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Robinson blasts off, leads Orioles to win

Brooks Robinson blasted 2 homers, lifting the Orioles to a 7-0 win over Detroit. Boog Powell knocked home 4 runs for the Orioles. | Box

Cedeno shines, Brewers still lose to Chicago

Cesar Cedeno collected 4 hits last night, but it wasn't enough for the Brewers. The White Sox won the contest, 4-2. | Box

King blasts off, leads Astros to win

Hal King blasted 2 homers, lifting the Astros to a 13-5 win over Atlanta. Jimmy Wynn had a big game as well, knocking in 3 runs for Houston while recording 3 hits. | Box

Allen blasts off, leads Phillies to win

Dick Allen blasted 2 homers, lifting the Phillies to a 5-3 win over Pittsburgh. Jim Bunning was on fire, allowing just 1 hit over 6 innings for Pittsburgh. | Box

Stottlemyre whiffs 8 in 3-2 win

Mel Stottlemyre struckout 8 Cleveland batters in a 3-2 win for the Yankees. | Box

Lead Story - 6/29/2021

Progression Increases/Expiring Pre Arb Contracts - 1970

The following players have had their progressions increased for the end of the 1969 season. Teams may select a maximum of 5 players each season. Legacy players can only have their progression increased to F and all increases are valid for only one season.

Milwaukee Brewers
3B Tommie Harper
OF Mike Hegan
OF Wayne Comer
OF Cesar Cedeno
RP Larry Gura

Montreal Expos
SS Dave Concepcion
OF Jim Gosger
SP Sandy Vance
OF Rusty Staub
C Ted Simmons

Oakland Athletics
OF Reggie Jackson
OF Rick Monday
3B Sal Bando
P Wayne Simpson
P Blue Moon Odom


The following players are in their final year of Pre Arb deals. Teams may take one of 3 actions with each player. Each owner must email the commish to let him know what they would like to do. Owners have until the end of the season to decide:
1. Sign to a PC contract beyond this season
2. DFA at a cost of $2 per player
3. Do nothing. Allow player to reach FA at the end of the season

None

3/19/2021

Traded Draft Picks - 1971

3 Rounds

2/9/2021

Five Year Outlook

1971
Philadelphia Phillies move to Veterans Stadium (RH Hitters - None, LH Hitters - None)
1972
Washington Senators become Texas Rangers
Milwaukee Brewers move to AL East
Texas Rangers move to AL West
Texas Rangers move to Arlington Stadium (RH Hitters - None, LH Hitters - None)
1973
Kansas City Royals move to Kauffman Stadium (RH Hitters - None, LH Hitters - None)
1974
New York Yankees move to Shea Stadium (RH Hitters - None, LH Hitters - None)
1975
None