Baseball’s world governing body, the IBAF, threatens to withdraw its sanctioning of the World Baseball Classic unless the United States government allows Cuba to compete.

ByTom

Baseball’s world governing body, the IBAF, threatens to withdraw its sanctioning of the World Baseball Classic unless the United States government allows Cuba to compete.

Justin Upton, the top pick in the 2005 amateur draft, agrees to a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks that includes a $6.1 million signing bonus payable over five years.

ByTom

Justin Upton, the top pick in the 2005 amateur draft, agrees to a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks that includes a $6.1 million signing bonus payable over five years.

The final 2005 payrolls are released, the New York Yankees finished last year with a record $207.2 million payroll, more than $90 million ahead of any other team, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner’s office.

ByTom

The final 2005 payrolls are released, the New York Yankees finished last year with a record $207.2 million payroll, more than $90 million ahead of any other team, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner’s office.

John Henry, the Red Sox owner, calls reserve first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz to discuss the ownership of the game ball used to get the last out of the World Series, now in possession of the infielder. Larry Lucchino, the Boston’s club president, has made it clear he wants the team to own that historic ball, which now resides in the player’s safe deposit box along with an Olympic ring.

John Henry, the Red Sox owner, calls reserve first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz to discuss the ownership of the game ball used to get the last out of the World Series, now in possession of the infielder. Larry Lucchino, the Boston’s club president, has made it clear he wants the team to own that historic ball, which now resides in the player’s safe deposit box along with an Olympic ring.

ByTom

John Henry, the Red Sox owner, calls reserve first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz to discuss the ownership of the game ball used to get the last out of the World Series, now in possession of the infielder. Larry Lucchino, the Boston’s club president, has made it clear he wants the team to own that historic ball, which now resides in the player’s safe deposit box along with an Olympic ring.

Baseball commissioner Bud Selig announces Major League Baseball and the Players Association will donate $1 million to help the victims of last month’s Indian Ocean tsunami. According to the United Nations, a total of 229,866 people were lost, including 186,983 known dead and another 42,883 missing.

ByTom

Baseball commissioner Bud Selig announces Major League Baseball and the Players Association will donate $1 million to help the victims of last month’s Indian Ocean tsunami. According to the United Nations, a total of 229,866 people were lost, including 186,983 known dead and another 42,883 missing.

Boston Red Sox owner John Henry calls Doug Mientkiewicz

ByTom

Boston Red Sox owner John Henry calls Doug Mientkiewicz to discuss the defensive replacement’s possession of the game ball caught at first base for the last out of the 2004 World Series. Larry Lucchino, the club’s president, has made it clear he wants the team to have ownership of the historic ball. The ball now resides in a safe deposit box along with the back-up infielder’s Olympic gold medal.

Commissioner Bud Selig announces Major League Baseball and the Players Association will donate $1 million to help the victims of last month’s tsunami in Southeast Asia.

ByTom

Commissioner Bud Selig announces Major League Baseball and the Players Association will donate $1 million to help the victims of last month’s tsunami in Southeast Asia.

1993 – The Detroit Tigers sign first baseman Cecil Fielder to a five-year, $36 million contract, temporarily making him the highest-paid player in the majors.

ByTom

1993 – The Detroit Tigers sign first baseman Cecil Fielder to a five-year, $36 million contract, temporarily making him the highest-paid player in the majors.

Rollie Fingers and Tom Seaver are elected to the Hall of Fame

Rollie Fingers and Tom Seaver are elected to the Hall of Fame

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On January 7, 1992, Rollie Fingers and Tom Seaver are elected to the Hall of Fame. Seaver, ‘Tom Terrific,’ the author of 311 victories, receives the highest percentage in the voting history of the BBWAA. Fingers is the all-time leader in saves and also garnered 114 wins, many of them after multiple-inning relief stints. Other…