Braves Franchise History: 1966: After signing Tom Seaver out of USC, the Braves eventually canceled the agreement, and Seaver was chosen by the Mets in a special draft.
Braves Throwback Thursday: Tom Seaver’s Odd Case from 2016 – The Braves declare that Andruw Jones and John Schuerholz will be admitted into the team’s Hall of Fame.
1896: The National League amends the National Agreement to include new rules dividing the lower leagues into six population-based divisions. The league additionally grants umpires the authority to eject players.
1943: The Texas League declares that it will cease activities for the length of the conflict.
1977: In exchange for minor leaguer Mike Weathers and cash, the Oakland A’s trade Ron Fairly to the Blue Jays. Fairly, a 1969–1974 Montreal Expos player, will make history by being the only player in major league history to play for two Canadian teams.
1986 saw the resignation of Padres manager Dick Williams, who was succeeded by Steve Boros. After San Diego ends the season in fourth place with a 74-88 record, Boros will be let go at the end of the season.
2003: Following Steve Bechler’s passing, Commissioner Bud Selig outlaws the usage of ephedra in the minor leagues.
2011: Chuck Meriwether, Mike Reilly, and Jerry Crawford, the umpires, declare their retirement.
2013: After Curtis Granderson is hit by a pitch from Toronto lefty J.A. Happ, he breaks his forearm. Granderson will be sidelined for approximately ten weeks due to the injury.
