This day in Braves history: Atlanta signs Dallas Keuchel

History of the Braves franchise

1975 – Hank Aaron spoils Nolan Ryan’s bid for a second straight no-hitter with a sixth-inning single. However, Ryan would only allow one more hit in a 6-0 victory.

1986 – Padres manager Steve Boros is ejected before the first pitch of the game when he attempts to give umpire Charlie Williams a videotape of a disputed play in the previous night’s 4-2 loss to the brave.

2019 – The Braves agreed to a one-year, $13 million contract with free agent Dallas Keuchel. He would make 19 starts for Atlanta while posting a 3.75 ERA and 4.72 FIP in 112 2/3 innings.

MLB History

1920 – The St. Louis Cardinals play their final game at Robison Field, defeating the Cubs 5-2. The Cardinals had been at Robison Field since 1893.

1925 – Eddie Collins becomes the sixth major league player to collect 3,000 hits with a double against Walter Johnson of the Senators.

1941 – The New York Giants become the first team to wear protective helmets in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

1958 – Ozzie Virgil becomes the first black player to appear in a Detroit Tigers game.

1971 – Willie Mays hits a 12th inning home run against Phillies Joe Hoerner. It was his 22nd and final career home run in an extra inning.

1983 – The Minnesota Twins select pitcher Tim Belcher with the first pick in the annual draft. Roger Clemens is chosen with the 19th pick by the Boston Red Sox.

1991 – Indians outfielder Albert Belle is demoted to the minors for failing to field a ground ball in a 2-1 loss to the White Sox.

1992 – Eddie Murray records his 1,510th RBI and passes Mickey Mantle to become the all-time leader among switch hitters.

2006 – Jason Schmidt ties a Giants franchise record with 16 strikeouts in a 2-1 win over the Marlins.

Information for this article was found via Baseball Reference, NationalPastime.com and Today in Baseball History.