1953 - The Milwaukee Braves become the first franchise to move since 1903 when the Baltimore Orioles became the New York Highlanders. The Braves had been in Boston for 77 years. In a related move, the minor league Milwaukee Brewers move to Toledo, Ohio where they will become the Toledo Mud Hens.
1994 - The Atlanta Braves release outfielder Ron Gant, who suffered a broken leg in a motorcycle accident over the winter. Gant will sign with the Cincinnati Reds in June.
MLB History
1942 - Jackie Robinson and Nate Moreland request a tryout for the Chicago White Sox during spring training in California.