A group headed by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan purchase the Texas Rangers from Tom Hicks Read More January 23, 2010
Philadelphia’s GM Bob Carpenter, in an effort to save the Phillies a 24-hour train trip from St. Louis to play the Braves, charters his team’s first plane flight. The TWA Lockhead Constellation, which is delayed because of mechanical problems, makes a precarious landing during a severe thunderstorm on a rainy, foggy day in Boston, resulting with the anxious players on board loudly cheering the pilot for their safe arrival. Read More September 1, 1950
The Mets trade Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey to Toronto, provided the Jays can reach a contract extension with Dickey. They will do so on December 17th, the two sides agreeing to a two-year deal worth $25 million, that will make the deal official. Cs Josh Thole and Mike Nickeas accompany Dickey to Toronto, while Cs Travis d’Arnaud and John Buck and Ps Noah Syndergaard and Wuilmer Becerra head to the Big Apple. Read More December 16, 2012