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Spring training results
AL East: Baltimore Orioles, 12-6
AL West: Oakland Athletics, 12-6
NL East: Chicago Cubs, 13-5
NL West: Cincinnati Reds, 12-6

1971 preseason predictions

American League East
Boston Red Sox, 95-67
Cleveland Guardians, 93-69
Detroit Tigers, 91-71
New York Yankees, 85-77
Baltimore Orioles, 84-78
Washington Senators, 79-83

American League West
Minnesota Twins, 101-61
California Angels, 90-72
Chicago White Sox, 82-80
Oakland Athletics, 82-80
Milwaukee Brewers, 53-109
Kansas City Royals, 41-121

National League East
Philadelphia Phillies, 97-65
Chicago Cubs, 94-68
New York Mets, 92-70
Pittsburgh Pirates, 92-70
St. Louis Cardinals, 88-74
Montreal Expos, 36-126

National League West
Cincinnati Reds, 90-72
Atlanta Braves, 89-73
Houston Astros, 86-76
San Francisco Giants, 85-77
Los Angeles Dodgers, 84-78
San Diego Padres, 40-122

OK, let's play ball!!!

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Standings at the 1971 All-Star break

First-place teams
AL East: Boston Red Sox (60-28--7 games ahead of the New York Yankees)
AL West: California Angels (55-37--1 and a half games ahead of the Chicago White Sox)
NL East: Philadelphia Phillies (65-27--2 games ahead of the Chicago Cubs)
NL West: Houston Astros (58-32--4 games ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers)

Standings at the 1971 All-Star break

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Here are the All-Star team lineups by league:

AL:
SP Bob Gibson (OAK) - 12-5, 2.99 ERA, 165.2 IP, 1.18 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 3.6 WAR
SP Bill Gogolewski (WS2) - 8-7, 3.14 ERA, 132.0 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 5.5 K/9, 2.3 WAR
SP Bruce Kison (NYY) - 12-3, 2.06 ERA, 157.0 IP, 1.08 WHIP, 5.4 K/9, 4.3 WAR
SP Jon Matlack (CWS) - 13-4, 1.91 ERA, 160.0 IP, 0.95 WHIP, 6.7 K/9, 4.3 WAR
SP Jim Palmer (CLE) - 7-9, 2.98 ERA, 148.0 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 5.5 K/9, 3.0 WAR
SP Dave Roberts (BOS) - 13-5, 2.71 ERA, 149.1 IP, 1.07 WHIP, 4.8 K/9, 4.4 WAR
SP Tom Seaver (CWS)* - 10-6, 2.21 ERA, 158.2 IP, 0.96 WHIP, 7.7 K/9, 3.7 WAR
CL Ted Abernathy (CLE) - 5-3, 11 SV, 3.31 ERA, 51.2 IP, 1.59 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, -0.2 WAR
CL Joe Hoerner (BOS)* - 4-3, 13 SV, 1.82 ERA, 59.1 IP, 0.99 WHIP, 5.6 K/9, 1.9 WAR
CL Cecil Upshaw (CAL) - 6-4, 13 SV, 2.63 ERA, 68.1 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 6.6 K/9, 2.4 WAR
C Johnny Bench (BAL) - .314/.380/.570, 293 AB, 19 HR, 2 SB, 161 wRC+, 4.9 WAR
C Thurman Munson (OAK)* - .388/.458/.597, 273 AB, 14 HR, 4 SB, 194 wRC+, 5.5 WAR
1B Orlando Cepeda (OAK) - .338/.382/.585, 340 AB, 24 HR, 2 SB, 162 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
1B Bob Robertson (BOS)* - .259/.341/.530, 328 AB, 24 HR, 4 SB, 138 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
2B Joe Morgan (CAL)* - .264/.385/.412, 311 AB, 10 HR, 14 SB, 129 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
2B Ron Theobald (KC) - .267/.396/.313, 307 AB, 7 SB, 106 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
3B Brooks Robinson (BOS)* - .337/.412/.529, 172 AB, 8 HR, 2 SB, 151 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
SSP Chris Speier (CLE)* - .263/.354/.442, 346 AB, 15 HR, 5 SB, 124 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
LF Willie Horton (DET) - .273/.342/.467, 304 AB, 16 HR, 1 SB, 124 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
LF Hal McRae (BOS)* - .324/.368/.614, 272 AB, 15 HR, 2 SB, 166 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
CF Willie Davis (NYY) - .322/.364/.464, 366 AB, 6 HR, 11 SB, 131 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
CF Bobby Murcer (BOS)* - .334/.415/.557, 323 AB, 15 HR, 10 SB, 166 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
RF Tommie Agee (BOS)* - .275/.346/.426, 345 AB, 10 HR, 14 SB, 117 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
RF Matty Alou (OAK) - .355/.391/.435, 372 AB, 2 HR, 8 SB, 129 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
RF Frank Robinson (BAL) - .298/.397/.556, 322 AB, 24 HR, 6 SB, 162 wRC+, 3.2 WAR

NL:
SP Vida Blue (PHI)* - 12-3, 2.32 ERA, 155.1 IP, 0.97 WHIP, 8.2 K/9, 6.4 WAR
SP Bert Blyleven (HOU) - 12-5, 2.61 ERA, 162.1 IP, 0.94 WHIP, 8.5 K/9, 5.7 WAR
SP Jim Kaat (CHC) - 12-6, 2.39 ERA, 162.0 IP, 0.99 WHIP, 5.3 K/9, 4.5 WAR
SP Sam McDowell (PHI) - 8-5, 3.20 ERA, 129.1 IP, 1.41 WHIP, 7.2 K/9, 2.5 WAR
SP Jim Rooker (SF) - 9-5, 2.82 ERA, 143.2 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 4.9 K/9, 2.2 WAR
SP Sonny Siebert (LAD) - 13-5, 2.14 ERA, 151.2 IP, 1.07 WHIP, 4.4 K/9, 3.0 WAR
SP Paul Splittorff (NYM) - 5-11, 3.83 ERA, 143.1 IP, 1.33 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, 2.7 WAR
RP Tug McGraw (PHI) - 5-0, 1.15 ERA, 31.1 IP, 0.93 WHIP, 10.3 K/9, 1.1 WAR
CL Jim Brewer (PHI)* - 1-4, 15 SV, 2.66 ERA, 47.1 IP, 0.89 WHIP, 7.2 K/9, -0.0 WAR
CL Tom House (PIT) - 1-6, 15 SV, 2.05 ERA, 66.0 IP, 1.06 WHIP, 6.1 K/9, 1.3 WAR
C Gene Tenace (CIN) - .238/.365/.377, 281 AB, 10 HR, 2 SB, 115 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
C Joe Torre (CHC)* - .351/.405/.642, 296 AB, 18 HR, 181 wRC+, 5.1 WAR
1B Norm Cash (STL) - .310/.412/.558, 303 AB, 20 HR, 170 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
1B Nate Colbert (CHC)* - .324/.410/.701, 284 AB, 30 HR, 6 SB, 197 wRC+, 5.3 WAR
1B Ron Fairly (PHI) - .308/.435/.483, 331 AB, 14 HR, 5 SB, 160 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
2B Mike Andrews (CIN)* - .275/.372/.412, 255 AB, 7 HR, 1 SB, 125 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
2B Bobby Grich (MON) - .276/.378/.369, 355 AB, 5 HR, 16 SB, 117 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
3B Tony Perez (CHC)* - .264/.349/.464, 330 AB, 14 HR, 6 SB, 126 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
SSP Mark Belanger (LAD)* - .289/.388/.363, 284 AB, 1 HR, 8 SB, 119 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
LF Frank Howard (STL)* - .276/.395/.516, 217 AB, 13 HR, 153 wRC+, 1.7 WAR (Injured)
CF Cesar Cedeno (HOU) - .321/.382/.493, 383 AB, 11 HR, 20 SB, 142 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
CF Willie Montanez (PHI) - .318/.374/.493, 355 AB, 10 HR, 1 SB, 141 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
CF Reggie Smith (PIT)* - .269/.334/.503, 324 AB, 20 HR, 7 SB, 127 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
CF Roy White (CHC) - .330/.435/.583, 218 AB, 13 HR, 12 SB, 179 wRC+, 3.9 WAR
RF Bill Buckner (SD) - .321/.343/.415, 352 AB, 4 HR, 8 SB, 114 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
RF Reggie Jackson (ATL)* - .313/.437/.642, 201 AB, 17 HR, 5 SB, 188 wRC+, 2.7 WAR

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July 13th, 1971, Fenway Park, Boston

Mark Belanger Wins MVP in NL Loss to AL
Fenway Park was the place to be for baseball fans tonight, as the best MLB players gathered for the annual all-star game.
On the field, the AL downed the NL by a score of 6-3. Off the field, game MVP Mark Belanger said he thinks everyone had a good night.
"You looked into the stands and it seemed like everyone was having a fantastic time," said the 27-year-old, who went 2-for-3 in the game. "A game like this is good for the sport."

All-Star Game MVP: SSP Mark Belanger (Los Angeles Dodgers)

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Trades before the 1971 trading deadline:
-The New York Mets traded 26-year-old 3B Doug Rader and 23-year-old RHP Gene Garber to the Detroit Tigers, getting 24-year-old C Joe Ferguson in return.
-The Pittsburgh Pirates traded 28-year-old RF Richie Scheinblum to the Houston Astros, getting 24-year-old 1B Tony Solaita and 21-year-old C Rick Dempsey in return.
-The Boston Red Sox traded 25-year-old CF Rick Monday to the Oakland Athletics, getting 29-year-old RHP Mel Stottlemyre and 24-year-old LF Danny Walton in return.
-The Houston Astros traded 29-year-old C Jack Hiatt to the New York Mets, getting 27-year-old LHP Jim Merritt in return.
-The San Francisco Giants traded 30-year-old LHP Ramon Hernandez and 24-year-old C Jerry Moses to the Minnesota Twins, getting 30-year-old CF Ken Berry in return.
-The Chicago Cubs traded 26-year-old C George Mitterwald and 21-year-old RF Luis Melendez to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 25-year-old RHP Ed Sprague and 24-year-old LF Joe Lahoud in return.
-The Houston Astros traded 24-year-old CF Jose Ortiz and 23-year-old RHP Charlie Hough to the Washington Senators, getting 30-year-old LF Pete Rose in return.

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Awards:
-AL batting title: LF Ralph Garr (Oakland Athletics), 15 home runs, 92 RBIs, and 115 runs scored.
-NL batting title: C Joe Torre (Chicago Cubs), 27 home runs, 103 RBIs, and 106 runs scored.

In the ALCS, it's the Boston Red Sox (102-60) vs. the Chicago White Sox (97-65) while, in the NL, it's the Chicago Cubs (115-47) vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers (100-62)!!!

Standings at the end of the 1971 regular season

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American League Championship Series: Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox

Results

Game 1, October 3rd, 1971, Fenway Park, Boston
Red Sox Rally Past White Sox to Claim 1-0 Series Lead
The Boston Red Sox started the League Championship Series in dramatic fashion, stealing Game 1 from the Chicago White Sox in a walk-off. Boston won, 4-2, behind a good day from starter Dave Roberts. The left-hander threw 9.0 innings of 6-hit ball in the win, which gave the Red Sox a 1-0 lead to start the best-of-5 series.
Boston got a game-changing hit from Jim Ray Hart. The pinch hitter blasted a 3-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the game. It was his only hit in 1 at-bat, but it was a winner.
"Things broke our way today and that's great," Red Sox manager Charlie Gilbert 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 Fenway Park in Boston.
Red Sox lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 4th, 1971, Fenway Park, Boston
Boston Wins Again, 3-2
The Boston Red Sox moved to within one game of the World Series, downing the Chicago White Sox, 3-2, in a tense, extra-inning affair at Fenway Park. Leading the way for the Red Sox was left-hander Jerry Koosman. He threw 6.2 innings of 5-hit ball. The win gives the Red Sox a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-5 League Championship Series.
The defining moment came in the bottom of the 11th for Boston. That's when Terry Crowley hit a run-scoring double off 24-year-old right fielder Tom Hall to win the game. The home crowd went wild.
"It's a gut punch," White Sox manager Jim Robertson said, "to get here and find ourselves down 0-2 in the blink of an eye."
Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday at Comiskey Park in Chicago.
Red Sox lead series 2-0

Game 3, October 7th, 1971, Comiskey Park, Chicago
Red Sox Heading to World Series
The Boston Red Sox proved to be the better team in the League Championship Series, sweeping aside the Chicago White Sox to advance to the World Series.
"Just the way we drew it up," said winning manager Charlie Gilbert.
Boston won the final game by score of 5-3 and took the series 3-0.
Mel Stottlemyre led the way for the victors, earning series MVP honors. He put up a 0.00 ERA over 6 innings pitched, with a 1-0 record.
The Boston Red Sox don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Los Angeles Dodgers-Chicago Cubs series. Chicago leads the series 2 games to 1. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Red Sox win series 3-0

ALCS MVP: P Mel Stottlemyre (Boston Red Sox)

National League Championship Series: Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Results

Game 1, October 2nd, 1971, Wrigley Field, Chicago
Cubs Surge Past Dodgers to Take 1-0 Series Lead
The Chicago Cubs powered past the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers, 7-6, in the opener of the League Championship Series at Wrigley Field. Chicago first baseman Nate Colbert was 3-5 with a home run and 2 singles. He scored 2 times, to lead the charge. The Cubs now lead the series 1-0.
The game was still up for grabs in the bottom of the ninth. With no one out, Colbert hit a cutter from Jim Hardin for a solo home run. The Cubs, in dramatic fashion, had a walk-off win.
"They say the first rule of the playoffs is to win the home games," Colbert 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 Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Cubs lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 3rd, 1971, Wrigley Field, Chicago
Dodgers Clip Cubs, 6-5, in CS Contest
Dodgers Clip Cubs, 6-5, in CS Contest
The Dodgers delivered in Game 2, managing to tie the NLCS at 1-all, 6-5, in 11 innings.
Los Angeles used the timely hitting of Felipe Alou to seize the win. The pinch hitter stroked a run-scoring single in the top of the 11th inning to put the Dodgers on top, 6-5. It was his only hit in 1 at-bat, but it was a game-changer.
"By the skin of our teeth, man," Alou told the Los Angeles Daily News. "But, hey, it still counts. A few more by the skin of our teeth is fine with me."
Game 3 is scheduled for Tuesday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 5th, 1971, Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
Torre Blasts Dodgers, Cubs Take Game 3, 7-3
The Chicago Cubs moved to within one game of the World Series, downing the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road at Dodger Stadium by a score of 7-3. Cubs catcher Joe Torre was 4 for 4 with a home run, a double, 2 singles, and a walk. He scored 2 times and drove in 3. The win gives the Cubs a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-5 League Championship Series.
Rennie Stennett broke a 0-0 tie in the top of the second with a run-scoring ground out. It put the Cubs in front, 1-0. For the game, Stennett was 1-4.
"It was a good day, but I'm not letting my guard down," Torre 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 Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Dodgers lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 6th, 1971, Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
Dodgers Clip Cubs, 3-2, in CS Contest
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs will take the League Championship Series to a decisive 5th game. In a must-win situation, the Dodgers beat the Cubs, 3-2, at Dodger Stadium to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Los Angeles right-hander Barry Lersch had a big role in the win. He threw 8.0 innings of 6-hit ball.
The Dodgers took the lead in the bottom of the first when Ken Henderson banged a two-out home run. Los Angeles had been trailing 1-0, but Henderson hit a 1-0 fastball from Luis Tiant for a 2-run home run.
"Postseason wins taste oh so sweet," said Lersch after the game.
The next game is set to be played on October 8th, 1971 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 8th, 1971, Wrigley Field, Chicago
Cubs Prevail, as League Championship Series Goes to the Wire
Major League Baseball fans were certainly not disappointed with this NL League Championship Series.
The two teams were evenly matched and the series went to the final game, with the Chicago Cubs prevailing over the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series.
Chicago won the final game by a score of 6-0 at Wrigley Field and that sealed the series 3-2.
"Things were tense in our clubhouse and dugout before and during this game, but we can let loose a bit now -- the hard work is over, for now," said first baseman Nate Colbert, who earned MVP honors.
For the series, Colbert hit .417 with a .440 on-base percentage. He had 2 home runs, 3 RBIs, and scored 7 runs.
The Chicago Cubs will play against the Boston Red Sox in the next round. Boston won their series against the Chicago White Sox 3 games to 0. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Cubs win series 3-2

NLCS MVP: 1B Nate Colbert (Chicago Cubs)

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1971 World Series: Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago Cubs

Results

Game 1, October 10th, 1971, Fenway Park, Boston
Chicago Takes World Series Opener, 6-1
The Chicago Cubs wasted no time taking the lead in the World Series, beating the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park by the score of 6-1. The win gives Chicago a 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Cubs left-hander Jim Kaat threw 9.0 innings allowing 1 run.
Who knows how it might've ended, had it not been for Joe Torre? The Chicago catcher had a bases-clearing double in the top of the third inning to put the Cubs on top, 5-0. For the game, Torre had 1 double and 2 singles in 5 at-bats.
"We lost," Boston manager Charlie Gilbert said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Fenway Park in Boston.
Cubs lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 11th, 1971, Fenway Park, Boston
Raucous Fenway Park Crowd Propels Red Sox to 1-0 Victory; Series Tied at 1
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs, 1-0, in Game 2 of the World Series. Doing his part was starter Jerry Koosman, who threw 8.0 innings of shutout ball. The win moves Boston into a 1-1 tie with Chicago in the series.
Koosman confounded Chicago hitters. Over 8 innings, he allowed no runs on 6 hits.
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."
The next game is set to be played on October 13th, 1971 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 13th, 1971, Wrigley Field, Chicago
Chicago Wins at Home to Take 2-1 Lead in WS
When the stakes were high, Tom Bradley raised his game to match.
The right-handed Bradley turned in a stellar performance in Game 3 of the World Series, pitching a 9-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Chicago Cubs to victory. He allowed 9 hits and struck out 7. The win gave Chicago a 2-1 lead over the Boston Red Sox in the best-of-7 series.
Freddie Patek dealt the Red Sox a blow in the bottom of the first. Batting with the bases loaded and Chicago leading 1-0, Patek hit a 3-1 changeup for a run-scoring single.
"I wouldn't want to be playing us right now," said Chicago manager Russ Bauers.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Cubs lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 14th, 1971, Wrigley Field, Chicago
Almost There: Chicago On Cusp of World Series Triumph After 6-4 Win
With starter Luis Tiant leading the charge, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Boston Red Sox, 6-4, in Game 4 of the World Series. The right-hander threw 6.0 innings of 4-hit ball at Wrigley Field to help Chicago take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-7 series.
In the bottom of the eighth inning, Tony Perez contributed a big hit for the Cubs. With Chicago trailing 4-3, he hammered a solo home run.
"We haven't stopped playing," Boston manager Charlie Gilbert said. "We didn't get this far to give up."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Cubs lead series 3-1

Game 5, October 15th, 1971, Wrigley Field, Chicago
Cubs Crowned Champions
It was all about winning for the Chicago Cubs -- and win they did.
There was nothing fancy in how they went about it, players said, they just prepared mentally and physically and then went out and played baseball.
"We did the little things right and we did the big things right," said starting pitcher Jim Kaat, who was named series MVP. "Now we're the league champions."
Chicago defeated the Boston Red Sox by a score of 9-0 at Wrigley Field to take the series 4-1.
"Sometimes you get lucky and sometimes you make your own luck," said Chicago manager Russ Bauers. "We got lucky a few times, but mostly we did the right things by being prepared for each game and playing the game the way it's meant to be played."
Cubs win series 4-1

World Series MVP: P Jim Kaat (Chicago Cubs)

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Accomplishments
3+home runs
04/13/1971--Orlando Cepeda, 3 home runs, 4 for 5, 6 RBIs versus Milwaukee while playing for Oakland
04/23/1971--Duke Sims, 3 home runs, 3 for 5, 9 RBIs versus San Diego while playing for Atlanta
05/04/1971--Harmon Killebrew, 3 home runs, 3 for 5, 9 RBIs versus New York while playing for Minnesota
05/04/1971--Carlton Fisk, 3 home runs, 5 for 6, 9 RBIs versus Oakland while playing for Detroit
06/05/1971--Hal McRae, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 7 RBIs versus California while playing for Boston
06/10/1971--Clete Boyer, 3 home runs, 4 for 4, 4 RBIs versus Cleveland while playing for Chicago
06/16/1971--Frank Robinson, 3 home runs, 4 for 4, 7 RBIs versus Milwaukee while playing for Baltimore
08/08/1971--Jim Spencer, 3 home runs, 4 for 9, 4 RBIs versus Atlanta while playing for New York
08/08/1971--Rico Carty, 3 home runs, 3 for 7, 5 RBIs versus Atlanta while playing for New York
09/14/1971--Nate Colbert, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 7 RBIs versus Pittsburgh while playing for Chicago
6+hits
06/28/1971--John Bateman, 6 hits in 7 at-bats, 1 home run, and 5 RBIs versus Milwaukee while playing for Chicago
15+Ks
08/03/1971--Jon Matlack, 15 K, 1 BB, and 9.0 innings pitched versus Minnesota while playing for Chicago
09/01/1971--Balor Moore, 16 K, 2 BB, and 9.0 innings pitched versus Chicago while playing for Minnesota
09/06/1971--Bert Blyleven, 15 K, 0 BB, and 9.0 innings pitched versus Atlanta while playing for Houston
09/15/1971--Vida Blue, 17 K, 3 BB, and 9.0 innings pitched versus Montreal while playing for Philadelphia
No-hitters
05/26/1971--Bill Singer, 3 K, 5 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Montreal while playing for Atlanta
50+home run seasons
Nate Colbert (53)
150+RBI seasons
Orlando Cepeda (159)
20+win seasons
Jim Kaat, 25-8, 2.34 ERA, 292.0 IP, 49 BB and 165 K
Nelson Briles, 20-10, 3.25 ERA, 257.1 IP, 65 BB and 140 K
Steve Carlton, 20-10, 3.65 ERA, 266.1 IP, 96 BB and 207 K
Fergie Jenkins, 20-10, 3.43 ERA, 275.2 IP, 56 BB and 240 K
Woodie Fryman, 26-6, 2.55 ERA, 272.0 IP, 94 BB and 181 K
Bill Stoneman, 21-5, 2.91 ERA, 244.2 IP, 121 BB and 168 K
Steve Arlin, 20-8, 3.20 ERA, 244.2 IP, 124 BB and 183 K
Dave Roberts, 21-9, 2.74 ERA, 262.1 IP, 56 BB and 141 K
Vida Blue, 20-8, 2.34 ERA, 284.1 IP, 76 BB and 263 K
Bert Blyleven, 20-8, 3.24 ERA, 280.2 IP, 62 BB and 270 K
Jon Matlack, 22-6, 2.01 ERA, 278.0 IP, 65 BB and 220 K
Hitting streaks
04/11/1971--Rico Carty, 23 games while playing for New York
05/25/1971--Jose Cardenal, 29 games while playing for Pittsburgh
06/12/1971--Amos Otis, 20 games while playing for St. Louis
06/13/1971--Willie Montanez, 26 games while playing for Philadelphia
08/31/1971--Dick Allen, 24 games while playing for Houston
09/03/1971--Willie Horton, 22 games while playing for Detroit
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Ron Santo, Boog Powell, Clete Boyer
1,500 RBIs: Al Kaline
2,000 RBIs: Willie Mays
1,000 runs scored: Carl Yastrzemski, Curt Flood
2,000 runs scored: Willie Mays
2,000 hits: Felipe Alou, Harmon Killebrew, Billy Williams
2,500 hits: Frank Robinson, Orlando Cepeda
3,000 hits: Al Kaline
300 home runs: Willie Stargell
500 home runs: Frank Robinson
200 wins: Jim Kaat

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Baseball awards for the 1971 season
Gold Glove awards
AL: Pitcher Wilbur Wood (Minnesota Twins)
Catcher Johnny Bench (Baltimore Orioles)
First Baseman Bob Robertson (Boston Red Sox)
Second Baseman Bill Russell (Boston Red Sox)
Third Baseman Brooks Robinson (Boston Red Sox)
Shortstop Ed Brinkman (Oakland Athletics)
Left Fielder Gene Clines (Chicago White Sox)
Center Fielder Paul Blair (California Angels)
Right Fielder Dusty Baker (California Angels)
NL: Pitcher Steve Blass (San Francisco Giants)
Catcher Darrell Porter (Los Angeles Dodgers)
First Baseman Nate Colbert (Chicago Cubs)
Second Baseman Davey Johnson (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Third Baseman Jerry Kenney (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Shortstop Dave Concepcion (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Left Fielder Angel Bravo (San Diego Padres)
Center Fielder Roy White (Chicago Cubs)
Right Fielder Bill Buckner (San Diego Padres)
Silver Slugger awards
AL: Pitcher Scipio Spinks (Boston Red Sox)
Catcher Carlton Fisk (Detroit Tigers)
First Baseman Orlando Cepeda (Oakland Athletics)
Second Baseman Joe Morgan (California Angels)
Third Baseman Clete Boyer (Chicago White Sox)
Shortstop Chris Speier (Cleveland Guardians)
Left Fielder Ralph Garr (Oakland Athletics)
Center Fielder Bobby Murcer (Boston Red Sox)
Right Fielder Rusty Staub (Cleveland Guardians)
NL: Pitcher Jim Merritt (New York Mets)
Catcher Joe Torre (Chicago Cubs)
First Baseman Nate Colbert (Chicago Cubs)
Second Baseman Dave Cash (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Third Baseman Tony Perez (Chicago Cubs)
Shortstop Mark Belanger (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Left Fielder Billy Williams (Chicago Cubs)
Center Fielder Cesar Cedeno (Houston Astros)
Right Fielder Reggie Jackson (Atlanta Braves)
Reliever of the Year
AL: Darold Knowles (Detroit Tigers), 8-8, 21 saves, 2.70 ERA, 1.9 WAR
NL: Dave Giusti (Houston Astros), 9-2, 27 saves, 1.59 ERA, 2.4 WAR
Rookie of the Year
AL: SP Jon Matlack (Chicago White Sox), 22-6, 2.01 ERA, 278.0 innings pitched, 220 strikeouts, 8.8 WAR
NL: C Darrell Porter (Los Angeles Dodgers), .281/.399/.461, 19 home runs, 82 RBIs, 95 runs scored, 6.7 WAR
Cy Young Award
AL: Jon Matlack (Chicago White Sox), 22-6, 2.01 ERA, 278.0 innings pitched, 220 strikeouts, 8.8 WAR
NL: Jim Kaat (Chicago Cubs), 25-8, 2.34 ERA, 292.0 innings pitched, 165 strikeouts, 7.6 WAR
Most Valuable Player
AL: 1B Orlando Cepeda (Oakland Athletics), .338/.383/.585, 45 home runs, 159 RBIs, 108 runs scored, 6 stolen bases, 7.1 WAR
NL: 1B Nate Colbert (Chicago Cubs), .311/.395/.666, 53 home runs, 141 RBIs, 119 runs scored, 11 stolen bases, 8.4 WAR

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• Cincinnati Reds RP Dick Hall retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SSP Ernie Banks retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds SSP Dick Schofield retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants SP Camilo Pascual retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves SP Jim Bunning retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 3B Clete Boyer retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs SP George Brunet retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox LF Bob Aspromonte retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs CF Curt Flood retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets SP Mike McCormick retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 3B George Thomas retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees C Don Pavletich retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs SP Dick Ellsworth retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees SP Mudcat Grant retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Howie Reed retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RF Lee Maye retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies LF Al Spangler retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos SSP Zoilo Versalles retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels RP Claude Raymond retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds SP Jim Maloney retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets C Clay Dalrymple retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians CF Tony Gonzalez retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros CF Ty Cline retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves SP Dean Chance retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RF Mike Hershberger retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators CF Mack Jones retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 1B Chuck Hinton retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RP Cal Koonce retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Tommie Aaron retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves C Jake Gibbs retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RP Floyd Weaver retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 2B Al Weis retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Bob Priddy retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels RP Jim Hannan retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants SP Joe Moeller retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RF Ted Savage retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds LF Al Ferrara retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RP John O'Donoghue retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators SSP Don Wert retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels C Ron Brand retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 2B Woody Woodward retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos SP Ron Herbel retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RF Willie Smith retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres 1B Fred Lasher retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ken Harrelson retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators DH Larry Bearnarth retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Danny Coombs retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics SP Wally Bunker retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins SSP Chico Ruiz retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets SP Dave Boswell retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds 2B Marv Staehle retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins SP Dick Kelley retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP John Gelnar retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals 1B Chuck Harrison retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves SSP Roberto Pena retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics RF Sandy Valdespino retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 3B Kevin Collins retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers C Jim French retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels RP Ron Tompkins retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles CF Ed Stroud retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 3B Joe Foy retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers RP Rich Robertson retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SSP Frank Johnson retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 1B Ray Webster retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds 2B Gus Gil retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Jim Britton retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals 1B Len Boehmer retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SSP Cesar Gutierrez retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals C Jim Price retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres RP Bill Denehy retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals SSP Tommy Dean retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Billy Wynne retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins LF Floyd Wicker retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics RP Skip Guinn retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres RP Frank Brosseau retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 1B Bob Spence retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RF Frank Baker retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Sal Campisi retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres CF Angel Bravo retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals C Tom Tischinski retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals 1B Dave McDonald retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals C Danny Breeden retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators CF Jose Ortiz retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 2B Bobby Pfeil retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RP Bill Zepp retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 3B Ron Slocum retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles SP Bill Burbach retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers RP Marcel Lachemann retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Don Eddy retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers SSP Rich Severson retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RF Bernie Smith retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Greg Garrett retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels RP Pete Hamm retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RP Sandy Vance retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians SP Jim Nelson retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics SP Buddy Harris retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Hal Haydel retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres RP Bob Chlupsa retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RP Gary Jones retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals LF Dave Robinson retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RP Ron Cook retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Steve Barber retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Bob O'Brien retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets C Frank Estrada retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RP Mark Ballinger retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Rudy Arroyo retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RP Roger Hambright retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Bob Kaiser retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Manny Muniz retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 1B Rimp Lanier retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics LF Al Yates retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies SSP Bruce Christensen retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos RP Chuck Machemehl retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians DH Pat Jacquez retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Brewers 1B Jim Clark retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jack Whillock retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals 2B Rich Hacker retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos 1B John Young retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RP Terry Ley retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Larry Yount retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles LF Ken Hottman retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins LF Jay Schlueter retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals 2B Gomer Hodge retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros LF Stan Swanson retired from professional baseball.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates retired #14 in honor of Ernie Banks.
• The Atlanta Braves retired #17 in honor of Jim Bunning.
• Cincinnati Reds manager Chet Morgan retires.
• Cleveland Guardians general manager Ricky Lopez leaves the team, his contract was not renewed.
• The San Diego Padres fired general manager Greg Blackwell.
• The Cincinnati Reds signed manager Larry Jackson to a 3-year, $20,200 per year contract.
• The San Diego Padres signed general manager Jim Gleeson to a 3-year, $43,200 per year contract.
• The Cleveland Guardians signed general manager Paul Webber to a 5-year, $39,600 per year contract.

[Lord Byron]

Here are the results of the 1971 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - St. Louis Cardinals: 3B Mike Schmidt, age 22
Pick 2 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Rick Reuschel, age 22
Pick 3 - San Diego Padres: RF Dwight Evans, age 20
Pick 4 - Cincinnati Reds: LF Al Bumbry, age 24
Pick 5 - New York Mets: 3B Buddy Bell, age 20
Pick 6 - New York Yankees: RP Rich Gossage, age 20
Pick 7 - San Francisco Giants: LF Gary Matthews, age 21
Pick 8 - Detroit Tigers: CF Garry Maddox, age 22
Pick 9 - Los Angeles Dodgers: CF Johnny Grubb, age 23
Pick 10 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 2B Lee Lacy, age 23
Pick 11 - Cleveland Guardians: 1B Cliff Johnson, age 24
Pick 12 - Atlanta Braves: SP Steve Busby, age 22
Pick 13 - Chicago White Sox: SP Dick Tidrow, age 24
Pick 14 - Boston Red Sox: 2B Davey Lopes, age 26
Pick 15 - California Angels: SP Lynn McGlothen, age 21
Pick 16 - Kansas City Royals: SP Doc Medich, age 22
Pick 17 - Oakland Athletics: SP Bill Slayback, age 23
Pick 18 - Minnesota Twins: SP Jim Bibby, age 27
Pick 19 - Baltimore Orioles: 2B Jorge Orta, age 20
Pick 20 - Montreal Expos: C Mike Ivie, age 19 out of college (University of Virginia; Charlottesville, Virginia)
Pick 21 - Texas Rangers: RF Rich Coggins, age 20
Pick 22 - Houston Astros: 1B Gary Thomasson, age 20
Pick 23 - Milwaukee Brewers: C Steve Yeager, age 22
Pick 24 - Chicago Cubs: C Bob Boone, age 23
Round 2
Pick 1 - St. Louis Cardinals: LF Charlie Spikes, age 20
Pick 2 - Philadelphia Phillies: CL Elias Sosa, age 21
Pick 3 - San Diego Padres: RP Dave Tomlin, age 22
Pick 4 - Cincinnati Reds: 1B Enos Cabell, age 22
Pick 5 - New York Mets: RF Pete LaCock, age 19
Pick 6 - New York Yankees: 2B Jack Brohamer, age 21
Pick 7 - San Francisco Giants: 3B Dave Roberts, age 20
Pick 8 - Detroit Tigers: SP Dave Hamilton, age 23
Pick 9 - Los Angeles Dodgers: CF Rowland Office, age 19
Pick 10 - Pittsburgh Pirates: C Joe Nolan, age 20
Pick 11 - Cleveland Guardians: LF Pepe Mangual, age 19
Pick 12 - Atlanta Braves: SP Gary Ryerson, age 23
Pick 13 - Chicago White Sox: C Glenn Borgmann, age 21
Pick 14 - Boston Red Sox: 2B Larvell Blanks, age 21
Pick 15 - California Angels: SP Andy Hassler, age 20 out of college (Texas A&M University; College Station, Texas)
Pick 16 - Kansas City Royals: 3B Ken Reitz, age 20
Pick 17 - Oakland Athletics: SSP Mike Tyson, age 21
Pick 18 - Minnesota Twins: SP Brent Strom, age 23
Pick 19 - Baltimore Orioles: RF Bill Stein, age 24
Pick 20 - Montreal Expos: RP Doug Rau, age 22
Pick 21 - Texas Rangers: SP Ron Schueler, age 23
Pick 22 - Houston Astros: 3B Rod Gilbreath, age 19
Pick 23 - Milwaukee Brewers: C Vic Correll, age 25
Pick 24 - Chicago Cubs: RP Randy Moffitt, age 23
Round 3
Pick 1 - St. Louis Cardinals: LF Mike Adams, age 23
Pick 2 - Philadelphia Phillies: LF Jim Wohlford, age 20
Pick 3 - San Diego Padres: CF Vic Harris, age 21
Pick 4 - Cincinnati Reds: 2B Dave Rosello, age 21
Pick 5 - New York Mets: RP Tom Norton, age 21
Pick 6 - New York Yankees: RP Dave Goltz, age 22
Pick 7 - San Francisco Giants: 2B Chuck Goggin, age 26
Pick 8 - Detroit Tigers: RP Tom Walker, age 23
Pick 9 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 2B Dan Monzon, age 25
Pick 10 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 2B John Knox, age 23
Pick 11 - Cleveland Guardians: 1B Gonzalo Marquez, age 25
Pick 12 - Atlanta Braves: RP Mike Cosgrove, age 20
Pick 13 - Chicago White Sox: CF Joe Lovitto, age 20
Pick 14 - Boston Red Sox: 3B Celerino Sanchez, age 27
Pick 15 - California Angels: RP Roric Harrison, age 25
Pick 16 - Kansas City Royals: SP Fred Holdsworth, age 19
Pick 17 - Oakland Athletics: RP Ray Bare, age 22
Pick 18 - Minnesota Twins: RP Ken Frailing, age 23
Pick 19 - Baltimore Orioles: 2B Lute Barnes, age 24
Pick 20 - Montreal Expos: RP Mac Scarce, age 22
Pick 21 - Texas Rangers: CF Dave Schneck, age 22
Pick 22 - Houston Astros: 3B Fernando Gonzalez, age 21
Pick 23 - Milwaukee Brewers: RF Randy Elliott, age 20
Pick 24 - Chicago Cubs: LF Jim Tyrone, age 22
Round 4
Pick 1 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Don Stanhouse, age 20
Pick 2 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Dave Downs, age 19
Pick 3 - San Diego Padres: SP Larry Gowell, age 23
Pick 4 - Cincinnati Reds: 1B Paul Jata, age 22
Pick 5 - New York Mets: RP Charlie Hudson, age 22
Pick 6 - New York Yankees: 3B Dave Hilton, age 21
Pick 7 - San Francisco Giants: RP Joe Gilbert, age 19
Pick 8 - Detroit Tigers: LF Chris Ward, age 22
Pick 9 - Los Angeles Dodgers: CL Cy Acosta, age 24
Pick 10 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Jimmy Freeman, age 20
Pick 11 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Don Durham, age 22
Pick 12 - Atlanta Braves: RP Steve Simpson, age 23
Pick 13 - Chicago White Sox: RF Bob Gallagher, age 23
Pick 14 - Boston Red Sox: RP Steve Lawson, age 20
Pick 15 - California Angels: RP Ralph Garcia, age 22
Pick 16 - Kansas City Royals: C Skip Jutze, age 25
Pick 17 - Oakland Athletics: RP Norm Angelini, age 24
Pick 18 - Minnesota Twins: RP Jim McKee, age 24
Pick 19 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Dick Lange, age 23
Pick 20 - Montreal Expos: 3B Damaso Blanco, age 30
Pick 21 - Texas Rangers: C Joe Goddard, age 21
Pick 22 - Houston Astros: RP Don Newhauser, age 24
Pick 23 - Milwaukee Brewers: RP Mickey Scott, age 24
Pick 24 - Chicago Cubs: RP Dave Sells, age 25
Round 5
Pick 1 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Tommy Moore, age 23
Pick 2 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Bob Rauch, age 22
Pick 3 - San Diego Padres: C Larry Johnson, age 21
Pick 4 - Cincinnati Reds: SSP Mick Kelleher, age 24
Pick 5 - New York Mets: SSP Craig Robinson, age 23
Pick 6 - New York Yankees: 2B Bobby Fenwick, age 24
Pick 7 - San Francisco Giants: RP Mark Schaeffer, age 23
Pick 8 - Detroit Tigers: RP Bob Terlecki, age 26
Pick 9 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Phil Meeler, age 23
Pick 10 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Hank Webb, age 21
Pick 11 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Jay Franklin, age 18 out of college (Tulane University; New Orleans, Louisiana)
Pick 12 - Atlanta Braves: LF Doug Howard, age 23
Pick 13 - Chicago White Sox: LF Chris Coletta, age 27
Pick 14 - Boston Red Sox: RP Don Leshnock, age 24
Pick 15 - California Angels: RP Jim Geddes, age 22
Pick 16 - Kansas City Royals: RP Bob Strampe, age 21
Pick 17 - Oakland Athletics: RP Tim Plodinec, age 24
Pick 18 - Minnesota Twins: RP Clint Compton, age 21
Pick 19 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Dan Neumeier, age 23
Pick 20 - Montreal Expos: 1B Ron Allen, age 27
Pick 21 - Texas Rangers: 1B Joe Staton, age 23
Pick 22 - Houston Astros: SSP Rudy Hernandez, age 20
Pick 23 - Milwaukee Brewers: SSP Bucky Guth, age 24
Pick 24 - Chicago Cubs: 1B Terry McDermott, age 20
Round 6
Pick 1 - St. Louis Cardinals: SSP John Gamble, age 23
Pick 2 - Philadelphia Phillies: C Sergio Robles, age 25
Pick 3 - San Diego Padres: 3B Hugh Yancy, age 22
Pick 4 - Cincinnati Reds: CF Ike Blessitt, age 22
Pick 5 - New York Mets: 2B Al Montreuil, age 28

[Lord Byron]

-Financier and investment magnate Cory Moore becomes the new owner of the New York Mets.
-San Francisco Giants owner Stephen Webb, Jr. passes away and his son, Stephen III, becomes the new owner of the Giants.
-The Washington Senators move to Arlington, Texas and become the Texas Rangers, moving to the AL West, while the Milwaukee Brewers move to the AL East.
-The Kansas City Royals traded 29-year-old LHP Fred Norman and 22-year-old RF Don Hahn to the Chicago White Sox, getting 21-year-old RHP Milt Wilcox in return.
-The New York Mets traded 30-year-old SSP Gil Garrido to the Oakland Athletics, getting 24-year-old LHP Bill Lee and 24-year-old RHP Steve Kline in return.
-The San Francisco Giants traded 29-year-old 3B Bob Bailey to the New York Mets, getting 24-year-old LF Jim Spencer in return.
-The Los Angeles Dodgers traded 24-year-old 2B Doug Griffin to the Atlanta Braves, getting 32-year-old RHP Pete Mikkelsen in return.
-The Chicago Cubs traded 20-year-old CF Mike Anderson to the Atlanta Braves, getting 30-year-old RHP Eddie Watt and 23-year-old 3B Aurelio Rodriguez in return.
-The Chicago Cubs traded 28-year-old 3B Rico Petrocelli to the Chicago White Sox, getting 29-year-old RHP Ron Reed and 20-year-old 2B Derrel Thomas in return.
-The Cincinnati Reds traded 28-year-old 3B Paul Schaal and 24-year-old RF Ted Ford to the Atlanta Braves, getting 26-year-old RHP Rick Wise in return.
-The San Francisco Giants traded 25-year-old CF Norm Miller to the New York Mets, getting 25-year-old LHP Paul Splittorff and $817,400 in cash in return.
-The Pittsburgh Pirates traded 30-year-old C Phil Roof to the California Angels, getting 24-year-old RHP Buzz Capra and 24-year-old RHP Mike Strahler in return.
-The San Francisco Giants traded 27-year-old RHP Dick Bosman to the Chicago Cubs, getting 24-year-old 3B Don Money in return.
-SP Sandy Koufax and SP Billy O'Dell are inducted into the 1972 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

[Lord Byron]

Spring training results
AL East: Cleveland Guardians, 14-4
AL West: Texas Rangers, 12-6
NL East: Philadelphia Phillies, 14-4
NL West: Atlanta Braves, 13-5

1972 preseason predictions

American League East
Detroit Tigers, 92-70
Baltimore Orioles, 91-71
Cleveland Guardians, 88-74
New York Yankees, 88-74
Boston Red Sox, 85-77
Milwaukee Brewers, 29-133

American League West
California Angels, 91-71
Chicago White Sox, 89-73
Minnesota Twins, 89-73
Oakland Athletics, 89-73
Texas Rangers, 85-77
Kansas City Royals, 59-103

National League East
Chicago Cubs, 102-60
New York Mets, 95-67
Philadelphia Phillies, 92-70
St. Louis Cardinals, 92-70
Pittsburgh Pirates, 89-73
Montreal Expos, 47-115

National League West
Houston Astros, 107-55
Cincinnati Reds, 96-66
Los Angeles Dodgers, 87-75
San Francisco Giants, 83-79
Atlanta Braves, 61-101
San Diego Padres, 25-137

OK, let's play ball (tomorrow)!!!

[Lord Byron]

Standings at the 1972 All-Star break:

First-place teams
AL East: Baltimore Orioles (65-33--9 games ahead of the Boston Red Sox)
AL West: Minnesota Twins (55-42--6 games ahead of the California Angels and Chicago White Sox)
NL East: New York Mets (64-33--7 and a half games ahead of the New York Mets)
NL West: Houston Astros (62-39--2 and a half games ahead of the San Francisco Giants)

Standings at the 1972 All-Star Break

[Lord Byron]

Here are the All-Star team lineups by league:

AL:
SP John Curtis (KC) - 6-14, 3.19 ERA, 178.0 IP, 1.18 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, 4.4 WAR
SP Dock Ellis (TEX) - 12-8, 2.33 ERA, 177.1 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 5.3 K/9, 5.2 WAR
SP Bruce Kison (NYY) - 10-5, 1.96 ERA, 160.2 IP, 1.00 WHIP, 4.8 K/9, 2.2 WAR
SP Jon Matlack (CWS) - 11-5, 2.87 ERA, 156.2 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 7.2 K/9, 4.9 WAR
SP Rudy May (NYY) - 11-7, 2.32 ERA, 162.2 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 6.2 K/9, 2.8 WAR
SP Dave Roberts (BOS) - 8-8, 3.03 ERA, 151.2 IP, 1.22 WHIP, 5.6 K/9, 3.3 WAR
SP Wilbur Wood (MIN)* - 12-6, 2.29 ERA, 169.1 IP, 1.13 WHIP, 5.5 K/9, 3.8 WAR
CL Terry Forster (TEX) - 3-3, 13 SV, 1.76 ERA, 51.0 IP, 1.24 WHIP, 10.2 K/9, 2.3 WAR
CL Sparky Lyle (BAL)* - 8-4, 14 SV, 1.49 ERA, 84.2 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 3.4 WAR
CL Chuck Seelbach (CLE) - 2-1, 15 SV, 2.21 ERA, 53.0 IP, 1.06 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 0.2 WAR
C Johnny Bench (BAL)* - .269/.336/.528, 316 AB, 24 HR, 1 SB, 158 wRC+, 4.8 WAR
C Carlton Fisk (DET) - .278/.330/.422, 306 AB, 6 HR, 13 SB, 126 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
1B Harmon Killebrew (MIN)* - .248/.381/.498, 315 AB, 23 HR, 161 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
1B Frank Robinson (BAL) - .265/.372/.473, 336 AB, 18 HR, 4 SB, 155 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
2B Ron Hunt (BAL)* - .274/.382/.344, 340 AB, 2 HR, 8 SB, 128 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
3B Ken Boswell (ML4) - .263/.320/.370, 357 AB, 7 HR, 6 SB, 111 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
3B Graig Nettles (OAK)* - .260/.339/.398, 334 AB, 10 HR, 2 SB, 121 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
3B Ron Santo (MIN) - .257/.336/.477, 350 AB, 17 HR, 143 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
SSP Chris Speier (CLE)* - .264/.351/.392, 352 AB, 9 HR, 11 SB, 124 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
LF Ralph Garr (OAK) - .324/.356/.429, 392 AB, 8 HR, 16 SB, 136 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
LF Carl Yastrzemski (MIN)* - .279/.379/.434, 355 AB, 9 HR, 4 SB, 142 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
CF Dusty Baker (CAL)* - .306/.381/.459, 353 AB, 11 HR, 4 SB, 148 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
CF Willie Davis (NYY) - .301/.327/.426, 408 AB, 7 HR, 26 SB, 127 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
CF Bobby Murcer (BOS) - .321/.391/.494, 352 AB, 10 HR, 6 SB, 161 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
RF Ron Blomberg (TEX)* - .320/.377/.496, 359 AB, 9 HR, 3 SB, 159 wRC+, 3.0 WAR

NL:
SP Jack Billingham (ATL) - 13-5, 3.46 ERA, 158.2 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 5.2 K/9, 3.2 WAR
SP Vida Blue (PHI)* - 10-8, 2.36 ERA, 167.2 IP, 1.05 WHIP, 5.9 K/9, 2.8 WAR
SP Steve Carlton (STL) - 10-5, 2.23 ERA, 165.2 IP, 0.97 WHIP, 7.9 K/9, 5.1 WAR
SP Jim Kaat (CHC) - 17-4, 2.27 ERA, 182.2 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 5.4 K/9, 4.6 WAR
SP Roger Nelson (NYM) - 17-3, 1.55 ERA, 150.2 IP, 0.84 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 4.2 WAR
SP Gaylord Perry (LAD) - 15-5, 1.71 ERA, 190.0 IP, 0.94 WHIP, 6.1 K/9, 5.3 WAR
SP Don Sutton (HOU) - 14-6, 1.75 ERA, 185.2 IP, 0.99 WHIP, 7.3 K/9, 5.9 WAR
RP Jim Brewer (PHI)* - 1-0, 3.05 ERA, 20.2 IP, 0.97 WHIP, 10.5 K/9, 0.2 WAR
CL Cy Acosta (LAD) - 9-3, 12 SV, 2.08 ERA, 69.1 IP, 1.04 WHIP, 7.0 K/9, 1.0 WAR
CL Dave Giusti (HOU) - 3-5, 16 SV, 3.36 ERA, 56.1 IP, 1.31 WHIP, 6.6 K/9, 0.4 WAR
C Darrell Porter (LAD) - .215/.343/.305, 279 AB, 4 HR, 2 SB, 99 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
C Gene Tenace (CIN)* - .222/.344/.362, 279 AB, 8 HR, 116 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
1B Dick Allen (HOU)* - .309/.415/.637, 350 AB, 29 HR, 14 SB, 212 wRC+, 6.1 WAR
1B Billy Williams (CHC) - .313/.406/.525, 339 AB, 16 HR, 1 SB, 177 wRC+, 4.2 WAR
2B Rennie Stennett (CHC)* - .296/.337/.418, 371 AB, 6 HR, 3 SB, 124 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
3B Bob Bailey (NYM) - .272/.366/.512, 367 AB, 21 HR, 6 SB, 163 wRC+, 5.3 WAR
3B Richie Hebner (HOU)* - .298/.370/.508, 362 AB, 16 HR, 157 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
SSP Dave Concepcion (PIT)* - .270/.321/.416, 344 AB, 7 HR, 11 SB, 122 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
SSP Bobby Grich (MON) - .256/.350/.384, 352 AB, 9 HR, 18 SB, 125 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
LF Merv Rettenmund (PIT)* - .290/.385/.466, 348 AB, 10 HR, 5 SB, 154 wRC+, 4.2 WAR
LF Willie Stargell (NYM) - .275/.356/.592, 346 AB, 30 HR, 178 wRC+, 3.9 WAR
CF Buddy Bell (NYM) - .340/.394/.501, 371 AB, 9 HR, 5 SB, 169 wRC+, 4.7 WAR
CF Jose Cardenal (PIT) - .307/.362/.463, 397 AB, 12 HR, 19 SB, 149 wRC+, 4.2 WAR
CF Cesar Cedeno (HOU)* - .280/.362/.427, 372 AB, 9 HR, 27 SB, 139 wRC+, 4.9 WAR
RF Bernie Carbo (CHC)* - .266/.385/.397, 350 AB, 8 HR, 138 wRC+, 3.8 WAR

[Lord Byron]

July 25th, 1972, County Stadium, Milwaukee

Boswell Dominates in 8-5 Win over NL All-Stars
During the star-studded affair, the 1972 AL All-Stars defeated the NL All-Stars by a score of 8-5.
The fans in attendance at County Stadium certainly enjoyed the show, seeing the best that the game had to offer.
Chief among the stars was Ken Boswell, who led the AL to victory.
"I will admit I was nervous out there. To share a field with such incredible players is always a humbling experience. But after the first couple pitches, you just have to ignore the talent out there and focus on your game," Boswell commented as he accepted his award after the game.

All-Star Game MVP: 3B Ken Boswell (Milwaukee Brewers)

[Lord Byron]

Trades before the 1972 trading deadline:
-The Los Angeles Dodgers traded 22-year-old RHP Ed Farmer to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 30-year-old RHP Mel Queen and 22-year-old C Rick Dempsey in return.

[Lord Byron]

October 5th, 1972, Shea Stadium, New York City

New York Rallies for 3-2 Win
Though the conditions were not ideal, the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs came back from a rain delay to finish their game.
Chicago wasted an exceptional performance by pitcher Ron Reed, falling to the New York Mets, 3-2. Reed threw 8.0 innings allowing 1 run for the losing team. The second-place Cubs now sit at 101-62.
Buddy Bell was the walk-off hero for New York. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Mets center fielder hit a dramatic run-scoring single to send the teams home.
"This game was intense," Bell said, postgame.
Mets win the NL East title.

[Lord Byron]

Awards:
-AL batting title: 1B Matty Alou (Oakland Athletics), 4 home runs, 44 RBIs, and 95 runs scored.
-NL batting title: CF Al Oliver (Los Angeles Dodgers), 10 home runs, 77 RBIs, and 74 runs scored.

In the ALCS, it's the Baltimore Orioles (102-60) vs. the Minnesota Twins (90-72) and, in the NLCS, it's the New York Mets (102-61) vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers (102-60)!!!

Standings at the end of the 1972 regular season