1935 - The National League takes over the bankrupt Boston Braves franchise after several failed attempts to buy the club.
2018 - The Braves sign free agents Josh Donaldson and Brian McCann to one-year deals.
MLB History
1909 - The Phillies are sold to a group headed by sportswriter Horace Fogel for a reported $350,000
1960 - The relocated American League team to Minneapolis choses the name “Twins.”
1961 - The Professional Baseball Rules Committee votes 8-1 against legalizing the spitball.
1963 - Pete Rose receives 17 of 20 votes and is named National League Rookie of the Year.