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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake Cain1911: Death Of Cardinals President Robison On March 24, 1911, the St. Louis Cardinals faced a significant shift in leadership as their president, Matthew Stanley Robison, passed away. The event led to a historic change in the upper echelons of major league baseball; Robison’s unexpected death resulted in the team falling into the hands of Mrs. Helene Hathaway Britton. With this transition, she broke new ground by becoming …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake Cain1900: Mcgraw and Robinson Sold to St. Louis On March 23, 1900, a significant transaction occurred when the Brooklyn club sold John McGraw and Wilbert Robinson, along with Bill Keister, to St. Louis for a sum of $15,000. This move marked an early example of players taking a stand, as both McGraw and Robinson refused to report to St. Louis, challenging the notion of team ownership over player …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake Cain1962: Bobby Thomson’s Home Run Controversy On March 22, 1962, a major controversy unfolded over Bobby Thomson’s famous home run. Known as “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World,” his 1951 game-winning homer had long been celebrated in baseball lore. However, it was disclosed that the New York Giants, Thomson’s team, had devised a sign-stealing scheme during the season, casting a shadow over the legitimacy of Thomson’s hit. 1972: …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake Cain1908: Ty Cobb’s Contract With Detroit On March 21, 1908, Ty Cobb, who was one of baseball’s brightest stars, signed a new contract with the Detroit Tigers. This deal confirmed his status as a key player for the Tigers after his breakout performance previous seasons, which had included batting .350 in 1907. By securing Cobb long term, Detroit was making an investment in a man who would not …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake Cain1934: Babe Didrickson’s Historic Pitching In 1934, a groundbreaking moment in baseball history unfolded when Babe Didrickson stepped onto the mound. Renowned primarily for her exceptional achievements in golf, basketball, and track and field, Didrickson displayed her versatile athleticism by pitching in a Major League exhibition game. This event marked a significant milestone as Didrickson became one of the very few women to pitch in a baseball game …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake Cain1957: The $1 Million Rejection For Herb Score In the spring of 1957, Herb Score, the Cleveland Indians’ left-handed pitcher, was presented with a proposal that could have made him a very wealthy man. A group of investors offered Score a million dollars to leave Major League Baseball and pitch for an independent team. Despite the temptation, Score declined and remained loyal to the Indians and the MLB. …

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Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake Cain1942: Jackie Robinson And Nate Moreland’s White Sox Tryout In 1942, Jackie Robinson along with Nate Moreland made a significant bid to integrate baseball by seeking a tryout with the Chicago White Sox. Although they both showcased their skills, Manager Jimmy Dykes decided not to proceed with either player. This crucial moment reflected the prevailing racial barriers of the time, coming ahead of Robinson’s historic breaking of the …

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