The Toronto Blue Jays announce that they will open the 2001 season against the Texas Rangers in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The Toronto Blue Jays announce that they will open the 2001 season against the Texas Rangers in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The Chicago Cubs sign free agent pitcher Julian Tavarez to a two-year contract.
The Chicago Cubs sign free agent pitcher Julian Tavarez to a two-year contract.
The Cleveland Indians obtain catcher Eddie Taubensee from the Cincinnati Reds for pitchers Jim Brower and Robert Pugmire.
The Cleveland Indians obtain catcher Eddie Taubensee from the Cincinnati Reds for pitchers Jim Brower and Robert Pugmire.
The Boston Red Sox obtain IF Chris Stynes from the Cincinnati Reds for OF Michael Coleman and IF Donnie Sadler.
The Boston Red Sox obtain IF Chris Stynes from the Cincinnati Reds for OF Michael Coleman and IF Donnie Sadler.
San Francisco Giants second baseman Jeff Kent, who hit .334 with 33 home runs and 125 RBI, outpoints teammate Barry Bonds to become the National League MVP. Bonds had 49 homers and scored 129 runs. Kent becomes the first second baseman to win the honor in since Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs won the award in 1984.
San Francisco Giants second baseman Jeff Kent, who hit .334 with 33 home runs and 125 RBI, outpoints teammate Barry Bonds to become the National League MVP. Bonds had 49 homers and scored 129 runs. Kent becomes the first second baseman to win the honor in since Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs won the award in 1984.
