2017 - Atlanta acquires second baseman Brandon Phillips from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for pitchers Andrew McKirahan and Carlos Portuondo. Phillips will appear in 120 games for the Braves hitting .291/.329/.423 with 11 home runs. He will shift to third base in August to make room for rookie Ozzie Albies and will be dealt to the Angels on August 31 in exchange for catcher Tony Sanchez.
MLB History
1934 - The National League loans the Reds, $50,000 at 4.5% interest. New owner Powell Crosley will replay the loan in full by 1938.
1953 - The Philadelphia Athletics change the name of Shibe Park to Connie Mack Stadium in honor of their longtime owner and manager.