The Rockies and Nolan Arenado agree on a one-year deal worth $26 million

The Rockies and Nolan Arenado agree on a one-year deal worth $26 million

2019 – The Rockies and Nolan Arenado agree on a one-year deal worth $26 million, thus avoiding an arbitration hearing. The amount sets a record for an arbitration-eligible player, topping the $23 million obtained by Josh Donaldson a year ago.

OF Mookie Betts of the Red Sox wins the first salary arbitration filing to be decided this off-season and will earn $10.5 million

OF Mookie Betts of the Red Sox wins the first salary arbitration filing to be decided this off-season and will earn $10.5 million

OF Mookie Betts of the Red Sox wins the first salary arbitration filing to be decided this off-season and will earn $10.5 million, a significant raise over his previous salary of $950,000. He will still be a huge bargain, as he will win the MVP Award and lead the Sox to a World Series title.

2017 – In the first salary arbitration case to be decided this year, Fernando Abad sees his request for a salary of $2.7 million rejected, as the arbitrators rule in favor of the offer of $2 million from the Red Sox.

2017 – In the first salary arbitration case to be decided this year, Fernando Abad sees his request for a salary of $2.7 million rejected, as the arbitrators rule in favor of the offer of $2 million from the Red Sox.

San Diego’s Petco Park gets transformed into a tennis stadium to host the USA’s first-round Davis Cup match against the United Kingdom. The ballpark gets rave reviews in its new configuration, but the U.S. ends the day down two matches to none.

San Diego’s Petco Park gets transformed into a tennis stadium to host the USA’s first-round Davis Cup match against the United Kingdom. The ballpark gets rave reviews in its new configuration, but the U.S. ends the day down two matches to none.

Michael Young announces his retirement after 14 seasons at a news conference at the Ballpark in Arlington. Young retires as the Texas Rangers’ all-time leader for games played, hits and runs scored, among others.

Michael Young announces his retirement after 14 seasons at a news conference at the Ballpark in Arlington. Young retires as the Texas Rangers’ all-time leader for games played, hits and runs scored, among others.

At New York’s Gracey Mansion, Major League Baseball announces the 2008 All-Star Game will be played at Yankee Stadium for the fourth time

At New York’s Gracey Mansion, Major League Baseball announces the 2008 All-Star Game will be played at Yankee Stadium for the fourth time

At New York’s Gracey Mansion, Major League Baseball announces the 2008 All-Star Game will be played at Yankee Stadium for the fourth time (1939, 1960, 1977) in the ballpark’s history. The annual Midsummer Classic will showcase the historic ‘House that Ruth Built’ in its final season as the home of the Bronx Bombers.

ESPN and ESPN2 will broadcast the World Baseball Classic, offering 16 live telecasts that include the semifinals on March 18th and the championship game on March 20th.

ESPN and ESPN2 will broadcast the World Baseball Classic, offering 16 live telecasts that include the semifinals on March 18th and the championship game on March 20th.

The Seattle Mariners sign relief pitcher Jeff Nelson to a minor league contract, his third stint with the club

2005 – The Seattle Mariners sign relief pitcher Jeff Nelson to a minor league contract, his third stint with the club. The reliever previously pitched with the Mariners from 1992 to 1995 and again from 2001 to 2003. He is Seattle’s all-time record holder for most games pitched with 383 and has a 23-20 record with the team.

In an effort to secure funding for a major re-design of the 12-year old “New” Comiskey Park, the Chicago White Sox announces the ballpark will now be known as U.S. Cellular Field.

In an effort to secure funding for a major re-design of the 12-year old “New” Comiskey Park, the Chicago White Sox announces the ballpark will now be known as U.S. Cellular Field.

2003 – In an effort to secure funding for a major re-design of the 12-year old “New” Comiskey Park, the Chicago White Sox announces the ballpark will now be known as U.S. Cellular Field. The 23-year deal with the wireless service provider, which will pay the White Sox $68 million, changes the name used for home by the Southsiders since 1910.

Astro broadcaster Gene Elston comes up short for Ford C. Frick Award at the Baseball Hall of Fame

Astro broadcaster Gene Elston comes up short for Ford C. Frick Award at the Baseball Hall of Fame

2002 – Despite a petition drive seeking to honor longtime Astro broadcaster Gene Elston with the Ford C. Frick Award at the Baseball Hall of Fame, the winner is his former broadcast partner Harry Kalas. Kalas worked six seasons (1965-1970) with Elston before becoming the voice of the Philadelphia Phillies and NFL Films. Kalas’ signature call while with Houston was to describe their home runs as “Astro orbits”.