Phillies steal Steve Carlton from Cardinals February 25, 1972, the St. Louis Cardinals traded future Hall of Famer Steve Carlton to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher Rick Wise. The trade will prove to be one of the best in the history of the Philadelphia...
Dick Williams closes out his managing career February 24, 1986, Dick Williams resigns as manager of the San Diego Padres, eleven weeks after Padres executives attempt to buy out his contract, only to be thwarted by team owner Joan Kroc, and is replaced by Steve Boros....
Walter Johnson and The Silver Dollar Considered by many to be the greatest right-hander in baseball history, Walter Johnson was the hardest thrower of his time. He was a phenomenally successful pitcher on often terrible Washington Senators’ teams. As a veteran,...
Rollie Fingers Mustache Gang Rollie Fingers was the quintessential reliever of his time, used when the situation demanded. He would often enter the game as early as the fifth inning, throwing as many as 120-130 innings in relief for a season. He was known for...
Billyball February 20, 1980 — The Oakland Athletics sign Billy Martin as their new manager. 1979: The Fall from Grace and a New Opportunity After the 1979 season, Billy Martin found himself jobless following a fight with a marshmallow salesman. The altercation, fueled...
Harry Caray: The Voice of Baseball February 18, 1998 Harry Caray: The Voice of Baseball passes away. Few broadcasters have left a mark on baseball quite like Harry Caray. Known for his infectious energy, signature catchphrases, and larger-than-life personality, Caray...
