2017 – Busch Stadium gets a temporary makeover as a hockey rink as St. Louis, MO welcomes the National Hockey League’s Winter Classic for the first time. The St. Louis Blues defeat the Chicago Blackhawks, 4 – 1, on a drizzly afternoon.

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On January 2, 2017 2017 – Busch Stadium gets a temporary makeover as a hockey rink as St. Louis, MO welcomes the National Hockey League’s Winter Classic for the first time. The St. Louis Blues defeat the Chicago Blackhawks, 4 – 1, on a drizzly afternoon. Source Baseball Reference January 2

Avoiding arbitration, the Rays announce the team has reached an agreement with left-handed starter David Price on a one-year deal, worth $10.1125 million. The 27 year-old American League Cy Young Award winner, who finished with a 20-5 record with a 2.56 ERA last season, earned $4.35 million playing for the third-place Tampa Bay club.

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    On January 2, 2013 Avoiding arbitration, the Rays announce the team has reached an agreement with left-handed starter David Price on a one-year deal, worth $10.1125 million. The 27 year-old American League Cy Young Award winner, who finished with a 20-5 record with a 2.56 ERA last season, earned $4.35 million playing for…

It’s the turn of Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park to host the National Hockey League’s annual Winter Classic. The New York Rangers defeat the Philadelphia Flyers, 3 – 2, as a crowd of 46,967 is present in the Phillies’ home, turned into an outdoor hockey rink for the occasion.

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On January 2, 2012 It’s the turn of Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park to host the National Hockey League’s annual Winter Classic. The New York Rangers defeat the Philadelphia Flyers, 3 – 2, as a crowd of 46,967 is present in the Phillies’ home, turned into an outdoor hockey rink for the occasion. Source Baseball Reference January 2

P Dylan Owen of the Criollos de Caguas pitches seven no-hit innings and combines with teammates Eddy Ramos and Saul Rivera on a 5 – 0 no-hitter against the Gigantes de Carolina in the Puerto Rican League. A New York Mets farmhand, Owen pitched in AA and AAA last season.

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On January 2, 2011 P Dylan Owen of the Criollos de Caguas pitches seven no-hit innings and combines with teammates Eddy Ramos and Saul Rivera on a 5 – 0 no-hitter against the Gigantes de Carolina in the Puerto Rican League. A New York Mets farmhand, Owen pitched in AA and AAA last season. Source Baseball Reference January 2

3B Edwin Encarnacion is discharged from a hospital in Miami, FL, one day after being admitted to treat facial burns received when a firecracker exploded near him in a New Year’s Day celebration in his native La Romana, in the Dominican Republic. Encarnacion suffers some burns, but no fractures and should be ready for the start of spring training.

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On January 2, 2010 3B Edwin Encarnacion is discharged from a hospital in Miami, FL, one day after being admitted to treat facial burns received when a firecracker exploded near him in a New Year’s Day celebration in his native La Romana, in the Dominican Republic. Encarnacion suffers some burns, but no fractures and should be ready for the start…

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Due to a conflict with the major league schedule, the annual Hall of Fame Game will take place on a different weekend for the first time in the Hall’s history

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2003 – Due to a conflict with the major league schedule, the annual Hall of Fame Game which has been held the day after Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will take place on a different weekend for the first time in the Hall’s history. The game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Devil Rays is scheduled for June 16th, with the Hall of Fame induction taking place on July 27th.

The Pittsburgh Pirates sign free agent pitcher Mike Williams to a two-year contract. Williams began last season with Pittsburgh until being traded to Houston in July.

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On January 2, 2002 The Pittsburgh Pirates sign free agent pitcher Mike Williams to a two-year contract. Williams began last season with Pittsburgh until being traded to Houston in July. Source Baseball Reference January 2

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Houston signs infielder Charlie Hayes to a contract. The veteran hits .200 in 50 at bats but might be best remembered for a chair-throwing incident early in the year. 

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Houston signs infielder Charlie Hayes to a contract. The veteran hits .200 in 50 at bats but might be best remembered for a chair-throwing incident early in the year. 

The Red Sox sign free-agent hurler Jamie Moyer. The 33 year-old southpaw will compile a 7-1 record for Boston before being traded to Seattle in July for outfielder Darren Bragg, where he will enjoy a pair of 20-game victory seasons en route to winning over 100 games during his 11-year tenure with the Mariners.

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On January 2, 1996 The Red Sox sign free-agent hurler Jamie Moyer. The 33 year-old southpaw will compile a 7-1 record for Boston before being traded to Seattle in July for outfielder Darren Bragg, where he will enjoy a pair of 20-game victory seasons en route to winning over 100 games during his 11-year tenure…

Free agent pitcher Frank Viola is signed by the Boston Red Sox
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Free agent pitcher Frank Viola is signed by the Boston Red Sox

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    On January 2, 1992 Free agent pitcher Frank Viola is signed by the Boston Red Sox. A three-time All-Star, Viola guided the Minnesota Twins to the 1987 World Series and won the Cy Young Award in 1988. The southpaw, who will injure his arm and undergo ‘Tommy John’ surgery while in Boston, will…