TODAY IN MLB HISTORY:

February 26th

• 1935 - Babe Ruth is released by the Yankees to sign with the Boston Braves for $20,000 and a share in the team's profits. In April he draws the largest Opening Day crowd in the Braves' history.

   

• 1989 - A California court throws out a major part of the $12 million breach-of-contract suit filed by Margo Adams against Red Sox third baseman Wade Boggs. Adams claimed that Boggs had promised her a salary and expenses during a four-year affair.

   

• 1991 - Bill Veeck, who owned of the Browns, Indians and White Sox (twice) as well as Yankees great Tony Lazzeri are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee