Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty ImagesBraves Franchise History

2009 - The Braves trade Rafael Soriano to the Rays in exchange for Jesse Chavez.

MLB History

1918 - John Heydler is formally elected as president of the National League. Heydler was secretary for the NL, but had been the acting President since John Tener stepped down in August.

1919 - American League directors pass a resolution accusing Ban Johnson of overstepping his duties. The resolution demands that league files be...

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