1900 – American League President Ban Johnson says the AL has chosen not to renew the National Agreement with the National League, but sees no need for friction between the two parties.
1939 – The National Professional Indoor Baseball League begins play. The league has 10 clubs, one in each Major League city except Washington. However, the competition only lasts a month.
1960 – The new Washington Senators appoint Mickey Vernon as their first manager.
1975 – Joe Morgan wins the National League MVP Award.
1979 – The Houston Astros sign free agent Nolan Ryan to a four-year contract worth $4.5 million, making him the highest-paid player in Major League history.
1986 – Mike Schmidt wins the National League MVP Award, joining Stan Musial and Roy Campanella as the only three-time winners in the NL.
1990 – Barry Bonds wins the NL MVP Award after hitting .301 with 23 home runs, 114 RBI and 52 stolen bases. Bonds’ teammate Bobby Bonilla finished second.
1993 – The Montreal Expos acquired Pedro Martinez from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for second baseman Delino DeShields.
1998 – The Phillies acquired outfielder Ron Gant and pitchers Jeff Brantley and Cliff Politte from the Cardinals in exchange for Ricky Bottalico and Garrett Stephenson.
2001 – Barry Bonds receives 30 of 32 first-place votes and wins the NL MVP Award for the fourth time after hitting .328 while setting a record with 73 home runs to go along with 137 RBI.
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