[Afino]

The hits keep on coming.

I drafted a team high on Contact ratings, hoping that I could nickel and dime my way to glory, and so far, it's working. Every Cardinals starter had at least one hit in a 7-5 victory over the Phillies today. 27 games in a row for John Burt, which is actually becoming less and less impressive as there is THREE other active streaks in the MLB longer than 20 games.

One roster note. Catcher Stan Hahn was claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh, and current backup catcher Tim Bishop was sent to AAA Madison. To make room on the 30-man roster, Madison infielder Ruben Balbuena was DFA'd.

Off day the 26th, so I'm combining the news from the 25th to the beginning of the 27th here - which includes player of the week.

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Monday, May 27th, 1901

CF T. Warren of the Milwaukee Brewers honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.

3B W. Atkins of the Pittsburgh Pirates honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.

Saturday, May 25th, 1901

Boston Americans: H. Little goes 2-4 against the Cleveland Blues, extending his hitting streak to 25 games!

Detroit Tigers: H. Hernández was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: strained rib cage muscle. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.


Monday, May 27th, 1901

St. Louis Cardinals: Demoted C T. Bishop to Triple A Madison.

St. Louis Cardinals: 3B R. Balbuena was designated for assignment and placed on waivers.

St. Louis Cardinals: Placed C S. Hahn on the active roster. Sunday, May 26th, 1901

St. Louis Cardinals: Claimed C S. Hahn off waivers from Pittsburgh.