What happened today in team history?
2006 – Bagwell gets yet another surgery
With bone spurs in his aching right shoulder, Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell announced he may have to undergo what he calls a “last resort” surgery in order to try and save his career. After a $15.6 million dollar insurance claim the past offseason, Bagwell goes on the disabled list and two days later, his claim is denied but the Astros say litigation is likely.
What else happened on this day?
1885
A new rule is adopted that a pitcher must “do all his throwing to bases before he has taken his stride as if to pitch a ball.”
1914
A 19-year-old Babe Ruth makes his first start on the mound of his pro career, leading the Red Sox to a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Athletics.
1997
After facing off against each other in the 1995 World Series, the Cleavland Indians and Atlanta Braves complete a trade with each other that includes sending David Justice to Cleavland for Kenny Lofton.