The Diamondbacks pick up closer Jon Rauch from the Nationals for prospect Emilio Bonifacio. In other trade news, the Astros get Randy Wolf from San Diego for Chad Reineke. Read More July 22, 2008
Hideki Matsui signs a one-year, $4.7 million contract to play for the Yomiuri Giants, becoming the highest-paid player in Nippon Pro Baseball history Read More December 25, 2001
1930 – Woody English scores five runs and Hack Wilson hits his 42nd home run, as the Cubs crush the Phillies, 17 – 3. Pat Malone contributes another home run and goes the distance for the win. Read More August 18, 1930