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Kelley whiffs 8 in 2-1 win

Dick Kelley struckout 8 Cincinnati batters in a 2-1 win for the Padres. | Box

Dierker whiffs 10 in 4-0 win

Larry Dierker struckout 10 San Francisco batters in a 4-0 win for the Astros. | Box

Javier shines, Cardinals still lose to Montreal

Julian Javier collected 4 hits last night, but it wasn't enough for the Cardinals. The Expos won the contest, 12-5. | Box

Hardin makes history, tosses no-hitter

Hardin made history for the Orioles last night, tossing a no-hitter against the Senators. Baltimore won by a score of 1-0. | Box

Oliver in the zone for victorious Pirates

Al Oliver's hot bat helped the Pirates to a 4-2 win over the Cubs. Oliver collected 4 hits in the game. | Box

Lead Story - 6/29/2021

Progression Increases/Expiring Pre Arb Contracts - 1969

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.

Chicago Cubs
SP Ferguson Jenkins
OF Don Young
SP Sammy Ellis
SP Kenny Holtzman
SS Don Kessinger


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 - 1970

3 Rounds

2/9/2021

Five Year Outlook

1970
Seattle Pilots become Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers move to Milwaukee County Stadium (RH Hitters - Mild Boost, LH Hitters - Mild Boost)
Cincinnati Reds move to Riverfront Stadium (RH Hitters - None, LH Hitters - None)
Pittsburgh Pirates move to Three Rivers Stadium (RH Hitters - None, LH Hitters - None)
Switch to 5-man rotation
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)