Historical Transactions Occurring on September 11
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- September 11, 2025
The St. Louis Cardinals released Garrett Hampson.
- September 11, 2024
The Cleveland Guardians released Scott Barlow.
- September 11, 2022
The Washington Nationals released Jake McGee.
The Baltimore Orioles selected Cam Gallagher off waivers from the San Diego Padres.
- September 11, 2021
The Boston Red Sox released Jett Bandy.
The Miami Marlins released Ross Detwiler.
- September 11, 2020
The St. Louis Cardinals signed Akeem Bostick as a free agent.
- September 11, 2019
The St. Louis Cardinals signed Akeem Bostick as a free agent.
The Milwaukee Brewers released Logan Gillaspie.
- September 11, 2017
The Arizona Diamondbacks released Jake Buchanan.
The Detroit Tigers released Arcenio León.
The Philadelphia Phillies selected Zac Curtis off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.
- September 11, 2016
The Oakland Athletics released Billy Butler.
- September 11, 2015
The Boston Red Sox selected Román Méndez off waivers from the Texas Rangers.
- September 11, 2009
The Cleveland Indians released Ken Ray.
- September 11, 2008
The San Diego Padres selected Scott Patterson off waivers from the New York Yankees.
- September 11, 2007
The Houston Astros purchased Dennis Sarfate from the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Cincinnati Reds selected Alvin Colina off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.
- September 11, 2002
The Baltimore Orioles signed Raúl Casanova as a free agent.
The Houston Astros traded players to be named later and Russ Rohlicek (minors) to the Chicago Cubs for Tom Gordon. The Houston Astros sent Travis Anderson (minors) (September 11, 2002) and Mike Nannini (minors) (September 11, 2002) to the Chicago Cubs to complete the trade.
The St. Louis Cardinals traded a player to be named later and Chris Morris (minors) to the Milwaukee Brewers for Jamey Wright and cash. The St. Louis Cardinals sent Mike Matthews (September 11, 2002) to the Milwaukee Brewers to complete the trade.
- September 11, 1999
The Kansas City Royals released Steve Scarsone.
- September 11, 1998
The Cincinnati Reds sent Mark Johnson to the Anaheim Angels as part of a conditional deal.
The San Diego Padres released Eddie Williams.
- September 11, 1997
Giovanni Carrara of the Cincinnati Reds granted free agency.
Richie Lewis of the Cincinnati Reds granted free agency.
The Baltimore Orioles selected Charlie Greene off waivers from the New York Mets.
- September 11, 1996
The Detroit Tigers sent Andújar Cedeño to the Houston Astros as part of a conditional deal.
The Baltimore Orioles signed Napoleon Calzado as an amateur free agent.
- September 11, 1995
The St. Louis Cardinals released Chris Sabo.
- September 11, 1993
The Texas Rangers signed Gene Nelson as a free agent.
The Montreal Expos released Scott Aldred.
The Texas Rangers released Mike Schooler.
- September 11, 1990
The Milwaukee Brewers traded a player to be named later and Charlie O'Brien to the New York Mets for players to be named later. The New York Mets sent Julio Machado (September 7, 1990) and Kevin Brown (September 7, 1990) to the Milwaukee Brewers to complete the trade. The Milwaukee Brewers sent Kevin Carmody (minors) (September 11, 1990) to the New York Mets to complete the trade.
- September 11, 1980
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Jesse Jefferson off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.
- September 11, 1978
The Houston Astros purchased Mike Buskey from the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded players to be named later to the Houston Astros for Joe Ferguson and cash. The Los Angeles Dodgers sent Rafael Landestoy (July 7, 1978) and Jeffrey Leonard (September 11, 1978) to the Houston Astros to complete the trade.
- September 11, 1977
Byron McLaughlin returned to the Seattle Mariners by Nuevo Laredo (Mexican) as part of earlier loan.
- September 11, 1975
The Chicago White Sox released Jerry Moses.
- September 11, 1974
The Baltimore Orioles traded a player to be named later and cash to the California Angels for Bob Oliver. The Baltimore Orioles sent Mickey Scott (October 3, 1974) to the California Angels to complete the trade.
- September 11, 1973
The Philadelphia Phillies signed Willie Hernández as an amateur free agent.
The Oakland Athletics purchased Rico Carty from the Chicago Cubs.
The San Francisco Giants released Luis Quintana.
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded Lafayette Currence to the Milwaukee Brewers for Greg Erardi.
- September 11, 1972
The Oakland Athletics traded a player to be named later, Curt Blefary and Mike Kilkenny to the San Diego Padres for Ollie Brown. The Oakland Athletics sent Greg Schubert (minors) (September 11, 1972) to the San Diego Padres to complete the trade.
- September 11, 1970
The Chicago White Sox selected Lee Maye off waivers from the Washington Senators.
- September 11, 1969
The Atlanta Braves signed Chico Ruiz as an amateur free agent.
The Philadelphia Phillies released Al Neiger. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
The Chicago Cubs traded a player to be named later, Terry Bongiovanni (minors) and cash to the New York Yankees for Jimmie Hall. The Chicago Cubs sent Rick Bladt (January 6, 1970) to the New York Yankees to complete the trade.
- September 11, 1965
The Chicago Cubs released Ellis Burton.
The Milwaukee Braves traded a player to be named later to the Houston Astros for Frank Thomas. The Milwaukee Braves sent Mike Sinnerud (minors) (September 11, 1965) to the Houston Astros to complete the trade.
- September 11, 1964
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Don Sutton as an amateur free agent.
The New York Yankees released Harry Bright.
The Cincinnati Reds released Jim Woods. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
- September 11, 1962
The Minnesota Twins signed Pat Kelly as an amateur free agent.
- September 11, 1961
The Houston Colt .45s signed Rusty Staub as an amateur free agent.
- September 11, 1959
The Milwaukee Braves selected Enos Slaughter off waivers from the New York Yankees.
- September 11, 1958
The Washington Senators selected Bill Fischer off waivers from the Detroit Tigers.
- September 11, 1955
The Baltimore Orioles signed Angelo Dagres as an amateur free agent.
- September 11, 1950
The Cleveland Indians selected Herb Adams off waivers from the Chicago White Sox.
- September 11, 1948
The Chicago Cubs purchased Warren Hacker from Shreveport (Texas).
- September 11, 1945
The Cincinnati Reds released Horace Lisenbee.
The Cincinnati Reds released Johnny Riddle.
- September 11, 1943
The Philadelphia Athletics purchased George Staller from the Cleveland Indians.
- September 11, 1941
Memphis (Southern Association) sent Culley Rikard to the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of a conditional deal.
The Philadelphia Phillies purchased Bert Hodges from Memphis (Southern Association).
The Philadelphia Phillies purchased Earl Naylor from Memphis (Southern Association).
- September 11, 1940
The New York Yankees purchased Red Nonnenkamp from the Boston Red Sox.
The Cincinnati Reds selected Frank Secory off waivers from the Detroit Tigers.
- September 11, 1936
Montreal (International) returned Frank Reiber to the Detroit Tigers as part of a conditional deal.
The Detroit Tigers released Glenn Myatt.
Bill Posedel returned to original team on 1937.
(Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
- September 11, 1934
The St. Louis Cardinals selected Red Worthington off waivers from the Boston Braves.
- September 11, 1932
The St. Louis Cardinals traded Evar Swanson to the Chicago White Sox for players to be named later. The Chicago White Sox sent Jack Rothrock (November 2, 1932) and Carey Selph (November 2, 1932) to the St. Louis Cardinals to complete the trade.
- September 11, 1929
The Pittsburgh Pirates sent Bob Linton (December 12, 1929) to Baltimore (International) to complete the trade.
- September 11, 1928
The Washington Nationals purchased Guy Cantrell from Baltimore (International).
- September 11, 1924
The New York Giants purchased Frank Walker from Rocky Mount (Virginia).
- September 11, 1914
The New York Giants drafted Desmond Beatty from Poughkeepsie (Atlantic) in the 1914 rule 5 draft.
- September 11, 1911
The Philadelphia Phillies released Bob Ewing.
The Philadelphia Phillies released Red Kleinow.
- September 11, 1909
The Boston Red Sox selected Jack Chesbro off waivers from the New York Highlanders.
- September 11, 1905
The St. Louis Browns purchased Jack Powell from the New York Highlanders.
- September 11, 1904
The Boston Nationals purchased George Barclay from the St. Louis Cardinals.
- September 11, 1901
The Chicago Orphans purchased Davy Jones from Rockford (Three-I).
- September 11, 1891
The Philadelphia Phillies released Billy Shindle.
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