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Front Office & Trades2020
Betts to the Dodgers
Boston sent Mookie Betts and David Price to Los Angeles for Alex Verdugo, Jeter Downs, and Connor Wong. A three-team version of the deal had already collapsed over a medical file.
Boston Red Sox · Los Angeles Dodgers · Minnesota Twins
Front Office & Trades2019
Davis Goes 0-for-54
In the middle of a seven-year, $161 million contract, Chris Davis went 0-for-54, the longest hitless streak by a position player in major-league history. The streak ended on April 13, 2019.
Baltimore Orioles
Front Office & Trades2016
Tatis for Shields
The White Sox sent Fernando Tatis Jr., 17 and still without a professional game, and Erik Johnson to San Diego for James Shields and a large share of his contract.
San Diego Padres · Chicago White Sox
No. 2003.10.16
2003
October 16
Managerial Decisions2003
Grady Little Leaves Pedro In
Boston led Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS by three runs. Grady Little visited the mound, left a tiring Pedro Martinez in, and the Yankees tied the game.
Boston Red Sox · New York Yankees
Front Office & Trades1989
Johnson for Langston
Seattle could not sign Mark Langston and sent him to Montreal for three pitchers. One of them was Randy Johnson, 25 years old and 6-foot-10.
Seattle Mariners · Montreal Expos
No. 1977.06.15
1977
June 15
Front Office & Trades1977
Seaver to Cincinnati
On the night of the trading deadline, the Mets sent Tom Seaver to Cincinnati for four players, and Dave Kingman to San Diego in a separate deal.
New York Mets · Cincinnati Reds · San Diego Padres
Promotions & Ballpark Events1951
Eddie Gaedel Walks
Bill Veeck sent 3-foot-7 Eddie Gaedel to the plate in a child's uniform. Gaedel walked on four pitches. The league voided the contract the next day.
St. Louis Browns · Detroit Tigers