BRAVES: Braves pitcher named NL Rookie of the Year

Braves Franchise History 1957 – Hank Aaron is named National League MVP. Stan Musial comes in second place in the voting.

Craig Kimbrel wins the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 2011 after setting a rookie record with 46 saves.

MLB History – 1900 The National League refuses to accept the American League as an equal and declares it an outlaw league in violation of the basic agreement. The reaction was sparked by the AL’s announcement two days earlier that it planned to visit Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.

Ted Williams receives his first American League Most Valuable Player Award in 1946.

1956 – The Pittsburgh Pirates announce that unless a new municipal stadium is built to replace Forbes Field, the team may be forced to relocate.

1973 – Reggie Jackson is named the American League’s MVP after leading the league in home runs, RBI, runs scored, and slugging percentage. The A’s won their second World Series in a row.

Don Baylor wins the American League MVP Award in 1979 after hitting.296 with 36 home runs, 139 RBI, and 120 runs scored.

1986 – Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon agree to purchase the New York Mets from the Doubleday Publishing Company for $80.75 million.

Padres get closer in 1989 Mark Davis wins the NL Cy Young Award with a 1.85 ERA and 44 saves. Davis signed with the Kansas City Royals in 1990, but only saved six games.

Randy Johnson wins his second Cy Young Award in a row, and his third overall, in 2000.

Tori Hunter, a free agent outfielder, signs a two-year, $26 million contract with the Detroit Tigers.

2019 – Mike Trout wins his third American League MVP Award, defeating Astros third baseman Alex Bregman. Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers wins the National League award.