1942 - The Boston Braves acquire shortstop Eddie Joost and pitcher Nate Andrews from the Reds in exchange for shortstop Eddie Miller.
2005 - The Atlanta Braves agree to terms with third baseman Chipper Jones on a three-year contract.
MLB History
1916 - The National Commission orders that injured players shall receive full pay for the duration of their contracts. Previously, clubs were allowed to suspend players after 15 days of pay through the injury clause.
1948 - Stan Musial is named MVP of the National League after one of the most impressive individual seasons of all-time.