Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. Now that spring training is officially open, it’s time to get amped for the upcoming season. These daily posts will highlight two or three key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us!
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128 Years Ago
A significant baseball rule change became official today — the National League eschewed the “pitching box” and added a pitching rubber five feet back from where the box used to stand.