Sort bySearch Days, Events, Players Title (A - Z)Date (Newest) March 20, 1937 Homestead Grays of the Negro Leagues acquire future Hall of Famers Josh Gibson and Judy Johnson March 20, 1943 Washington Senators acquire veteran outfielder Bob Johnson March 20, 1958 Philadelphia Phillies acquire veteran first baseman Joe Collins March 20, 1973 Roberto Clemente becomes the first Latin American to gain election to the Hall of Fame March 20, 1984 Hall of Fame pitcher Stan Coveleski dies at the age of 94 March 20, 1989 Commissioner Peter Ueberroth announces that he has begun an investigation into the behavior of Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose. March 20, 2006 Japan scores four runs in the first inning and hangs on to defeat Cuba in the championship game of the first World Baseball Classic October 8, 2019 2009 – After winning their first spring game of the year, the Astros fail to win their next 19 Grapefruit League contests until beating the Reds, 4-2, behind six shutout innings from Russ Ortiz. It comes the same day that the Astros sign catcher Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez to a one-year deal. The 37-year-old Rodriguez is a 14-time All-Star with 13 Gold Gloves and fills a need as none of the other catchers in camp were hitting above .200 in spring action. October 8, 2019 1996 – Jim Pendleton dies in Houston, TX at age 72. His 36 RBIs as a Colt in 1962 were the most of his big league career. October 8, 2019 1994 – Both teams train in Florida, yet the Astros and Rangers spar in a two-game series at the Astrodome as part of their in-state rivalry. Tony Eusebio is the hero in a 6-5 victory, driving in Luis Gonzalez with an eighth-inning double. Astro nemesis Will Clark delivers the game-winner for the Rangers the following day. It’s the first Dome visit for new Houston manager Terry Collins. Afterwards, both teams fly back to Florida. October 8, 2019 1936 – Jim Golden is born in Eldon, MO. Jim lives up to his name when he shuts out the Cubs in his first start for the Colt .45s in just the third game in franchise history.
