Vol. I, Issue II
Sunday, April 10 - Saturday, April 16, 1977
Sunday, April 10
After both teams combine for eight runs in the ninth inning, Ed Armbrister (.667) triples off of Padres reliever Brent Strom and later scores the winning run on a Dave Concepcion sacrifice fly to give the Reds a 6-5 win over San Diego. Ken Griffey (.333, 2 RBI) goes 3-for-3 with two runs scored for Cincinnati in the win.
Pittsburgh's Jerry Reuss (1-0, 0.00 ERA) and Kent Tukulve (2 SV, 0.00 ERA) combine to hold the Cardinals to four hits and use three hits from Dave Parker (.583, 2 RBI) to squeak out a 2-1 win.
For the third straight game Reggie Jackson (.500, 3 HR, 5 RBI) homers and for the third straight game the New York Yankees win - this time a 4-3 victory over Milwaukee. Graig Nettles (.455, 2 HR, 5 RBI) also homers as Ron Guidry (1-0, 3.38 ERA) goes eight innings for his first win of the year. Moose Haas (0-1, 4.50 ERA) goes the distance for the Brewers in the loss.
After getting hit with a Rick Reed pitch with one out in the top of the ninth inning, Montreal's Andre Dawson (.375, 1 RBI) took the game into his hands as he steals second and third, then scores the winning run on a Wayne Garrett (.600, 1 RBI) single -his third hit of the game - for a 5-4 win over Philadelphia.
With two out in the top of the 10th inning, Roger Metzger (1st error) misplays a ground ball at third base hit by Tom Paciorek, enabling Gary Matthews to score from second and giving Atlanta a 7-6 win over the Astros. It was the very first inning Metzger has played at third in his career. Astros catcher Joe Ferguson (.200, 1 HR, 4 RBI) had tied the game in the seventh with a three-run home run.
Bobby Grich (.250, 1 HR, 1 RBI) and Tony Solaita (.444, 2 HR, 6 RBI) hit ninth inning home runs to give California a 7-4 win over the Mariners in Seattle. 39-year old Mike Cuellar (3.52 ERA) pitches a solid game, scattering seven hits over 7 2/3 innings and giving up all three Seattle runs.
Wearing a huge brace that makes his left leg look twice as big as his right, Tigers starter Mark Fidrych (1.00 ERA) astounds the trainers by scattering nine hits in a complete game 7-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Fidrych threw 112 pitches in the game adn was quoted afterward as saying "...tonight there is no pain - tomorrow might be another story."
Injuries
- SP Francisco Barrios is expected to miss about 1-2 weeks with a dead arm.------------ Is placed on the 15-day disabled list.
------------ Purchased the contract of SP Mike Krukow from Triple A Iowa.
Contract Signings
- Signed Francisco Andres to a 4-year, $88,000 per year contract to become their new general manager.Major Transactions
- C Steve Swisher claimed from the Chicago Cubs. Assigned to Triple A Spokane. - C George Mitterwald claimed from the Chicago Cubs. Assigned to Triple A Spokane.
- LF Nyls Nyman claimed from the Chicago Cubs and placed on the active roster.------------ 1B Richie Hebner was designated for assignment and placed on irrevocable waivers.
- LF Jake Lahound was designated for assigment and placed on irrevocable waivers.------------ CF Willie Wilson contract purchased from Triple A Omaha.
- MR Randy Wiles cleared waivers and assigned to Triple A Wichita.Monday, April 11
Toronto locks up RF Otto Velez (.368, 2 HR, 4 RBI) for the next three years as the two reached an agreement on a contract extension worth a total of $2, 387,160. The deal will pay Velez $795,720 annually through the 1980 season.
Detroit's Milt May (.385, 2 HR, 5 RBI) hits two home runs and three RBI, rookie LF Steve Kemp (.500, 2 HR, 2 RBI) has four hits and Jason Thompson (.533, 6 RBI) goes 3-for-3 with two RBI as the Tigers beat up on Toronto 6-2. Blue Jays 2B Steve Staggs (.333) gets a trio of hits in the loss.
Chicago starter Steve Renko (1-0, 1.00 ERA) scatters eight hits and allows just one run in a complete game victory as the Cubs defeat Philadelphia, 6-1. Phillies starter Jim Kaat (0-1) fails to make in out of the fourth inning as he gives up six earned runs.
With two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning and the score tied at two against the Reds, Enos Cabell (.313) triples off of the wall in left-center and scores the winning run one batter later on a single by Cesar Cedeno (.278, 5 RBI) - his third of the game. Cedeno drives in all three of Houston's runs in the win.
Behind four hits from SS Freddie Patek (.500, 1 RBI) and a complete game seven-hitter from Andy Hassler (1-0, 1.00 ERA) , the Royals crushed New York, 8-1. Hassler quieted the mighty Yankee lineup, giving up seven hits while striking out three.
Contract Signings
- Signed Omar Alba to a 4-year, $85,000 per year contract to become their new general manager.Major Transactions
- SS Tim Foli claimed from Montreal and placed on the active roster.------------ 2B Doug Griffin optioned to Triple A Pawtrucket.
Tuesday, April 12
Boston starter Luis Tiant (1-1, 4.73 ERA) holds the White Sox to four hits in 8 1/3 innings as the Red Sox shut Chicago out 6-0. Tiant leaves with two out in the ninth inning after a 35-minute rain delay. Tigers CF Chet Lemon (.308) has two of the five Detroit hits.
Steve Yeager (.278, 2 HR, 7 RBI) has three hits, scores three runs and drives in three more as Los Angeles destroys the Braves 13-1 in Dodger Stadium. CF Rick Monday (.429) adds three hits of his own and Steve Garvey (.400, 1 HR, 5 RBI) has three RBI to help pace the offense while Doug Rau (1-1, 5.11 ERA) throws his 22nd complete game of his career, scattering nine Atlanta hits while just giving up one run. Atlanta 2B Rod Gilbreath (.353) shines in defeat with three hits.
39-year old Willie McCovey (.263, 5 RBI) drives in four runs on three hits - including a triple, Jack Clark (.400, 8 RBI) has two doubles, scores three runs and drives in three on his three hit day and Rob Andrews (.500, 2 RBI) adds three hits of his own as the Giants punish San Diego 15-3. Giants starter Jim Barr (2-0, 2.65 ERA) cruises to an easy complete game win, giving up seven hits and two earned runs while strike out four. Padres LF George Hendrick continues to deliver as he has three more hits, raising is batting average to a robust .563.
It took 16 innings, but Toronto finally defeats the Tigers when Steve Staggs (.360, 4 RBI) hits a two-out triple off of Bruce Taylor (0-1, 1.59 ERA) that scores Bob Bailor from second and gives the Blue Jays a 4-3 win. Taylor holds Toronto to three hits in 5 2/3 innings of relief until the 16th. The Blue Jays have a 3-2 lead going into the ninth inning until Detroit pinch-runner Mark Wagner scores on a single by pinch-hitter Willie Horton (.250, 4 RBI) that sent the game into extra innings.
Houston scores three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, thanks in part to a two-run double by Bob Watson (.278, 1 RBI), to get past the Reds 4-3 in the Astrodome. J.R. Richard (2-0, 2.81 ERA) collects his second win of the season and closer Joe Sambito (4.50 ERA) gets his second save.
Contract Signings
- Signed Esteban Souza to a 5-year, $85,000 per year contract to become their new general manager.Wednesday, April 13
Just one day after having a career game against the Braves, Steve Yeager finds himself behind the plate of the Triple A Albuquerque Dukes once Los Angeles sends 29-year old 2B Lee Lacy (.267, 1 HR, 3 RBI) to the Phillies for 29-year old catcher Bob Boone (.250). Boone takes over as the Dodgers starting catcher and Lacy will assume the starting 2B spot in Philadelphia.
Gaylord Perry (2-0) and his "alleged" spitball holds the Indians to just two hits as Texas blanks the Tribe 4-0. Perry strikes out five and lowers his earned run average to 0.53 amidst allegations from Cleveland manager Frank Robinson of using illegal substances on the baseball. None were found.
Yankees 3B Graig Nettles (.500, 4 HR, 9 RBI) hits two home runs and drives in four while Lou Pinella (.400) delivers four hits as New York crushes the Royals 12-2. Ed Figueroa (1.59 ERA) goes the distance giving up eight hits and both earned runs for his second win of the season.
Pittsburgh starter Jim Rooker (1-0, 0.00 ERA) holds the Expos to a Gary Carter (.375) single through eight innings as the Pirates blank Montreal 6-0. Rooker is lifted in the eighth for a pinch hitter as the Expos score four runs in the inning. Pittsburgh also steals five bases on Carter on the day.
For the second straight day, the Blue Jays and Tigers go into extra innings and once again Toronto comes out on top as Otto Velez (.333, 4 HR, 9 RBI) hits his third home run in as many days in the bottom of the 11th inning off of Detroit reliever Jim Crawford (0-1) to give the Blue Jays a 7-5 victory. Steve Staggs (.433, 5 RBI) has four more hits after hitting the game-winner yesterday and Bob Bailor (.300) adds three more.
Starter Pete Falcone (0-1, 3.38 ERA) throws a complete game four-hitter, but gives up three runs as St. Louis falls to the Mets 3-0. Nino Espinosa (1-0, 0.00 ERA) and Skip Lockwood (2 SVs) combine to throw a six-hitter for New York.
Oakland's Vida Blue (1-1, 1.02 ERA) scatters eight hits and strikes out nine in a 3-0 complete game shutout against the Angels. Rodney Scott steals three bases for the A's and now has seven for the season.
Minnesota scores three times in the top of the ninth inning off of Mariners closer Enrique Romo (0-2, 2 BS, 31.50 ERA) to beat Seattle 5-4. Butch Wynegar (.400, 8 RBI) clinches it with a two-RBI single.
Injuries
- MR Warren Brusstar is expected to miss about 1-2 weeks with a dead arm.------------ Placed on the 15-day disabled list.
------------ 1B Richie Hebner placed on the active list (from waivers).
- C Biff Pocoroba is day-to-day for about 4 days with a strained hamstring.Contract Signings
- Signed Ryan Wegener to a 2-year, $85,000 per year contract to become their new general manager. - C Darrell Porter signed a 3-year extension worth a total of $558,000.------------ He will earn $186,000 a year through 1980.
Major Transactions
- C Tim Blackwell contract purchased from Double A Reading.------------ 3B Jim Morrison optioned to Triple A Oklahoma City.
- SS Bill Russell recalled from Triple A Albuquerque.------------ C Steve Yeager optioned to Triple A Albuquerque.
Thursday, April 14
California starter Gary Ross (2-0, 0.50 ERA) holds the A's offense to just a single and strikes out five as he shuts out Oakland 5-0. Leadoff hitter Jerry Remy (.410, 1 HR, 5 RBI) collects four hits and scores three runs for the Angels.
Bert Blyleven (2-0, 0.53 ERA) throws eights innings of four-hit ball as the Rangers beat Cleveland 4-1. Dennis Eckersley (0-2) pitches a complete game for the Tribe, lowering his ERA to 8.03.
For the third straight day, the Blue Jays score late to defeat the Tigers - this time 2-1. Gary Woods (.227, 1 HR, 3 RBI) hits a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning off of Dave Rozema (1-1) for the game-winner. Toronto starter Jeff Bryd (1.93 ERA) gives up no earned runs in eight innings but leaves the game with a finger blister.
Injuries
- SP Jeff Byrd is expected to miss about 1-2 weeks with a finger blister.------------ Placed on the 15-day disabled list.
------------ SP Jesse Jefferson recalled from Triple A Beloeil.
Friday, April 15
Texas 2B Bump Willis (.464, 1 HR, 7 RBI) accomplished a rare feat when he hits for the cycle in a 12-6 win over Baltimore. Willis goes 4-for-4 on the day, scoring three runs while driving in another three. C John Ellis (.450, 3 RBI) has four hits while Jim Fregosi (.333, 1 RBI) and Roy Howell (.133, 1 RBI) have three each in a Rangers 20-hit barrage. Pat Kelly (.320, 3 RBI) and Doug DeCinces (.174) each have a trio of hits in the loss.
Oakland starter Doc Medich (2-0, 3.45 ERA) scatters eight hits and strikes out four while blanking the Twins 7-0 at Metropolitan Stadium. C Manny Sanguillen (.292, 1 HR, 6 RBI) delivers four hits to lead the offense.
Pittsburgh's Bruce Kison (1-0, 1.53 ERA) gives up eight hits, but no runs while striking out five in leading the Pirates to a 5-0 win over the Cardinals. Kison goes 8 2/3 innings before Pittsburgh manager pulls him for closer Kent Tekulve, who gets his third save.
Steve Carlton (0.53 ERA) goes eight innings to get his second win and Expos starter Steve Rogers (0-2, 4.91 ERA) strikes out nine over 8 1/3 innings, but in is an RBI single by newly acquired Lee Lacy (.273, 4 RBI) in the top of the eighth that decides it as Philadelphia slips by Montreal.
Detroit's Mark Fidrych (2-0, 2.50 ERA) pitches his second complete game, LF John Wockenfuss (.429) delivers three hits and Jason Thompson (.343, 11 RBI) drives in five runs as the Tigers take advantage of four Kansas City errors - two by George Brett - to beat the Royals 12-4.
Pete Rose (.290) has three hits and Ed Armbrister (.571, 3 RBI) knocks in three runs as Cincinnati hands San Diego it's eighth consecutive loss, 8-3. San Diego and Baltimore (0-6) are the only winless team in the league to date.
Contract Signings
- Signed German Lopez to a 3-year, $82,000 per year contract to become their new general manager.
- MR Darold Knowles signs a 2-year free agent contract worth a total of $572,000.------------ He will earn $286,000 a year through 1979.
Major Transactions
- SS Bill Russell was designated for assigment and placed on waivers.------------ 2B Ted Martinez recalled from Triple A Albuquerque.
- MR Bill Butler optioned to Triple A Tacoma.------------ MR Jim Shellenback recalled from Triple A Tacoma.
Saturday, April 16
Just five days after being brought up from Triple A Iowa, White Sox pitcher Mike Krukow (1-0, 0.00 ERA) shuts out Toronto 6-0 on four hits and six strikeouts while walking none in his first major league start.
Expos starter Jackie Brown (2-0, 1.13 ERA) strikes out 11 in eight innings as he leads Montreal to a 3-0 win over the Phillies. Brown allows only five hits, but is pulled for a pinch hitter in the ninth.
Jim Colbrun (1-1, 4.11 ERA) holds Detroit to only three hits in a complete game effort and Bob Molinaro (.375, 2 RBI) has three hits and three steals as the Royals beat the Tigers 6-1. Kansas City steals six bases as a team off of Detroit catcher Milt May. New starting catcher John Wathan (.400, 5 RBI) has three RBI and hits his first home run of the year.
Cubs starter Bill Bonham (0.73 ERA) and New York's Craig Swan (0.00 ERA) both throw shutout baseball for eight innings but both get no-decisions when C John Sterns (.207, 2 RBI) doubles home pinch-runner Pepe Mangual in the bottom of the ninth to give the Mets a 1-0 win over Chicago.
With two out in the top of the ninth, the Dodgers Davey Lopes (.361, 4 SB) steals second then scores two pitches later as newly acquired C Bob Boone (.273, 2 RBI) singles to right for the game winner.
Baltimore wins thier first game of the season with a 2-1 squeaker over the Rangers - leaving San Diego as the only winless team so far this season. Mike Flanagan (1-0, 1.13 ERA) gives up seven hits over eight innings while Texas starter Nelson Briles (0-2, 3.24 ERA) throws a complete game in the loss, giving up six hits and striking out eight.
Dave Collins (.327, 7 RBI) leads off the top of the 10th inning with a triple off of California reliever Don Kirkwood (0-1), then scores soon after as Kirkwood uncorks a pitch to the screen to give the Mariners a 2-1 victory. Angels starter Frank Tanana (1.05 ERA) goes 8 2/3 innings, giving up an unearned run and striking out eight while scattering six hits. SS Jimmy Sexton (.300) has three hits for Seattle.
Trades
- Trades 34-year old 1B Lee May (1977 Stats: .222 (2-9) / 0 HR / 0 RBI / 2 K / .222 OBP / .222 SLG
1976 Stats: .258 / 61 R / 17 2B / 4 3B / 25 HR / 109 RBI / .312 OBP / .447 SLG
- Trades 25-year old C Darrell Porter ($558,000 /3 years @ 186,000 / year)1977 Stats: .455 (10-22) / 2 R / 1 2B / 0 HR / 1 RBI / 2 BB / 3 K / .500 OBP / .500 SLG
1976 Stats: .208 / 43 R / 14 2B / 1 3B / 5 HR / 32 RBI / .298 OBP / .288 SLG
Injuries
- SS Alan Trammell is expected to miss about 2-3 months with a torn back muscle.------------ Placed on the 60-day disabled list.
------------ SS Tom Veryzer recalled from Triple A Evansville.
Contract Signings
- Signed Mario Ramirez to a 3-year, $82,000 per year contract to become their new general manager. - RF Ken Singleton signs a 4-year free agent contract worth a total of $9,408,000.------------ He will earn $2,352,000 a year through 1981.
------------ He has a $100,000 Most Valuable Player incentive.
Major Transactions
- 1B Pete LaCock was designated for assigment and placed on waivers.------------ 3B Cookie Rojas was designated for assigment and placed on waivers.
------------ C Buck Martinez recalled from Triple A Omaha.
------------ 1B Lee May placed on the active roster (from trade).
------------ 2B Dave Nelson placed on the active roster (from waivers).
------------ RF Al Cowens assigned to Triple A Omaha (from waivers).
------------ LF Joe Lahoud assigned to Triple A Omaha (from waivers).
- MR Earl Stephenson optioned to Triple A Rochester.------------ C Dave Skaggs optioned to Triple A Rochester.
------------ C Darrell Porter placed on the active roster (from trade).
------------ MR Ed Farmer recalled from Triple A Rochester.
------------ 2B Rich Dauer contract purchased from Triple A Rochester.
- SS Rob Picciolo optioned to Triple A San Jose.------------ C Tim Hosley recalled from Triple A San Jose.
American League Player of the Week:
LF Steve Kemp - Detroit Tigers
He batted .480 (12-25), with 3 HR, 4 RBI and 8 runs scored.
National League Player of the Week
RF Ken Griffey - Cincinnati Reds
He batted .526 (10-19), with 4 RBI, 5 runs scored and a .609 OBP.
While St. Louis outfielder Lou Brock is only 28 stolen bases from being the all-time career leader in that category with 865, did you know that Lou is also the career leader in getting caught stealing with 266 - 50 more times than anyone else? How about that?
AL East W L PCT GB G Last 10 Streak
New York Yankees 2 0 1.000 -- 2 2-0 W2
Detroit Tigers 2 0 1.000 -- 2 2-0 W2
Baltimore Orioles 1 1 .500 1.0 2 1-1 L1
Boston Red Sox 1 1 .500 1.0 2 1-1 W1
Cleveland Indians 1 1 .500 1.0 2 1-1 L1
Milwaukee Brewers 0 2 .000 2.0 2 0-2 L2
Toronto Blue Jays 0 2 .000 2.0 2 0-2 L2
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AL West W L PCT GB G Last 10 Streak
Chicago White Sox 2 0 1.000 -- 2 2-0 W2
Oakland Athletics 1 0 1.000 .5 1 1-0 W1
California Angels 2 2 .500 1.0 4 2-2 w1
Seattle Mariners 2 2 .500 1.0 4 2-2 L1
Texas Rangers 1 1 .500 1.0 2 1-1 W1
Minnesota Twins 0 1 .000 1.5 1 0-1 L1
Kansas City Royals 0 2 .000 2.0 2 0-2 L2
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NL East W L PCT GB G Last 10 Streak
Philadelphia Phillies 1 0 1.000 -- 1 1-0 W1
New York Mets 1 1 .500 .5 2 1-1 L1
St. Louis Cardinals 1 1 .500 .5 2 1-1 L1
Pittsburgh Pirates 1 1 .500 .5 2 1-1 W1
Chicago Cubs 1 1 .500 .5 2 1-1 W1
Montreal Expos 0 1 .000 1.0 1 0-1 L1
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NL West W L PCT GB G Last 10 Streak
Los Angeles Dodgers 2 0 1.000 -- 2 2-0 W2
Houston Astros 2 0 1.000 -- 2 2-0 W2
Cincinnati Reds 2 1 .667 .5 3 2-1 L1
San Diego Padres 1 2 .333 1.5 3 1-2 W1
San Francisco Giants 0 2 .000 2.0 2 0-2 L2
Atlanta Braves 0 2 .000 2.0 2 0-2 L2
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