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American League Championship Series: Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins

Results

Game 1, October 5th, 1969, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Twins Escape Red Sox in 11, Now Lead Series 1-0
When the games really matter, the Minnesota Twins put on their best show, beating the Boston Red Sox by a final score of 1-0. Bob Moose threw 9.1 innings of shutout ball. Minnesota now leads Boston 1-0 in the best-of-5 affair.
Minnesota got a critical at-bat from Carl Yastrzemski. The left fielder stroked a solo home run in the bottom of the 11th inning to win the game. It was his only hit in 4 at-bats, but it was huge.
"It was a good day but I'm not letting my guard down," Yastrzemski said. "I'll let my guard down as soon as someone puts a big, fat championship ring on my finger."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Metropolitan Stadium.
Twins lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 6th, 1969, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Red Sox Clip Twins, 2-1, in CS Contest
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins, 2-1, in Game 2 of the League Championship Series. Doing his part was starter Denny Lemaster, who threw 7.0 innings of 4-hit ball. The win moves Boston into a 1-1 tie with Minnesota in the series.
Late in the game, left fielder Manny Mota had a big at-bat for Boston. In the top of the eighth, he hit a run-scoring single off Ron Taylor. The play gave the Red Sox a 2-1 lead.
"It's true for every sport, I think, but the playoffs are so short that you've just got to get in and get hot," Boston manager Frank Shellenback told BNN after the win. "We took care of the first part and now we're just working on the second."
Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday at Fenway Park in Boston.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 8th, 1969, Fenway Park, Boston
Boston Wins at Home to Take 2-1 Lead in CS
The Boston Red Sox got an exceptional performance from starter Milt Pappas, who silenced the Minnesota offense en route to a 5-0 shutout win in Game 3 of the League Championship Series. The Twins could never get a bead on the right-handed Pappas, who threw 8.2 innings of shutout ball. The Red Sox now hold a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-5 series.
Boston starter Milt Pappas was masterful. The right-hander allowed no runs on 4 hits over 8.2 innings.
"They say the first rule of the playoffs is to win the home games," Pappas 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 Fenway Park in Boston.
Red Sox lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 9th, 1969, Fenway Park, Boston
Red Sox Move on to World Series
Are the Boston Red Sox a team of destiny?
The club is feeling that way after beating the Minnesota Twins in the League Championship Series to advance to the World Series.
"I think everyone in the clubhouse is realizing there's no reason whatsoever we can't win the World Series," said right-hander Milt Pappas, who was named series MVP. "Confidence is key and we've got plenty of it right now."
Boston won the final game by a score of 3-2 at Fenway Park and took the series 3-1.
For the series, Pappas had a 0.00 ERA over 8.2 innings pitched. He added 5 strikeouts with a 1-0 record.
The Boston Red Sox will play against the Atlanta Braves in the next round. Atlanta won their series against the Chicago Cubs 3 games to 0. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Red Sox win series 3-1

ALCS MVP: SP Milt Pappas (Boston Red Sox)

National League Championship Series: Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves

Results

Game 1, October 4th, 1969, Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta
League Championship Series Game 1 Goes to Atlanta Thanks to Kaline
The Atlanta Braves started the League Championship Series in style, downing the visiting Chicago Cubs at Atlanta Stadium by a score of 6-2 to grab an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Braves first baseman Al Kaline went 2 for 4 with a home run. He scored 2 times and drove in 2.
With two out in the bottom of the seventh, Eddie Watt had a game-changing hit. The Braves pitcher slammed a 2-run single off Jose Santiago, making the score 5-2, Atlanta.
"Things broke our way today and that's great," Braves manager Ralph Birkofer 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 Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta.
Braves lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 5th, 1969, Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta
Atlanta Hands Chicago 6-5 Loss
Despite a great performance by Chicago third baseman Don Money, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Cubs by the score of 6-5 at Atlanta Stadium. Money was 2-3 with a home run and a walk, while adding 3 RBIs and scoring once, but he could not prevent the Braves from moving one game closer to the World Series. Atlanta now leads the League Championship Series 2-0.
There were several reasons the Braves beat the Cubs, but one factor was Larry Brown. In the bottom of the fifth, the Atlanta shortstop came to bat and hit a 2-run single. It staked his team to a 6-4 lead.
Cubs manager Russ Bauers 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."
Game 3 is scheduled for Tuesday at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Braves lead series 2-0

Game 3, October 7th, 1969, Wrigley Field, Chicago
Braves Advance to World Series
The Atlanta Braves had all facets of their game going and have swept the Chicago Cubs in the League Championship Series.
Atlanta now heads off to the World Series, after wrapping up the series with a 5-4 win.
Al Kaline was named MVP, as he put up a .583 batting average, with a .615 on-base percentage. He had 3 home runs, drove in 5 RBIs and scored 6 runs.
The Atlanta Braves don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Boston Red Sox - Minnesota Twins series. That series is tied at 1 game each. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Braves win series 3-0

NLCS MVP: 1B Al Kaline (Atlanta Braves)

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1969 World Series: Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves

Results

Game 1, October 11th, 1969, Fenway Park, Boston
Red Sox Surge Past Braves to Take 1-0 Series Lead
The Boston Red Sox started the World Series in dramatic fashion, stealing Game 1 from the Atlanta Braves in a walk-off. Boston won, 6-5, behind a good day from starter Jerry Koosman. The left-hander threw 8.0 innings of 6-hit ball in the win, which gave the Red Sox a 1-0 lead to start the best-of-7 series.
Bobby Murcer was the walk-off hero for Boston. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Red Sox right fielder hit a dramatic run-scoring single to send the teams home.
"We're happy," Murcer 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 Fenway Park in Boston.
Red Sox lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 12th, 1969, Fenway Park, Boston
Atlanta Win Evens Series at 1
Behind a bravura effort from starter Phil Niekro, the Atlanta Braves topped the Boston Red Sox by the score of 6-0 and got their first win in the 1969 World Series. Niekro threw 9.0 innings of shutout ball for the Braves. The win moves Atlanta into a 1-1 tie with Boston.
Niekro, a native of Blaine, Minnesota, was dealing all game. He kept Boston hitters off-balance, while giving the Braves 9 quality innings. Niekro threw 120 pitches, allowing 7 hits and striking out 3.
"Coach said he wanted eight innings, so I decided to do him one better," Niekro said later.
Game 3 is scheduled for Tuesday at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta.

Game 3, October 14th, 1969, Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta
Atlanta Wins at Home to Take 2-1 Lead in WS
Denny McLain pitched a gem to help the Atlanta Braves escape with a tight, 2-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox in a low-scoring World Series contest. The right-handed McLain threw 9.0 innings of shutout ball in the win, just enough for the Braves on a day when their offense dried up. Atlanta now leads the best-of-7 series 2-1.
McLain gave Atlanta a solid start. The right-hander allowed no runs on 9 hits over 9 innings.
"It has been an incredible experience today," McLain 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 Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta.
Braves lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 15th, 1969, Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta
Almost There: Atlanta On Cusp of World Series Triumph After 6-0 Win
The Atlanta Braves got an exceptional performance from starter Rick Wise, who silenced the Boston offense en route to a 6-0 shutout win in Game 4 of the World Series. The Red Sox could never get a bead on the right-handed Wise, who threw 9.0 innings of shutout ball. The Braves now hold a 3-1 advantage in the best-of-7 series.
In his 120-pitch effort, Wise allowed no runs on 8 hits over 9 innings. He walked 0 and struck out 6.
"A complete game shutout in the World Series?" an incredulous Wise said to reporters after the game. "Man, my arm could fall off tomorrow and I'd be happy with my career."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta.
Braves lead series 3-1

Game 6, October 16th, 1969, Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta
Braves KO Red Sox
It was a hard-fought battle for both teams to make it this far. But as the saying goes, "to the victors go the spoils." For the victorious Atlanta Braves, that meant the Major League Baseball World Series trophy.
The Braves took a 7-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Atlanta Stadium, winning their 3rd championship after taking the series 4-1.
"We've got grit," said Braves second baseman Denis Menke, who was named MVP of the series. "We know how to win when we have to."
The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the NL West Division and a 110-52 record.
Braves win series 4-1

World Series MVP: 2B Denis Menke (Atlanta Braves)

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Accomplishments
3+home runs
05/13/1969--Carl Yastrzemski, 3 home runs, 3 for 5, 3 RBIs versus Baltimore while playing for Minnesota
06/23/1969--Mike Andrews, 3 home runs, 4 for 6, 9 RBIs versus San Diego while playing for Cincinnati
07/13/1969--Harmon Killebrew, 3 home runs, 4 for 6, 9 RBIs versus Seattle while playing for Minnesota
07/18/1969--Norm Cash, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 6 RBIs versus Pittsburgh while playing for St. Louis
09/09/1969--Bob Allison, 3 home runs, 3 for 5, 11 RBIs versus Kansas City while playing for Oakland
6+hits
07/20/1969--Aurelio Rodriguez, 7 hits in 8 at-bats, 1 home run, and 10 RBIs versus Seattle while playing for Minnesota
08/12/1969--Joe Torre, 6 hits in 7 at-bats, 6 RBIs versus San Diego while playing for Chicago
15+Ks
08/24/1969--Sam McDowell, 18 K, 2 BB, and 9.0 innings pitched versus San Diego while playing for Philadelphia
Cycles
05/02/1969--Roberto Clemente, 4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 6 RBIs versus New York while playing for Baltimore
No-hitters
05/21/1969--Woodie Fryman, 8 K, 2 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Seattle while playing for Washington
05/30/1969--Clay Kirby, 5 K, 4 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Houston while playing for Pittsburgh
06/27/1969--Vida Blue, 4 K, 0 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Montreal while playing for Philadelphia
06/29/1969--Jim Palmer, 12 K, 5 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus New York while playing for Cleveland
08/04/1969--Don Wilson, 8 K, 2 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus New York while playing for Cincinnati
08/09/1969--Dean Chance, 5 K, 2 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus New York while playing for Atlanta
08/09/1969--George Culver, 4 K, 2 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Seattle while playing for Washington
09/03/1969--Jim Rooker, 9 K, 2 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Montreal while playing for San Francisco
50+home run seasons
Frank Howard (51)
Willie McCovey (50)
Reggie Jackson (51)
20+win seasons
Bob Gibson, 22-9, 2.38 ERA, 279.1 IP, 73 BB and 247 K
Jim Kaat, 24-7, 3.41 ERA, 266.2 IP, 71 BB and 151 K
Sam McDowell, 23-5, 2.28 ERA, 260.2 IP, 106 BB and 276 K
Denny Lemaster, 21-7, 2.96 ERA, 258.2 IP, 59 BB and 189 K
Bill Singer, 20-9, 3.32 ERA, 268.0 IP, 82 BB and 235 K
Phil Niekro, 23-8, 2.59 ERA, 288.1 IP, 74 BB and 190 K
Larry Dierker, 21-12, 2.68 ERA, 272.0 IP, 72 BB and 200 K
Nelson Briles, 22-6, 2.58 ERA, 254.2 IP, 78 BB and 140 K
Fergie Jenkins, 23-10, 2.36 ERA, 298.0 IP, 70 BB and 250 K
Dick Bosman, 21-10, 3.47 ERA, 272.2 IP, 87 BB and 154 K
Tom Seaver, 22-8, 2.78 ERA, 281.1 IP, 77 BB and 244 K
Bob Moose, 27-5, 2.08 ERA, 289.1 IP, 96 BB and 237 K
Hitting streaks
05/25/1969--Felix Millan, 22 games while playing for Houston
05/28/1969--Bill Freehan, 21 games while playing for Boston
07/01/1969--Orlando Cepeda, 21 games while playing for Oakland
07/01/1969--Cleon Jones, 20 games while playing for Los Angeles
07/24/1969--Jim Northrup, 23 games while playing for San Francisco
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Orlando Cepeda, Bob Allison, Norm Cash
1,000 runs scored: Frank Howard, Luis Aparicio, Maury Wills
2,000 hits: Orlando Cepeda, Luis Aparicio
2,500 hits: Roberto Clemente
3,000 hits: Hank Aaron
300 home runs: Orlando Cepeda, Bob Allison
2,000 strikeouts: Juan Marichal

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Baseball awards
Gold Glove awards
AL: Pitcher Claude Osteen (Minnesota Twins)
Catcher Bill Freehan (Boston Red Sox)
First Baseman Orlando Cepeda (Oakland Athletics)
Second Baseman Ken Boswell (Washington Senators)
Third Baseman Brooks Robinson (Boston Red Sox)
Shortstop Woody Woodward (Cleveland Guardians)
Left Fielder Jim Beauchamp (Milwaukee Brewers)
Center Fielder Tommie Agee (Boston Red Sox)
Right Fielder Tony Oliva (Washington Senators)
NL: Pitcher Gaylord Perry (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Catcher Joe Azcue (Philadelphia Phillies)
First Baseman Willie McCovey (San Francisco Giants)
Second Baseman Don Buford (St. Louis Cardinals)
Third Baseman Jerry Kenney (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Shortstop Mark Belanger (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Left Fielder Roy White (Chicago Cubs)
Center Fielder Adolfo Phillips (St. Louis Cardinals)
Right Fielder Vic Davalillo (Cincinnati Reds)
Silver Slugger awards
AL: Pitcher Chuck Taylor (California Angels)
Catcher Bill Freehan (Boston Red Sox)
First Baseman Boog Powell (Cleveland Guardians)
Second Baseman Julian Javier (Minnesota Twins)
Third Baseman Ron Santo (Minnesota Twins)
Shortstop Luis Aparicio (Minnesota Twins)
Left Fielder Bob Watson (California Angels)
Center Fielder Jimmy Wynn (Minnesota Twins)
Right Fielder Willie Crawford (New York Yankees)
NL: Pitcher Jim Maloney (Cincinnati Reds)
Catcher Joe Torre (Chicago Cubs)
First Baseman Willie McCovey (San Francisco Giants)
Second Baseman Don Buford (St. Louis Cardinals)
Third Baseman Richie Hebner (Houston Astros)
Shortstop Rico Petrocelli (Chicago Cubs)
Left Fielder Frank Howard (St. Louis Cardinals)
Center Fielder Jim Northrup (San Francisco Giants)
Right Fielder Reggie Jackson (Atlanta Braves)
Reliever of the Year
AL: Sparky Lyle (Baltimore Orioles), 4-5, 28 saves, 1.84 ERA, 2.9 WAR
NL: Jim Brewer (Philadelphia Phillies), 13-5, 22 saves, 1.61 ERA, 3.6 WAR
Rookie of the Year
AL: C Thurman Munson (Oakland Athletics), .326/.406/.458, 9 home runs, 75 RBIs, 89 runs scored, 6.9 WAR
NL: 2B Dave Cash (Los Angeles Dodgers), .339/.403/.454, 1 home runs, 82 RBIs, 94 runs scored, 6.1 WAR
Cy Young Award
AL: Bob Moose (Minnesota Twins), 27-5, 2.08 ERA, 289.1 innings pitched, 237 strikeouts, 8.3 WAR
NL: Fergie Jenkins (St. Louis Cardinals), 23-10, 2.36 ERA, 298.0 innings pitched, 250 strikeouts, 7.5 WAR
Most Valuable Player
AL: SP Bob Moose (Minnesota Twins), 27-5, 2.08 ERA, 289.1 innings pitched, 237 strikeouts, 8.3 WAR
NL: RF Reggie Jackson (Atlanta Braves), .302/.427/.635, 51 home runs, 126 RBIs, 148 runs scored, 22 stolen bases, 10.5 WAR

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• Seattle Pilots RP Bill Henry retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos SP Johnny Podres retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Al Worthington retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Roy Face retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies SSP Woodie Held retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators C Jim Pagliaroni retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves 3B Ken Boyer retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds SP Don Drysdale retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres SP Turk Farrell retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 1B Bill White retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets 3B Ozzie Virgil retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos LF Leon Wagner retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians SP Gary Bell retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees SSP Ruben Amaro retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos 1B Dick Stuart retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox SP Al Jackson retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox SP Jack Fisher retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos C Gene Oliver retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 2B Chuck Cottier retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RF Gary Kolb retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers LF Lou Johnson retired from professional baseball.
• Seattle Pilots C Doug Camilli retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RP Bill Short retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros 2B Julio Gotay retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 2B Mike de la Hoz retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers SP Dave Wickersham retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox SP Don Nottebart retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins SP Phil Ortega retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers SP Mel Nelson retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros 3B Charley Smith retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators C Buck Rodgers retired from professional baseball.
• Seattle Pilots LF Tom Tresh retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RF Bubba Morton retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox CL John Wyatt retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Galen Cisco retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 3B Frank Kostro retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics RP Frank Kreutzer retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators 2B Dick Tracewski retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP John Boozer retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Bob Garibaldi retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SP Jack Hamilton retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RF Cap Peterson retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers DH Jack Jenkins retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RF Don Lock retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos LF Manny Jimenez retired from professional baseball.
• Seattle Pilots SP Sammy Ellis retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos CF Ron Davis retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RF Dick Simpson retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves 3B Ed Charles retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres CL Dick Radatz retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs C Merritt Ranew retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres RF Bob Chance retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RP Bill Landis retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians LF Sam Bowens retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics 2B Nate Oliver retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers RP Garry Roggenburk retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Dan Schneider retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics C Vic Roznovsky retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Gary Kroll retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals RP John Purdin retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals SP Dennis Ribant retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins C Bill Heath retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers CF Wayne Redmond retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Leo Marentette retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees C Chris Krug retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs CF Don Young retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins 1B Bill Davis retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros DH Bill Edgerton retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Charlie Vaughan retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies CF Don Bosch retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox LF John Miller retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RF Jose Vidal retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 3B Bobby Etheridge retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Steve Jones retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros SP Mike Adamson retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels SP Les Rohr retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs SSP Gordy Lund retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RP Jim Ellis retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SP Danny Morris retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Jim Miles retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 2B Billy Harris retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets CF Gary Holman retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox C Walt Hriniak retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers DH Fred Rath retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers C Randy Bobb retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RP Jeff James retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Danny Lazar retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Steve Shea retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Bobby Cox retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds C Doug Adams retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres 2B John Sipin retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics CL Ron Law retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RF Dick Smith retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RP Larry Burchart retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 1B Gene Stone retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels RP Gary Taylor retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians LF Rich Barry retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves SSP Frankie Libran retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies SP Gary Timberlake retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers SP Charlie Walters retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Greg Washburn retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators SP Paul Edmondson retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RP Bob Watkins retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Al Raffo retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SP Miguel Fuentes retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants LF Dave Watkins retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Leon Everitt retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros SP Vern Geishert retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers RP Garry Hill retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Larry Maxie retired from professional baseball.
• Seattle Pilots RP Alec Distaso retired from professional baseball.
• Seattle Pilots RF Billy Williams retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Jesse Hudson retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics C John Harrell retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals CF Scott Northey retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres RF Fred Rico retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels SP Luis Peraza retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RP Dick Bates retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals 1B Chip Coulter retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 1B Leroy Reams retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres C Johnny Hairston retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers SSP Juan Rios retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos RP Gary Boyd retired from professional baseball.
• The Cincinnati Reds retired #53 in honor of Don Drysdale.
• Minnesota Twins general manager George Washington retires.
• Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Johnnie Tyler retires.
• New York Yankees manager Mike Muriel retires.
• The Oakland Athletics fired general manager Le Grant Scott.
• The Houston Astros fired general manager Cody Wright.
• The New York Yankees signed manager Lou Kretlow to a 4-year, $33,000 per year contract.
• The Oakland Athletics signed general manager Kevin Simmons to a 3-year, $85,000 per year contract.
• The Minnesota Twins signed general manager Fred Watson to a 5-year, $57,400 per year contract.
• The Houston Astros signed general manager Kevin Dinger to a 4-year, $120,000 per year contract.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates signed general manager Bill Albrecht to a 5-year, $29,900 per year contract.

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Here are the results of the 1969 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Bert Blyleven, age 18
Pick 2 - Houston Astros: CF Cesar Cedeno, age 18
Pick 3 - Minnesota Twins: SP Ken Forsch, age 23
Pick 4 - St. Louis Cardinals: RF Ken Singleton, age 22
Pick 5 - Kansas City Royals: 1B Greg Luzinski, age 18
Pick 6 - Chicago Cubs: LF Jeff Burroughs, age 18
Pick 7 - Los Angeles Dodgers: CF Don Baylor, age 20
Pick 8 - New York Mets: SP Paul Splittorff, age 23
Pick 9 - San Diego Padres: 2B John Lowenstein, age 22
Pick 10 - Montreal Expos: SSP Bobby Grich, age 20
Pick 11 - Cleveland Guardians: CF Jose Cruz, age 22
Pick 12 - Detroit Tigers: C Joe Ferguson, age 23
Pick 13 - San Francisco Giants: C Earl Williams, age 21
Pick 14 - Cincinnati Reds: LF Tom Paciorek, age 23
Pick 15 - California Angels: RP Al Hrabosky, age 20
Pick 16 - Atlanta Braves: LF Roy Foster, age 24
Pick 17 - Milwaukee Brewers: CF Mickey Rivers, age 21
Pick 18 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SSP Dave Concepcion, age 21
Pick 19 - New York Yankees: RP Dave LaRoche, age 21
Pick 20 - Boston Red Sox: RF Leroy Stanton, age 23
Pick 21 - Baltimore Orioles: CF Elliott Maddox, age 21
Pick 22 - Chicago White Sox: CF Gene Clines, age 23
Pick 23 - Oakland Athletics: SP Don Gullett, age 18
Pick 24 - Washington Senators: SP Bill Gogolewski, age 22
Round 2
Pick 1 - Philadelphia Phillies: RF Larry Biittner, age 24
Pick 2 - Houston Astros: RP Charlie Hough, age 21
Pick 3 - Minnesota Twins: SSP Larry Bowa, age 23
Pick 4 - St. Louis Cardinals: RF Tom Grieve, age 21
Pick 5 - Kansas City Royals: SP John Curtis, age 21
Pick 6 - Chicago Cubs: C Milt May, age 19
Pick 7 - Los Angeles Dodgers: LF Joe Lis, age 23
Pick 8 - New York Mets: SP Bart Johnson, age 19 out of college (James Madison University; Harrisonburg, Virginia)
Pick 9 - San Diego Padres: RF Roger Freed, age 23
Pick 10 - Montreal Expos: RP Steve Mingori, age 25
Pick 11 - Cleveland Guardians: 3B Al Gallagher, age 24
Pick 12 - Detroit Tigers: CF Jim Nettles, age 22
Pick 13 - San Francisco Giants: LF Steve Brye, age 20
Pick 14 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Wayne Twitchell, age 21
Pick 15 - California Angels: 3B Carmen Fanzone, age 26
Pick 16 - Atlanta Braves: 1B Ed Goodson, age 21
Pick 17 - Milwaukee Brewers: 2B Danny Thompson, age 22
Pick 18 - Pittsburgh Pirates: C Larry Howard, age 24
Pick 19 - New York Yankees: SSP Bobby Valentine, age 19 out of college (University of Florida; Gainesville, Florida)
Pick 20 - Boston Red Sox: RF Bill Russell, age 21 out of college (University of Georgia; Athens, Georgia)
Pick 21 - Baltimore Orioles: 2B Tim Foli, age 18
Pick 22 - Chicago White Sox: SSP Frank Duffy, age 23
Pick 23 - Oakland Athletics: RP Rich Folkers, age 23
Pick 24 - Washington Senators: SP Wayne Simpson, age 20
Round 3
Pick 1 - Philadelphia Phillies: C Tim Hosley, age 22
Pick 2 - Houston Astros: RF Bobby Mitchell, age 26
Pick 3 - Minnesota Twins: RP Balor Moore, age 18
Pick 4 - St. Louis Cardinals: C Johnny Oates, age 23
Pick 5 - Kansas City Royals: RP Jackie Brown, age 26
Pick 6 - Chicago Cubs: RF Luis Melendez, age 20
Pick 7 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 2B Doug Griffin, age 22
Pick 8 - New York Mets: SP Sandy Vance, age 22
Pick 9 - San Diego Padres: 2B Rich McKinney, age 22
Pick 10 - Montreal Expos: SP Roger Moret, age 20
Pick 11 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Lerrin LaGrow, age 21
Pick 12 - Detroit Tigers: SSP Rich Severson, age 24
Pick 13 - San Francisco Giants: SP Ed Acosta, age 25
Pick 14 - Cincinnati Reds: RF Ted Ford, age 22
Pick 15 - California Angels: SP Ken Reynolds, age 22
Pick 16 - Atlanta Braves: C Bob Montgomery, age 25
Pick 17 - Milwaukee Brewers: SSP Ted Martinez, age 21
Pick 18 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RF Bernie Smith, age 28
Pick 19 - New York Yankees: RP Jim York, age 22
Pick 20 - Boston Red Sox: RP John Strohmayer, age 23
Pick 21 - Baltimore Orioles: 2B Denny Doyle, age 25
Pick 22 - Chicago White Sox: RP Milt Wilcox, age 19
Pick 23 - Oakland Athletics: SP Steve Kline, age 22
Pick 24 - Washington Senators: SP Rich Hand, age 21
Round 4
Pick 1 - Philadelphia Phillies: SSP Roger Metzger, age 22
Pick 2 - Houston Astros: SP Skip Pitlock, age 22
Pick 3 - Minnesota Twins: RP Jim Rittwage, age 25
Pick 4 - St. Louis Cardinals: C Gene Lamont, age 22
Pick 5 - Kansas City Royals: LF Bob Taylor, age 25
Pick 6 - Chicago Cubs: SP Steve Dunning, age 20
Pick 7 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Harry Parker, age 22
Pick 8 - New York Mets: RP Ron Cook, age 22
Pick 9 - San Diego Padres: C Pete Koegel, age 22
Pick 10 - Montreal Expos: SP Fred Cambria, age 21
Pick 11 - Cleveland Guardians: SP Jerry Janeski, age 23
Pick 12 - Detroit Tigers: RP John Lamb, age 23
Pick 13 - San Francisco Giants: SSP Ed Crosby, age 20
Pick 14 - Cincinnati Reds: LF Bernie Williams, age 21
Pick 15 - California Angels: SP Ray Peters, age 23
Pick 16 - Atlanta Braves: RP Mike McQueen, age 19 out of college (University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas)
Pick 17 - Milwaukee Brewers: SP Miguel Puente, age 21
Pick 18 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Dennis Saunders, age 20
Pick 19 - New York Yankees: SSP Frank Baker, age 23
Pick 20 - Boston Red Sox: 3B Terry Hughes, age 20
Pick 21 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Larry Gura, age 21
Pick 22 - Chicago White Sox: LF Dave Robinson, age 23
Pick 23 - Oakland Athletics: RP Denny Riddleberger, age 23
Pick 24 - Washington Senators: RP Rick Austin, age 23
Round 5
Pick 1 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Greg Garrett, age 22
Pick 2 - Houston Astros: RP Gary Jones, age 24
Pick 3 - Minnesota Twins: RP Ed Phillips, age 25
Pick 4 - St. Louis Cardinals: 1B Ossie Blanco, age 24
Pick 5 - Kansas City Royals: CF Jorge Roque, age 19
Pick 6 - Chicago Cubs: LF Jim Hutto, age 22
Pick 7 - Los Angeles Dodgers: C Del Bates, age 29
Pick 8 - New York Mets: C Mike Compton, age 25
Pick 9 - San Diego Padres: RP Bob Chlupsa, age 24
Pick 10 - Montreal Expos: RP Don Carrithers, age 20
Pick 11 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Jim Nelson, age 22
Pick 12 - Detroit Tigers: RP Ken Wright, age 23
Pick 13 - San Francisco Giants: RP Vince Colbert, age 23
Pick 14 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Don Eddy, age 23
Pick 15 - California Angels: RP Mike Strahler, age 22
Pick 16 - Atlanta Braves: 1B John Matias, age 25
Pick 17 - Milwaukee Brewers: C Art Kusnyer, age 23
Pick 18 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Mike Jackson, age 23
Pick 19 - New York Yankees: SSP Jim Driscoll, age 25
Pick 20 - Boston Red Sox: SSP Milt Ramirez, age 19
Pick 21 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Hal Haydel, age 25
Pick 22 - Chicago White Sox: SSP Ken Szotkiewicz, age 22
Pick 23 - Oakland Athletics: RP Buddy Harris, age 20
Pick 24 - Washington Senators: RP Jim Magnuson, age 23
Round 6
Pick 1 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Terry Cox, age 20
Pick 2 - Houston Astros: RP Dick Mills, age 24
Pick 3 - Minnesota Twins: RP Bill Laxton, age 21
Pick 4 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Steve Barber, age 21
Pick 5 - Kansas City Royals: RP Dick Such, age 25
Pick 6 - Chicago Cubs: RP Loyd Colson, age 22
Pick 7 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Richie Moloney, age 19
Pick 8 - New York Mets: RP Gene Rounsaville, age 25
Pick 9 - San Diego Padres: RP Jim Johnson, age 24
Pick 10 - Montreal Expos: LF Mike Derrick, age 26
Pick 11 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Harvey Shank, age 23
Pick 12 - Detroit Tigers: RP Dick Colpaert, age 25
Pick 13 - San Francisco Giants: RP Mel Behney, age 22
Pick 14 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Jim Dunegan, age 22
Pick 15 - California Angels: RP Pete Hamm, age 22
Pick 16 - Atlanta Braves: 3B John Vukovich, age 22
Pick 17 - Milwaukee Brewers: 3B Minnie Mendoza, age 35
Pick 18 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 1B Roe Skidmore, age 24
Pick 19 - New York Yankees: 1B Gary Moore, age 24
Pick 20 - Boston Red Sox: 1B Jim Campbell, age 26
Pick 21 - Baltimore Orioles: C Bart Zeller, age 28
Pick 22 - Chicago White Sox: SSP Jim Kennedy, age 23
Pick 23 - Oakland Athletics: LF Sam Parrilla, age 26
Pick 24 - Washington Senators: CF Tom Silverio, age 24

[Lord Byron]

-The Seattle Pilots have moved to Milwaukee and are now the Milwaukee Brewers.
-Los Angeles Dodgers owner Robert Meyer, Jr. passes away and his son, Robert Meyer, III, becomes the new owner of the Dodgers.
-The San Diego Padres traded 33-year-old 2B Tony Taylor to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 24-year-old 2B Hector Torres in return.
-The Kansas City Royals traded 30-year-old 2B Cookie Rojas to the Oakland Athletics, getting 23-year-old RHP Tom Murphy and 24-year-old SSP Tommy Dean in return.
-The Los Angeles Dodgers traded 25-year-old CF Wayne Comer to the Chicago White Sox, getting 26-year-old RHP Jim Hardin in return.
-The San Diego Padres traded 32-year-old RHP Phil Regan to the California Angels, getting 29-year-old C Tom Satriano in return.
-The St. Louis Cardinals traded 22-year-old CF Boots Day to the New York Yankees, getting 31-year-old RHP Dave Baldwin and 23-year-old CF Oscar Brown in return.
-The Baltimore Orioles traded 27-year-old CF Jim Gosger to the Atlanta Braves, getting 25-year-old RHP Wayne Granger in return.
-The Baltimore Orioles traded 30-year-old LHP John O'Donoghue and 21-year-old 3B Aurelio Rodriguez to the Atlanta Braves, getting 22-year-old 3B Garry Jestadt and 21-year-old C Buck Martinez in return.
-The Washington Senators traded 31-year-old RF Tony Oliva to the Cincinnati Reds, getting 23-year-old RHP Rollie Fingers in return.
-The Kansas City Royals traded 34-year-old LHP George Brunet and 24-year-old RHP Steve Arlin to the Chicago Cubs, getting 24-year-old LHP Mike Kilkenny in return.
-The Chicago Cubs traded 24-year-old RF Steve Hovley to the Milwaukee Brewers, getting 34-year-old RHP Pedro Ramos in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 24-year-old C Bob Stinson to the Milwaukee Brewers, getting 30-year-old RHP Bob Miller and 23-year-old RHP Jim Colborn in return.
-The Philadelphia Phillies traded 27-year-old SSP Mickey Stanley and 22-year-old C Charlie Sands to the New York Yankees, getting 27-year-old RHP Pat Dobson in return.
-The Boston Red Sox failed to sign 5th round draft pick Milt Ramirez.
-The Philadelphia Phillies failed to sign 1st round draft pick Bert Blyleven. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-SP Billy Pierce, CF Duke Snider, CF Richie Ashburn, and SSP Vern Stephens are inducted into the 1970 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

[Lord Byron]

Spring training results
AL East: Detroit Tigers, 13-5
AL West: Minnesota Twins, 13-5
NL East: St. Louis Cardinals, 13-5
NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers, 14-4

1970 preseason predictions

American League East
Cleveland Guardians, 97-65
Boston Red Sox, 95-67
Detroit Tigers, 92-70
Baltimore Orioles, 85-77
New York Yankees, 83-79
Washington Senators, 74-88

American League West
California Angels, 101-61
Minnesota Twins, 98-64
Chicago White Sox, 91-71
Oakland Athletics, 89-73
Milwaukee Brewers, 43-119
Kansas City Royals, 28-134

National League East
Philadelphia Phillies, 107-55
Chicago Cubs, 99-63
St. Louis Cardinals, 89-73
New York Mets, 84-78
Pittsburgh Pirates, 84-78
Montreal Expos, 39-123

National League West
Atlanta Braves, 92-70
Houston Astros, 90-72
Cincinnati Reds, 87-75
San Francisco Giants, 84-78
Los Angeles Dodgers, 83-79
San Diego Padres, 38-124

OK, let's play ball!!!

[Lord Byron]

Standings at the 1970 All-Star break:

First-place teams
AL East: Boston Red Sox (61-27--12 and a half games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians and Baltimore Orioles, who are tied for second
AL West: Minnesota Twins (63-23--7 games ahead of the California Angels)
NL East: Chicago Cubs (59-30--1 and a half games ahead of the New York Mets
NL West: Cincinnati Reds (53-36--3 games ahead of the Atlanta Braves)

Standings at the 1970 All-Star break

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Here are the All-Star team lineups by league:

AL:
SP Catfish Hunter (DET) - 15-3, 2.46 ERA, 153.2 IP, 1.08 WHIP, 4.5 K/9, 2.8 WAR
SP Jerry Koosman (BOS) - 13-3, 2.13 ERA, 152.1 IP, 1.04 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, 3.3 WAR
SP Mickey Lolich (CWS) - 11-5, 2.22 ERA, 149.2 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 4.9 WAR
SP Rudy May (NYY) - 10-7, 3.11 ERA, 141.2 IP, 1.18 WHIP, 8.3 K/9, 3.7 WAR
SP Bob Moose (MIN) - 9-5, 3.06 ERA, 150.0 IP, 1.19 WHIP, 6.3 K/9, 5.2 WAR
SP Tom Seaver (CWS)* - 11-7, 2.16 ERA, 162.2 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 8.5 K/9, 5.7 WAR
SP Wilbur Wood (MIN) - 15-0, 2.26 ERA, 135.1 IP, 0.99 WHIP, 5.5 K/9, 3.8 WAR
RP Clay Carroll (CAL) - 4-0, 2.31 ERA, 50.2 IP, 1.38 WHIP, 6.2 K/9, 0.6 WAR
CL Joe Hoerner (BOS)* - 7-3, 13 SV, 2.30 ERA, 58.2 IP, 1.23 WHIP, 5.4 K/9, 1.5 WAR
CL Ron Perranoski (CLE) - 4-4, 11 SV, 2.04 ERA, 53.0 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 5.6 K/9, 2.1 WAR
C Dick Dietz (MIN) - .317/.463/.508, 246 AB, 9 HR, 160 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
C Thurman Munson (OAK)* - .369/.442/.472, 282 AB, 4 HR, 1 SB, 149 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
1B Lee May (CAL) - .331/.380/.586, 362 AB, 24 HR, 1 SB, 153 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
1B Bob Robertson (BOS) - .333/.427/.658, 330 AB, 28 HR, 2 SB, 179 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
1B Carl Yastrzemski (MIN)* - .310/.441/.589, 287 AB, 22 HR, 1 SB, 169 wRC+, 4.4 WAR
2B Joe Morgan (CAL)* - .330/.452/.487, 306 AB, 11 HR, 25 SB, 157 wRC+, 5.5 WAR
3B Harmon Killebrew (MIN)* - .336/.455/.606, 241 AB, 17 HR, 1 SB, 178 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
3B Ken McMullen (WS2) - .268/.333/.448, 339 AB, 16 HR, 109 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
SSP Jim Fregosi (BAL)* - .311/.392/.467, 244 AB, 8 HR, 1 SB, 130 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
LF Bob Taylor (KC) - .247/.350/.377, 316 AB, 12 HR, 100 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
LF Bob Watson (CAL) - .343/.422/.563, 268 AB, 13 HR, 163 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
LF Jimmy Wynn (MIN)* - .252/.381/.433, 321 AB, 13 HR, 8 SB, 120 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
CF Tommie Agee (BOS)* - .294/.393/.532, 333 AB, 18 HR, 11 SB, 141 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
RF Jim Hickman (CWS) - .358/.457/.595, 316 AB, 15 HR, 177 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
RF Bobby Murcer (BOS)* - .343/.432/.581, 315 AB, 20 HR, 7 SB, 165 wRC+, 4.1 WAR

NL:
SP Vida Blue (PHI) - 13-4, 2.00 ERA, 157.2 IP, 0.89 WHIP, 9.2 K/9, 6.4 WAR
SP Tom Bradley (CHC) - 11-3, 2.61 ERA, 152.0 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 6.3 K/9, 4.9 WAR
SP Fergie Jenkins (STL) - 7-8, 4.28 ERA, 132.1 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 9.1 K/9, 3.8 WAR
SP Sam McDowell (PHI)* - 10-5, 2.51 ERA, 150.1 IP, 1.16 WHIP, 8.7 K/9, 4.0 WAR
SP Gaylord Perry (LAD) - 8-7, 2.99 ERA, 159.2 IP, 1.16 WHIP, 5.7 K/9, 3.5 WAR
SP Paul Splittorff (NYM) - 11-3, 2.65 ERA, 153.0 IP, 1.08 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, 4.7 WAR
SP Don Wilson (CIN) - 9-5, 4.28 ERA, 141.0 IP, 1.37 WHIP, 7.6 K/9, 3.1 WAR
CL Jim Brewer (PHI)* - 7-3, 14 SV, 2.29 ERA, 51.0 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 9.0 K/9, 2.1 WAR
CL Dave Giusti (HOU) - 5-5, 14 SV, 2.87 ERA, 62.2 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 5.3 K/9, 0.9 WAR
CL Hoyt Wilhelm (PIT) - 7-4, 7 SV, 3.43 ERA, 63.0 IP, 1.25 WHIP, 7.0 K/9, 0.3 WAR
C Gene Tenace (CIN) - .290/.466/.525, 221 AB, 15 HR, 162 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
C Joe Torre (CHC)* - .292/.373/.419, 277 AB, 8 HR, 113 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
1B Willie McCovey (SF)* - .318/.447/.649, 305 AB, 28 HR, 1 SB, 181 wRC+, 4.8 WAR
2B Mike Andrews (CIN)* - .281/.382/.467, 334 AB, 13 HR, 4 SB, 128 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
3B Richie Hebner (HOU)* - .337/.411/.621, 359 AB, 23 HR, 2 SB, 168 wRC+, 4.7 WAR
3B Zoilo Versalles (MON) - .263/.313/.446, 327 AB, 13 HR, 1 SB, 100 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
SSP Rico Petrocelli (CHC)* - .223/.341/.387, 305 AB, 10 HR, 97 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
LF Bob Bailey (SF) - .293/.408/.537, 324 AB, 20 HR, 2 SB, 152 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
LF Rico Carty (NYM)* - .363/.457/.581, 322 AB, 19 HR, 170 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
LF Frank Howard (STL) - .348/.445/.715, 305 AB, 31 HR, 198 wRC+, 4.8 WAR
CF Bernie Carbo (CHC) - .322/.469/.599, 242 AB, 17 HR, 3 SB, 179 wRC+, 4.4 WAR
CF Reggie Smith (PIT)* - .329/.378/.578, 346 AB, 19 HR, 4 SB, 146 wRC+, 3.9 WAR
RF Reggie Jackson (ATL) - .281/.387/.506, 334 AB, 18 HR, 8 SB, 137 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
RF Tony Oliva (CIN) - .360/.406/.590, 356 AB, 17 HR, 1 SB, 162 wRC+, 4.4 WAR
RF Billy Williams (CHC)* - .316/.386/.545, 345 AB, 18 HR, 10 SB, 144 wRC+, 3.6 WAR

[Lord Byron]

July 14th, 1970, Jarry Park, Montreal

Williams Dominates in 5-1 Win over AL All-Stars
There's a whole lot of pride on the line when the best baseball players throughout Major League Baseball gather for the all-star game.
It was no different this year, as the NL bested the AL by a score of 5-1, in a spirited contest played at Jarry Park.
"It might be a little lower intensity than the regular season or playoffs, but everyone in that clubhouse still wants to win this game," said Billy Williams of the NL, who was named the game MVP.

All-Star Game MVP: RF Billy Williams (Chicago Cubs)

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Trades before the 1970 trading deadline:
-The Cleveland Guardians traded 21-year-old CF Don Hahn to the Kansas City Royals, getting 30-year-old RHP Jack Aker, 24-year-old RHP Tom Murphy, and $96,200 in cash in return.
-The Montreal Expos traded 25-year-old LHP Dave Roberts to the Boston Red Sox, getting 23-year-old RHP Bob Reynolds and 21-year-old C Fred Kendall in return.

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Awards:
-AL batting title: RF Ralph Garr (Oakland Athletics), 7 home runs, 65 RBIs, and 117 runs scored.
-NL batting title: RF Tony Oliva (Cincinnati Reds), 25 home runs, 111 RBIs, and 125 runs scored.

-In the ALCS, it's the Boston Red Sox (107-55) vs. the Minnesota Twins (115-47) while, in the NLCS, it's the Chicago Cubs (104-58) vs. the Atlanta Braves (96-66)!!!

On a side note, the two worst teams were the Milwaukee Brewers (7-155--yes, seven wins total!) and the San Diego Padres (10-152).

Standings at the end of the 1970 regular season

[Lord Byron]

American League Championship Series: Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins

Results

Game 1, October 3rd, 1970, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Twins Escape Red Sox in 13, Now Lead Series 1-0
The Minnesota Twins started the League Championship Series in dramatic fashion, stealing Game 1 from the Boston Red Sox in a walk-off in the 13th inning. Minnesota took the 2-1 win thanks in large part to a good day from starter Bob Moose. The right-hander threw 8.0 innings of 7-hit ball in the win, which gave the Twins a 1-0 lead to start the best-of-5 series.
The clutch at-bat came in the bottom of the 13th inning, when Minnesota first baseman Carl Yastrzemski, facing John Strohmayer, had a run-scoring single. It gave the Twins the 2-1 win.
"That was fun, but I'll be happy with a nice, safe win next time," Minnesota manager Len Okrie said.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis.
Twins lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 4th, 1970, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Tolan, Twins Wallop Red Sox in Game 2 of CS
The Minnesota Twins moved to within one game of the World Series, downing the visiting Boston Red Sox at Metropolitan Stadium by a score of 8-2. Twins right fielder Bobby Tolan did some major damage. He went 3 for 5 with a home run and a double, while scoring 2 and driving in 4. The win gives the Twins a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-5 League Championship Series.
Tolan had an important at-bat with the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth, when he hit a bases-clearing double. The Twins went on to win.
"Things aren't going great right now," Boston manager Frank Shellenback said. "But you don't need me to tell you that."
The next game is set to be played on October 6th, 1970 at Fenway Park in Boston.
Twins lead series 2-0

Game 3, October 6th, 1970, Fenway Park, Boston
Twins Dominate, Sweep League Championship Series
With a 4-1 win to wrap up the series at Fenway Park, the Minnesota Twins have eliminated the Boston Red Sox in the League Championship Series and move on to the World Series.
Minnesota controlled the series from the outset and won it in a 3-0 sweep.
Bobby Tolan led the charge offensively for the victors, winning series MVP honors. He posted a .429 batting average, along with a .467 on-base percentage. He had 1 home runs, drove in 4 RBIs, and scored 4 runs.
"We're not done yet," the MVP said. "There is still a lot to accomplish."
The Minnesota Twins don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Atlanta Braves-Chicago Cubs series. That series is tied at 1 game each. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Twins win series 3-0

ALCS MVP: RF Bobby Tolan (Minnesota Twins)

National League Championship Series: Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves

Results

Game 1, October 4th, 1970, Wrigley Field, Chicago
League Championship Series Game 1 Goes to Chicago Thanks to Perez
The Chicago Cubs started the League Championship Series in style, downing the visiting Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field by a score of 8-2 to grab an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Cubs third baseman Tony Perez went 1-3 with a home run and a walk, while scoring 2 times and driving in 4.
Joe Torre, who finished 3rd in the NL in batting average with .312 in 1965, helped out the Chicago cause in the bottom of the fourth inning with a run-scoring walk. For the game, the catcher went 1-3 with a walk, while adding 2 RBIs.
"There was a kid in the stands with a sign that said 'Chicago Cubs (probably) 1970 World Series Champions'," Torre told reporters after the game. "I told him, 'Premature, but I like the confidence.'"
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Cubs lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 5th, 1970, Wrigley Field, Chicago
Cubs Hammered by Brown, Drop Game 2 to Braves
With shortstop Larry Brown leading the charge, the Atlanta Braves got a road win over the Chicago Cubs, 5-4, in Game 2 of the League Championship Series. Brown was 2-2 with a home run and a walk. He scored 2 runs at Wrigley Field to help Atlanta force a 1-1 tie in the best-of-5 series.
Atlanta used a timely hit from Reggie Jackson to get the win. The right fielder stroked a run-scoring double in the top of the ninth inning to put the Braves ahead, 5-4. It was his only hit in 5 at-bats, but it was a difference-maker.
"Every team in baseball loses," Cubs manager Russ Bauers 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 on October 7th, 1970 at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta.
Series tied at 1-1

Game 3, October 7th, 1970, Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta
Road Win Lifts Chicago to 2-1 Lead in CS
Despite a great performance by Atlanta third baseman Aurelio Rodriguez, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Braves by the score of 8-3 at Atlanta Stadium. Rodriguez was 4-4 with a home run, a triple, and 2 singles, while scoring 3 runs, but he could not prevent the Cubs from moving one game closer to the World Series. Chicago now leads the League Championship Series 2-1.
The game was at a stalemate until catcher Joe Torre came to bat in the top of the ninth. Facing Atlanta pitcher Dean Chance, he hit a 3-1 fastball for a 2-run single. It was a game-changer, putting Chicago on top, 5-3.
"It's true for every sport, I think, but the playoffs are so short that you've just got to get in and get hot," Chicago manager Russ Bauers told BNN after the win. "We took care of the first part and now we're just working on the second."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta.
Cubs lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 8th, 1970, Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta
Cubs Advance to World Series
The dream of raising a championship banner in Chicago took a big step forward today. The Chicago Cubs have won the League Championship Series, eliminating the Atlanta Braves to advance to the World Series.
Chicago won the final game 10-5 and the series 3-1.
Joe Torre was named series MVP for a huge performance. He hit .294 with a .333 on-base percentage. He drove in 8 RBIs, had 1 home run, and scored 3 runs.
The Chicago Cubs will play against the Minnesota Twins in the next round. Minnesota won their series against the Boston Red Sox 3 games to 0. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Cubs lead series 3-1

NLCS MVP: C Joe Torre (Chicago Cubs)

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1970 World Series: Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs

Results

Game 1, October 10th, 1970, Wrigley Field, Chicago
Williams, Chicago Start World Series Strong with Home Win
The Chicago Cubs started the World Series in style, downing the visiting Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field by a score of 6-1 to grab an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Cubs right fielder Billy Williams slugged 2 home runs. He drove in 5 runs and scored twice.
The game turned with two out in the bottom of the fifth. That's when Williams hit a 2-run double off Bob Moose. It propelled the Cubs into the lead, 3-1.
"Postseason wins taste oh so sweet," said Williams after the game.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Cubs lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 11th, 1970, Wrigley Field, Chicago
Yastrzemski Blasts Cubs, Twins Take Game 2, 5-3
Minnesota first baseman Carl Yastrzemski was the difference-maker for the Twins in what turned into a shootout with the Chicago Cubs. Yastrzemski earned accolades after going 3-for-5 in the 5-3 Twins win. With the victory, the Twins moved into a 1-1 tie in the best-of-7 series.
Had Yastrzemski not come through in the top of the seventh, who knows how the game would've ended? But with two down, Yastrzemski hit a 3-run home run. The Twins took the lead, 5-3, and never looked back.
"We lost," Chicago manager Russ Bauers said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."
Game 3 is scheduled for Tuesday at Metropolitan Stadium.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 13th, 1970, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Road Win Lifts Chicago to 2-1 Lead in WS
The Chicago Cubs got an exceptional performance from starter Steve Arlin, who silenced the Minnesota offense en route to a 3-0 shutout win in Game 3 of the World Series. The Twins could never get a bead on the right-handed Arlin, who threw 9.0 innings of shutout ball. The Cubs now hold a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-7 series.
Arlin pitched a complete game for Chicago. The right-hander was charged with no runs on 7 hits. He struck out 5 during his 127-pitch performance.
"It has been an incredible experience today," Arlin 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 Metropolitan Stadium.
Cubs lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 14th, 1970, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Cubs Hammered by Killebrew, Drop Game 4 to Twins
Minnesota third baseman Harmon Killebrew was the difference-maker for the Twins in what turned into a shootout with the Chicago Cubs. Killebrew earned accolades after going 2-for-4 in the 8-3 Twins win. With the victory, the Twins moved into a 2-2 tie in the best-of-7 series.
Killebrew was 2-4 with a home run and a double. He drove in 4 runs and scored once against the Cubs. In the bottom of the first inning, he hit a 2-run double that put Minnesota in front, 2-0.
"There's nothing like the postseason," said Killebrew, "to ramp up the pressure."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Metropolitan Stadium.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 15th, 1970, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Carbo, Cubs Wallop Twins in Game 5 of WS
Chicago Cubs center fielder Bernie Carbo was the difference-maker at Metropolitan Stadium, as he led his club to victory in a pivotal Game 5 of the World Series. The Cubs took the 7-1 win over the Minnesota Twins to seize a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 series.
Carbo came through for the Cubs in the top of the fourth inning. With Chicago leading 3-0, the center fielder hit a 3-run home run. It made the score 6-0, Chicago.
Twins manager Len Okrie 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 on October 17th, 1970 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Cubs lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 17th, 1970, Wrigley Field, Chicago
Cubs Top Twins
With a 5-3 win over the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field today, the Chicago Cubs wrapped up their 11th title in team history.
The Cubs left little doubt who was the better team. Celebrating a banner year, "team" was the word of the day in the victorious clubhouse after the game.
"Hitting, pitching, fielding; those are all things you need to win, but most importantly you need a team, a team that works together toward the same collective goal," said Chicago manager Russ Bauers. "Our players felt that way all year, and they played that way. When one guy had an off day, 24 others stepped up their game and filled the void."
A jovial mood filled the air as Chicago celebrated into the night. The city's mayor said parade plans were underway and a "huge celebration" would be in order.
"I hope they have a big celebration," Minnesota manager Len Okrie said. "They deserved to win this series and they deserve to celebrate it."
Cubs win series 4-2

World Series MVP: CF Bernie Carbo (Chicago Cubs)

(Now, the Cubs have the most World Series wins in this sim, with 11...)

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Accomplishments
3+home runs
05/15/1970--Richie Hebner, 3 home runs, 6 for 7, 10 RBIs versus San Diego while playing for Houston
07/28/1970--Jimmy Wynn, 3 home runs, 4 for 6, 6 RBIs versus Cleveland while playing for Minnesota
08/12/1970--Roy White, 3 home runs, 4 for 5, 3 RBIs versus San Francisco while playing for Chicago
09/07/1970--Jimmy Wynn, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 7 RBIs versus Milwaukee while playing for Minnesota
6+hits
05/15/1970--Richie Hebner, 6 hits in 7 at-bats, 3 home runs, and 10 RBIs versus San Diego while playing for Houston
05/23/1970--Wes Parker, 6 hits in 6 at-bats, 1 home run, and 4 RBIs versus Montreal while playing for Pittsburgh
06/07/1970--Ron Hunt, 6 hits in 7 at-bats, 2 RBIs versus Milwaukee while playing for Baltimore
09/01/1970--Richie Hebner, 6 hits in 6 at-bats, 1 home run, and 4 RBIs versus San Diego while playing for Houston
Cycles
05/14/1970--Jerry Kenney, 5 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs versus St. Louis while playing for Pittsburgh
07/05/1970--Frank Howard, 5 hits in 7 at-bats, 1 home run, and 8 RBIs versus Montreal while playing for St. Louis
50+home run seasons
Frank Howard (55)
150+RBI seasons
Frank Howard (160)
Boog Powell (153)
Tony Perez (163)
Johnny Bench (150)
20+win seasons
Wilbur Wood, 26-4, 2.60 ERA, 252.1 IP, 51 BB and 150 K
Sam McDowell, 20-9, 2.34 ERA, 280.2 IP, 120 BB and 262 K
Jim Merritt, 21-5, 3.24 ERA, 238.2 IP, 52 BB and 163 K
Catfish Hunter, 20-9, 3.23 ERA, 270.0 IP, 69 BB and 152 K
Don Sutton, 22-9, 3.95 ERA, 271.0 IP, 71 BB and 230 K
Jerry Koosman, 23-6, 2.77 ERA, 260.0 IP, 72 BB and 161 K
Jim Rooker, 20-4, 3.34 ERA, 234.1 IP, 127 BB and 153 K
Vida Blue, 22-8, 2.59 ERA, 292.1 IP, 82 BB and 292 K
Ken Forsch, 24-7, 3.28 ERA, 272.0 IP, 81 BB and 174 K
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Brooks Robinson, Willie McCovey, Billy Williams, Felipe Alou
1,500 RBIs: Frank Robinson, Harmon Killebrew
1,000 runs scored: Willie McCovey, Billy Williams, Ron Santo, Norm Cash, Brooks Robinson
1,500 runs scored: Al Kaline, Frank Robinson
2,000 hits: Curt Flood, Maury Wills, Brooks Robinson, Frank Howard
300 home runs: Billy Williams
400 home runs: Frank Howard, Willie McCovey
500 home runs: Harmon Killebrew
2,000 strikeouts: Sam McDowell
2,500 strikeouts: Bob Gibson
200 wins: Milt Pappas

[Lord Byron]

Baseball awards for the 1970 season
Gold Glove awards
AL: Pitcher John Curtis (Kansas City Royals)
Catcher Bill Freehan (Boston Red Sox)
First Baseman Orlando Cepeda (Oakland Athletics)
Second Baseman Ted Sizemore (Cleveland Guardians)
Third Baseman Brooks Robinson (Boston Red Sox)
Shortstop Ed Brinkman (Oakland Athletics)
Left Fielder Wayne Comer (Chicago White Sox)
Center Fielder Tommie Agee (Boston Red Sox)
Right Fielder Pat Kelly (California Angels)
NL: Pitcher Dick Bosman (San Francisco Giants)
Catcher Clay Dalrymple (New York Mets)
First Baseman John Mayberry (Cincinnati Reds)
Second Baseman Denis Menke (Atlanta Braves)
Third Baseman Jerry Kenney (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Shortstop Dave Concepcion (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Left Fielder Cleon Jones (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Center Fielder Bernie Carbo (Chicago Cubs)
Right Fielder Cesar Geronimo (San Diego Padres)
Silver Slugger awards
AL: Pitcher Bob Gibson (Oakland Athletics)
Catcher Johnny Bench (Baltimore Orioles)
First Baseman Bob Robertson (Boston Red Sox)
Second Baseman Joe Morgan (California Angels)
Third Baseman Harmon Killebrew (Minnesota Twins)
Shortstop Jim Fregosi (Baltimore Orioles)
Left Fielder Jimmy Wynn (Minnesota Twins)
Center Fielder Tommie Agee (Boston Red Sox)
Right Fielder Jim Hickman (Chicago White Sox)
NL: Pitcher Jim Rooker (San Francisco Giants)
Catcher Gene Tenace (Cincinnati Reds)
First Baseman Frank Howard (St. Louis Cardinals)
Second Baseman Mike Andrews (Cincinnati Reds)
Third Baseman Richie Hebner (Houston Astros)
Shortstop Rico Petrocelli (Chicago Cubs)
Left Fielder Rico Carty (New York Mets)
Center Fielder Reggie Smith (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Right Fielder Tony Oliva (Cincinnati Reds)
Reliever of the Year
AL: Joe Hoerner (Boston Red Sox), 11-8, 26 saves, 2.42 ERA, 2.9 WAR
NL: Jim Brewer (Philadelphia Phillies), 11-4, 23 saves, 2.41 ERA, 2.7 WAR
Rookie of the Year
AL: SP Ken Forsch (Minnesota Twins), 24-7, 3.28 ERA, 272.0 innings pitched, 174 strikeouts, 7.0 WAR
NL: SP Paul Splittorff (New York Mets), 18-9, 3.27 ERA, 269.2 innings pitched, 172 strikeouts, 7.5 WAR
Cy Young Award
AL: Tom Seaver (Chicago White Sox), 19-13, 2.38 ERA, 287.0 innings pitched, 273 strikeouts, 9.4 WAR
NL: Vida Blue (Philadelphia Phillies), 22-8, 2.59 ERA, 292.1 innings pitched, 292 strikeouts, 9.6 WAR
Most Valuable Player
AL: 1B Bob Robertson (Boston Red Sox), .313/.409/.611, 47 home runs, 144 RBIs, 130 runs scored, 7 stolen bases, 7.2 WAR
NL: 3B Tony Perez (Chicago Cubs), .324/.401/.626, 47 home runs, 163 RBIs, 122 runs scored, 7 stolen bases, 8.2 WAR

[Lord Byron]

• Milwaukee Brewers SP Ron Kline retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RP Hank Aguirre retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs SP Pedro Ramos retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 1B Tito Francona retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds SP Don Cardwell retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox C Johnny Roseboro retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds 1B Hawk Taylor retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins RF Gary Geiger retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians SP Ken Johnson retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds 2B Jerry Adair retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles 3B Lou Klimchock retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics LF Bob Allison retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds 3B Jim Davenport retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees SP Earl Wilson retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics RF Russ Snyder retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RF Danny Murphy retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RF Len Gabrielson retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants SSP Bob Johnson retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RP Lee Stange retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres SP Gerry Arrigo retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics SP Ray Washburn retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Al McBean retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Jack Baldschun retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres 3B Tom Satriano retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals 3B Rich Rollins retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves C Doc Edwards retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals LF Jose Tartabull retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals 3B Max Alvis retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals SP Bill Faul retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SP Bo Belinsky retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates C Bob Tillman retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers RP Bob Humphreys retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 1B Fred Whitfield retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Dan Osinski retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics RF Mike Shannon retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 3B Pete Ward retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Julio Navarro retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels SP Tommie Sisk retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SP Dave Morehead retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers SP Fred Talbot retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Jerry Stephenson retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RP Aubrey Gatewood retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins LF Jay Ward retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants CF Jimmie Hall retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos C Dave Ricketts retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 1B Dick Nen retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs SP Jose Santiago retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SP Frank Bertaina retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos SP Joe Sparma retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics CL Billy McCool retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins 1B Jim Hicks retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves 1B Tony Horton retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers SP Bob Meyer retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox CF Joe Nossek retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles 1B Rick Joseph retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers 3B Vern Fuller retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RF George Spriggs retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers SSP Ray Oyler retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels RP Barry Moore retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Darrell Osteen retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators C Greg Goossen retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants 2B Bill Sorrell retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 2B Frank Quilici retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RP Carroll Sembera retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RP Gary Wagner retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics RP Joe Verbanic retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins 1B George Kopacz retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics C Don Bryant retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers SP Rich Nye retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Ron Willis retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers DH Jim Cosman retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Dooley Womack retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Gene Brabender retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers RF Steve Whitaker retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox CL Roberto Rodriguez retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels SP Cisco Carlos retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins LF Cotton Nash retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Alcaraz retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 2B Jose Herrera retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Bill Dillman retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP George Lauzerique retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds DH Bruce Brubaker retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox CF Jarvis Tatum retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RP Fred Wenz retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants SP Jerry Nyman retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 2B Jose Arcia retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds SSP Leon McFadden retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies LF Bob Christian retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Rick Kester retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins LF Russ Nagelson retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RP Don Secrist retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals LF Keith Lampard retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Jerry Crider retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Mike Davison retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Jack Dilauro retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics RP John Noriega retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RP Lou Marone retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators SP Mike Wegener retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets 2B Jose Martinez retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RP Wally Wolf retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees C Randy Brown retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Norm McRae retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins CF Scott Reid retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Bob Reed retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox LF Jim Williams retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Brewers RP Don O'Riley retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Ray Jarvis retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees SSP Van Kelly retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos CF Herman Hill retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers SP Jerry Robertson retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos LF Mike Derrick retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Roe Skidmore retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers C Del Bates retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds DH Jim Dunegan retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals RP Dick Such retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox SSP Ken Szotkiewicz retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals LF Bob Taylor retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles C Bart Zeller retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Brewers 3B Minnie Mendoza retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins RP Jim Rittwage retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Loyd Colson retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers RP Richie Moloney retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RP Dick Mills retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves LF John Matias retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels RP Ray Peters retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 1B Gary Moore retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics LF Sam Parrilla retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Dick Colpaert retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Brewers RP Miguel Puente retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins RP Ed Phillips retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Harvey Shank retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox SSP Jim Kennedy retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets C Mike Compton retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SP Dennis Saunders retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Terry Cox retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Mel Behney retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RP Gene Rounsaville retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres RP Jim Johnson retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos SP Fred Cambria retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 1B Jim Campbell retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals general manager Tim Carrillo retires.
• Philadelphia Phillies manager Blackie Carter retires.
• Boston Red Sox manager Frank Shellenback retires.
• Washington Senators manager Billy Herman retires.
• The New York Yankees fired general manager Joe Glenn.
• The San Francisco Giants fired general manager Sam Rahn.
• The Philadelphia Phillies signed manager Vic Lombardi to a 5-year, $35,000 per year contract.
• The Washington Senators signed manager Al Brancato to a 4-year, $30,000 per year contract.
• The St. Louis Cardinals signed general manager Carl Doyle to a 5-year, $80,000 per year contract.
• The Boston Red Sox signed manager Charlie Gilbert to a 4-year, $39,000 per year contract.
• The New York Yankees signed general manager Quentin McNair to a 4-year, $140,000 per year contract.
• The San Francisco Giants signed general manager Chris Andrews to a 3-year, $28,500 per year contract.

[Lord Byron]

Here are the results of the 1970 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - San Diego Padres: SP J.R. Richard, age 20
Pick 2 - Houston Astros: SP Bert Blyleven, age 19 out of college (Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta, Georgia)
Pick 3 - Chicago White Sox: SP Jon Matlack, age 20
Pick 4 - San Francisco Giants: 1B Cecil Cooper, age 20
Pick 5 - Los Angeles Dodgers: C Darrell Porter, age 18
Pick 6 - Pittsburgh Pirates: LF Ben Oglivie, age 21
Pick 7 - Montreal Expos: SP Burt Hooton, age 20
Pick 8 - Cincinnati Reds: 1B Dave Kingman, age 21
Pick 9 - Cleveland Guardians: SSP Chris Speier, age 20
Pick 10 - California Angels: CF George Hendrick, age 21
Pick 11 - New York Yankees: SP Bruce Kison, age 20
Pick 12 - Chicago Cubs: 2B Rennie Stennett, age 19
Pick 13 - Atlanta Braves: 3B Eric Soderholm, age 22
Pick 14 - Detroit Tigers: LF Richie Zisk, age 21
Pick 15 - Kansas City Royals: 3B Ron Cey, age 22
Pick 16 - Philadelphia Phillies: SSP Juan Beniquez, age 20
Pick 17 - Milwaukee Brewers: LF John Milner, age 20
Pick 18 - Minnesota Twins: SP Monty Montgomery, age 24
Pick 19 - Baltimore Orioles: 3B Steve Braun, age 22
Pick 20 - Boston Red Sox: C Mike Ivie, age 18
Pick 21 - Oakland Athletics: SP Jim Slaton, age 20
Pick 22 - New York Mets: 1B Chris Chambliss, age 21
Pick 23 - Washington Senators: CL Terry Forster, age 18
Pick 24 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Ross Grimsley, age 20
Round 2
Pick 1 - San Diego Padres: CF Billy North, age 22
Pick 2 - Houston Astros: 2B Lenny Randle, age 21
Pick 3 - Chicago White Sox: 2B Derrel Thomas, age 19
Pick 4 - San Francisco Giants: 1B Hal Breeden, age 26
Pick 5 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Ed Farmer, age 21
Pick 6 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Tom House, age 23
Pick 7 - Montreal Expos: SP Steve Stone, age 23
Pick 8 - Cincinnati Reds: CF Rick Miller, age 22
Pick 9 - Cleveland Guardians: C Dave Rader, age 21
Pick 10 - California Angels: SP Ernie McAnally, age 24
Pick 11 - New York Yankees: SP Bill Greif, age 20
Pick 12 - Chicago Cubs: RF Mike Anderson, age 19
Pick 13 - Atlanta Braves: SP Pete Broberg, age 20
Pick 14 - Detroit Tigers: SP Jim Willoughby, age 21
Pick 15 - Kansas City Royals: 2B Ron Theobald, age 27
Pick 16 - Philadelphia Phillies: RF Rusty Torres, age 22
Pick 17 - Milwaukee Brewers: LF Rich Chiles, age 20
Pick 18 - Minnesota Twins: RP Doyle Alexander, age 20
Pick 19 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Bill Bonham, age 22
Pick 20 - Boston Red Sox: 1B Pat Bourque, age 23
Pick 21 - Oakland Athletics: RP Mike Caldwell, age 21
Pick 22 - New York Mets: SP Bill Parsons, age 22
Pick 23 - Washington Senators: SP Andy Hassler, age 19
Pick 24 - St. Louis Cardinals: SSP Frank Taveras, age 20
Round 3
Pick 1 - San Diego Padres: CF Jimmy Rosario, age 25
Pick 2 - Houston Astros: LF Stan Swanson, age 26
Pick 3 - Chicago White Sox: 2B Kurt Bevacqua, age 23
Pick 4 - San Francisco Giants: RP Stan Perzanowski, age 20
Pick 5 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 3B Chris Arnold, age 23
Pick 6 - Pittsburgh Pirates: CF Jim Howarth, age 23
Pick 7 - Montreal Expos: RP Rich Hinton, age 23
Pick 8 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Ray Corbin, age 21
Pick 9 - Cleveland Guardians: SSP Enzo Hernandez, age 21
Pick 10 - California Angels: RP Buzz Capra, age 23
Pick 11 - New York Yankees: RP Mark Ballinger, age 21
Pick 12 - Chicago Cubs: SSP Dwain Anderson, age 22
Pick 13 - Atlanta Braves: SP Mike Thompson, age 21
Pick 14 - Detroit Tigers: C Bill Fahey, age 20
Pick 15 - Kansas City Royals: RP Ray Newman, age 25
Pick 16 - Philadelphia Phillies: SSP Bruce Christensen, age 22
Pick 17 - Milwaukee Brewers: RP Jim Barr, age 22
Pick 18 - Minnesota Twins: RP Charlie Williams, age 23
Pick 19 - Baltimore Orioles: LF Marvin Lane, age 20
Pick 20 - Boston Red Sox: 2B Billy Parker, age 23
Pick 21 - Oakland Athletics: SSP Lee Richard, age 22
Pick 22 - New York Mets: RF Ron Lolich, age 24
Pick 23 - Washington Senators: SSP Rick Auerbach, age 20
Pick 24 - St. Louis Cardinals: 3B Gomer Hodge, age 26
Round 4
Pick 1 - San Diego Padres: SP Steve Luebber, age 21
Pick 2 - Houston Astros: RP Steve Blateric, age 26
Pick 3 - Chicago White Sox: C Rick Stelmaszek, age 22
Pick 4 - San Francisco Giants: SSP Rudy Meoli, age 19
Pick 5 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 3B Rob Ellis, age 20
Pick 6 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Jack Whillock, age 28
Pick 7 - Montreal Expos: 1B John Young, age 21
Pick 8 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Earl Stephenson, age 23
Pick 9 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Chuck Seelbach, age 22
Pick 10 - California Angels: RP Bob Gebhard, age 27
Pick 11 - New York Yankees: RP Jim Strickland, age 24
Pick 12 - Chicago Cubs: RF Gene Hiser, age 21
Pick 13 - Atlanta Braves: RP Don Rose, age 23
Pick 14 - Detroit Tigers: SSP Jim Mason, age 20
Pick 15 - Kansas City Royals: RP Jerry Bell, age 23
Pick 16 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Rudy Arroyo, age 20
Pick 17 - Milwaukee Brewers: 2B Tom Ragland, age 24
Pick 18 - Minnesota Twins: SSP Milt Ramirez, age 20 out of college (University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Pick 19 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Lance Clemons, age 23
Pick 20 - Boston Red Sox: C Terry Humphrey, age 21
Pick 21 - Oakland Athletics: LF Al Yates, age 25
Pick 22 - New York Mets: C Frank Estrada, age 22
Pick 23 - Washington Senators: SSP Leo Foster, age 19
Pick 24 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Bob O'Brien, age 21
Round 5
Pick 1 - San Diego Padres: SSP Ray Busse, age 22
Pick 2 - Houston Astros: RP Terry Ley, age 23
Pick 3 - Chicago White Sox: RP Jim Panther, age 25
Pick 4 - San Francisco Giants: RP Bob Kaiser, age 20
Pick 5 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 2B Buddy Hunter, age 23
Pick 6 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Bill Gilbreth, age 23
Pick 7 - Montreal Expos: RP Chuck Machemehl, age 24
Pick 8 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Larry Yount, age 20
Pick 9 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Pat Jacquez, age 23
Pick 10 - California Angels: RP Jim Foor, age 21
Pick 11 - New York Yankees: RP Roger Hambright, age 21
Pick 12 - Chicago Cubs: CF Paul Powell, age 22
Pick 13 - Atlanta Braves: RP Jay Franklin, age 17
Pick 14 - Detroit Tigers: RP Manny Muniz, age 22
Pick 15 - Kansas City Royals: SSP Rich Hacker, age 23
Pick 16 - Philadelphia Phillies: 1B Rimp Lanier, age 22
Pick 17 - Milwaukee Brewers: LF Jim Clark, age 23
Pick 18 - Minnesota Twins: LF Jay Schlueter, age 21
Pick 19 - Baltimore Orioles: LF Ken Hottman, age 22

[Lord Byron]

-The California Angels traded 30-year-old SSP Gene Alley and 23-year-old CF Angel Mangual to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 28-year-old 3B Ed Spiezio in return.
-The Los Angeles Dodgers traded 24-year-old 2B Eddie Leon and 24-year-old RHP Bill Denehy to the San Diego Padres, getting 33-year-old LHP Juan Pizarro in return.
-The New York Yankees traded 27-year-old LHP Tom Burgmeier to the San Diego Padres, getting 21-year-old RHP Santiago Guzman in return.
-The New York Yankees traded 31-year-old LF Sandy Valdespino and 24-year-old RF Tom Hutton to the Oakland Athletics, getting 22-year-old SSP Darrel Chaney and 24-year-old C Tom Egan in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 24-year-old SSP Frank Duffy and 24-year-old LF Dave Robinson to the Kansas City Royals, getting 30-year-old C John Bateman in return.
-The Washington Senators traded 29-year-old RHP Ken Sanders and 24-year-old 2B Ken Boswell to the Milwaukee Brewers, getting 22-year-old 2B Ted Martinez and 23-year-old 3B Danny Thompson in return.
-The Atlanta Braves traded 22-year-old 1B Ed Goodson and 21-year-old SSP Luis Alvarado to the San Diego Padres, getting 31-year-old 1B Jimmy Stewart in return.
-The Montreal Expos traded 26-year-old LHP Steve Mingori to the Baltimore Orioles, getting 24-year-old C Ellie Rodriguez in return.
-The New York Yankees traded 27-year-old 1B Gail Hopkins to the San Diego Padres, getting 22-year-old LF Cesar Geronimo, 24-year-old 2B Rich McKinney, and 24-year-old RF Roger Freed in return.
-The Boston Red Sox failed to sign 1st round draft pick Mike Ivie. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-The Washington Senators failed to sign 2nd round draft pick Andy Hassler. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-The Atlanta Braves failed to sign 5th round draft pick Jay Franklin.
-C Yogi Berra and SP Warren Spahn are inducted into the 1971 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.