Replay--Baseball from 1901 to 2024

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Here are the All-Star team lineups by league:

AL:
SP Johnny Antonelli (BAL) - 11-6, 2.77 ERA, 149.1 IP, 0.99 WHIP, 3.9 K/9, 2.8 WAR
SP Tom Brewer (BAL) - 12-5, 2.43 ERA, 151.2 IP, 1.21 WHIP, 3.9 K/9, 3.1 WAR
SP Bob Buhl (WS1) - 7-7, 2.33 ERA, 135.0 IP, 1.19 WHIP, 4.4 K/9, 2.4 WAR
SP Harvey Haddix (WS1) - 12-6, 2.54 ERA, 173.1 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 6.2 K/9, 4.7 WAR
SP Vinegar Bend Mizell (BAL)* - 8-5, 2.23 ERA, 145.1 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 5.5 K/9, 2.6 WAR
SP Willard Nixon (WS1) - 11-6, 2.79 ERA, 142.0 IP, 1.25 WHIP, 4.2 K/9, 3.1 WAR
SP Bob Turley (BOS) - 13-7, 2.99 ERA, 183.2 IP, 1.40 WHIP, 6.3 K/9, 3.9 WAR
RP Ray Crone (BAL) - 4-3, 2.58 ERA, 76.2 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 3.5 K/9, 1.2 WAR
RP Ben Flowers (BAL) - 4-1, 1.74 ERA, 31.0 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 4.6 K/9, 0.3 WAR
RP Bob Miller (KC1)* - 3-3, 8 SV, 0.65 ERA, 55.2 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 3.9 K/9, 1.3 WAR
C Roy Campanella (BAL)* - .236/.313/.476, 267 AB, 19 HR, 118 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
C Del Crandall (WS1) - .234/.305/.406, 278 AB, 13 HR, 1 SB, 96 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
1B Bill Skowron (WS1)* - .343/.409/.576, 335 AB, 15 HR, 1 SB, 162 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
1B Bob Speake (KC1) - .241/.335/.490, 294 AB, 18 HR, 5 SB, 127 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
2B Bobby Avila (WS1)* - .259/.361/.327, 205 AB, 3 HR, 2 SB, 99 wRC+, 1.6 WAR (injured)
2B Vic Power (CLE) - .303/.335/.472, 320 AB, 12 HR, 122 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
3B Ray Boone (DET) - .318/.397/.487, 302 AB, 10 HR, 1 SB, 148 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
3B Andy Carey (WS1)* - .305/.368/.459, 331 AB, 3 HR, 3 SB, 130 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
3B Hank Thompson (KC1) - .302/.416/.492, 295 AB, 15 HR, 2 SB, 151 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
SSP Johnny Logan (CLE)* - .287/.340/.435, 338 AB, 9 HR, 5 SB, 115 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
LF Ralph Kiner (CLE)* - .243/.344/.440, 309 AB, 14 HR, 119 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
CF Richie Ashburn (CLE) - .270/.397/.358, 307 AB, 1 HR, 4 SB, 116 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
CF Larry Doby (KC1) - .308/.424/.441, 211 AB, 5 HR, 145 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
CF Willie Mays (NYY)* - .289/.381/.503, 308 AB, 15 HR, 12 SB, 143 wRC+, 5.0 WAR
RF Hank Bauer (DET) - .240/.294/.469, 262 AB, 16 HR, 3 SB, 108 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
RF Carl Furillo (CLE)* - .309/.393/.440, 307 AB, 10 HR, 5 SB, 134 wRC+, 1.5 WAR (injured)
RF Rip Repulski (CWS) - .268/.324/.494, 336 AB, 20 HR, 2 SB, 122 wRC+, 1.3 WAR

NL:
SP Carl Erskine (PIT) - 10-8, 2.98 ERA, 148.0 IP, 1.16 WHIP, 4.7 K/9, 3.4 WAR
SP Mike Garcia (NY1) - 10-6, 3.21 ERA, 140.0 IP, 1.26 WHIP, 5.7 K/9, 2.8 WAR
SP Jack Harshman (CHC) - 9-6, 3.47 ERA, 153.0 IP, 1.44 WHIP, 5.7 K/9, 3.7 WAR
SP Paul Minner (PIT) - 7-7, 4.55 ERA, 116.2 IP, 1.47 WHIP, 2.7 K/9, 1.0 WAR
SP Johnny Podres (PHI) - 13-8, 3.08 ERA, 172.1 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, 4.3 WAR
SP Herb Score (NY1) - 11-9, 2.11 ERA, 170.1 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 8.7 K/9, 5.2 WAR
SP Early Wynn (PIT)* - 9-7, 4.74 ERA, 155.2 IP, 1.41 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, 0.8 WAR
RP Vicente Amor (ML1) - 3-2, 9 SV, 1.79 ERA, 55.1 IP, 1.27 WHIP, 2.4 K/9, 0.9 WAR
CL Hersh Freeman (BRO) - 4-4, 7 SV, 3.74 ERA, 33.2 IP, 1.63 WHIP, 4.5 K/9, 0.9 WAR
CL Don Mossi (PIT)* - 3-1, 15 SV, 1.44 ERA, 43.2 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 7.0 K/9, 1.6 WAR
C Smoky Burgess (PIT)* - .312/.375/.520, 279 AB, 13 HR, 145 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
C Stan Lopata (NY1) - .209/.327/.428, 215 AB, 10 HR, 112 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
1B Joe Adcock (STL) - .326/.393/.578, 313 AB, 20 HR, 168 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
1B Ted Kluszewski (NY1)* - .329/.362/.606, 368 AB, 29 HR, 166 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
1B Dale Long (CIN) - .292/.358/.517, 329 AB, 18 HR, 140 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
2B Jim Gilliam (ML1)* - .305/.377/.411, 302 AB, 4 HR, 3 SB, 124 wRC+, 2.4 WAR (injured)
3B Gene Freese (CIN) - .317/.383/.559, 290 AB, 16 HR, 5 SB, 157 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
3B Eddie Mathews (NY1)* - .311/.434/.585, 299 AB, 21 HR, 4 SB, 179 wRC+, 4.8 WAR
SSP Ernie Banks (PIT) - .263/.314/.514, 354 AB, 21 HR, 1 SB, 126 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
SSP Billy Klaus (CIN)* - .263/.350/.389, 334 AB, 7 HR, 11 SB, 108 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
LF Ted Williams (CHC)* - .338/.449/.659, 314 AB, 28 HR, 200 wRC+, 4.7 WAR
CF Bill Bruton (CIN) - .314/.355/.497, 334 AB, 9 HR, 3 SB, 134 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
CF Mickey Mantle (PIT)* - .362/.502/.560, 207 AB, 9 HR, 16 SB, 201 wRC+, 5.0 WAR
CF Duke Snider (BRO) - .282/.378/.593, 305 AB, 25 HR, 2 SB, 157 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
RF Hank Aaron (NY1)* - .376/.431/.667, 348 AB, 18 HR, 3 SB, 202 wRC+, 6.0 WAR
RF Al Smith (PIT) - .329/.421/.494, 340 AB, 7 HR, 7 SB, 158 wRC+, 4.1 WAR

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July 12th, 1955, Comiskey Park, Chicago

Crandall Dominates in 8-1 Win over NL All-Stars
The AL All-Stars have bragging rights for the year after beating the NL All-Stars by a score of 8-1 at Comiskey Park.
AL star Del Crandall played a key role in the win, going 1 for 2 to lead his team.

All-Star Game MVP: C Del Crandall (Washington Senators)

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Trades before the 1955 trading deadline:
-The Baltimore Orioles traded 23-year-old RHP Ron Kline to the New York Yankees, getting 30-year-old RHP Hal Brown and 23-year-old C Jack Shepard in return.

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September 26th, 1955, Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C.

Senators Handle Orioles, Grab 8-3 Win
Senators catcher Del Crandall left his mark on his team's 8-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Crandall, who finished 5th in the AL in home runs with 27 last year, went 2-3 with a home run and a walk. He scored 2 times and drove in 2 for Washington in the contest. The Senators lead the AL by a game.
Though it wasn't a flawless game -- few are -- the fans who filled the stands at Griffith Stadium seemed to enjoy watching the AL action.
"This was a nice win for us," said Crandall. "It's one more step toward our ultimate goal."
Senators win AL pennant.

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Awards:
-AL batting title: 3B Andy Carey (Washington Senators), 9 home runs, 66 RBIs, 105 runs scored, and a .318 batting average.
-NL batting title: LF Hank Aaron (New York Giants), 31 home runs, 111 RBIs, and 131 runs scored.

In the World Series, it's the Washington Senators (96-59) vs. the New York Giants (95-59)!!!

Standings at the end of the 1955 regular season

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1955 World Series: Washington Senators vs. New York Giants

Results

Game 1, September 29th, 1955, Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C.
Road Win Lifts New York to 1-0 Lead in WS
The New York Giants wasted no time taking the lead in the World Series, beating the Washington Senators at Griffith Stadium by the score of 5-3. The win gives New York a 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Giants left-hander Herb Score threw 9.0 innings of 6-hit ball.
New York won the game in part because of Eddie Mathews. The third baseman ripped a 2-run home run in the top of the fifth inning to put the Giants ahead, 4-1. For the game, Mathews had 1 double and 1 home run in 3 at-bats.
"I always intend to finish what I've started," said Score.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Griffith Stadium in Washington.
Giants lead series 1-0

Game 2, September 30th, 1955, Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C.
New York Over Washington in 11-0 Romp
The New York Giants did not need a superhuman effort from starter Mike Garcia, not with their offense scoring runs at will. They got one, regardless, as the right-hander shut out the Washington Senators in the 11-0 Giants win. Garcia threw 9.0 innings of shutout ball as New York took a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 series.
Garcia, who was born in San Gabriel, California, threw 102 pitches over 9 innings, while allowing no runs.
"I didn't want to let them take the game from my hands," said Garcia.
Game 3 is scheduled for Sunday at the Polo Grounds in New York.
Giants lead series 2-0

Game 3, October 2nd, the Polo Grounds, New York
New York Wins at Home to Take 3-0 Lead in WS
A sweep is in sight.
The New York Giants overcame a spirited performance by Washington catcher Del Crandall to knock off the Senators, 8-6, at Polo Grounds in Game 3 of the World Series. Crandall was 1-4 with a home run. He drove in 4 runs and scored once but could not will the Senators to victory. New York now sits on a 3-0 advantage and has its eyes on sweeping the best-of-7 series.
Hank Aaron was 2-5 with a double for New York. In the bottom of the second, with the teams deadlocked, 2-2, Aaron delivered for the Giants. His run-scoring ground out put New York on top, 3-2.
"There was a kid in the stands with a sign that said 'New York Giants (probably) 1955 World Series Champions'," Aaron told reporters after the game. "I told him, 'Premature, but I like the confidence.'"
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at the Polo Grounds in New York.
Giants lead series 3-0

Game 4, October 3rd, 1955, the Polo Grounds, New York
Giants Hammered by Robinson, Drop Game 4 to Senators
On the verge of being swept and facing a red-hot New York Giants team, the Washington Senators had a tough assignment. Eddie Robinson delivered.
The Senators pinch hitter was unstoppable for the visitors, as he was 1-1 with a home run. He drove in 3 runs and scored once in guiding his club to its first victory of the series, 6-4. Robinson, 34, earned accolades for his efforts. The win means Washington now trails 3-1 in the best-of-7 series.
Had Robinson not come through in the top of the ninth, who knows how the game would've ended? But with two down, Robinson hit a 3-run home run. The Senators took the lead, 6-4, and never looked back.
"Postseason wins taste oh so sweet," said Robinson after the game.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at the Polo Grounds in New York.
Giants lead 3-1

Game 5, October 4th, 1955, the Polo Grounds, New York
Giants KO Senators
At the Polo Grounds today, New York outclassed the Washington Senators 6-2 and won the Major League Baseball World Series for the 1st time in its club history.
The Giants rounded out the 1955 season with a 95-59 mark and wound up in first place in the NL pennant chase.
Giants win series 4-1

World Series MVP: 3B Eddie Mathews (New York Giants)

(Now we're down to two teams without a World Series title in this sim: the Cincinnati Redlegs and the Baltimore Orioles...)

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Accomplishments
3+home runs
06/10/1955--Bobby Hofman, 3 home runs, 3 for 5, 5 RBIs versus Cleveland while playing for New York
06/16/1955--Hank Thompson, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 9 RBIs versus Boston while playing for Kansas City
07/03/1955--Al Kaline, 3 home runs, 5 for 6, 7 RBIs versus Cincinnati while playing for Milwaukee
Cycles
06/02/1955--Hank Aaron, 4 hits in 4 at-bats, 1 home run, and 1 RBI versus Cincinnati while playing for New York
08/21/1955--Rip Repulski, 4 hits in 4 at-bats, 1 home run, and 4 RBIs versus Detroit while playing for Chicago
50+home runs
Ted Kluszewski (51)
150+RBI seasons
Ernie Banks (155)
20+win seasons
Early Wynn, 20-12, 4.00 ERA, 294.2 IP, 114 BB and 153 K
Jim Wilson, 20-8, 2.67 ERA, 276.1 IP, 88 BB and 129 K
Johnny Antonelli, 20-12, 2.80 ERA, 289.0 IP, 90 BB and 135 K
Mike Garcia, 21-9, 3.10 ERA, 261.1 IP, 76 BB and 169 K
Saul Rogovin, 21-7, 4.14 ERA, 261.0 IP, 87 BB and 139 K
Harvey Haddix, 23-11, 2.85 ERA, 303.2 IP, 100 BB and 214 K
Tom Brewer, 22-8, 2.58 ERA, 283.0 IP, 109 BB and 118 K
Hitting streaks
05/13/1955--Hank Aaron, 32 games while playing for New York
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Del Ennis, Vern Stephens, Ralph Kiner
1,000 runs scored: Sid Gordon
1,500 runs scored: Ted Williams
2,000 hits: Sid Gordon, Elmer Valo
2,500 hits: Stan Musial, Ted Williams, Enos Slaughter
400 home runs: Ted Williams
200 wins: Howie Pollet
250 wins: Hal Newhouser

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Baseball awards for the 1955 season
Gold Glove awards
AL: Pitcher Ned Garver (New York Yankees)
Catcher Roy Campanella (Baltimore Orioles)
First Baseman Dick Gernert (Detroit Tigers)
Second Baseman Bobby Avila (Washington Senators)
Third Baseman Ray Boone (Detroit Tigers)
Shortstop George Strickland (Baltimore Orioles)
Left Fielder Wally Moon (Boston Red Sox)
Center Fielder Jim Busby (Washington Senators)
Right Fielder Hank Bauer (Detroit Tigers)
NL: Pitcher Johnny Klippstein (Milwaukee Braves)
Catcher Red Wilson (Cincinnati Redlegs)
First Baseman Ferris Fain (Chicago Cubs)
Second Baseman Hector Lopez (Philadelphia Phillies)
Third Baseman Jackie Robinson (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Shortstop Bobby Morgan (New York Giants)
Left Fielder Monte Irvin (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Center Fielder Bill Bruton (Cincinnati Redlegs)
Right Fielder Al Kaline (Milwaukee Braves)
Silver Slugger awards
AL: Pitcher Billy Hoeft (New York Yankees)
Catcher Roy Campanella (Baltimore Orioles)
First Baseman Bill Skowron (Washington Senators)
Second Baseman Vic Power (Cleveland Guardians)
Third Baseman Ray Boone (Detroit Tigers)
Shortstop Johnny Logan (Cleveland Guardians)
Left Fielder Ralph Kiner (Cleveland Guardians)
Center Fielder Willie Mays (New York Yankees)
Right Fielder Rip Repulski (Chicago White Sox)
NL: Pitcher Howie Pollet (Cincinnati Redlegs)
Catcher Smoky Burgess (Pittsburgh Pirates)
First Baseman Ted Kluszewski (New York Giants)
Second Baseman Hector Lopez (Philadelphia Phillies)
Third Baseman Eddie Mathews (New York Giants)
Shortstop Ernie Banks (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Left Fielder Ted Williams (Chicago Cubs)
Center Fielder Mickey Mantle (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Right Fielder Hank Aaron (New York Giants)
Reliever of the Year
AL: Bob Miller (Kansas City Athletics), 3-4, 11 saves, 1.31 ERA, 1.6 WAR
NL: Don Mossi (Pittsburgh Pirates), 3-3, 18 saves, 2.00 ERA, 2.5 WAR
Rookie of the Year
AL: LF Roberto Clemente (Baltimore Orioles), .287/.322/.409, 4 home runs, 74 RBIs, 72 runs scored, 4.7 WAR
NL: 3B Ken Boyer (Milwaukee Braves), .291/.337/.444, 25 home runs, 84 RBIs, 108 runs scored, 6.2 WAR
Cy Young Award
AL: Harvey Haddix (Washington Senators), 23-11, 2.85 ERA, 303.2 innings pitched, 214 strikeouts, 7.6 WAR
NL: Herb Score (New York Giants), 19-13, 2.54 ERA, 297.1 innings pitched, 278 strikeouts, 7.5 WAR
Most Valuable Player
AL: SP Harvey Haddix (Washington Senators), 23-11, 2.85 ERA, 303.2 innings pitched, 214 strikeouts, 7.6 WAR
NL: RF Hank Aaron (New York Giants), .363/.411/.632, 31 home runs, 111 RBIs, 131 runs scored, 8 stolen bases, 9.6 WAR

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• Brooklyn Dodgers 1B Phil Cavarretta retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves SSP Eddie Joost retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers 3B Hank Majeski retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SP Hal Newhouser retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers CF Harry Walker retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 3B Sid Gordon retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 3B Billy Cox retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 1B Eddie Waitkus retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants SSP Vern Stephens retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs SP Dave Koslo retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 3B Pete Suder retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants SP Joe Coleman retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Redlegs LF Peanuts Lowrey retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers SP Ewell Blackwell retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants RF Willard Marshall retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics SP Johnny Sain retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 3B Floyd Baker retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants SP Ed Lopat retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers SP Al Gettel retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs SP Vic Raschi retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers SP Ted Gray retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Steve Souchock retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians C Mickey Grasso retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants C Gus Niarhos retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians LF Ralph Kiner retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves 3B Jesse Levan retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Harry Perkowski retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers SSP Sam Dente retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 1B Ferris Fain retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Spec Shea retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox DH Tony Jacobs retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees LF George Shuba retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers RP Ben Wade retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics RP Al Papai retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Dick Kryhoski retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates CF Lloyd Merriman retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox CF Tom Saffell retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 2B Davey Williams retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jim Pearce retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Roger Bowman retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Cloyd Boyer retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Gus Keriazakos retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 1B Don Bollweg retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants RP Dave Cole retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers CF Ted Tappe retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics CF Ed McGhee retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers LF Bill Wilson retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Bob Hooper retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Redlegs RF Bob Borkowski retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles SP Bubba Church retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ben Taylor retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Bob Schultz retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Redlegs RP Art Schallock retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Al Corwin retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Leo Cristante retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves DH Bill Bell retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SP Marion Fricano retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Bill Miller retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 2B Kal Segrist retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves SP Charlie Bishop retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals DH Bob Trice retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants LF Harry Elliott retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies C Nick Koback retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Jerry Lane retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Thornton Kipper retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RP Fred Baczewski retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers CF Tom Umphlett retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP John Mackinson retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies CF Felipe Montemayor retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Ozzie Van Brabant retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers SP Jake Thies retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 1B Harry Agganis retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 3B Vern Morgan retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 3B Mickey Micelotta retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants C Jim Robertson retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RP Charlie Gorin retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves RP Bob Greenwood retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants RP Corky Valentine retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Redlegs RP Ron Mrozinski retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Lee Wheat retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians C Charlie White retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants 3B Jim Command retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees SP Karl Spooner retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers 3B Stan Jok retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox LF Danny Schell retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics C Billy Shantz retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics 2B Don Leppert retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Hy Cohen retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Redlegs RP John Edelman retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Bob Thorpe retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees C Eric Mackenzie retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Roberto Vargas retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Van Fletcher retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Floyd Wooldridge retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Redlegs 1B Roger Marquis retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles 1B Jim Westlake retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators 1B Ed White retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves DH Bill Froats retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP John Andre retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 2B Stan Pawloski retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics C Nelson Burbrink retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers RP Bill Currie retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RF Angelo Dagres retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves RP Paul Martin retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 2B Bobby Kline retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals CF Don Plarski retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics 2B Jerry Schypinski retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators 1B Joe Brovia retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers 2B Harry Malmberg retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers CF Earl Smith retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians SP Mike Kume retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Webbo Clarke retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RF Juan Delis retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Chuck Locke retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles 3B Milt Smith retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Maurice Fisher retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox SSP Alex George retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Redlegs RP Vince Gonzales retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators 2B Bob Stephenson retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics LF Bill Stewart retired from professional baseball.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates retired #16 in honor of Hal Newhouser.
• New York Yankees manager Howie Camp retires.
• Baltimore Orioles manager Ted Reed retires.
• The Cleveland Guardians fired manager Harley Boss.
• The Brooklyn Dodgers fired general manager D.J. Slaton.
• The Cincinnati Redlegs fired manager Blackie Carter.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager George Boehler.
• The Brooklyn Dodgers signed general manager Merito Acosta to a 2-year, $8,500 per year contract.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates signed manager Vince Barton to a 4-year, $21,500 per year contract.
• The Baltimore Orioles signed manager Pete Lapan to a 4-year, $13,500 per year contract.
• The Cincinnati Redlegs signed manager Jimmy Uchrinscko to a 3-year, $22,000 per year contract.
• The New York Yankees signed manager Bob Linton to a 4-year, $11,500 per year contract.
• The Cleveland Guardians signed manager Bob Kinsella to a 4-year, $17,500 per year contract.

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Here are the results of the 1955 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - Baltimore Orioles: LF Frank Robinson, age 20
Pick 2 - Cincinnati Redlegs: SP Don Drysdale, age 19
Pick 3 - New York Yankees: LF Norm Siebern, age 22
Pick 4 - Cleveland Guardians: RF Tito Francona, age 22
Pick 5 - St. Louis Cardinals: LF Wes Covington, age 23
Pick 6 - Milwaukee Braves: SSP Felix Mantilla, age 21
Pick 7 - Brooklyn Dodgers: SP Lindy McDaniel, age 19 out of college (University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky)
Pick 8 - New York Giants: SSP Eddie Bressoud, age 23
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: 1B Ed Bouchee, age 22
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: 1B Bill White, age 21
Pick 11 - Chicago Cubs: 3B Curt Flood, age 17
Pick 12 - Washington Senators: CF Don Demeter, age 20
Pick 13 - Kansas City Athletics: SP Moe Drabowsky, age 20
Pick 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SSP Charlie Neal, age 24
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: LF Jackie Brandt, age 21
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: 1B Frank Torre, age 23
Round 2
Pick 1 - Baltimore Orioles: SP Hal Woodeshick, age 23
Pick 2 - Cincinnati Redlegs: SP Jack Sanford, age 26
Pick 3 - New York Yankees: 3B Jerry Lumpe, age 22
Pick 4 - Cleveland Guardians: RF Lou Skizas, age 23
Pick 5 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Turk Farrell, age 21
Pick 6 - Milwaukee Braves: 3B Bob Aspromonte, age 17
Pick 7 - Brooklyn Dodgers: 2B Bill Mazeroski, age 19
Pick 8 - New York Giants: CF Al Pilarcik, age 25
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: C Earl Averill, age 24
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: CF Whitey Herzog, age 24
Pick 11 - Chicago Cubs: RP Mike McCormick, age 17
Pick 12 - Washington Senators: SSP Luis Aparicio, age 21
Pick 13 - Kansas City Athletics: LF Gino Cimoli, age 25
Pick 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SSP Don Buddin, age 21
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: CF Marty Keough, age 20
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: RP Bill Fischer, age 25
Round 3
Pick 1 - Baltimore Orioles: SP Ralph Terry, age 19
Pick 2 - Cincinnati Redlegs: C Hal Smith, age 24
Pick 3 - New York Yankees: C Charley Lau, age 22
Pick 4 - Cleveland Guardians: SSP Chico Fernandez, age 23
Pick 5 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP George Brunet, age 20
Pick 6 - Milwaukee Braves: RF Joe Caffie, age 24
Pick 7 - Brooklyn Dodgers: 2B Herb Plews, age 27
Pick 8 - New York Giants: RP Wally Burnette, age 26
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Charlie Beamon, age 20
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: RP Tom Acker, age 25
Pick 11 - Chicago Cubs: SP Dave Sisler, age 24
Pick 12 - Washington Senators: 2B Jerry Kindall, age 20
Pick 13 - Kansas City Athletics: C Danny Kravitz, age 24
Pick 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 3B Ozzie Virgil, age 23
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: SSP Mike Baxes, age 24
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: 1B Rance Pless, age 29
Round 4
Pick 1 - Baltimore Orioles: CF Solly Drake, age 25
Pick 2 - Cincinnati Redlegs: RP Bob Trowbridge, age 25
Pick 3 - New York Yankees: RP Red Murff, age 34
Pick 4 - Cleveland Guardians: SP Carl Duser, age 23
Pick 5 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Troy Herriage, age 24
Pick 6 - Milwaukee Braves: RP Bob Blaylock, age 20
Pick 7 - Brooklyn Dodgers: SSP Lyle Luttrell, age 25
Pick 8 - New York Giants: SP Roy Wright, age 22
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Taylor Phillips, age 22
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: RP Jim Coates, age 23
Pick 11 - Chicago Cubs: RP Jim Constable, age 22
Pick 12 - Washington Senators: CF Charlie Peete, age 26
Pick 13 - Kansas City Athletics: RP Evelio Hernandez, age 23
Pick 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Joe Margoneri, age 25
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: RP Cholly Naranjo, age 20
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: RP Fred Besana, age 24
Round 5
Pick 1 - Baltimore Orioles: 3B Ed Winceniak, age 26
Pick 2 - Cincinnati Redlegs: RP Ron Moeller, age 17
Pick 3 - New York Yankees: RP Angelo Lipetri, age 25
Pick 4 - Cleveland Guardians: RP George Piktuzis, age 23
Pick 5 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP John Briggs, age 21
Pick 6 - Milwaukee Braves: RP Pat Scantlebury, age 38
Pick 7 - Brooklyn Dodgers: RP Hal Griggs, age 27
Pick 8 - New York Giants: RP Mel Held, age 26
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: RF Tex Nelson, age 19 out of college (University of Kansas; Lawrence, Kansas)
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: RP Bob Garber, age 27
Pick 11 - Chicago Cubs: RP Connie Grob, age 23
Pick 12 - Washington Senators: SSP Buddy Hicks, age 28
Pick 13 - Kansas City Athletics: RP Jim Derrington, age 15
Pick 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Gene Host, age 22
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: RP Jerry Dahlke, age 26
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: RP Jack McMahan, age 23
Round 6
Pick 1 - Baltimore Orioles: C Joe Lonnett, age 28
Pick 2 - Cincinnati Redlegs: RP George Werley, age 17
Pick 3 - New York Yankees: RP Jim Brady, age 19
Pick 4 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Gordie Sundin, age 18
Pick 5 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Bill Bradford, age 34
Pick 6 - Milwaukee Braves: C Mack Burk, age 20
Pick 7 - Brooklyn Dodgers: LF Earl Hersh, age 23
Pick 8 - New York Giants: LF Dave Melton, age 27
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: 1B John Oldham, age 23
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: 1B Fred Van Dusen, age 18 out of college (Illinois State University; Normal, Illinois)
Pick 11 - Chicago Cubs: 1B Richie Myers, age 25
Pick 12 - Washington Senators: LF Bobby Balcena, age 30

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-Detroit Tigers owner Josh Juliano, Jr. has passed away and his son Chris becomes the new owner.
-The Kansas City Athletics traded 31-year-old LHP Alex Kellner to the Chicago Cubs, getting 31-year-old LF Bobby Thomson in return.
-The Kansas City Athletics traded 31-year-old RHP George Zuverink and 24-year-old LF Bob Skinner to the Milwaukee Braves, getting 28-year-old LF Ray Jablonski in return.
-The St. Louis Cardinals traded 30-year-old LHP Windy McCall to the Milwaukee Braves, getting 22-year-old 1B Bob Hale in return.
-The New York Giants traded 22-year-old 1B Marv Throneberry and 24-year-old CF Eddie O'Brien to the Chicago Cubs, getting 32-year-old RHP Lynn Lovenguth in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 25-year-old RHP Phil Paine to the Kansas City Athletics, getting 24-year-old LHP Hank Aguirre in return.
-The St. Louis Cardinals traded 30-year-old 3B Fred Hatfield to the Chicago White Sox, getting 27-year-old LF Rip Repulski in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 27-year-old LHP Whitey Ford to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 20-year-old 2B Bobby Richardson, 18-year-old CF Jim Small, and 24-year-old 2B Don Zimmer in return.
-The New York Yankees traded 25-year-old 3B Frank Malzone to the Chicago Cubs, getting 25-year-old RHP Gene Conley in return.
-The St. Louis Cardinals traded 30-year-old RHP Bob Rush to the Washington Senators, getting 29-year-old CF Jim Busby in return.
-2B Joe Gordon and 2B Babe Herman are inducted into the 1956 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Spring training results
AL: Baltimore Orioles, 12-6
NL: Brooklyn Dodgers and Cincinnati Redlegs, 11-7

1956 preseason predictions:

American League
Baltimore Orioles, 93-61
New York Yankees, 88-66
Washington Senators, 85-69
Cleveland Guardians, 82-72
Detroit Tigers, 81-73
Chicago White Sox, 69-85
Boston Red Sox, 61-93
Kansas City Athletics, 58-96

National League
Pittsburgh Pirates, 90-64
Milwaukee Braves, 87-67
New York Giants, 83-71
Brooklyn Dodgers, 80-74
Cincinnati Redlegs, 74-80
Philadelphia Phillies, 73-81
Chicago Cubs, 69-85
St. Louis Cardinals, 62-92

OK, let's play ball!!!

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Standings at the 1956 All-Star break:

First-place teams
AL: Baltimore Orioles (52-28--8 and a half games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians)
NL: Milwaukee Braves (49-28--3 games ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates)

Standings at the 1956 All-Star break

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Here are the All-Star team lineups by league:

AL:
SP Johnny Antonelli (BAL) - 8-7, 2.51 ERA, 150.2 IP, 1.39 WHIP, 4.5 K/9, 3.3 WAR
SP Moe Drabowsky (KC1) - 6-9, 3.56 ERA, 136.2 IP, 1.45 WHIP, 6.1 K/9, 2.4 WAR
SP Don Gross (BAL) - 9-2, 1.25 ERA, 93.1 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 5.2 K/9, 3.6 WAR
SP Harvey Haddix (WS1)* - 6-7, 3.42 ERA, 157.2 IP, 1.19 WHIP, 6.7 K/9, 4.5 WAR
SP Billy Hoeft (NYY) - 11-5, 3.33 ERA, 162.0 IP, 1.31 WHIP, 5.5 K/9, 3.6 WAR
SP Connie Johnson (CLE) - 12-5, 2.83 ERA, 152.2 IP, 1.30 WHIP, 6.1 K/9, 3.5 WAR
SP Tom Sturdivant (BAL) - 11-3, 2.00 ERA, 117.0 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 5.4 K/9, 2.7 WAR
RP Billy O'Dell (NYY) - 5-1, 6 SV, 1.53 ERA, 35.1 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, 0.7 WAR
CL Clem Labine (CLE)* - 5-2, 10 SV, 2.29 ERA, 51.0 IP, 0.98 WHIP, 7.2 K/9, 1.0 WAR
CL Tom Qualters (BOS) - 2-1, 7 SV, 2.06 ERA, 52.1 IP, 1.36 WHIP, 3.4 K/9, 0.6 WAR
C Del Crandall (WS1) - .279/.323/.441, 247 AB, 10 HR, 103 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
C Sherm Lollar (NYY)* - .267/.386/.388, 232 AB, 5 HR, 120 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
1B Stan Musial (BOS) - .314/.387/.512, 283 AB, 10 HR, 138 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
1B Bill Skowron (WS1)* - .332/.399/.518, 274 AB, 10 HR, 2 SB, 152 wRC+, 2.6 WAR (injured)
1B Frank Thomas (KC1) - .304/.352/.564, 289 AB, 21 HR, 144 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
2B Vic Power (CLE)* - .268/.298/.368, 302 AB, 4 HR, 81 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
3B Ray Boone (DET)* - .259/.341/.404, 282 AB, 9 HR, 105 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
SSP Chico Carrasquel (DET) - .288/.384/.428, 285 AB, 9 HR, 126 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
SSP Johnny Logan (CLE)* - .253/.305/.377, 324 AB, 9 HR, 10 SB, 86 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
SSP Roy McMillan (BOS) - .292/.368/.366, 257 AB, 3 HR, 3 SB, 104 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
LF Minnie Minoso (CWS) - .360/.441/.572, 292 AB, 10 HR, 15 SB, 173 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
LF Frank Robinson (BAL)* - .366/.435/.707, 287 AB, 25 HR, 8 SB, 205 wRC+, 5.4 WAR
LF Dick Williams (CLE) - .310/.366/.504, 252 AB, 10 HR, 4 SB, 137 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
CF Jackie Brandt (DET) - .341/.375/.538, 314 AB, 13 HR, 7 SB, 147 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
CF Willie Mays (NYY)* - .308/.392/.568, 315 AB, 15 HR, 16 SB, 159 wRC+, 5.6 WAR
RF Jackie Jensen (BAL)* - .298/.386/.412, 262 AB, 5 HR, 7 SB, 121 wRC+, 1.5 WAR

NL:
SP Whitey Ford (PIT) - 10-6, 3.08 ERA, 157.2 IP, 1.46 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, 3.6 WAR
SP Mike Garcia (NY1) - 6-7, 5.18 ERA, 113.0 IP, 1.57 WHIP, 4.7 K/9, 0.7 WAR
SP Bob Grim (STL) - 6-7, 3.88 ERA, 116.0 IP, 1.39 WHIP, 6.0 K/9, 2.9 WAR
SP Jack Harshman (CHC) - 7-7, 3.78 ERA, 133.1 IP, 1.42 WHIP, 6.1 K/9, 2.0 WAR
SP Johnny Klippstein (ML1) - 10-1, 3.06 ERA, 111.2 IP, 1.24 WHIP, 5.7 K/9, 1.2 WAR
SP Herb Score (NY1)* - 11-5, 3.32 ERA, 152.0 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 7.7 K/9, 2.5 WAR
SP Frank Sullivan (CHC) - 10-8, 3.61 ERA, 162.0 IP, 1.16 WHIP, 4.2 K/9, 3.2 WAR
CL Hersh Freeman (BRO) - 6-3, 8 SV, 2.54 ERA, 49.2 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 3.4 K/9, 0.4 WAR
CL Don Mossi (PIT)* - 2-3, 7 SV, 1.93 ERA, 32.2 IP, 1.38 WHIP, 2.8 K/9, 0.4 WAR
CL George Zuverink (ML1) - 5-1, 16 SV, 2.62 ERA, 58.1 IP, 1.54 WHIP, 4.2 K/9, 0.9 WAR
C Yogi Berra (ML1) - .292/.384/.415, 236 AB, 4 HR, 2 SB, 124 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
C Smoky Burgess (PIT)* - .258/.344/.378, 225 AB, 6 HR, 97 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
1B Joe Adcock (STL) - .311/.362/.590, 312 AB, 23 HR, 154 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
1B Ted Kluszewski (NY1)* - .276/.322/.478, 312 AB, 18 HR, 116 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
2B Hector Lopez (PHI) - .292/.355/.478, 312 AB, 10 HR, 2 SB, 126 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
3B Ken Boyer (ML1) - .328/.360/.607, 305 AB, 22 HR, 4 SB, 157 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
3B Eddie Mathews (NY1)* - .308/.397/.634, 295 AB, 25 HR, 4 SB, 178 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
SSP Ernie Banks (PIT)* - .261/.301/.471, 333 AB, 15 HR, 3 SB, 104 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
LF Ted Williams (CHC)* - .304/.426/.519, 283 AB, 18 HR, 160 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
CF Mickey Mantle (PIT)* - .392/.547/.725, 255 AB, 20 HR, 11 SB, 227 wRC+, 7.0 WAR
RF Hank Aaron (NY1)* - .310/.365/.647, 306 AB, 24 HR, 164 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
RF Rocky Colavito (PIT) - .311/.427/.528, 286 AB, 15 HR, 156 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
RF Al Kaline (ML1)* - .287/.357/.534, 307 AB, 14 HR, 4 SB, 137 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
RF Bob Nieman (CIN) - .376/.472/.559, 295 AB, 11 HR, 2 SB, 182 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
RF Elmer Valo (CHC) - .360/.465/.529, 272 AB, 7 HR, 3 SB, 174 wRC+, 4.3 WAR

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July 10th, 1956, Shibe Park, Philadelphia

Kluszewski Dominates in 3-2 Win over AL All-Stars
The NL All-Stars have bragging rights for the year after beating the AL All-Stars by a score of 3-2 at Shibe Park.
NL star Ted Kluszewski played a key role in the win, going 2 for 4 to lead his team.

All-Star Game MVP: 1B Ted Kluszewski (New York Giants)

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Trades before the 1956 trading deadline:
-The Chicago Cubs traded 32-year-old RHP Tom Hurd and 21-year-old SSP Dick Schofield to the Detroit Tigers, getting 24-year-old 1B Gail Harris and 24-year-old LHP Walt Craddock in return.
-The Washington Senators traded 22-year-old 1B Ron Jackson to the Brooklyn Dodgers, getting 30-year-old LHP Dick Littlefield and 24-year-old 2B Frank Bolling in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 26-year-old C Lou Berberet and 23-year-old RHP Ted Abernathy to the Cincinnati Redlegs, getting 22-year-old 3B Gene Freese and 21-year-old RHP Pedro Ramos in return.

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Awards:
-AL batting award: LF Minnie Minoso (Chicago White Sox), 18 home runs, 93 RBIs, 111 runs scored.
-NL batting award: CF Mickey Mantle (Pittsburgh Pirates), 41 home runs, 140 RBIs, and 147 runs scored.

In the World Series, it's the Baltimore Orioles (91-63) vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates (95-59)!!!

Standings at the end of the 1956 baseball season

[Lord Byron]

1956 World Series: Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Results

Game 1, October 3rd, 1956, Forbes Field, Pittsburgh
World Series Game 1 Victory for Ford and Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Pirates started the World Series in style, downing the visiting Baltimore Orioles at Forbes Field by a score of 4-1 to stake an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Pirates left-hander Whitey Ford threw 9.0 innings of 7-hit ball.
Ford, a native of New York, was dealing all game. He kept Baltimore hitters off-balance, while giving the Pirates 9 quality innings. Ford threw 127 pitches, allowing 7 hits and striking out 9.
"Every team in baseball loses," Orioles manager Pete Lapan 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 Forbes Field in Pittsburgh.
Pirates lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 4th, 1956, Forbes Field, Pittsburgh
Robinson Blasts Pirates, Orioles Take Game 2, 7-6
Baltimore left fielder Frank Robinson was the difference-maker for the Orioles in what turned into a shootout with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Robinson earned accolades after going 2-for-4 in the 7-6 Orioles win. With the victory, the Orioles moved into a 1-1 tie in the best-of-7 series.
Robinson broke a deadlock in the top of the sixth inning, when he hit a 3-run home run, putting Baltimore up, 4-1.
"It feels a lot better to be tied than to be behind, even if it is only one game," Baltimore manager Pete Lapan said.
Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 6th, 1956, Memorial Stadium, Baltimore
Baltimore Wins at Home to Take 2-1 Lead in WS
Starter Tom Brewer was sensational for the Baltimore Orioles in his team's 4-2 triumph over the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 3 of the World Series. Brewer pitched well, but Baltimore picked up the win to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
Jackie Jensen helped his team take an early lead with a 2-run home run. It came in the first inning, making the score 2-0, Orioles.
"We're happy," Jensen 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 Memorial Stadium in Baltimore.
Orioles lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 7th, 1956, Memorial Stadium, Baltimore
Almost There: Baltimore On Cusp of World Series Triumph After 2-1 Win
The Baltimore Orioles got a strong game from starter Tom Sturdivant, but it was some clutch hitting that ultimately delivered the win.
The Orioles took the 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 4 of the World Series in a 11th inning walk-off. The win capped off a fine outing for the right-handed Sturdivant. Sturdivant threw 8.2 innings of 3-hit ball in the win, which gave the Orioles a 3-1 lead in the best-of-7 series.
The clutch hit was provided by Randy Jackson. He delivered a walk-off run-scoring single off Don Mossi in the bottom of the 11th.
Jackson said the win provided a "big morale boost" for the team. "There's a good feeling in the clubhouse right now."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore.
Orioles lead series 3-1

Game 5, October 8th, 1956, Memorial Stadium, Baltimore
Pittsburgh Wins to Cut Baltimore Lead to 3-2
The Pittsburgh Pirates have closed some of the gap between themselves and the series-leading Baltimore Orioles, winning, 5-2, at Memorial Stadium. Pirates left-hander Whitey Ford threw 8.0 innings of 6-hit ball. The win cuts the deficit facing the Pirates to 3-2 in the best-of-7 World Series.
Pittsburgh used the clutch hitting of Charlie Neal to snag the win. The second baseman drilled a solo home run in the top of the ninth inning to put the Pirates ahead, 3-2. It was his lone hit in 4 at-bats, but it was a crucial one.
"The competition leap this year was tough to adjust to and I feel like there has been another jump in the playoffs," said Neal, a rookie this season. "You're only playing the best now and everyone has time to rest and prepare for you."
Game 6 is scheduled for Wednesday at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh.
Orioles lead 3-2

Game 6, October 10th, 1956, Forbes Field, Pittsburgh
Baltimore Orioles Win World Series
The Baltimore Orioles are champions, today and forever. The Orioles topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 at Forbes Field today to claim the World Series crown.
"Nobody can take this away from us, not ever," said series MVP and first baseman Pete Runnels after his club had sealed the victory. "We worked hard and we accomplished our goal."
The atmosphere was electric as the newly-crowned champs stormed the field at the conclusion of the game. Fans cheered, gloves flew in the air, high fives and hugs were the order of the day.
"From day one of spring training, I could see it in their eyes," said Baltimore manager Pete Lapan. "The players had that look of intensity, of hunger, of a desire to accomplish something great, and today they did that. They're champions of the world."
The Orioles took the series 4-2. The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the AL and a 91-63 record.
Orioles win series 4-2

World Series MVP: 1B Pete Runnels (Baltimore Orioles)

(And, with that, the Cincinnati Redlegs (aka the Reds) are the only team without a World Series title in this sim...)

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Accomplishments
3+home runs
04/19/1956--Hank Thompson, 3 home runs, 4 for 5, 5 RBIs versus Detroit while playing for Kansas City
05/13/1956--Mickey Mantle, 3 home runs, 3 for 5, 9 RBIs versus Philadelphia while playing for Pittsburgh
06/07/1956--Hank Sauer, 3 home runs, 4 for 5, 6 RBIs versus Milwaukee while playing for Brooklyn
06/27/1956--Joe Adcock, 3 home runs, 4 for 6, 4 RBIs versus New York while playing for St. Louis
07/16/1956--Ernie Banks, 3 home runs, 4 for 5, 5 RBIs versus Milwaukee while playing for Pittsburgh
6+hits
06/03/1956--Bob Hazle, 6 hits in 6 at-bats 1 home run, and 2 RBIs versus Cleveland while playing for Washington
07/02/1956--Minnie Minoso, 6 hits in 6 at-bats, 3 RBIs versus Detroit while playing for Chicago
07/08/1956--Willy Miranda, 6 hits in 6 at-bats, 5 RBIs versus Detroit while playing for Chicago
Cycles
05/16/1956--Randy Jackson, 4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs versus Kansas City while playing for Baltimore
05/19/1956--Hank Aaron, 4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 4 RBIs versus Milwaukee while playing for New York
06/03/1956--Bob Hazle, 6 hits in 6 at-bats, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs versus Cleveland while playing for Washington
50+home runs
Eddie Mathews (54)
20+win seasons
Early Wynn, 22-14, 4.51 ERA, 287.2 IP, 125 BB and 183 K
Billy Pierce, 21-11, 2.69 ERA, 311.0 IP, 93 BB and 206 K
Johnny Antonelli, 20-12, 2.16 ERA, 300.2 IP, 118 BB and 154 K
Whitey Ford, 24-9, 2.82 ERA, 306.0 IP, 120 BB and 186 K
Billy Hoeft, 21-9, 3.65 ERA, 286.0 IP, 113 BB and 176 K
Connie Johnson, 20-11, 3.31 ERA, 277.0 IP, 112 BB and 187 K
Hitting streaks
05/04/1956--Gus Bell, 20 games while playing for Chicago
06/19/1956--Bill Bruton, 21 games while playing for Cincinnati
06/24/1956--Don Blasingame, 21 games while playing for St. Louis
07/06/1956--Wally Post, 22 games while playing for Brooklyn
07/14/1956--Hank Aaron, 20 games while playing for New York
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Bobby Thomson, Carl Furillo
1,500 runs scored: Stan Musial
2,000 hits: George Kell, Pee Wee Reese
300 home runs: Stan Musial
250 wins: Early Wynn

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Baseball awards for the 1956 season
Gold Glove awards
AL: Pitcher Roy Face (Boston Red Sox)
Catcher Roy Campanella (Baltimore Orioles)
First Baseman Bill White (Boston Red Sox)
Second Baseman Gene Baker (Baltimore Orioles)
Third Baseman Hank Thompson (Kansas City Athletics)
Shortstop Roy McMillan (Boston Red Sox)
Left Fielder Dick Williams (Cleveland Guardians)
Center Fielder Willie Mays (New York Yankees)
Right Fielder Cal Abrams (New York Yankees)
NL: Pitcher Johnny Klippstein (Milwaukee Braves)
Catcher Yogi Berra (Milwaukee Braves)
First Baseman Vic Wertz (Cincinnati Redlegs)
Second Baseman Charlie Neal (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Third Baseman Ken Boyer (Milwaukee Braves)
Shortstop Gil McDougald (Chicago Cubs)
Left Fielder Jim Lemon (New York Giants)
Center Fielder Jim Busby (St. Louis Cardinals)
Right Fielder Al Kaline (Milwaukee Braves)
Silver Slugger awards
AL: Pitcher Jim Wilson (Washington Senators)
Catcher Sherm Lollar (New York Yankees)
First Baseman Bill Skowron (Washington Senators)
Second Baseman Red Schoendienst (Kansas City Athletics)
Third Baseman Al Rosen (New York Yankees)
Shortstop Chico Carrasquel (Detroit Tigers)
Left Fielder Frank Robinson (Baltimore Orioles)
Center Fielder Willie Mays (New York Yankees)
Right Fielder Bob Hazle (Washington Senators)
NL: Pitcher Sandy Koufax (Cincinnati Redlegs)
Catcher Ed Bailey (New York Giants)
First Baseman Gil Hodges (Milwaukee Braves)
Second Baseman Hank Aaron (New York Giants)
Third Baseman Eddie Mathews (New York Giants)
Shortstop Ernie Banks (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Left Fielder Ted Williams (Chicago Cubs)
Center Fielder Mickey Mantle (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Right Fielder Bob Nieman (Cincinnati Redlegs)
Reliever of the Year
AL: Clem Labine (Cleveland Guardians), 7-3, 17 saves, 2.40 ERA, 2.1 WAR
NL: Hersh Freeman (Brooklyn Dodgers), 9-7, 18 saves, 2.78 ERA, 1.2 WAR
Rookie of the Year
AL: LF Frank Robinson (Baltimore Orioles), .328/.394/.634, 46 home runs, 134 RBIs, 115 runs scored, 8.3 WAR
NL: 2B Charlie Neal (Pittsburgh Pirates), .298/.377/.443, 11 home runs, 78 RBIs, 83 runs scored, 5.3 WAR
Cy Young Award
AL: Johnny Antonelli (Baltimore Orioles), 20-12, 2.16 ERA, 300.2 innings pitched, 154 strikeouts, 7.2 WAR
NL: Whitey Ford (Pittsburgh Pirates), 24-9, 2.82 ERA, 306.0 innings pitched, 186 strikeouts, 7.6 WAR
Most Valuable Player
AL: LF Frank Robinson (Baltimore Orioles), .328/.394/.634, 46 home runs, 134 RBIs, 115 runs scored, 14 stolen bases, 8.3 WAR
NL: CF Mickey Mantle (Pittsburgh Pirates), .379/.528/.729, 41 home runs, 140 RBIs, 147 runs scored, 23 stolen bases, 13.4 WAR