Mr. October, Reggie Jackson signed as a free-agent with the Yankees for a bit over a half million a year on this date in 1976. In five World Series, Jackson batted .357 with 10 home runs, 24 RBIs and a slugging percentage of .755.And in 1962 the major leagues decided to return the All-Star Game to a [...]

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In 1958 the AL announced its 1959 opening day would be April 9th, the earliest ever. In case you’re wondering, opening day 2008 will be March 25 when the Red Sox and A’s meet in Japan.

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In 1974 Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspended George Steinbrenner for two years after the Yankees owner was convicted of making illegal campaign contributions to Richard Nixon.
In more positive Yankee news, Joltin’ Joe Dimaggio was named the AL MVP after his 1941 season which included a still record 56-game hitting streak. He edged out Ted Williams who [...]

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In 1996, owners approve a collective bargaining agreement that includes inter-league play, revenue sharing and a payroll tax.

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Happy 87th Birthday to Stan “The Man” Musial.Lifetime average of .331, 475 homers, 3,630 hits and the adoration of generations of Cardinal fans. Watch Stan’s harmonica rendition of “Take Me out to the Ball Game” or better yet in action.
Update: Better yet, here’s an online gallery from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

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On this date in 2oo1 Ichiro Suzuki of the Mariners became just the second player to be named MVP and Rookie of the Year in the same season. In case you’re wondering, Fred Lynn of the Red Sox was the first to accomplish that feat in 1975.

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Considering Barry Bonds’ recent indictment and A-Rod’s quest for $300 million, today’s anniversaries offer almost too much irony even for me.Let’s start off with Barry who in 1990 was named National League MVP on this date. Eight years later another artificially enhanced slugger, Sammy Sosa, took the title beating out - you guessed it - Mark McGwire.Moving [...]

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Today is a big day in Dodger History. On this date in 1949 Jackie Robinson was named the National League’s most valuable player after leading the league in batting with a .342 average. And in 1966, another Dodger Hall of Famer, Sandy Koufax announced his retirement.

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Today marks a sad anniversary for St. Louisans. On this date in 1953, the St. Louis Browns officially became the Baltimore Orioles Rumors . For readers who aren’t yet drawing Social Security, it may be difficult to believe St. Louis once hosted two major league teams. In fact, St. Louis’ old Sportsman’s Park was the [...]

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