Today in MLB History, April 3rd

1901: After jumping back to the Giants, Christy Matthewson is accused by Connie Mack of reneging on his Philadelphia contract.

1923: Expelled players Happy Felsch and Swede Risberg, both who were indicted on fixing the 1919 World Series, file suit against the White Sox for back salary and $400,000 in damages.

1950: Considered a well-guarded secret, Mel Parnell reveals he pitched all but three of his 39 games with a sore elbow last season. The 27-year 'Dusty' finished the season 25-7 with a 2.77 ERA for the second-place Red Sox.

1961: Connie Mack Stadium (formerly known as Shibe Park) is sold and will be torn down after the 1963 season to make room for bowling alleys.

1966: After his name is picked from a hat in a special draft, Tom Seaver signs with the Mets for a reported $50,000 bonus.

1974: The Indians trade 17-year old Pedro Guerrero to Dodgers for pitcher Bruce Ellingsen.

1985: The owners' proposal of expanding the 1985 League Championship Series from the best-of-five games to best-of-seven is agreed to by the Players' Association .

1987: The Cubs trade starter Dennis Eckersley and minor leaguer Dan Rohn to the A's for three minor leaguers. The 'Eck' will become one of the game's top relievers in Oakland.

1989: In his first major league at bat, Ken Griffey Jr. doubles off of A's Dave Stewart.....With an 8-4 victory over Cardinals, the Mets win their 11th consecutive home opener. The Amazins' now have won on Opening Day in 18 of the last 20 seasons.

1994: In the first Sunday night major league season opener, the Cardinals beat the Reds, 6-4

2003: At 27 years, 249 days of age, Alex Rodriguez becomes the youngest player in major league history to hit 300 home runs. The Ranger shortstop's fifth inning three-run blast surpasses Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx's mark who had accomplished the feat at 27 years, 328 days of age.

2005: Alex Sanchez becomes the first major leaguer to be publicly identified under baseball’s new steroid policy. The Tampa Bay outfielder will be suspended for 10 days for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.