Chicago’s veep and GM Jim Hendry announces that the Cubs have declined to renew Dusty Baker’s contract to return as the team’s manager. During his four-year reign in the northside dugout, the 57 year-old skipper compiled a 322-326 record, including a 66-96 campaign last season.

Major League Baseball announces a record number of fans attended big league games this year. The ticket sales for the season is 76,043,902, shattering the overall record for the third consecutive year.