1995 - The Braves acquire Marquis Grissom from the Expos in exchange for outfielders Roberto Kelly and Tony Tarasco along with pitcher Esteban Yan.
1999 - Greg Maddux becomes the first pitcher since Todd Stottlemyre in 1996 to record two hits in the same inning when he homers and then drives in two with a single in an 11-3 win over the Phillies.
1972 - The first general strike in the history of the major leagues begins with the cancellation of Opening Day games in both leagues. The strike will be settled seven days later when the players and owners come to an agreement on pension fund payments.
1973 - Ron Blomberg becomes the first designated hitter in major league history.
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