Philadelphia Phillies acquire veteran shortstop Eddie Miller from the Boston Braves
1948 – The Philadelphia Phillies acquire veteran shortstop Eddie Miller from the Boston Braves, sending outfielder Johnny Wyrostek in exchange.
Slugger Jimmie Foxx signs with the National League’s Philadelphia Phillies.
1945 – Slugger Jimmie Foxx signs with the National League’s Philadelphia Phillies.
Changing the Game: The Evolution of World Series Protocol in 1925
1925 – At an American League meeting, a plan is adopted to alternate the site of future World Series openers by league rather than deciding it by a coin toss, with Games One, Two, Six, and Seven in one park and Three, Four, Five in the other, unless a ban on Sunday baseball interferes in one city. The clubs finishing fourth in the AL will share in the World Series pool. World Series umpires get a raise to $2,500, while umps in city series will earn $700. The plan was proposed in 1924, but is formally adopted at this meeting.
Clark Griffith names 27-year-old Bucky Harris as manager of the Washington Senators
Clark Griffith names 27-year-old Bucky Harris as manager of the Washington Senators
Boston Red Sox send catcher Muddy Ruel in 5 player deal
1923 – The Boston Red Sox send catcher Muddy Ruel and pitcher Allen Russell to the Washington Senators in exchange for catcher Val Picinich and outfielders Howie Shanks and Ed Goebel.
Price Adjustments and Player Policies: Baseball Changes in 1920
At a joint meeting in Chicago, IL, it is decided that all bleacher prices will be raised to 50 cents, pavilion seats to 75 cents, and grandstand seating to $1.00. Clubs may set aside bleacher space for kids under 14 at 15 and 25 cents if they wish. In other agreements, the May 15-August 30 player limits are raised from 21 to 25, and the American League prohibits player transfers after July 1st; the National League, after August 20th.
Confessions of Baseball: Lee Magee’s Admission in 1920
“Wanting to make a clean breast of things”, Lee Magee admits to National League president John Heydler and Chicago Cubs president William Veeck that he tried to “toss” a game with the Boston Braves when he was with the Cincinnati Reds in 1918, but that the Reds won the game in the 13th inning. Heydler will later testify on June 8th that Magee told him he became suspicious that Hal Chase had double-crossed him and so he stopped payment on the check.
Giants ask for waivers on Chief Meyers
The Giants ask for waivers on Chief Meyers, but Brooklyn and Boston both refuse the team’s request. When the Robins owner Charles Ebbets and Braves owners Percy D. Haughton disagree on the status of the veteran catcher, a coin toss determines the 35 year-old will play for Brooklyn, where he will hit .235 in limited action over the next two season.
Chicago Cubs send cash bring back defectors lead by Three Finger Brown
In a sweet deal, the Chicago Cubs send cash to the sinking Chicago Whales of the Federal League and bring back defectors Three Finger Brown, Clem Clemens, Mickey Doolan, Bill Fischer, Max Flack, Claude Hendrix, Les Mann, Dykes Potter, Joe Tinker, Rollie Zeider and George McConnell.
Ground is broken in Chicago for Comiskey Park
On February 10, 1910 Ground is broken in Chicago for a modern concrete-and-steel stadium to replace the obsolete South Side Park. The White Sox will play their first game at Comiskey Park, originally known as White Sox Park, on July 1, losing to the St. Louis Browns in their new home, 2-0.
