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Jackson blanks Baltimore with 3-0 shutout

Baltimore is hoping not to see Larry Jackson again for a long while. Jackson went the distance, leading Boston to a 3-0 victory. Mike Cuellar struckout 8 Boston batters in the contest. | Box

Phillies ride Drysdale to victory over Cubs

Don Drysdale was brilliant last night, allowing just 4 hits over 9 innings, leading the Phillies to a 4-1 win over the Cubs. | Box

Short dominates, Senators win 2-1

Chris Short was brilliant last night, allowing just 2 hits over 9 innings, leading the Senators to a 2-1 win over the Yankees. | Box

Pena in the zone for victorious Padres

Roberto Pena's hot bat helped the Padres to a 10-2 win over the Braves. Pena collected 4 hits in the game. Dick Kelley was on fire, allowing just 1 hit over 7 innings for San Diego. | Box

Pirates can't contain Brock, fall 7-3

Lou Brock was on his game, knocking in 3 runs in St Louis's 7-3 victory over the Pirates. Brock 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)