A vehicle carrying three young members of the Cincinnati Reds organization is involved in a fatal accident on the treacherous roads of the Dominican Republic, on a highway near Boca Chica. 19-year-old pitcher Jairo Capellan is killed instantly, while two other players sustain serious injuries.

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A vehicle carrying three young members of the Cincinnati Reds organization is involved in a fatal accident on the treacherous roads of the Dominican Republic, on a highway near Boca Chica. 19-year-old pitcher Jairo Capellan is killed instantly, while two other players sustain serious injuries.

The first free agent to change teams this off-season is P Trevor Rosenthal, who signs with the Nationals after missing all of the last season recovering from Tommy John surgery.

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The first free agent to change teams this off-season is P Trevor Rosenthal, who signs with the Nationals after missing all of the last season recovering from Tommy John surgery.

2015 – The Nationals hire Dusty Baker as their manager, less than a week after telling Bud Black that he had the job, but failing to make him a competitive salary offer.

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2015 – The Nationals hire Dusty Baker as their manager, less than a week after telling Bud Black that he had the job, but failing to make him a competitive salary offer.

The Cubs introduce new manager Joe Maddon at a press conference. The former Rays skipper is in an optimistic mood, saying he thinks the last-place club is capable of making a playoff run next season.

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The Cubs introduce new manager Joe Maddon at a press conference. The former Rays skipper is in an optimistic mood, saying he thinks the last-place club is capable of making a playoff run next season.

The Twins confirm that they are hiring Minnesota native Hall of Famer Paul Molitor as their new manager, replacing Ron Gardenhire. It will be Molitor’s first managerial assignment, although he has been a bench coach in the past.

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The Twins confirm that they are hiring Minnesota native Hall of Famer Paul Molitor as their new manager, replacing Ron Gardenhire. It will be Molitor’s first managerial assignment, although he has been a bench coach in the past.

Brad Ausmus, who has never managed or coached a professional baseball team, is introduced as the Tigers’ new skipper, replacing veteran manager Jim Leyland. The 44 year-old Dartmouth graduate, a former All-Star catcher just three years past his playing career, signs a three-year contract with a team option for the 2017 season.

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Brad Ausmus, who has never managed or coached a professional baseball team, is introduced as the Tigers’ new skipper, replacing veteran manager Jim Leyland. The 44 year-old Dartmouth graduate, a former All-Star catcher just three years past his playing career, signs a three-year contract with a team option for the 2017 season.

Mike Aviles is traded for the second time since the end of the last season, going from Toronto to Cleveland along with C/1B Yan Gomes in return for P Esmil Rogers.

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Mike Aviles is traded for the second time since the end of the last season, going from Toronto to Cleveland along with C/1B Yan Gomes in return for P Esmil Rogers.

Matty Alou, the 1966 National League batting champion and brother of Felipe and Jesus Alou, dies of complications from diabetes at age 72. Although he had little power, the middle Alou brother was a .307 hitter in 15 major league seasons.

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Matty Alou, the 1966 National League batting champion and brother of Felipe and Jesus Alou, dies of complications from diabetes at age 72. Although he had little power, the middle Alou brother was a .307 hitter in 15 major league seasons.

A week after throwing the ceremonial first pitch before Game 7 of the 2011 World Series, St. Louis Cardinals great Bob Forsch dies suddenly at 61

A week after throwing the ceremonial first pitch before Game 7 of the 2011 World Series, St. Louis Cardinals great Bob Forsch dies suddenly at 61

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A week after throwing the ceremonial first pitch before Game 7 of the 2011 World Series, St. Louis Cardinals great Bob Forsch dies suddenly at 61. He is the third winningest pitcher in Cards history, with 163 wins, pitched two no-hitters for the team and played in three World Series, including the 1982 World Champions.