Vol. I, Issue III
Sunday, April 17 - Saturday, April 23, 1977
Sunday, April 17
Andy Hassler (2-0, 0.50 ERA) continues to pitch well, holding the Tigers to four hits and striking out five in a 5-0 win - ruining the return of Dennis Leonard (1-1) to Royals Stadium. Bob Molinaro steals three more bases off of Tigers C Milt May - giving him six in the last two days.
Carl Yastrzemski (.481, 2 HR, 8 RBI) hits a ninth inning grand slam to help lead Boston over the Indians 8-0 in the first game of a doubleheader, then delivers two doubles and another key single as the Red Sox hold off the Tribe in the second game 9-6. Luis Tiant (2-1, 3.00 ERA) goes 7 2/3 scoreless innings to get the win in game one and Rico Carty (.310, 2 HR, 9 RBI) hits a grand slam of his own and drives in five runners on the day in the loss in the second game.
Mets starter Tom Seaver (1-1, 2.74 ERA) goes eight strong innings in beating Chicago 7-1 at Shea Stadium. Seaver gives up just three hits and a unearned run while striking out eight Cubs hitters. Mike Phillips (.214, 4 RBI) has three RBI, but also commits his fifth error of the season at third base.
Pat Kelly (.333, 6 RBI) hits a bases loaded, two-out double in the top of the 14th inning to give Baltimore a 6-4 win over the Rangers and an actual two game winning streak. Newly acquired C Darrell Porter (.433, 1 HR, 5 RBI) has three hits and three RBI for the Orioles, including his first home run of the season. Texas 3B Roy Howell (.216) connects on four hits in the loss.
Milwaukee SS Robin Yount (.314) has four hits - three of them doubles, his last coming in the bottom of the 16th inning to set up a game-winning single by Don Money (.414, 6 RBI) for a 9-8 victory over the Yankees. Cecil Cooper (.265) also has four hits for the Brewers and Jim Wohlford (.211, 5 RBI) drives in four runners for the home team. American League hitting leader Graig Nettles (.481) has three more hits for New York.
The Dodgers score three run in the top of the eigth inning to take the lead then hang on to defeat San Francisco, 7-6. Davy Lopes (.400, 7 RBI) has three hits for Los Angeles and Bob Boone (.296, 3 RBI) hits a key double with two runners on in the eighth.
Cincinnati's Gary Nolan (1-0, 1.62 ERA) outduels Randy Jones (0-3, 5.79 ERA) of the Padres as the Reds win 2-1. Jones pitches all nine innings, giving up four hits and both runs, but Nolan was a bit better, giving up two hits in eight innings giving up one earned run
Injuries
- SP John Candelaria is expected to miss about 2 weeks with a dead arm.------------ Is placed on the 15-day disabled list.
------------ MR Tim Jones contract purchased from Triple A Columbus.
- LF Jim Wohlford is expected to miss about 1 week with a fractured finger.------------ Is placed on the 15-day disabled list.
------------ LF Dick Davis recalled from Triple A Spokane.
Monday, April 18
The winless streak is finally over at 10 for San Diego as Bob Shirley (1-0, 2.84 ERA) throws eight innings of shutout baseball, giving up just two hits while striking out five and the Padres beat Atlanta 6-1.
Tigers rookie LF Steve Kemp (.455) has three hits and Phil Mankowski (.250, 2 HR, 7 RBI) drives in four with a triple and a home run to lead Detroit to a 7-5 win over the Red Sox. Dwight Evans (.313) has three hits for Boston.
Nino Espinosa (2-0, 0.00 ERA) scatters nine hits over 8 1/3 innings and the Mets score three runs in the final two innings off of St. Louis reliever Clay Carroll (0-1) to beat the Cardinals, 3-0. Starter Pete Falcone (1.80 ERA) held New York to just four hits over seven innings before being replaced for a pinch-hitter.
Chris Chambliss (.235, 1 HR, 6 RBI) hits a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to brak a one-all tie and give the Yankees a 3-1 win over division leading Toronto. Chambliss and Reggie Jackson (.395) combine for six of New York's nine hits.
In an anticlimatic ending to an otherwise exciting game, Greg Gross (.192, 5 RBI) brings home Manny Trillo with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Cubs a 5-4 victory over Philadelphia. Chicago loads the bases with nobody out off of Phillies closer Gene Garber (0-1, 3.38 ERA) before the sacrific ends it.
Baltimore scores two runs in the bottom of the first inning then holds on to defeat the Tribe 2-1 and win their third consecutive game after losing thier first six. Scotty McGregor (1-0, 3.38 ERA) goes eight innings for his first win and Wayne Garland (1-2, 3.38 ERA) goes the distance for Cleveland in the loss.
Injuries
- MR Terry Forster is day-to-day for about 2 days with a migrane.Major Transactions
- SS Bill Russell claimed from Oakland and placed on the active roster.------------ CF Matt Alexander optioned to Triple A San Jose.
- 3B Tommy Helms was designated for assignment and placed on waivers.------------ LF Mike Easler recalled from Triple A Columbus.
Tuesday, April 19
Detroit RF Ben Oglivie (.209, 4 HR, 9 RBI) hits two home runs and drives in five while C John Wockenfuss (.354, 1 HR, 3 RBI) adds three more RBI as the Tigers beat Boston 9-4. The win comes at a cost for Detroit, as starter Dave Rozema (2.50 ERA) leaves the game in the second inning with back spasms and will be out about 8 weeks.
The duo of Dave Winfield (.133, 1 HR, 7 RBI) and George Hendrick (.371, 3 HR, 8 RBI) lead San Diego to a 11-10 slugfest win over the Braves. Winfield drives in five Padres and Hendrick homers twice to drive in three more as San Diego hits five home runs as a team, however it is Mike Ivie (.211, 3 RBI) who singles home Gene Tenace in the top of the ninth inning for the game-winner. CF Rowland Office (.333, 7 RBI) and 3B Junior Moore (.438, 7 RBI) each have four hits for Atlanta in the loss.
Pittsburgh scores three runs in the final two innings to come from behind and beat the Expos 5-3. LF Bill Robinson (.273, 1 RBI) has three hits for the Pirates, including a key RBI single in the eighth that tied the game. Warren Cromartie (.250) has three base knocks for Montreal.
Cleveland tees off on the Orioles bullpen as they score five runs in the ninth inning off of closer Tippy Martinez (0-1, 2 BS, 31.50 ERA) and Mike Parrott (13.51 ERA) to defeat Baltimore 7-4. Bill Melton (.182, 1 RBI) has three hits for the Tribe and Baltimore's Ken Singleton (.425) collects four hits in the losing effort.
The Dodgers have reached a deal that will send 29-year old SS Ted Martinez - who has had fewer than 100 at-bats since 1974 to California in exchange for 27-year old American League RBI leader Don Baylor. No word on whether the trade had any impact on contract negotiations with SP Don Sutton.
Trades
- Trades 27-year old LF Don Baylor ($1,468,800 over 3 years @ $489,600 per year)1977 Stats: .326 (14-43) / 8 R / 4 2B /1 HR / 11 RBI / 0 BB /6 K / .356 OBP / .488 SLG
1976 Stats: .247 / 85 R / 25 2B / 1 3B / 15 HR / 68 RBI / .329 OBP / .369 SLG
- Trades 29-year old SS Ted Martinez ($161,160 over 2 years @ $80,580 per year)1977 Stats: .143 (2-14) / 3 R / 1 3B / 0 HR / 0 RBI / 2 BB / 3 K / .250 OBP / .286 SLG
1976 Stats: Did not play in majors in 1976.
Injuries
- 3B Craig Reynolds is expected to miss about 8 months with a torn back muscle.------------ Placed on the 60-day disabled list.
------------ 3B Juan Bernhardt recalled from Triple A Sidney.
- 2B Bobby Grich is day-to-day for about 2 weeks with a damaged meniscus (knee).
- MR Bob Stanley is expected to miss about 2-3 months with a torn back muscle.------------ Placed on the 60-day disabled list.
------------ SP Don Aase recalled from Triple A Pawtucket.
- SP Dave Rozema is expected to miss about 8 weeks with back spasms.------------ Placed on the 15-day disabled list.
------------ MR Steve Grilli recalled from Triple A Evansville.
Contract Signings
- CL Rawly Eastwick signed a 1-year extension worth a total of $472,000. - SP Don Sutton signed a 3-year extension worth a total of $4,707,000.------------ He will earn $1,569,000 a year through 1980.
Major Transactions
- SS Ted Martinez placed on the active roster (from trade).------------ C Terry Humphrey optioned to Triple A Salt Lake City.
------------ 3B Dave Chalk was designated for assignment and placed on waivers.
------------ SS Mario Guerrero recalled from Triple A Salt Lake City.
------------ C Andy Etchebarren recalled from Triple A Salt Lake City.
- LF Don Baylor placed on the active roster (from trade).------------ SS Ron Washington recalled from Triple A Albuquerque.
------------ LF Dusty Baker optioned to Triple A Albuquerque.
- 3B Cookie Rojas claimed off waivers from Kansas City and placed on the active roster.------------ C Tom Hosley optioned to Triple A San Jose.
------------ 2B Larry Lintz optioned to Triple A San Jose.
------------ SS Matt Alexander recalled from Triple A San Jose.
- 1B Pete LaCock claimed off waivers from Kansas City.------------ SS Bobby Valentine optioned to Triple A Hawaii.
- C Bob Stinson was designated for assigment and placed on waivers.------------ SP Glenn Abbott optioned to Triple A Sidney.
------------ RF Leroy Stanton optioned to Triple A Sidney.
------------ CL Dave Pagan recalled from Triple A Sidney.
------------ RF Carlos Lopez recalled from Triple A Sidney.
------------ CL Dave Pagan recalled from Triple A Sidney.
------------ SS Larry Milbourne recalled from Triple A Sidney.
Wednesday, April 20
In 39 degree temperatures at Royals Stadium, starter Paul Splittorff (1-2, 4.42 ERA) got his first win of the season - by throwing a no-hitter against Minnesota. Splittorff struck out five and walked two in the gem and SS U.L. Washington (.313, 3 RBI) came within a home run of hitting for the cycle in Kansas City's 5-0 win.
Greg Luzinki (.378, 4 HR, 13 RBI) hits a pair of three-run home runs to lead the Phillies to a 14-2 crushing of Chicago. With the score 11-0 in the sixth, Luzinski is lifted for a pinch-runner as manager Danny Ozark replaces many of his starters with reserves. 1B Richie Hebner (.192, 4 RBI), who was placed on waivers just a week ago by Philadelphia, gets three hits in the win.
California DH Ken Landreaux (.435, 3 HR, 10 RBI) hits two home runs and drives in four, but it takes a two-out single by Bobby Grich (.250, 3 RBI) to score Thad Bosley in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Angels a 6-5 victory over Chicago. Starter Gary Ross (3-0, 1.93 ERA) throws all 10 innings to get his third win of the year.
Toronto gets three hits apiece from Sam Ewing (.308, 1 RBI) and Gary Woods (.256, 6 RBI) and eight good innings from Jim Clancy (3-0, 2.70 ERA) to ease by the Yankees 4-2 and maintain a two-game lead over Detroit in the AL East.
Cincinnati's Jack Billingham (3-0, 2.01 ERA) outduels Don Sutton (2-1, 1.93 ERA) and the Dodgers , 2-0 to give the Reds their sixth straight victory. Sutton gives up seven hits and strikes out seven while Billingham strikes out only two Reds hitters while scattering seven hits.
Oakland scores in the bottom of the eighth inning when 3B Sal Bando (1st error) misplays a ground ball to give the Athletics a 3-2 win over Milwaukee. Recently recalled Matt Alexander (.250) has three hits for Oakland as Bando (.205) and DH Dan Thomas (.281) each have three for the Brewers.
Bake McBride (.300, 5 RBI) squeaks his third single of the game past a diving Dave Kingman (playing 2B) in the bottom of the 10th to bring home Mike Anderson and give the Cardinals a 3-2 win over New York.
Mark Fidrych (3-0, 2.33 ERA) and his braced up left leg throws his third consective complete game victory - this time a 7-2 win over the Red Sox - and continues to show no ill effects of the ripped cartilage in his knee.
Thursday, April 21
Texas RF Ken Henderson (.348, 1 HR, 3 RBI) has three hits and three runs batted in, Bert Campaneris (.173) has three hits and Claudell Washington drives in three more as they lead the Rangers on a 19-hit attack and a 13-2 rout of Minnesota. Butch Wynegar (.317) has three hits for the Twins in the loss.
Vern Ruhle (2-1, 2.70 ERA) pitches seven shutout innings, giving up five hits and striking out four before a rain delay forces his exit. Two relievers hold the lead as Detroit wins their fourth straight with a 3-2 victory over the Red Sox.
California continues to win behind their fantastic pitching staff - this time Frank Tanana (3-0, 1.34 ERA) quiets the White Sox 5-2. Tanana goes eight innings giving up six hits and striking out six while allowing both earned runs.
Toronto scores three times in the top of the ninth inning to defeat the Yankees 5-4 and take three of the four games at Yankee Stadium. Yankees starter Ron Guidry (2.89 ERA) strikes out nine over eight innings, but closer Sparky Lyle (0-1, 1 BS, 4.05 ERA) gives up four hits in the ninth - the last being a two-run double by Bob Bailor (.224, 5 RBI). Doug Ault (.346, 4 RBI) paces the division leading Blue Jays with three hits, while Mickey Rivers (.250, 4 RBI) does the same for New York.
Trades
- Trades 25-year old SS Jimmy Sexton ($59,885 with Automatic renewal)1977 Stats: .273 (6-22) / 4 R / 2 2B / 1 3B /0 HR / 0 RBI / 0 BB /1 K / .273 OBP / .455 SLG
1976 Stats: Did not play in Majors in 1976.
- Trades 29-year old RF Tom Grieve ($301,920 over 2 years @ $150,960 per year)1977 Stats: .389 (7-18) / 3 R / 4 2B / 0 HR / 5 RBI / 2 BB / 1 K / .450 OBP / .611 SLG
1976 Stats: .255 / 57 R / 23 2B / 3 3B / 20 HR / 81 RBI / .301 OBP / .418 SLG
------------ and 22-year old 1B Jerry Kirk (Minor League Contract) .
1977 Stats (AA): .214 (15-70) / 9 R / 2 2B / 1 3B / 0 HR / 8 RBI / 6 BB / 11 K / .282 OBP / .271 SLG
Contract Signings
- CL Mark Littell signed a 2-year extension worth a total of $958,000.------------ He will earn $479,000 a year through 1979.
- SP Jim Colborn signed a 2-year extension worth a total of $226,000.------------ He will earn $113,000 a year through 1979.
Major Transactions
- SS Jimmy Sexton placed on the active roster (from trade).------------ SP Tommy Boggs contract purchased from Triple A Tucson.
------------ 3B Len Randle optioned to Triple A Tucson.
- RF Tom Grieve placed on the active roster (from trade).------------ 3B Tommy Helms claimed from Pittsburgh and placed on the active roster.
------------ RF Carlos Lopez optioned to Triple A Sidney.
- SS Roy Smalley activated from the disabled list.------------ SS Leo Gomez optioned to Triple A Tacoma.
Friday, April 22
Eric Rasmussen (2-2, 2.12 ERA) throws a three-hit shutout and Ted Simmons (.250, 2 HR, 6 RBI) has three hits and three runs batted in as St. Louis hands Philadelphia a 8-0 beating. Rasmussen strikes out six and walks just one and Buddy Bell (.244, 1 HR, 2 RBI) adds three hits for the Cards.
Houston defeats the Padres 7-0 behind the pitching of starter J.R. Richard (3-1, 2.59 ERA), who holds San Diego to just three hits through eight innings and strikes out eight. Randy Jones (6.29 ERA) drops to 0-4 this season for the Padres.
Dodgers starter Doug Rau (3-1, 3.81 ERA) scatters eight hits, but none do any damage as Atlanta fails to score a run and lose to Los Angeles 5-0. Rau strikes out five in the complete game shutout. Rowland Office (.368) continues to shine for the Braves - getting three more hits in the loss.
Pete Rose (.308, 11 RBI) has four hits - two doubles - and three runs batted in while Johnny Bench (.302, 13 RBI) adds three of his own as Cincinnati wins their seventh in a row with a 12-2 trashing of the Cubs. Rookie Steve Ontiveros (.302, 7 RBI) has three of Chicago's six hits and drove in both runs in the loss.
Yankees DH Lou Pinella (.291, 1 HR, 7 RBI) hits a three-run blast in the top of the ninth inning off of Indians reliever Lary Anderson to give New York a 5-3 win over the Tribe. Graig Nettles (.391) has another three-hit day to continue to lead the AL in hitting.
Minnesota loses their sixth straight game as starter Gary Serum (1-1, 6.43 ERA) walks six and throws two wild pitches while Mike Cubbage (3rd error) makes a key error that helps hand Texas a 6-2 win over the Twins.
Kansas City uses some timely hitting to squeak by the Mariners 6-5 to win their sixth straight contest. The Royals only have eight hits on the game but seemingly make each one count - the last being a two-run home run by John Mayberry (.216, 1 HR, 4 RBI). Seattle's DH Steve Braun (.269, 5 RBI) has three hits in the loss.
Al Oliver (.460, 16 RBI) has four hits, but none as important as the RBI-single he hits in the top of the 12th inning to bring home Ed Ott and give the Pirates a 4-3 victory over New York. Oliver has had an amazing April, going 23-for-50 to date with six doubles, three home runs and eight runs scored and is currently riding a 12-game hitting streak.
Injuries
- RF Tom Grieve is day-to-day for about 4 days with a damaged meniscus (knee).Contract Signings
- SS Freddie Patek signed a 1-year extension worth a total of $140,000.Major Transactions
- 3B Dave Chalk claimed from Texas and placed on the active roster.------------ SS Ron Washington optioned to Triple A Albuquerque.
- C Bob Stinson claimed from Seattle and placed on the active roster.------------ C Dave Roberts optioned to Triple A Hawaii.
Saturday, April 23
Jim Lonborg (1-1, 3.13 ERA) throws eight shutout innings, giving up five hits and striking out seven as Philadelphia gains a 5-1 win over the Cardinals. Garry Maddox (.275, 2 HR, 8 RBI) hits two home runs to lead the offense. St. Louis starter Pete Falcone was forced to leave the game in the third inning with what is beleived to be a strained bicep.
Baltimore RF Pat Kelly (.321, 3 HR, 11 RBI) drives in four runs and hits his third home run of the year as the Orioles beat Detroit 8-3 in Tigers Stadium. Ron LeFlore (.358, 7 RBI) has three hits in the loss which snaps Detroit's five game winning streak.
Red Sox starter Rick Wise (1-2, 4.56 ERA) gives up a two-run blast to Ron Fairly (.316, 3 HR, 8 RBI)Carlton Fisk (.425) has four hits and George Scott (.250, 8 RBI) drives in three in the win.
The Padres push across a run in the top of the 10th inning without a hit to give San Diego a 2-1 win over the Astros in the first game of a afternoon doubleheader. Two walks, a deep fly out to advance the runner to third and a broken up double play attempt gets the job done. Padres starter Bob Shirley (2.33 ERA) goes eight innings scattering eight hits and striking out six, while Houston's Joe Niekro (7.36 ERA) goes eight innings allowing just four hits. However, both get no-decisions. Mike Ivie (.267) has three hits in the second game, but Ken Forsch (1-1, 3.24 ERA) combines with three relievers to sut out San Diego, 4-0.
Cleveland's Alfredo Griffin pinch runs for Rico Carty (.311) in the bottom of the ninth inning, moves to second on a Dick Tidrow (0-2) passed ball, steals third base a few batters later and finally scores on a Jim Norris (6 RBI) sacrifice fly to give the Tribe a 3-2 win over the Yankees. CF Mickey Rivers (.262) collects three hits for New York in the loss.
Injuries
- MR Doug Bair is expected to miss about 8 months with a fractured elbow.------------ Placed on the 60-day disabled list.
------------ SP Joe Coleman recalled from Triple A San Jose.
- SP Pete Falcone is expected to miss about 2 weeks with a strained bicep.------------ Placed on the 15-day disabled list.
------------ SP Doug Capilla recalled from Triple A New Orleans.
Contract Signings
- 3B Pete Rose signed a 3-year extension worth a total of $6,942,000.------------ He will earn $2,314,000 a year through 1979.
------------ He has a player option for $2,314,000 in 1980.
American League Player of the Week:
RF Ben Oglivie - Detroit Tigers
He batted .450 (9-20), with 4 HR, 9 RBI and 2 runs scored.
1977 Stats: .277 / 10 R / 2 2B / 1 3B /5 HR / 17 RBI / 4 BB / 9 K / .319 OBP / .569 SLG
National League Player of the Week
LF Al Oliver - Pittsburgh Pirates
He batted .444 (12-27), with 2 HR, 8 RBI, and 4 runs scored.
1977 Stats: .431 / 9 R / 6 2B / 0 3B / 3 HR / 16 RBI / 4 BB /3 K / .468 OBP / .690 SLG
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