The Seattle Mariners made a slew of roster moves on Wednesday before wrapping up a three-game series with the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park. Ryan Bliss was pu ...

1947 — Jackie Robinson became the first black player of the 20th century to sign a major league contract. Robinson agreed a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

1947 — Jackie Robinson becomes first black player of the 20th century to sign an MLB contract. 1949 — Sam Snead wins the Masters, beating Lloyd Mangrum and Johnny Bulla by three strokes.