Today in Baseball History: November 10th

2006 On November 10, 2006, the New York Yankees trade outfielder Gary Sheffield to the Detroit Tigers for pitching prospects Andrew Claggett, Humberto Sanchez, and Kevin Whelan. Sheffield, in his final option year with the Yankees, missed much of the 2006 season with a wrist injury.

2006 On November 10, 2006, after one season, Hall of Famer Robin Yount steps down as bench coach for the Milwaukee Brewers, citing the desire to spend more time with his family.

1998 On November 10, 1998, Hall of Fame pitcher Hal Newhouser dies after a long illness at the age of 77. Newhouser won 207 games during a 17-year career and dominated the American League during the war years, winning 80 games from 1944 to 1946. In 1945, Newhouser won the AL's MVP Award, becoming the only pitcher to win the MVP in back-to-back seasons.

1978 On November 10, 1978, the New York Yankees trade star reliever Sparky Lyle to the Texas Rangers in a massive 10-player deal. The key player coming to the Yankees is young left-hander Dave Righetti, who will earn American League Rookie of the Year honors in 1981…

1975 On November 10, 1975, the Kansas City Royals release veteran slugger Harmon Killebrew, ending his 22-year major league career. Killebrew retires with 573 home runs, fifth on the all-time list...

1971 On November 10, 1971, Joe Torre of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the National League's MVP award in a controversial decision. Torre, the league's batting champion, beats out Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Stargell led the league with 48 home runs while helping the Bucs reach the post-season.

1950 On November 10, 1950, the Cleveland Indians fire popular manager Lou Boudreau. The Indians name another future Hall of Famer, Al Lopez, as their manager, giving him a two-year contract. Lopez will guide the Tribe to at least 90 wins in each of his first five seasons, and will finish either first or second in all six of his seasons with Cleveland.

1948 On November 10, 1948, the Chicago White Sox acquire pitcher Billy Pierce from the Detroit Tigers for catcher Aaron Robinson. Pierce, who sported an ERA of 6.34 in 1948, will win 186 games for the ChiSox over the next 13 years. Robinson will last fewer than three seasons in Detroit.