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Greatest Yankees trade ever?

No players
No prospects
No cash considerations

In ‘73, pitchers Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson swapped their wives and kids

The story broke on 3/6/73

The trade worked for Peterson.
Kekich later split with Marilyn Peterson

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Marvin Miller, was elected as the 1st full-time executive director of the MLBPA on 3/5/66

Miller lead the organization from until '82, turning it into one of the strongest unions

He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020, 8 years after his death.

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3/4/2004 #MLB announced "Jackie Robinson Day" would be an annual event held at all ballparks on April 15, the anniversary of Robinson's 1947 debut. In 1962 he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

MLB retired his number, 42, in 1997.

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Baseball’s Antitrust Exemption Survives US Supreme Court Appeal The US Supreme Court refused to consider requiring Major League Baseball to comply with federal antitrust law, turning away a bid to overturn longstanding high court rulings that give the sport a spec...

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Without comment #USSC refused to consider requiring #MLB to comply with federal antitrust law, turning away a bid to overturn longstanding high court rulings that give the sport a special exemption.

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“It’s time to quit trying”

The Mick lost his might,
A legend dimming in the night

The Yankees left him to fate’s demand,
The Pilots reached out their hand

Saying no to another name,
Stepping away from fame

On 3/1/69, the curtain fell—
Farewell to #7 whom fans loved well

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New York Times, March 1, 1922

Atlanta Constitution, March 1, 1922

Landis' Last Day on the Bench

2/28/1922

He disposed of 12 cases, most having to do with Prohibition violations, & dispensed punishments ranging from a one cent fine to one year in jail. When he was done, he stepped down from the bench without a word

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An Ode to Pinstripes, Born on 2/27/1912

Pinstripes born in Gotham's glow,
A legend stitched in lines just so

From Highland roots to Yankee pride,
They wore their story, side by side

From Ruth to Jeter, bold and true,
Each stripe held dreams the Bronx once knew

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An Ode to the 1981 Players Strike

2/26/81 — the MLBPA drew the line,
Reopened the CBA — “It’s bargaining time.”

6/12 — the diamond fell still,
713 games lost to ill will.

8/9 — play returned, but scars remained.
A summer split. A game reclaimed.

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AN ODE TO THE ‘73 LOCKOUT - 53 YEARS AGO

Spring was stalled by labor’s fight,
Owners locked out MLBPA members with delight.

On 2/25 the frost gave way,
A three-year pact saved Opening Day.

The lockout lead to common ground,
Baseball’s peace at last was found.

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Dog Fight

On 2/24/10 a suit was filed in court,
When Sluggerrr launched a hotdog as sport

At a Royals game it flew in the air —
Too much “mustard” on the toss, unfair!

“That dog had bite!” the fan declared —
Now relish meets rule, judicially paired.

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Ruth & Hornsby: Baseball’s First Holdouts?

Feb. 23, 1922

The Sultan of Swat and Rogers Hornsby threatened to sit out for a bigger paycheck before the season. Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis shot back—sign the contracts or land on the ineligible list

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Congress had enough, disrobing Landis

Questioning if a federal judge could accept outside full-time employment while serving on the bench put Federal Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis fighting to maintain his robes (2/22/1921 Atlanta Journal-Constitution page 1 story)

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It’s your turn…

We’ve been asked if #MLB owners will lock out the #MLBPA following the season on December 1.

So, we asked the wise Casey Stengel for help

Until he gets back to us, what do you believe?

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Here we go again

The 1st Collective Bargaining Agreement between #MLB & #MLBPA was signed 2/19/68

The Agreement included a guaranteed annual player salary of $10K & established formal grievance procedures for labor disputes

Will we have a new agreement in time for 2027?

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Baseball is a child’s game…

On 2/18/1944, 15 year-old Joe Nuxhall's parents signed their consent for Joe to pitch for @Reds.

82 years later, he is still the youngest player to appear in a #MLB game

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She Cried…

All the Way to the Bank

2/17/1900, Mary Vanderbeck, ex-wife of Tigers owner George Vanderbeck, bought the team at auction for $9.5K when a Michigan court ordered her ex-husband to put his team up for sale for failing to pay her $8K alimony.

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It’s Presidents’ Day

A baseball tradition dating back to April 14, 1910 that has sitting presidents throw out the first pitch of the season.

Can you name the presidents shown in the photograph below?

Happy Presidents’ Day!

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Will history repeat itself in 2027?

In 1990 the owners locked out the players (2/15–3/18) over salary arbitration and the owners’ demand that baseball, like other professional sports leagues, adopt a salary cap (no regular season games were missed).

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The first-ever lockout of the #MLBPA by #MLB club owners was in its 6th day of an 18-day shutdown on 2/13/73

The central issue? Salary arbitration.

The dispute ended when owners agreed to arbitration for players with 2 years of service time.

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THIRD TIME WAS THE HARM

On 2/12/2016 Jenrry Mejia of the Mets became the first MLB player to receive a lifetime ban from #MLB for 3 positive tests for performance-enhancing substances. The 3rd test was positive for a steroid that’s used in horse racing.

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Probably a niche read, but I’m thoroughly enjoying this offering from @baseballandlaw.bsky.social. Unfortunately, most of these HOFers are seldom discussed today. So far, my favorite essay has been about James Henry “Jim” O’Rourke (1850-1919). I think he and I would have gotten along just fine.

Let there be...more nights

The City of Chicago designated Wrigley Field as a landmark on February 11, 2004, adopting the prepared Landmark Designation Report and limiting future alterations to Wrigley Field. It also paved the way for more night games.

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