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Trades before the 1975 trading deadline:
-The New York Mets traded 30-year-old RHP Horacio Pina and 23-year-old RHP Doug Konieczny to the Boston Red Sox, getting 22-year-old 1B Dan Meyer in return.
-The San Francisco Giants traded 24-year-old 3B Dave Roberts and 24-year-old SSP Rudy Meoli to the Cincinnati Reds, getting 33-year-old LHP Paul Lindblad and $828,000 in cash in return.
-The New York Mets traded 30-year-old RHP Dick Drago to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 24-year-old LF Benny Ayala in return.
-The Montreal Expos traded 25-year-old RHP Burt Hooton to the Houston Astros, getting 22-year-old 3B Ray Knight and 21-year-old 3B Roy Howell in return.

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September 30th, 1975, Fenway Park, Boston

Hunter Cruises to Shutout Victory
Catfish Hunter shut down the Boston Red Sox, blanking them, 6-0, on 1 hit, ringing up 7 strikeouts and allowing no walks. The Detroit Tigers pitcher appeared to get stronger as the game went on.
"I don't know if I was getting any stronger," Hunter said after the game. "I feel like my mechanics were getting better. I was able to make some adjustments and get a little more comfortable out there."
So far this season, Hunter has a 17-15 record with a 3.86 ERA.
Detroit Tigers win the NL East.

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Awards:
-AL batting title: 1B Bob Watson (California Angels), 24 home runs, 129 RBIs, and 98 runs scored.
-NL batting title: LF Bill Bucker (San Diego Padres), 16 home runs, 104 RBIs, 104 runs scored, and a .346 batting average,

In the ALCS, it's the Detroit Tigers (99-64) vs. the Minnesota Twins (93-69) and, in the NLCS, it's the Philadelphia Phillies (96-66) vs. the Houston Astros (107-55)!!!

Standings at the end of the 1975 regular season

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American League Championship Series: Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers

Results

Game 1, October 3rd, 1975, Tiger Stadium, Detroit
Twins Top Tigers, 6-3, to Begin CS
The Minnesota Twins started the League Championship Series in style, winning on the road against the Detroit Tigers at Tiger Stadium by a score of 6-3 to take an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Twins shortstop Larry Bowa excelled. He was 3 for 4 with a double and 2 singles. He scored 2 runs.
Jimmy Wynn had a clutch at-bat with one out in the top of the sixth for the Twins. Coming up with the bases loaded and Minnesota trailing 2-1, he hit a 2-run single.
Tigers manager Harry Malmberg did not take questions after the game, telling assembled reporters that he would hold a press conference "if and when we win the World Series."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Tiger Stadium in Detroit.
Twins lead series 1-0

Game 4, October 4th, 1975, Tiger Stadium, Detroit
Twins Hammered by Fisk, Drop Game 2 to Tigers
With catcher Carlton Fisk leading the charge, the Detroit Tigers defeated the visiting Minnesota Twins, 4-3, in Game 2 of the League Championship Series. Fisk went 2-4 with a home run and a triple. He scored 2 times and drove in 3 at Tiger Stadium to help Detroit force a 1-1 tie in the best-of-5 series.
The game was all tied up in the bottom of the eighth, until Fisk delivered big-time for Detroit, stroking a dramatic 2-run home run off Frank LaCorte. The game-changing hit put the Tigers on top, 4-2.
"We're happy," Fisk told reporters after the win. "When you're in the playoffs, you've got to treat every game like it could be your last."
The next game is set to be played on October 6th, 1975 at Metropolitan Stadium.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 6th, 1975, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Wynn, Twins Wallop Tigers in Game 3 of CS
The Minnesota Twins moved to within one game of the World Series, downing the visiting Detroit Tigers at Metropolitan Stadium by a score of 12-1. Twins center fielder Jimmy Wynn did some major damage. He went 2-4 with a home run and a walk. He scored 2 times and drove in 4. The win gives the Twins a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-5 League Championship Series.
Wynn came through for the Twins in the bottom of the first inning. With Minnesota leading 1-0, the center fielder hit a 2-run home run. It made the score 3-0 Minnesota.
"We're feeling good about this," said Twins manager Len Okrie. "We have got an advantage now and we just need to keep the pressure on."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis.
Twins lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 7th, 1975, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Twins Heading to World Series
The fans in Minnesota are celebrating the Twins victory over the Detroit Tigers in the League Championship Series.
They defeated the Detroit Tigers 10-8 in the finale played at Metropolitan Stadium to capture the series 3-1.
Duffy Dyer was chosen the series' Most Valuable Player. The Twins catcher batted .500, drove in 2 runs and scored 4 runs in the series.
"The Tigers are a good club and I don't mean any disrespect to their pitching staff, but things just felt easy this series," Dyer said. "Everything at the plate seemed right."
The Minnesota Twins will play against the Houston Astros in the next round. Houston won their series against the Philadelphia Phillies 3 games to 0. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Twins win series 3-1

ALCS MVP: C Duffy Dyer (Minnesota Twins)

National League Championship Series: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Houston Astros

Results

Game 1, October 2nd, 1975, the Astrodome, Houston
League Championship Series Game 1 Victory for Blyleven and Houston
The League Championship Series got off to a quiet start, with the host Houston Astros taking a low-scoring, 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Houston right-hander Bert Blyleven was marvelous at Astrodome. The Astros now hold a 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series.
Blyleven delivered a quality start for Houston. The 6-foot-3 right-hander allowed 1 earned run on 3 hits over 7 innings of work.
"Postseason wins taste oh so sweet," said Blyleven after the game.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at the Astrodome in Houston.
Astros lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 3rd, 1975, the Astrodome, Houston
Sutton, Astros Take Dramatic Game 2 for 2-0 Series Lead
The Houston Astros went into extra innings against the Philadelphia Phillies but ultimately moved to within one game of the World Series. The Astros downed the Phillies in a 11-inning walk-off at Astrodome by a final score of 7-5. Houston right-hander Don Sutton had a commendable performance. He threw 8.2 innings of 5-hit ball. The win gives the Astros a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-5 League Championship Series.
Houston got a jolt from Alex Johnson. The pinch hitter ripped a 2-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning to win the game. It was his only hit in 1 at-bat, but it brought the house down.
"Things aren't going great right now," Philadelphia manager Vic Lombardi said. "But you don't need me to tell you that."
The next game is set to be played on October 5th, 1975 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia.
Astros lead series 2-0

Game 3, October 5th, 1975, Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia
Astros Cruise to World Series with Sweep
After their 7-5 win today at Veterans Stadium over the Philadelphia Phillies, the Houston Astros will advance to the World Series. Houston won the series by a 3-0 margin.
Leading the way for the Astros was third baseman Bill Madlock, who had a spectacular series and was named MVP.
"I don't play differently in the regular season or playoffs. I just go out and do my best every game," he said. "It's certainly nice to play in the big game, but you can't let it get to your head and change your focus."
The Houston Astros don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Minnesota Twins-Detroit Tigers series. That series is tied at 1 game each. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Astros win series 3-0

NLCS MVP: 3B Bill Madlock (Houston Astros)

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1975 World Series: Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros

Results

Game 1, October 9th, 1975, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Garland, Minnesota Start World Series Strong with Home Win
The Minnesota Twins powered past the visiting Houston Astros, 3-1, in the opener of the World Series at Metropolitan Stadium. Minnesota starting pitcher Wayne Garland threw 7.0 innings of 6-hit ball, to lead the charge. The Twins now lead the series 1-0.
Steve Foucault got a big out in the top of the ninth. The Astros were trailing 3-1, but Houston had a runner on 1st with one out. Foucault threw a full count fastball to Richie Hebner, who grounded out.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis.
Twins lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 10th, 1975, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
One for the Ages: Twins Beat Astros on 16th Inning Walk-Off
At 36, Carl Yastrzemski knows he may not have many playoff appearances left, so he was determined to make it memorable. Mission accomplished.
The Minnesota Twins first baseman was 3-6 with a double, 2 singles, and 2 walks. He drove in 3 runs to help his club get past the Houston Astros, 6-5, in Game 2 of the World Series at Metropolitan Stadium. With the win, Minnesota takes a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 series.
A defensive lapse proved costly in the contest. With the game tied in the bottom of the 16th, an error by the Astros allowed the Twins to score the winning run.
"We aren't quitting," Houston manager Garton Del Savio said. "Yeah, the odds are definitely in their favor, but they've got to earn it."
The next game is set to be played on October 12th, 1975 at the Astrodome in Houston.
Twins lead series 2-0

Game 3, October 12th, 1975, the Astrodome, Houston
Houston Breaks Through for First Win in World Series; Now Trails 2-1
Brent Strom pitched well, but the Minnesota Twins lost anyway, falling, 4-3, in extra innings to the Houston Astros at Astrodome. With the win, Houston closed their deficit in the best-of-7 World Series to 2-1. Strom gave the Twins 9.2 innings and allowed 3 runs.
When he came to bat in the bottom of the 11th, Robin Yount had a chance to end it. Minnesota pitcher Stan Thomas had other ideas. But with one out, Yount hit a sacrifice fly. The Astros had the win.
"Things broke our way today and that's great," Astros manager Garton Del Savio said. "It's important, though, to stay focused and not pat yourself on the back too much. We aren't done yet."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at the Astrodome in Houston.
Twins lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 13th, 1975, the Astrodome, Houston
Almost There: Minnesota On Cusp of World Series Triumph After 6-0 Win
Houston had no answer for Minnesota starter Bob Forsch, who flummoxed Astros hitters as the Twins cruised to victory, 6-0, in Game 4 of the World Series. The Twins now hold a 3-1 advantage in the best-of-7 series, thanks in large part to the right-handed Forsch, who controlled Houston throughout the contest and threw 7.0 innings of shutout ball.
There were several reasons the Twins beat the Astros, but one factor was Del Unser. In the top of the second, the Minnesota left fielder came to bat and hit a run-scoring double. It staked his team to a 1-0 lead.
"It has been an incredible experience today," Forsch said in the clubhouse following the game. "It's a short list of people who have started in the World Series at all, and an even shorter list who have done a good job of it."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at the Astrodome in Houston.
Twins lead series 3-1

Game 5, October 14th, 1975, the Astrodome, Houston
Houston Wins at Home to Narrow Series Deficit to 3-2
Bert Blyleven was not about to watch an opponent celebrate a championship on his home field.
The right-hander pitched the Houston Astros to victory at Astrodome, staving off the Minnesota Twins, who remain one game away from a title. Blyleven threw 9.0 innings of 5-hit ball. The win cuts the series deficit for the Astros to 3-2 in the best-of-7 series.
Batting in the bottom of the tenth, 23-year old left fielder Bombo Rivera had a real shot to win the game. Minnesota pitcher Stan Thomas was determined not to let it happen. But with two outs, Rivera hit a run-scoring single. The Astros had a walk-off triumph.
"We lost," Minnesota manager Len Okrie said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."
Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis.
Twins lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 16th, 1975, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
CF Thomasson Lights Up Twins for 5 RBIs as Astros Tie WS
The Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins will take the World Series to a decisive 7th game. In a must-win situation, the Astros beat the Twins, 12-7, at Metropolitan Stadium to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Houston center fielder Gary Thomasson went 2 for 4 with a home run and a walk, while adding 5 RBIs and scoring once.
The game turned with two out in the top of the fourth. That's when Thomasson hit a grand slam home run off Frank LaCorte. It propelled the Astros into the lead, 9-5.
"We're one game closer to our goal," Houston manager Garton Del Savio said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis.
Series tied 3-3

Game 7, October 17th, 1975, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Twins Defeat Astros
It's party time in Minnesota. The confetti is flying and residents are smiling.
The Minnesota Twins have reached the mountaintop, capturing the 1975 World Series today. They defeated the Houston Astros 4-1 at Metropolitan Stadium to officially wrap up the series 4-3.
Asked how it feels to be a champion, left fielder Del Unser was to the point.
"It feels great, like a million bucks. I'm so happy right now, not just for me but for all the guys," he said. "We put a lot of work into this and deserve to be champions."
The team is planning a victory parade and fan appreciation day later in the week. Minnesota finished the regular season 93-69 and claimed first place in the AL West Division.
Twins win series 4-3

World Series MVP: LF Del Unser (Minnesota Twins)

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Accomplishments
3+home runs
04/11/1975--Dave Kingman, 3 home runs, 3 for 5, 4 RBIs versus San Diego while playing for Cincinnati
05/06/1975--Dave Parker, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 4 RBIs versus Milwaukee while playing for Detroit
06/24/1975--Willie McCovey, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 3 RBIs versus San Diego while playing for San Francisco
09/21/1975--Bob Watson, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 7 RBIs versus Minnesota while playing for California
6+hits
05/23/1975--Dave Concepcion, 6 hits in 6 at-bats, 1 home run, and 5 RBIs versus San Diego while playing for Pittsburgh
06/23/1975--Rick Manning, 6 hits in 7 at-bats, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs versus St. Louis while playing for New York
15+Ks
06/28/1975--Jon Matlack, 15 K, 3 BB, and 11.1 innings pitched versus Kansas City while playing for Chicago
Cycles
08/14/1975--Dave Winfield, 4 hits in 4 at-bats, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs versus California while playing for Boston
09/03/1975--Reggie Jackson, 4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 5 RBIs versus San Diego while playing for Atlanta
No-hitters
04/09/1975--Bert Blyleven, 10 K, 2 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Atlanta while playing for Houston
04/20/1975--Lynn McGlothen, 4 K, 4 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Chicago while playing for California
50+home run seasons
Dave Kingman (56)
20+win seasons
Rudy May, 20-12, 3.06 ERA, 282.1 IP, 130 BB and 191 K
Jim Palmer, 20-11, 3.17 ERA, 284.1 IP, 93 BB and 135 K
Jerry Koosman, 20-8, 3.77 ERA, 262.2 IP, 97 BB and 189 K
Bert Blyleven, 22-9, 3.89 ERA, 259.1 IP, 101 BB and 234 K
Frank Tanana, 22-7, 2.76 ERA, 284.0 IP, 83 BB and 266 K
John Candelaria, 21-6, 2.09 ERA, 267.0 IP, 74 BB and 216 K
Hitting streaks
04/29/1975--Johnny Grubb, 21 games while playing for Montreal
05/21/1975--Toby Harrah, 24 games while playing for Minnesota
06/04/1975--Ellis Valentine, 22 games while playing for Cleveland
06/23/1975--Manny Sanguillen, 21 games while playing for San Francisco
06/27/1975--Willie Davis, 39 games while playing for New York
07/21/1975--Buddy Bell, 22 games while playing for New York
08/08/1975--Robin Yount, 20 games while playing for Houston
09/05/1975--Carlton Fisk, 22 games while playing for Detroit
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Rico Petrocelli, Ron Fairly, Jim Fregosi, Tony Oliva
1,500 RBIs: Willie McCovey, Billy Williams
2,000 RBIs: Frank Robinson
1,000 runs scored: Dick McAuliffe, Jimmy Wynn, Roy White, Rusty Staub
1,500 runs scored: Willie McCovey
2,000 hits: Tony Oliva, Boog Powell, Dick Allen
700 home runs: Hank Aaron
2,000 strikeouts: Luis Tiant, Don Sutton, Tom Seaver
2,500 strikeouts: Sam McDowell
200 wins: Gaylord Perry

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Baseball awards for the 1975 season
Gold Glove awards
AL: Pitcher Wilbur Wood (Minnesota Twins)
Catcher Johnny Bench (Baltimore Orioles)
First Baseman Carl Yastrzemski (Minnesota Twins)
Second Baseman Davey Lopes (Boston Red Sox)
Third Baseman Ron Cey (Kansas City Royals)
Shortstop Frank Duffy (Kansas City Royals)
Left Fielder Pat Kelly (California Angels)
Center Fielder Mike Adams (Kansas City Royals)
Right Fielder Matt Alexander (Oakland Athletics)
NL: Pitcher Steve Carlton (St. Louis Cardinals)
Catcher Tim McCarver (St. Louis Cardinals)
First Baseman Keith Hernandez (San Diego Padres)
Second Baseman Willie Randolph (San Diego Padres)
Third Baseman Eric Soderholm (Atlanta Braves)
Shortstop Mark Belanger (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Left Fielder Pete Rose (Houston Astros)
Center Fielder Billy North (San Diego Padres)
Right Fielder Dwight Evans (San Diego Padres)
Silver Slugger awards
AL: Catcher Gary Carter (Boston Red Sox)
First Baseman Bob Watson (California Angels)
Second Baseman Joe Morgan (California Angels)
Third Baseman Toby Harrah (Minnesota Twins)
Shortstop Chris Speier (Cleveland Guardians)
Left Fielder Hal McRae (Boston Red Sox)
Center Fielder Bobby Bonds (Cleveland Guardians)
Right Fielder Dave Parker (Detroit Tigers)
Designated Hitter Dan Ford (Boston Red Sox)
NL: Pitcher Rick Reuschel (Philadelphia Phillies)
Catcher Manny Sanguillen (San Francisco Giants)
First Baseman John Mayberry (Cincinnati Reds)
Second Baseman Rod Carew (Philadelphia Phillies)
Third Baseman Mike Schmidt (St. Louis Cardinals)
Shortstop Robin Yount (Houston Astros)
Left Fielder Willie Stargell (New York Mets)
Center Fielder Fred Lynn (San Francisco Giants)
Right Fielder Dwight Evans (San Diego Padres)
Reliever of the Year
AL: Mark Littell (Oakland Athletics), 11-4, 6 saves, 0.62 ERA, 2.5 WAR
NL: Bob McClure (San Francisco Giants), 5-1, 6 saves, 1.40 ERA, 1.1 WAR
Rookie of the Year
AL: RF Ellis Valentine (Cleveland Guardians), .296/.354/.493, 22 home runs, 84 RBIs, 97 runs scored, 5.3 WAR
NL: SP John Candelaria (Philadelphia Phillies), 21-6, 2.09 ERA, 267.0 innings pitched, 216 strikeouts, 7.6 WAR
Cy Young Award
AL: Andy Hassler (Kansas City Royals), 13-9, 2.56 ERA, 242.1 innings pitched, 140 strikeouts, 4.7 WAR
NL: John Candelaria (Philadelphia Phillies), 21-6, 2.09 ERA, 267.0 innings pitched, 216 strikeouts, 7.6 WAR
Most Valuable Player
AL: 2B Joe Morgan (California Angels), .316/.471/.531, 23 home runs, 85 RBIs, 130 runs scored, 8.8 WAR
NL: 1B Rod Carew (Philadelphia Phillies), .316/.375/.464, 17 home runs, 71 RBIs, 121 runs scored, 20 stolen bases, 7.4 WAR

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• Minnesota Twins 1B Harmon Killebrew retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RP Lindy McDaniel retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins SP Claude Osteen retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Orlando Pena retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RF Vada Pinson retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians SP Jim Perry retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics SP Bob Gibson retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels SP Juan Marichal retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SSP Dick McAuliffe retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies SSP Leo Cardenas retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics SSP Ed Brinkman retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies SP Sam McDowell retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds SSP Dal Maxvill retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants CF Ken Berry retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds SP Dave McNally retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies CF Tommy McCraw retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees LF Gates Brown retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles 3B Danny Cater retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies LF Johnny Briggs retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals CF Jim Northrup retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RF Tony Conigliaro retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians LF Walt Williams retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 2B Paul Popovich retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers SP Sonny Siebert retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros SP Jim Merritt retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins C Jerry Moses retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 1B Bob Oliver retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 2B Glenn Beckert retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees C Tom Egan retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SP Bill Hands retired from professional baseball.
• Texas Rangers RP Bob Locker retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RP Chuck Dobson retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SSP Gene Michael retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles 3B Ron Clark retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Eddie Watt retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Cecil Upshaw retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees SP Clyde Wright retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees C Charlie Sands retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels 1B Frank Tepedino retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RP Ron Bryant retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 3B Steve Huntz retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians SP George Stone retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Fred Beene retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox C Bill Sudakis retired from professional baseball.
• Texas Rangers C Dick Billings retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 3B Winston Llenas retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs SP Tom Bradley retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels 1B Rick Bladt retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox LF Charlie Manuel retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox CF Don Hahn retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 3B Billy Grabarkewitz retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos SP Gary Gentry retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos RP Lloyd Allen retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos RP Bob Reynolds retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Tom Hilgendorf retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals C Gene Lamont retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Brewers SP Bill Gogolewski retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RF Bobby Mitchell retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs C Jim Hutto retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RP Skip Pitlock retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers 3B Rob Ellis retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Jim Strickland retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RP Steve Blateric retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RP Mike Thompson retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants 1B Hal Breeden retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs CF Gene Hiser retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds SP Ray Corbin retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs C Paul Powell retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers 3B Buddy Hunter retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers RP Cy Acosta retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RF Bob Gallagher retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Brewers 3B Dave Hilton retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles SP Dick Lange retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers CF Joe Lovitto retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RP Charlie Hudson retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 2B John Knox retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Dave Sells retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs C Tom Lundstedt retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Jack Pierce retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 1B Rafael Batista retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox CF Mike Rogodzinski retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels CF Dick Sharon retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos SSP Jack Lind retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves LF John Balaz retired from professional baseball.
• Texas Rangers SP Joe McIntosh retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics 1B Herb Washington retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets 1B Brock Pemberton retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves 3B Gaylen Pitts retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres SP Don Demola retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 1B John Doherty retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels SP Tom Carroll retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 2B Ron Dunn retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies DH Pat Osburn retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Jim Minshall retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos 1B Tom Robson retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres CF Morris Nettles retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Luis Quintana retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins 2B Jesus de la Rosa retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RP Jim Gideon retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SP Willie Prall retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Chuck Hockenbery retired from professional baseball.
• Texas Rangers C Bob Allietta retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 1B Tom Kelly retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 2B Kim Andrew retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers DH Tom Makowski retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Ike Brookens retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals RF Art James retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals RP Ryan Kurosaki retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets DH Lafayette Currence retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Brewers SP Randy Tate retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 3B Tommy Bianco retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RP Ozzie Osborn retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Greg Terlecky retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 1B Larry Fritz retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Joe Pactwa retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Brewers LF Gary Martz retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros LF Jake Brown retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics RF Mike Poepping retired from professional baseball.
• The Minnesota Twins retired #3 in honor of Harmon Killebrew.
• The Oakland Athletics retired #45 in honor of Bob Gibson.
• The Atlanta Braves retired #3 in honor of Juan Marichal.
• The Philadelphia Phillies retired #48 in honor of Sam McDowell.
• Milwaukee Brewers manager Icehouse Wilson retires.
• St. Louis Cardinals general manager Carl Doyle retires.
• Houston Astros general manager Gordon McNaughton retires.
• Texas Rangers manager Ralph Birkofer retires.
• The California Angels fired manager Nanny Fernandez.
• Chicago White Sox general manager Matt Lloyd leaves the team, his contract was not renewed.
• St. Louis Cardinals manager Daryl Spencer leaves the team, his contract was not renewed.
• The Milwaukee Brewers signed manager Ned Harris to a 5-year, $51,000 per year contract.
• The Texas Rangers signed manager Morrie Martin to a 4-year, $38,500 per year contract.
• The Houston Astros signed general manager Clint Courtney to a 3-year, $70,000 per year contract.
• The California Angels signed manager Sid Gordon to a 4-year, $61,500 per year contract.
• The Chicago White Sox signed general manager Tommy Fine to a 4-year, $45,500 per year contract.
• The St. Louis Cardinals signed general manager Dan Patterson to a 3-year, $32,000 per year contract.
• The St. Louis Cardinals signed manager Bill Brubaker to a 5-year, $105,500 per year contract.

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Here are the results of the 1975 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RF Gary Roenicke, age 20
Pick 2 - Kansas City Royals: SP Bob Knepper, age 21
Pick 3 - California Angels: CL Bruce Sutter, age 22
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: C Dale Murphy, age 19
Pick 5 - Cincinnati Reds: CF Andre Dawson, age 21
Pick 6 - Minnesota Twins: SP Joaquin Andujar, age 22
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Brewers: SP Mike Krukow, age 23
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 1B Jason Thompson, age 21
Pick 9 - Baltimore Orioles: CF Lee Mazzilli, age 20
Pick 10 - Atlanta Braves: SP Rick Sutcliffe, age 19
Pick 11 - Montreal Expos: SP Mark Fidrych, age 21
Pick 12 - Texas Rangers: SSP Garry Templeton, age 19
Pick 13 - New York Yankees: RP Joe Sambito, age 23
Pick 14 - Cleveland Guardians: 3B Wayne Gross, age 23
Pick 15 - Chicago Cubs: 2B Joel Youngblood, age 24
Pick 16 - San Francisco Giants: RP Len Barker, age 20
Pick 17 - St. Louis Cardinals: CF Ruppert Jones, age 20
Pick 18 - Houston Astros: SP Moose Haas, age 19
Pick 19 - New York Mets: CF Willie Wilson, age 20
Pick 20 - Oakland Athletics: CF Tony Armas, age 22
Pick 21 - Chicago White Sox: C Ernie Whitt, age 23
Pick 22 - San Diego Padres: C Butch Wynegar, age 19
Pick 23 - Boston Red Sox: C John Wathan, age 26
Pick 24 - Detroit Tigers: SP Pat Zachry, age 23
Round 2
Pick 1 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RF Wayne Nordhagen, age 27
Pick 2 - Kansas City Royals: SP Pete Redfern, age 21
Pick 3 - California Angels: LF Dan Thomas, age 24
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Doug Bair, age 26
Pick 5 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Rick Langford, age 23
Pick 6 - Minnesota Twins: SP Paul Hartzell, age 22
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Brewers: RF Carlos Lopez, age 27
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 2B Rich Dauer, age 23
Pick 9 - Baltimore Orioles: 3B Jim Gantner, age 22
Pick 10 - Atlanta Braves: 1B Doug Ault, age 25
Pick 11 - Montreal Expos: SP Tommy Boggs, age 20
Pick 12 - Texas Rangers: RP Bo McLaughlin, age 22
Pick 13 - New York Yankees: RP Manny Sarmiento, age 19
Pick 14 - Cleveland Guardians: SSP Alfredo Griffin, age 18
Pick 15 - Chicago Cubs: RP Dennis Martinez, age 20
Pick 16 - San Francisco Giants: SP Bob Owchinko, age 20
Pick 17 - St. Louis Cardinals: C John Tamargo, age 24
Pick 18 - Houston Astros: 2B Bob Randall, age 27
Pick 19 - New York Mets: RP Rick Camp, age 22
Pick 20 - Oakland Athletics: C Bill Nahorodny, age 22
Pick 21 - Chicago White Sox: SSP Kiko Garcia, age 22
Pick 22 - San Diego Padres: 3B Junior Moore, age 22
Pick 23 - Boston Red Sox: CF Brian Asselstine, age 22
Pick 24 - Detroit Tigers: LF Rick Bosetti, age 22
Round 3
Pick 1 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 3B Phil Mankowski, age 22
Pick 2 - Kansas City Royals: SP Mark Lemongello, age 20
Pick 3 - California Angels: LF Andres Mora, age 20
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: CF Gary Woods, age 21
Pick 5 - Cincinnati Reds: C Jeff Newman, age 27
Pick 6 - Minnesota Twins: SP Dan Larson, age 21
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Brewers: 3B Kevin Bell, age 20
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 2B Greg Pryor, age 26
Pick 9 - Baltimore Orioles: 3B Mickey Klutts, age 21
Pick 10 - Atlanta Braves: 3B Tucker Ashford, age 20
Pick 11 - Montreal Expos: 3B Juan Bernhardt, age 22
Pick 12 - Texas Rangers: SP Frank Riccelli, age 22
Pick 13 - New York Yankees: 1B Jerry Tabb, age 23
Pick 14 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Scott McGregor, age 21
Pick 15 - Chicago Cubs: C Bruce Kimm, age 24
Pick 16 - San Francisco Giants: SP Doug Capilla, age 23
Pick 17 - St. Louis Cardinals: CF Glenn Burke, age 22
Pick 18 - Houston Astros: RP Mike Proly, age 24
Pick 19 - New York Mets: RP John Verhoeven, age 22
Pick 20 - Oakland Athletics: SP Gary Wheelock, age 23
Pick 21 - Chicago White Sox: SSP Pat Rockett, age 20
Pick 22 - San Diego Padres: 1B Orlando Gonzalez, age 24
Pick 23 - Boston Red Sox: RF Sam Mejias, age 23
Pick 24 - Detroit Tigers: RP Bob Myrick, age 23
Round 4
Pick 1 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Santo Alcala, age 22
Pick 2 - Kansas City Royals: RP Bill Atkinson, age 21
Pick 3 - California Angels: RP Tom Bruno, age 22
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: C Ed Putman, age 22
Pick 5 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Larry Monroe, age 19
Pick 6 - Minnesota Twins: SSP Mark Wagner, age 21
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Brewers: RF Steve Bowling, age 23
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Gary Beare, age 23
Pick 9 - Baltimore Orioles: SP Gerry Hannahs, age 22
Pick 10 - Atlanta Braves: RP Joe Kerrigan, age 21
Pick 11 - Montreal Expos: RP Dave Wehrmeister, age 23
Pick 12 - Texas Rangers: SP Rick Jones, age 20
Pick 13 - New York Yankees: SSP Alex Taveras, age 20
Pick 14 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Steve Waterbury, age 23
Pick 15 - Chicago Cubs: SP Al Autry, age 23
Pick 16 - San Francisco Giants: CF Leon Brown, age 25
Pick 17 - St. Louis Cardinals: 2B Mike Champion, age 20
Pick 18 - Houston Astros: LF Wayne Tyrone, age 25
Pick 19 - New York Mets: SP Frank MacCormack, age 21
Pick 20 - Oakland Athletics: RP Mike Overy, age 24
Pick 21 - Chicago White Sox: RP Mike Dupree, age 22
Pick 22 - San Diego Padres: SP Chris Batton, age 21
Pick 23 - Boston Red Sox: SP Larry Landreth, age 20
Pick 24 - Detroit Tigers: RP Gilberto Rondon, age 21
Round 5
Pick 1 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SSP Ken Pape, age 24
Pick 2 - Kansas City Royals: SP Joe Keener, age 22
Pick 3 - California Angels: 2B Fred Andrews, age 23
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: LF Al Javier, age 21
Pick 5 - Cincinnati Reds: 2B Doug Clarey, age 21
Pick 6 - Minnesota Twins: 1B Jack Baker, age 25
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Brewers: C Jay Kleven, age 25
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 2B Mike Eden, age 26
Pick 9 - Baltimore Orioles: C George Enright, age 21
Pick 10 - Atlanta Braves: LF Mike Potter, age 24

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-Pittsburgh Pirates owner Alec Hernandez passes away and his son, Alec Hernandez, Jr. takes over the team.
-Milwaukee Brewers owner Nick Wheeler sells the team to Andy Webb, who becomes the new owner of the Brewers.
-The Milwaukee Brewers traded 26-year-old C Steve Yeager to the Houston Astros, getting 27-year-old 1B Richie Hebner in return.
-The Chicago Cubs traded 28-year-old RF Bernie Carbo to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 28-year-old 3B Darrell Evans in return.
-The California Angels traded 28-year-old LHP Ken Reynolds to the Baltimore Orioles, getting 24-year-old SSP Tim Foli in return.
-The Montreal Expos traded 26-year-old RHP Mike Garman, 21-year-old RHP Larry Christenson, and $980,000 in cash to the San Francisco Giants, getting 25-year-old 3B Mike Cubbage in return.
-The Montreal Expos traded 24-year-old RF Leon Roberts, 22-year-old 3B Ray Knight, and 21-year-old RHP Dennis Blair to the Atlanta Braves, getting 26-year-old 1B Steve Garvey in return.
-The Cleveland Guardians traded 22-year-old SSP Ivan De Jesus and 23-year-old 3B Pat Scanlon to the Texas Rangers, getting 27-year-old RHP Reggie Cleveland in return.
-The San Francisco Giants traded 24-year-old RHP Jim Hughes to the Chicago White Sox, getting 27-year-old 1B Mike Jorgensen and $4,000 in cash in return.
-The Oakland Athletics traded 23-year-old C Barry Foote, 24-year-old LHP Mike Wallace, and $2,142,000 in cash to the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting 29-year-old RF Ken Henderson in return.
-The Montreal Expos traded 24-year-old 3B Ken Reitz and 21-year-old 3B Roy Howell to the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting 31-year-old SSP Mark Belanger in return.
-The Kansas City Royals traded 23-year-old 2B Rod Gilbreath to the Minnesota Twins, getting 29-year-old SSP Larry Bowa in return.
-The Montreal Expos traded 26-year-old 2B Bobby Grich and $340,000 in cash to the Houston Astros, getting 23-year-old RHP Pete Vuckovich and 23-year-old LF Bombo Rivera in return.
-The Cleveland Guardians traded 23-year-old CF Henry Cruz and 22-year-old SSP Bill Almon to the Texas Rangers, getting 23-year-old LHP Terry Forster in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 25-year-old LHP Jon Matlack to the New York Yankees, getting 22-year-old C Biff Pocoroba in return.
-The Texas Rangers traded 24-year-old 2B Manny Trillo to the San Diego Padres, getting 28-year-old RF John Lowenstein in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 22-year-old RF Bruce Boisclair to the Chicago White Sox, getting 35-year-old LHP Mickey Lolich in return.
-The Texas Rangers traded 27-year-old 1B Ron Blomberg to the Chicago White Sox, getting 28-year-old 3B Kurt Bevacqua, 24-year-old CF Gorman Thomas, and 23-year-old CF Joe Wallis in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 31-year-old RHP Tom Seaver to the Montreal Expos, getting 22-year-old LHP Pete Falcone, 23-year-old RHP Mike Stanton, and 22-year-old C Charlie Moore in return.
-The Texas Rangers traded 25-year-old LHP Tippy Martinez to the Kansas City Royals, getting 20-year-old LHP David Clyde in return.
-The Oakland Athletics traded 21-year-old LHP Randy Lerch and 21-year-old RHP Preston Hanna to the California Angels, getting 26-year-old LHP Al Hrabosky in return.
-The Texas Rangers traded 26-year-old LHP Don Hood to the Oakland Athletics, getting 23-year-old RHP Eric Rasmussen in return.
-The Chicago Cubs traded 23-year-old 1B Mike Squires to the Cincinnati Reds, getting 30-year-old LHP Ken Holtzman in return.
-The Kansas City Royals traded 22-year-old RHP Rick Rhoden and 24-year-old RHP Greg Minton to the Baltimore Orioles, getting 28-year-old C Johnny Bench in return.
-The Kansas City Royals traded 22-year-old RHP Tim Stoddard to the San Francisco Giants, getting 26-year-old CF Steve Brye in return.
-No one was inducted into the 1976 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

[Lord Byron]

Spring training results
AL East: New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles, 11-7
AL West: Minnesota Twins, 12-6
NL East: St. Louis Cardinals, 13-5
NL West: Cincinnati Reds and Houston Astros, 10-8

1976 preseason predictions

American League East
Detroit Tigers, 100-62
Boston Red Sox, 92-70
New York Yankees, 89-73
Baltimore Orioles, 88-74
Cleveland Guardians, 80-82
Milwaukee Brewers, 70-92

American League West
Minnesota Twins, 84-78
Oakland Athletics, 81-81
California Angels, 80-82
Texas Rangers, 76-86
Kansas City Royals, 72-90
Chicago White Sox, 63-99

National League East
Philadelphia Phillies, 92-70
St. Louis Cardinals, 89-73
Pittsburgh Pirates, 85-77
Montreal Expos, 78-84
Chicago Cubs, 77-85
New York Mets, 74-88

National League West
Houston Astros, 97-65
San Francisco Giants, 90-72
San Diego Padres, 81-81
Cincinnati Reds, 76-86
Atlanta Braves, 70-92
Los Angeles Dodgers, 64-98

OK, let's play ball!!!

[Lord Byron]

Standings at the 1976 All-Star break:

First-place teams
AL East: Detroit Tigers (59-26--13 games ahead of the Boston Red Sox)
AL West: Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers (45-40--tied for first; both are 2 and a half games ahead of the California Angels)
NL East: St. Louis Cardinals (50-35--3 games ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates)
NL West: Houston Astros (52-38--3 and a half games ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers)

Standings at the 1976 All-Star break

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Here are the All-Star team lineups by league:

AL:
SP Dock Ellis (TEX) - 13-3, 2.14 ERA, 139.0 IP, 1.18 WHIP, 3.7 K/9, 3.3 WAR
SP Catfish Hunter (DET)* - 12-3, 1.67 ERA, 145.1 IP, 0.94 WHIP, 4.4 K/9, 2.7 WAR
SP Bob Knepper (KC) - 10-7, 1.97 ERA, 146.1 IP, 1.18 WHIP, 4.5 K/9, 2.7 WAR
SP Jon Matlack (NYY) - 9-7, 2.85 ERA, 158.0 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 4.7 K/9, 3.6 WAR
SP Jim Palmer (CLE) - 9-6, 2.30 ERA, 160.2 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 3.9 K/9, 2.6 WAR
SP Dave Roberts (BOS) - 13-5, 2.34 ERA, 142.1 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 4.2 K/9, 3.2 WAR
RP John Hiller (BAL) - 2-2, 2.35 ERA, 57.1 IP, 1.24 WHIP, 8.2 K/9, 1.0 WAR
RP Al Hrabosky (OAK) - 5-3, 2.72 ERA, 36.1 IP, 1.07 WHIP, 5.7 K/9, 0.2 WAR
RP Ken Reynolds (BAL) - 3-2, 1.34 ERA, 47.0 IP, 1.09 WHIP, 4.8 K/9, 0.5 WAR
CL Gene Garber (DET) - 3-1, 29 SV, 0.70 ERA, 38.2 IP, 0.88 WHIP, 7.7 K/9, 1.1 WAR
CL Mark Littell (OAK)* - 1-1, 21 SV, 1.30 ERA, 34.2 IP, 0.95 WHIP, 7.3 K/9, 0.9 WAR
C Gary Carter (BOS) - .244/.324/.407, 275 AB, 9 HR, 4 SB, 108 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
C Carlton Fisk (DET)* - .317/.393/.554, 271 AB, 14 HR, 5 SB, 175 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
1B Lee May (CAL)* - .311/.353/.501, 367 AB, 16 HR, 1 SB, 150 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
1B Rick Monday (OAK)* - .267/.339/.463, 315 AB, 14 HR, 5 SB, 136 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
2B Davey Lopes (BOS) - .333/.425/.469, 273 AB, 6 HR, 37 SB, 160 wRC+, 6.1 WAR
2B Joe Morgan (CAL)* - .293/.437/.500, 276 AB, 10 HR, 30 SB, 176 wRC+, 4.9 WAR
3B Ron Cey (KC)* - .227/.313/.388, 322 AB, 12 HR, 1 SB, 106 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
3B Doug Rader (DET) - .297/.350/.484, 306 AB, 9 HR, 1 SB, 142 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
SS Toby Harrah (MIN)* - .277/.363/.410, 307 AB, 9 HR, 10 SB, 129 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
LF Greg Luzinski (KC) - .309/.388/.505, 311 AB, 16 HR, 2 SB, 161 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
LF Hal McRae (BOS)* - .307/.389/.464, 267 AB, 4 HR, 17 SB, 148 wRC+, 2.9 WAR (injured)
CF Lyman Bostock (MIN)* - .330/.372/.456, 342 AB, 4 HR, 10 SB, 142 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
CF Garry Maddox (DET) - .291/.332/.413, 344 AB, 3 HR, 29 SB, 116 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
RF Oscar Gamble (ML4) - .278/.369/.457, 230 AB, 8 HR, 4 SB, 140 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
RF Dave Parker (DET)* - .343/.380/.537, 335 AB, 8 HR, 8 SB, 163 wRC+, 4.6 WAR

NL:
SP Bert Blyleven (HOU) - 9-7, 3.52 ERA, 161.0 IP, 1.24 WHIP, 6.7 K/9, 3.7 WAR
SP John Candelaria (PHI) - 13-5, 1.32 ERA, 156.2 IP, 0.93 WHIP, 5.7 K/9, 4.2 WAR
SP Burt Hooton (HOU) - 11-4, 2.48 ERA, 141.2 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, 2.9 WAR
SP J.R. Richard (SD) - 9-6, 2.60 ERA, 145.1 IP, 1.22 WHIP, 6.5 K/9, 3.0 WAR
SP Tom Seaver (MON) - 11-6, 1.94 ERA, 158.0 IP, 0.99 WHIP, 7.1 K/9, 5.2 WAR
SP Frank Tanana (CHC)* - 11-4, 3.24 ERA, 144.2 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 9.6 K/9, 4.6 WAR
RP Len Barker (SF) - 4-0, 1.87 ERA, 33.2 IP, 0.95 WHIP, 7.0 K/9, 0.8 WAR
RP Tom House (PIT) - 2-1, 4.50 ERA, 24.0 IP, 1.42 WHIP, 3.8 K/9, 0.1 WAR
RP Grant Jackson (HOU) - 2-1, 1.65 ERA, 32.2 IP, 0.83 WHIP, 5.0 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP Ron Reed (CHC)* - 0-1, 3.51 ERA, 25.2 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 5.6 K/9, 0.2 WAR
CL Bill Castro (PIT) - 3-1, 24 SV, 2.18 ERA, 45.1 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 3.2 K/9, -0.1 WAR
C Darrell Porter (LAD)* - .275/.382/.424, 269 AB, 8 HR, 4 SB, 139 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
C Gene Tenace (CIN) - .288/.406/.424, 257 AB, 7 HR, 1 SB, 142 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
1B Willie Stargell (NYM)* - .274/.368/.453, 274 AB, 10 HR, 144 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
2B Bobby Grich (HOU)* - .301/.388/.455, 336 AB, 8 HR, 17 SB, 151 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
3B George Brett (SD) - .325/.392/.504, 335 AB, 9 HR, 14 SB, 157 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
3B Bill Madlock (HOU) - .337/.390/.454, 335 AB, 4 HR, 5 SB, 150 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
3B Mike Schmidt (STL)* - .272/.371/.541, 305 AB, 20 HR, 11 SB, 164 wRC+, 5.1 WAR
SSP Dave Concepcion (PIT)* - .310/.347/.411, 358 AB, 1 HR, 8 SB, 123 wRC+, 4.2 WAR
LF Pete Rose (HOU)* - .328/.399/.433, 351 AB, 4 HR, 8 SB, 143 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
CF Cesar Cedeno (HOU)* - .311/.366/.457, 341 AB, 8 HR, 30 SB, 138 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
CF Fred Lynn (SF) - .332/.395/.466, 337 AB, 4 HR, 13 SB, 149 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
RF Bernie Carbo (STL) - .287/.380/.491, 230 AB, 11 HR, 1 SB, 150 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
RF Reggie Jackson (ATL) - .275/.357/.544, 305 AB, 20 HR, 10 SB, 158 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
RF Reggie Smith (PIT)* - .300/.375/.510, 310 AB, 12 HR, 2 SB, 151 wRC+, 3.9 WAR

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July 13th, 1976, Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim

NL Defeats AL, 4-3, in Tight All-Star Game
The NL All-Stars have bragging rights for the year after beating the AL All-Stars by a score of 4-3 at Anaheim Stadium.
NL star Bernie Carbo played a key role in the win, going 2 for 3 to lead his team.

All-Star Game MVP: RF Bernie Carbo (St. Louis Cardinals)

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Trades before the 1976 trading deadline:
-The New York Yankees traded 27-year-old LHP Jerry Reuss to the Atlanta Braves, getting 25-year-old RF Otto Velez in return.
-The Texas Rangers traded 30-year-old RHP Dyar Miller and 21-year-old LHP David Clyde to the Cleveland Guardians, getting 27-year-old SSP Enzo Hernandez in return.
-The Philadelphia Phillies traded 24-year-old RHP Dan Spillner, 24-year-old 2B Pete Mackanin, and 23-year-old 3B Ron Jackson to the New York Mets, getting 32-year-old SSP Bud Harrelson in return.

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Awards:
-AL batting title: RF Dave Parker (Detroit Tigers), 17 home runs, 108 RBIs, and a .333 batting average.
-NL batting title: 3B Bill Madlock (Houston Astros), 11 home runs, 114 RBIs, and 98 runs scored.

In the ALCS, it's the Detroit Tigers (106-56) vs. the California Angels (83-79) while, in the NLCS, it's the Pittsburgh Pirates (97-65) vs. the Houston Astros (95-67)!!!

Standings at the end of the 1976 regular season

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1976 American League Championship Series: Detroit Tigers vs. California Angels

Results

Game 1, October 5th, 1976, Tiger Stadium, Detroit
Hunter, Detroit Open CS Strong with 2-0 Win
The League Championship Series got off to a quiet start, with the host Detroit Tigers taking a low-scoring, 2-0 win over the California Angels. Detroit right-hander Catfish Hunter was marvelous at Tiger Stadium. The Tigers now hold a 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series.
Hunter was brilliant for Detroit. The right-hander went the distance, shutting out the Angels on just 3 hits.
"You never want to start a series with a loss, but I saw a lot of good things today," Angels manager Sid Gordon said. "I'm not worrying. Yet."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Tiger Stadium in Detroit.
Tigers lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 6th, 1976, Tiger Stadium, Detroit
Detroit Over California in 14-0 Romp
The Detroit Tigers did not need a superhuman effort from starter Pat Zachry, not with their offense scoring runs at will. They got one, regardless, as the right-hander shut out the California Angels in the 14-0 Tigers win. Zachry threw 9.0 innings of shutout ball as Detroit took a 2-0 lead in the best-of-5 series.
Zachry earned the win, going 9 strong innings for Detroit. The native of Richmond, Virginia, allowed just 3 hits, while striking out 8. California hitters did next to nothing against the right-hander.
"We have been clicking right from the start of this series, so our mission statement at the moment is just don't tinker with anything," Detroit manager Harry Malmberg told reporters.
The next game is set to be played on October 8th, 1976 at Anaheim Stadium in California.
Tigers lead series 2-0

Game 3, October 8th, 1976, Anaheim Stadium, California
May Blasts Tigers, Angels Take Game 3, 6-4
The California Angels have closed some of the gap between themselves and the series-leading Detroit Tigers, winning, 6-4, at Anaheim Stadium. Angels designated hitter Lee May was 2-3 with a home run and a walk, while scoring 2 and driving in 2. The win cuts the deficit facing the Angels to 2-1 in the best-of-5 League Championship Series.
Jim Essian contributed to the California win with a run-scoring single in the bottom of the sixth. For the game, the catcher had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBIs.
"Things broke our way today and that's great," Angels manager Sid Gordon said. "It's important, though, to stay focused and not pat yourself on the back too much. We aren't done yet."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Anaheim Stadium in California.
Tigers lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 9th, 1976, Anaheim Stadium, California
Tigers Heading to World Series
Fans at Anaheim Stadium saw the League Championship Series come to a close today, as the Detroit Tigers defeated the California Angels by a score of 6-4, and advanced to the World Series.
Detroit won the series 3-1 and will now continue their march toward the World Series.
"It feels good to be moving on, I can't deny it," said left fielder Richie Zisk, who was named series MVP. "Not everyone thought we'd make it this far."
The Detroit Tigers don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Houston Astros-Pittsburgh Pirates series. That series is tied at 1 game each. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Tigers win series 3-1

ALCS MVP: LF Richie Zisk (Detroit Tigers)

National League Championship Series: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros

Results

Game 1, October 6th, 1976, Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh
Barrios, Pittsburgh Open League Championship Series with Win
Francisco Barrios and the Pittsburgh Pirates opened the League Championship Series in brilliant fashion, shutting out the visiting Houston Astros at Three Rivers Stadium, 3-0, and securing an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Barrios, the Pirates right-hander, threw 8.0 innings of shutout ball.
Barrios was in the zone, shutting down Houston hitters over 8 innings. Barrios, who threw 111 pitches, allowed no runs on 3 hits. He also tallied 6 punchouts.
"Every team in baseball loses," Astros manager Garton Del Savio said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Pirates lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 7th, 1976, Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh
Astros Even With Pirates After Extra-Innings Win
The Houston Astros went the distance and then some at Three Rivers Stadium to drag themselves back into a tie with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
It took 13 innings to settle Game 2 of the League Championship Series, but Houston eventually took the 5-3 win behind the efforts of pitcher Dennis Eckersley. Eckersley threw 8.0 innings of 6-hit ball to aid the Houston cause. The clubs are now tied 1-1 in their best-of-5 series.
The outcome might have been different for Houston, had it not been for Robin Yount, the 1974 Rookie of the Year Award winner. Yount stroked a 2-run double in the top of the 13th inning to put Houston up, 5-3. For the game, he was 2 for 4, including 1 double and 1 single.
"It was a good day, but I'm not letting my guard down," Yount said. "I'll let my guard down as soon as someone puts a big, fat championship ring on my finger."
Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at the Astrodome in Houston.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 9th, 1976, the Astrodome, Houston
Houston Takes 2-1 Lead in League Championship Series
The Houston Astros got a strong performance from pitcher Burt Hooton, who stymied the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates en route to a win, 7-1, in Game 3 of the League Championship Series. The Pirates could never get a bead on the right-handed Hooton, who threw 7.2 innings allowing 1 run. The Astros now hold a 2-1 in the best-of-5 series.
Robin Yount cracked a home run off Santo Alcala in the bottom of the third. His 2-run blast put the Astros on top, 2-1. In all, Yount had 1 single in addition to the home run, while going 2 for 5.
"We don't have much margin for error now," Pirates manager Doyt Morris said. "We need to figure out the problem and fix it, immediately."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at the Astrodome in Houston.
Astros lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 10th, 1976, the Astrodome, Houston
Pittsburgh Win to Pull Even With Houston
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Houston Astros will take the League Championship Series to a decisive 5th game. In a must-win situation, the Pirates beat the Astros, 3-2, at Astrodome to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Pittsburgh right-hander Al Fitzmorris had a big role in the win. He threw 6.0 innings of 2-hit ball.
Had Jose Cardenal not delivered a key base hit in the top of the seventh, the outcome might have been different. Instead, with two down and runners on 1st and 2nd, Cardenal hit a run-scoring single. That made the score 3-2 in favor of the Pirates.
"We're one game closer to our goal," Pittsburgh manager Doyt Morris said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
The next game is set to be played on October 12th, 1976 at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 12th, 1976, Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Takes League Championship Series in Deciding Game
Pittsburgh Pirates won a nail-biting series against the Houston Astros 3-2, wrapping up the League Championship Series finale 7-5 at Three Rivers Stadium.
Pirates second baseman Lee Lacy was named the series MVP.
He batted .409, drove in 2 runs and scored 3 to lead Pittsburgh into the next round of play.
"Lee was real solid for us, real solid," said Pirates manager Doyt Morris. "I normally say I'd like to have nine of him out there, but thankfully we got by with just one this time."
The Pittsburgh Pirates will play against the Detroit Tigers in the next round. Detroit won their series against the California Angels 3 games to 1. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.

NLCS MVP: 2B Lee Lacy (Pittsburgh Pirates)

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1976 World Series: Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Results

Game 1, October 14th, 1976, Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh
Detroit Takes World Series Opener, 8-6
The Detroit Tigers started the World Series in style, winning on the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium by a score of 8-6 to take an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Tigers third baseman Doug Rader excelled. He was 2-4 with a double and was hit by a pitch. He scored 2 runs and drove in 3.
With the game tied, 4-4, in the top of the seventh, Rader had a key at-bat for Detroit. With the bases loaded, Rader hit a bases-clearing double off Geoff Zahn, making the score 7-4 Tigers.
"It wasn't our best performance," said Rader, "but a win in the playoffs is nothing to sniff at."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Tigers lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 15th, 1976, Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh
Raucous Three Rivers Stadium Crowd Propels Pirates to 4-2 Victory; Series Tied at 1
Behind a bravura effort from starter Roger Nelson, the Pittsburgh Pirates topped the Detroit Tigers by the score of 4-2 and got their first win in the 1976 World Series. Nelson threw 6.0 innings of 5-hit ball for the Pirates. The win moves Pittsburgh into a 1-1 tie with Detroit.
Pittsburgh took control in the bottom of the sixth. With no one out and the bases loaded, Brian Downing hit a 2-run single to make it 4-2 Pirates.
"There's nothing like the postseason," said Nelson, "to ramp up the pressure."
The next game is set to be played on October 17th, 1976 at Tiger Stadium in Detroit.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 17th, 1976, Tiger Stadium, Detroit
Detroit Tops Pittsburgh, 5-4, Claims 2-1 Series Lead
Leave it to the veteran.
The Detroit Tigers got a great start from 36-year-old left-hander Mickey Lolich, as Detroit won the contest, 5-4, at Tiger Stadium. Lolich threw 7.0 innings of 4-hit ball in the win, which allowed the Detroit to grab a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 series.
Carlton Fisk, who finished 5th in the AL in wins above replacement with 7.2 in 1976, went 1 for 3, while adding 2 RBIs for Detroit. In a tie game with one out in the bottom of the seventh, Fisk came through with a run-scoring sacrifice fly. It put the Tigers in front 5-4.
"They say the first rule of the playoffs is to win the home games," Fisk said afterward. "It feels nice, but it is kind of what we were supposed to do."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Tiger Stadium in Detroit.
Tigers lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 18th, 1976, Tiger Stadium, Detroit
Pirates Hammered by Rader, Fall Further Behind in WS
Riding the 2-hit performance of third baseman Doug Rader, the Detroit Tigers stopped the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-3, in Game 4 of the World Series. Rader was 2 for 4 with a home run. He scored 2 times and drove in 3 for the Tigers, who now lead the best-of-7 series, 3 games to 1.
The game turned with no one out in the bottom of the fourth when Rader hit a 2-run home run. It thrust the Tigers into the lead 4-2.
"We're happy," Rader told reporters after the win. "When you're in the playoffs, you've got to treat every game like it could be your last."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Tiger Stadium in Detroit.
Tigers lead series 3-1

Game 5, October 19th, 1976, Tiger Stadium, Detroit
Tigers Beat Pirates in World Series
Sometimes the winner is the one who got the lucky bounces and the lucky calls, and sometimes the winner is just the one who played better.
It was the latter case in 1976, as the Detroit Tigers topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 tonight at Tiger Stadium to win the World Series. It was the 9th title in franchise history.
"When you play for championships, you have to play better than the team in the other dugout. We did that in this series, and all year. Now we're the best team in baseball," said Detroit third baseman Doug Rader, who was named series MVP.
The Tigers took the series 4-1. The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the AL East Division and a 106-56 record.
Detroit manager Harry Malmberg grinned and nodded when asked to comment on Rader's words.
"Doug said it best -- we played better than the other team," the skipper said.
Hometown officials announced they were already planning a "grand celebration" for the winners in the days to come.
Tigers win series 4-1

World Series MVP: 3B Doug Rader (Detroit Tigers)

(Fun fact--the last time Detroit won a World Series was in 1933 in this sim, when Babe Ruth and Rogers Hornsby were on the team. People in this universe would have been talking about a Curse of the Bambino with the Tigers if the Tigers hadn't won in 1976...)

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Accomplishments
3+home runs
05/01/1976--Jeff Burroughs, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 4 RBIs versus San Francisco while playing for Chicago
08/31/1976--Johnny Bench, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 5 RBIs versus Baltimore while playing for Kansas City
09/04/1976--Dave Kingman, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 4 RBIs versus Atlanta while playing for Cincinnati
6+hits
06/24/1976--Bill Buckner, 6 hits in 6 at-bats, 1 home run, and 1 RBI versus San Francisco while playing for San Diego
No-hitters
05/07/1976--Roric Harrison, 8 K, 3 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Cleveland while playing for California
06/28/1976--Bill Bonham, 5 K, 5 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Boston while playing for Baltimore
07/27/1976--Jim Hughes, 2 K, 3 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Oakland while playing for Chicago
20+win seasons
Steve Carlton, 20-7, 2.63 ERA, 281.0 IP, 104 BB and 192 K
Catfish Hunter, 24-7, 1.99 ERA, 280.2 IP, 74 BB and 146 K
Dave Roberts, 20-12, 2.85 ERA, 249.1 IP, 71 BB and 104 K
Bert Blyleven, 21-9, 2.77 ERA, 286.1 IP, 80 BB and 206 K
Jon Matlack, 20-11, 2.63 ERA, 290.1 IP, 73 BB and 177 K
Burt Hooton, 21-7, 2.40 ERA, 273.2 IP, 74 BB and 175 K
J.R. Richard, 21-11, 2.49 ERA, 285.2 IP, 143 BB and 208 K
Frank Tanana, 21-9, 2.68 ERA, 295.0 IP, 78 BB and 284 K
John Candelaria, 20-11, 1.97 ERA, 255.2 IP, 61 BB and 161 K
Pat Zachry, 21-9, 2.99 ERA, 262.0 IP, 100 BB and 155 K
Mark Fidrych, 20-12, 3.01 ERA, 275.0 IP, 81 BB and 96 K
Hitting streaks
04/10/1976--Willie Montanez, 22 games while playing for Philadelphia
09/14/1976--Enos Cabell, 24 games while playing for Cincinnati
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Jimmy Wynn
1,500 runs scored: Billy Williams
2,000 runs scored: Frank Robinson
2,000 hits: Rusty Staub
2,500 hits: Pete Rose
300 home runs: Lee May, Carl Yastrzemski, Jimmy Wynn
600 home runs: Frank Robinson
2,000 strikeouts: Mike Cuellar
2,500 strikeouts: Nolan Ryan, Gaylord Perry
200 wins: Mike Cuellar

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Baseball awards for the 1971 season
Gold Glove awards
AL: Pitcher Wilbur Wood (Minnesota Twins)
Catcher Johnny Bench (Kansas City Royals)
First Baseman Carl Yastrzemski (Minnesota Twins)
Second Baseman Wayne Garrett (Detroit Tigers)
Third Baseman Doug Rader (Detroit Tigers)
Shortstop Kiko Garcia (Chicago White Sox)
Left Fielder Jimmy Wynn (Minnesota Twins)
Center Fielder Garry Maddox (Detroit Tigers)
Right Fielder Dave Parker (Detroit Tigers)
NL: Pitcher Bill Lee (New York Mets)
Catcher Bob Boone (Chicago Cubs)
First Baseman Steve Garvey (Montreal Expos)
Second Baseman Willie Randolph (San Diego Padres)
Third Baseman Darrell Evans (Chicago Cubs)
Shortstop Mark Belanger (Montreal Expos)
Left Fielder Rich Chiles (Montreal Expos)
Center Fielder Dwight Evans (San Diego Padres)
Right Fielder Gary Thomasson (Houston Astros)
Silver Slugger awards
AL: Catcher Carlton Fisk (Detroit Tigers)
First Baseman Bob Watson (California Angels)
Second Baseman Joe Morgan (California Angels)
Third Baseman Wayne Gross (Cleveland Guardians)
Shortstop Toby Harrah (Minnesota Twins)
Left Fielder Greg Luzinski (Kansas City Royals)
Center Fielder Lyman Bostock (Minnesota Twins)
Right Fielder Dave Parker (Detroit Tigers)
Designated Hitter Lee May (California Angels)
NL: Pitcher Dennis Blair (Atlanta Braves)
Catcher Darrell Porter (Los Angeles Dodgers)
First Baseman George Scott (St. Louis Cardinals)
Second Baseman Bobby Grich (Houston Astros)
Third Baseman Bill Madlock (Houston Astros)
Shortstop Dave Concepcion (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Left Fielder Pete Rose (Houston Astros)
Center Fielder Fred Lynn (San Francisco Giants)
Right Fielder Reggie Jackson (Atlanta Braves)
Reliever of the Year
AL: Bruce Sutter (California Angels), 2-2, 44 saves, 0.36 ERA, 4.2 WAR
NL: Bill Castro (Pittsburgh Pirates), 6-2, 47 saves, 1.82 ERA, 1.2 WAR
Rookie of the Year
AL: SSP Kiko Garcia (Chicago White Sox), .266/.305/.365, 5 home runs, 73 RBIs, 60 runs scored, 6.2 WAR
NL: SP Santo Alcala (Pittsburgh Pirates), 15-8, 2.43 ERA, 192.2 innings pitched, 4.4 WAR
Cy Young Award
AL: Catfish Hunter (Detroit Tigers), 24-7, 1.99 ERA, 280.2 innings pitched, 146 strikeouts, 5.0 WAR
NL: Frank Tanana (Chicago Cubs), 21-9, 2.68 ERA, 295.0 innings pitched, 284 strikeouts, 8.7 WAR
Most Valuable Player
AL: RF Dave Parker (Detroit Tigers), .332/.368/.516, 17 home runs, 108 RBIs, 103 runs scored, 21 stolen bases, 7.8 WAR
NL: 3B Bill Madlock (Houston Astros), .348/.401/.489, 11 home runs, 114 RBIs, 98 runs scored, 11 stolen bases, 7.2 WAR