The Steroid Era
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Introduction of free agency, 1976
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The Pete Rose saga (Hit King banned for life)
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Designated hitter introduced, 1973
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Boston Red Sox win 2004 World Series, first in 86 years
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Wild-card realignment introduced, 1994
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Universal TV/radio access (online, MLB Network, satellite radio)
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Sabermetrics gains wide acceptance
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Influx of international players
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1994 labor dispute, cancellation of World Series
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Building of new major league stadiums
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Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth's career home run record, 1974
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Barry Bonds breaks season/career home run records
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Cal Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig's consecutive games record, 1995
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The stories of women/minorities in baseball begin being told
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Evolution of relief pitching/the rise of the closer
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