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Staub outburst not enough to carry Expos

Rusty Staub blasted 2 homers, but it wasn't enough to lift the Expos over the Cardinals. St Louis won by a score of 5-4. Tim McCarver knocked home 4 runs for the Cardinals. | Box

Jackson unloads, Athletics still lose

Reggie Jackson blasted 2 homers, but it wasn't enough to lift the Athletics over the White Sox. Chicago won by a score of 11-6. Chicago's Gail Hopkins had 4 RBIs. | Box

Giants fall to Astros despite Bolin's efforts

Bobby Bolin whiffed 8 batters, but the Astros managed to beat the Giants, 6-5. Bill Dillman was on fire, allowing just 1 hit over 6 innings for Houston. | Box

Cubs fall to Phillies despite Holtzman's efforts

Ken Holtzman whiffed 8 batters, but the Phillies managed to beat the Cubs, 9-2. | Box

Ferrara in the zone for victorious Padres

Al Ferrara's hot bat helped the Padres to a 11-5 win over the Braves. Ferrara collected 4 hits in the game. | 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