When did the 'modern era' of baseball begin?
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There are several criteria that I've heard people use to define the modern baseball era:-The racial integration of the game (1950s)
-The era of expansion and the subsequent implementation of divisions (divisions started in 1969)
-The advent of free agency and the changing financial market (1970s)
-The switch to 5-man rotations and the advent of specialized closers and set-up men in the bullpen (1970s and early 80s)
Personally, I think 1969 is the easiest date to remember as the dividing line.
A little bit after players like Cal Ripken Jr. and Nolan Ryan left.
Early 1970- late 1980s
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The modern era started when the free agency was implemented in the MLB. so sometime in the 70's.dont know the correct dateSoftball --- need to know by 5-9-07.?
Most people associate the start of the "modern era" with 1901. The American League came into being that year, so there were two leagues operating. The two of them got together to start the World Series in 1903.The rules at that point were fairly stable; they weren't in the 1800's as it took time to settle down. In other words, if you saw a game from 1901, you'd recognize it.
Of course, it also is convenient to call 1901 the modern era because it's an easy year to remember. It sounds so much better than 1891 (players' league dies) or 1920 (no spitball, lively ball) or 1946 (post-war) or 1961 (expansion).
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1970-1971. When the free agency rules were established.Does anyone know the spread on the phillies braves game today? Also Red sox royals?
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