Historical Transactions Occurring on December 25
This page is missing Negro League transactions because we do not have that data at this time. More about data coverage
- December 25, 2016
The Boston Red Sox signed Brian Bogusevic as a free agent.
- December 25, 2012
The Chicago Cubs signed Jaye Chapman as a free agent.
The Chicago Cubs signed Zach Putnam as a free agent.
- December 25, 2009
The Chicago White Sox signed Jason Botts as a free agent.
- December 25, 2008
The Philadelphia Phillies signed Scott Mathieson as a free agent.
- December 25, 2005
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed Tim Salmon as a free agent.
- December 25, 2004
The San Diego Padres signed Brian Falkenborg as a free agent.
The Kansas City Royals signed José Lima as a free agent.
- December 25, 2003
The St. Louis Cardinals signed Matt Duff as a free agent.
- December 25, 2002
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Mark Corey as a free agent.
- December 25, 1996
The San Francisco Giants signed Lee Hancock as a free agent.
- December 25, 1984
The San Francisco Giants signed Ricky Adams as a free agent.
The Chicago White Sox signed Mark Gilbert as a free agent.
The Kansas City Royals signed Mike Griffin as a free agent.
- December 25, 1976
The Texas Rangers signed Len Whitehouse as an amateur free agent.
- December 25, 1970
The Boston Red Sox signed Bo Díaz as an amateur free agent.
- December 25, 1934
The Pittsburgh Pirates released Bill Harris. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
- December 25, 1920
The Cincinnati Reds purchased Bubbles Hargrave from St Paul (American Association) for $10,000.
- December 25, 1898
The Cincinnati Reds purchased Kip Selbach from the Washington Senators for $5,000.
- December 25, 1880
The Buffalo Bisons signed Jim O'Rourke as a free agent. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
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