch
New York Yankees acquire All-Star second baseman Chuck Knoblauch
Free agent DH/OF Jose Canseco signs to a one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.
1998 – Free agent DH/OF Jose Canseco signs to a one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.
