1923 - the Braves acquire second baseman Colton Tierney from the Phillies one exchange for shortstop Hod Ford and outfielder Ray Powell.
1930 - The Boston Braves release George Sisler, effectively ending his 15-year career.
2000 - Atlanta signs first baseman Rico Brogna.
MLB History
1916 - American League owners approve the sale of the Red Sox to Harry Frazier and Hugh Ward.
1956 - The Dodgers trade Jackie Robinson to the Giants for pitcher Dick Littlefield and $35,000. Robinson though chooses to retire from baseball rather than accept the trade.
1961 - Mickey Mantle signs his contract for 1962 and will make $82,000 making him the second highest paid Yankees player ever behind only Joe DiMaggio.