"1950 - Sam Jethroe of the Boston Braves is named as Rookie of the Year for the National League. Jethroe, at 31 years of age, is the oldest rookie to win the award. 1937 - Joe Medwick is named MVP of the National League after winning the triple crown. 1953 - The United States Supreme Court reaffirms its earlier position that baseball is a sport and not a business and is not subject to antitrust laws."
"1960 - Roger Maris edges out teammate Mickey Mantle for the MVP award in the American League. 1976 - The Athletics release Billy Williams, ending his 18-year career in the majors. Williams retires with 426 home runs, 1,475 RBI and 2,711 career hits. 1982 - Robin Yount captures 27 first place votes and beats out Eddie Murray and Doug DeCinces for the American League's MVP award."
"1992 - The Mariners name Lou Piniella as their new manager. 1993 - Giants outfielder Barry Bonds is voted as MVP of the National League for the third time in four years. He joins Stan Musial, Roy Campanella and Mike Schmidt as the NL's only three-time MVPs. 1995 - Hideo Nomo is named Rookie of the Year in the National League, becoming the first Japanese player to ever win an MLB Award."
"1999 - Royals outfielder Carlos Beltran wins the Rookie of the Year Award in the American League. Beltran is the first AL rookie since Mark McGwire in 1987 to finish with 100 or more RBI. Additionally, Beltran was the first rookie to have a 100 run scored, 100 RBI season since Fred Lynn in 1975. 2000 - Dusty Baker is named Manager of the Year for the National League and joins Tony La Russa as the only three-time winners of the award."
A chronology of Major League Baseball events and honors from 1925 through 2000. Entries include player transactions such as Rabbit Maranville claimed off waivers and Lou Piniella named Mariners manager. Major awards noted include Joe Medwick's 1937 NL triple crown and MVP, Roger Maris's 1960 AL MVP over Mickey Mantle, Robin Yount's 1982 AL MVP, multiple MVP recognition for Barry Bonds, and Rookie of the Year honors for Sam Jethroe, Hideo Nomo, and Carlos Beltran. Career milestones include Billy Williams' retirement totals, and a 1953 Supreme Court decision exempting baseball from antitrust laws. Dusty Baker earned NL Manager of the Year in 2000.
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