The Sultan of Swat returns to Boston, but as a member of the Braves
Braves Franchise History
1935: Babe Ruth signs a contract with the Boston Braves. Released by the New York Yankees only one day earlier, Ruth will serve the Braves as a player, coach, and team vice-president.
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MLB History
1908: The sacrifice fly rule is adopted. No time at bat is charged if a run scores after the catch of a fly ball. The rule will be repealed in 1931, then reinstated (or changed) several times before gaining permanent acceptance in 1954.
2002: The sale of the Boston Red Sox to a group headed by John Henry becomes official.
2018: The MLBPA files a grievance against four teams – the Marlins, Rays, Pirates and A’s – accusing them of not investing the money they are obtaining through revenue sharing in the on-field product, as is specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This action is the latest salvo in a war of words between players and ownership that was started by the slow free agent market, resulting in over 100 players still being unsigned when spring training opened two weeks ago.
2020: Major League Baseball announces that veteran umpire Kerwin Danley has been appointed a crew chief, becoming the first African-American to hold such a position.
Information for this article was found via Baseball Reference, NationalPastime.com and Today in Baseball History.