1923 - Christy Mathewson leads a group that purchases the Boston Braves for a reported $300,000.
2001 - Andruw Jones is awarded an $8.2 million contract through arbitration breaking Mariano Rivera’s record for the highest single season salary in league history.
2014 - The Braves and shortstop Andrelton Simmons agree to a seven-year, $58 million contract extension.
2015 - Mike Minor wins his arbitration case and is awarded a $5.6 million salary for the upcoming season. The Braves submitted a salary offer of $5.1 million.
MLB History
1920 - The Chicago Cubs release Lee Magee after they learn that he has been betting against his team.