1999 — Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Shawn Green and Philadelphia Phillies catcher Mike Lieberthal become the first Jewish players to win Gold Glove Awards for outstanding fielding.
2005 — After delivering his annual address to major-league general managers, Bud Selig tells reporters he favors revised congressional legislation that would suspend players for a half-season for using steroids. The commissioner also states his opposition to using instant replay.
2005 — SNY names Gary Cohen as the new television play-by-play announcer for the New York Mets.
Birthday
Jerry Weinstein, 1973 — Since 1966, he has coached at the high school, college, minor-league, major-league and international level, including Team Israel in 2016 and 2017. In 2018, he received the Tony Gwynn Lifetime Achievement Award from Baseball America.
Recent transactions (2025)
Athletics sent LHP Jared Shuster outright to the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators.
Miami Marlins promoted Gabe Kapler to general manager.
Boston Red Sox 3B Alex Bregman elected free agency.
Texas Rangers 1B Rowdy Tellez elected free agency.