The article summarizes key events in Major League Baseball history, highlighting significant transactions and developments from 1936 to 2012. Notable occurrences include Dizzy Dean's contract with the Cardinals in 1936, Joe DiMaggio's exhibition return in 1941, and the long-lasting lease agreement of the Dodgers with Vero Beach in 1951. The piece also addresses Steinbrenner's suspension in 1990 due to a gambling scandal and Joe Torre's return to MLB leadership in 2012, emphasizing challenges and pivotal moments that impacted the league's trajectory.
In 2006, Alfonso Soriano ended his standoff with the Nationals, agreeing to transition from second base to left field, showcasing adaptability and commitment.
In 1990, gambler Howard Spira's arrest for extorting Yankees owner George Steinbrenner led to the latter's suspension by MLB Commissioner Fay Vincent, highlighting integrity issues.
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