2005 - Albert Pujols wins the MVP Award in the National League beating out Braves outfielder Andruw Jones. Pujols hit .330 with 41 home runs and 117 RBI and received 18 of 31 first-place votes. Jones hit .263 with a league best 51 home runs and 128 RBI. He also won his eighth consecutive Gold Glove as the Braves won their 14th straight division title.
MLB History
1886 - The Cincinnati Red Stockings trade catcher Jack Boyle and $400 to the St. Louis Browns for outfielder Hugh Nicol. The deal is the first trade ever in the major leagues.