League Chat Box

Royals can't contain Campaneris, fall 10-8

Bert Campaneris was on his game, knocking in 3 runs in Oakland's 10-8 victory over the Royals. Campaneris also had 3 hits in the game. Pat Kelly of the Royals had 4 hits in the game. | Box

Indians fail to follow Klimchock's lead in loss

A big game from Lou Klimchock couldn't lift the Indians to victory. Boston prevailed by a score of 9-4, despite 3 hits and 3 RBIs by Klimchock. Mike Andrews had a big game as well, knocking in 3 runs for Boston while recording 3 hits. | Box

Astros can't contain Allison, fall 7-5

Bob Allison was on his game, knocking in 3 runs in Atlanta's 7-5 victory over the Astros. Allison also had 3 hits in the game. | Box

Bench shines, Reds still lose to San Francisco

Johnny Bench collected 4 hits last night, but it wasn't enough for the Reds. The Giants won the contest, 6-5. | Box

Huge night for Aaron carries Braves to victory

Hank Aaron was on his game, knocking in 3 runs in Atlanta's 8-2 victory over the Astros. Aaron also had 3 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)