2014 - The Braves announced that Javy Lopez, Dave Pursley and Rabbit Maranville will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame on May 23.
MLB History
1905 - The Chicago Cubs travel to Santa Monica, California to begin Spring Training.
1917 - The Chicago White Sox acquire first baseman Chick Grandil from Cleveland for $3,500.
1933 - Tom Yawkey purchases the Boston Red Sox from Bob Quinn and will own the team for the next 44 years.
1946 - Back from a stint with the military, Ted Williams homers on the first pitch he sees during Spring Training.