Braves Franchise History
1981: Atlanta Braves trade veteran outfielder Gary Matthews to the defending World Champion Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher Bob Walk.
1997: The Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians complete blockbuster trade Braves send outfielders David Justice and Marquis Grissom to the Indians for center fielder Kenny Lofton and reliever Alan Embree. This move was a financial one for the Braves reducing the payroll by $6.8 million Justice and Grissom each had multiple years left on their contracts whereas Lofton was a free agent at the end of the season.
MLB History
1885: The Balk was made a rule
1910: The Chalmers auto company of Detroit agrees to awarding a new car to the player with the highest batting average at season’s end.