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American League Championship Series: Baltimore Orioles vs. Minnesota Twins

Results

Game 1, October 7th, 1972, Memorial Stadium, Baltimore
Road Win Lifts Minnesota to 1-0 Lead in CS
The Minnesota Twins wasted no time taking the lead in the League Championship Series, beating the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium by the score of 4-1. The win gives Minnesota a 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Twins left-hander Balor Moore threw 6.2 innings of 5-hit ball.
Duffy Dyer had a direct impact on the outcome. Dyer contributed a 2-run double in the top of the seventh inning to put Minnesota up, 3-0.
"It was a good day, but I'm not letting my guard down," Dyer 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 Memorial Stadium in Baltimore.
Twins lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 8th, 1972, Memorial Stadium, Baltimore
Raucous Memorial Stadium Crowd Propels Orioles to 4-0 Victory; Series Tied at 1
The Baltimore Orioles knotted up the League Championship Series at Memorial Stadium, thanks in large part to starter Bill Stoneman. Stoneman quieted the Minnesota Twins, enabling Baltimore to grab the 4-0 win and move into a 1-1 tie in the best-of-5 series.
Stoneman, who was born in Oak Park, Illinois, threw 121 pitches over 8.1 innings, while allowing no runs.
"Postseason wins taste oh so sweet," said Stoneman after the game.
Game 3 is scheduled for Tuesday at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 10th, 1972, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Road Win Lifts Baltimore to 2-1 Lead in CS
Despite a great performance by Minnesota starter Wilbur Wood, the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Twins by the score of 5-4 at Metropolitan Stadium. Wood threw 8.1 innings allowing 3 runs, but he couldn't prevent the Orioles from moving one game closer to the World Series. Baltimore now leads the League Championship Series 2-1.
Baltimore won the game in part because of Johnny Bench. The catcher ripped a 3-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to put the Orioles ahead, 5-4. For the game, Bench had 1 double and 1 home run in 5 at-bats.
"Every team in baseball loses," Twins manager Len Okrie said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis.
Orioles lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 11th, 1972, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Orioles Win League Championship Series
The fans in Baltimore are celebrating the Orioles victory over the Minnesota Twins in the League Championship Series.
They defeated the Minnesota Twins 8-4 in the finale played at Metropolitan Stadium to capture the series 3-1.
Johnny Bench was chosen the series' MVP. The Orioles catcher batted .400, drove in 5 runs and scored 3 runs in the series.
"The Twins are a good club and I don't mean any disrespect to their pitching staff, but things just felt easy this series," Bench said. "Everything at the plate seemed right."
The Baltimore Orioles don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the New York Mets-Los Angeles Dodgers series. Los Angeles leads the series 2 games to 0. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Orioles win series 3-1

ALCS MVP: C Johnny Bench (Baltimore Orioles)

National League Championship Series: New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Results

Game 1, October 8th, 1972, Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
Dodgers Escape Mets in 10, Now Lead Series 1-0
The Los Angeles Dodgers started the League Championship Series in dramatic fashion, stealing Game 1 from the New York Mets in a walk-off in the 10th inning. Los Angeles took the 2-1 win thanks in large part to a good day from starter Nelson Briles. The right-hander threw 8.0 innings of 3-hit ball in the win, which gave the Dodgers a 1-0 lead to start the best-of-5 series.
The defining moment came in the bottom of the tenth for Los Angeles. That's when Ken Henderson hit a solo home run off former first round draft pick Dennis O'Toole to win the game. The home crowd went wild.
In postgame comments, Henderson said he was glad to contribute to an exciting win.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Dodgers lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 9th, 1972, Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
Dodgers Escape Mets in 10, Now Lead Series 2-0
When the games really matter, the Los Angeles Dodgers put on their best show, beating the New York Mets by a final score of 7-6. Willie Stargell was 2-3 with a home run and a walk, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 3. Los Angeles now leads New York 2-0 in the best-of-5 affair.
The clutch at-bat came in the bottom of the tenth inning, when Los Angeles right fielder Dave May, facing Tom Norton, had a run-scoring sacrifice fly. It gave the Dodgers the 7-6 win.
"It's great to get the crowd pumped up," May said.
The next game is set to be played on October 11th, 1972 at Shea Stadium in New York.
Dodgers lead series 2-0

Game 3, October 11th, 1972, Shea Stadium, New York
New York Breaks Through for First Win in League Championship Series; Now Trails 2-1
Already down in the League Championship Series, the New York Mets put on their best show, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers by a final score of 5-4. Sonny Siebert was special. He threw 7.2 innings allowing 2 runs. New York now trails Los Angeles 2-1 in the best-of-5 affair.
The game came to a dramatic end in the bottom of the ninth. With New York trailing 4-2, Bob Bailey hit a fastball from Cy Acosta for a bases-clearing double. It was the knockout punch the Mets needed.
"We were a little off-kilter to start the series, but we're getting things figured out now," New York manager Ray Mueller told reporters. "At least I hope we are."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Shea Stadium in New York.
Dodgers lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 12th, 1973, Shea Stadium, New York
Robinson, Mets Wallop Dodgers in Game 4 of CS
The New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers will take the League Championship Series to a decisive 5th game. In a must-win situation, the Mets beat the Dodgers, 9-2, at Shea Stadium to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. New York right fielder Bill Robinson was 2-5 with a home run. He drove in 4 runs and scored once.
Robinson went 2 for 5 with a home run. He drove in 4 runs and scored once against the Dodgers. In the bottom of the first inning, he hit a grand slam home run that put New York in front, 4-0.
Robinson said the win provided a "big morale boost" for the team. "There's a good feeling in the clubhouse right now."
The next game is set to be played on October 14th, 1972 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 14th, 1972, Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
Dodgers Heading to World Series
Major League Baseball pundits who figured the League Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets would go the distance were right on the mark.
The two teams battled back and forth in a spirited series, with Los Angeles coming out on top thanks to a 4-1 win in the deciding game at Dodger Stadium, to wrap things up 3-2.
"You get to the last game and anything can happen, so we're overjoyed to come out on top," said Dodgers center fielder Dave May, who was named series MVP.
For the series, May had 8 hits for a .400 average. He had 1 home run, 3 RBIs, and scored 3 runs.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will play against the Baltimore Orioles in the next round. Baltimore won their series against the Minnesota Twins 3 games to 1. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Dodgers win series 3-2

NLCS MVP: CF Dave May (Los Angeles Dodgers)

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1972 World Series: Baltimore Orioles vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Results

Game 1, October 16th, 1972, Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
Baltimore Takes World Series Opener, 4-0
Bill Bonham and the Baltimore Orioles opened the World Series in brilliant fashion, traveling to Los Angeles and shutting out the host Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, 4-0, to secure an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Bonham, the Orioles right-hander, threw 6.0 innings of shutout ball.
The Dodgers had trouble solving Bonham, who surrendered no runs on no hits over 6 innings.
"We're happy," Bonham 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 Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Dodgers lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 17th, 1972, Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
Dodgers Even With Orioles After Home Win
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Baltimore Orioles, 4-2, in Game 2 of the World Series. Making an impact was right fielder Don Baylor, who was 3 for 3 with a triple, 2 singles, and a walk. He scored 2 runs. The win moves Los Angeles into a 1-1 tie with Baltimore in the series.
The game was at a stalemate until pinch hitter Lou Brock came to bat in the bottom of the eighth. Facing Baltimore pitcher Sparky Lyle, he hit a 2-0 fastball for a 2-run double. It was a game-changer, putting Los Angeles on top, 4-2.
Orioles manager Red Anderson 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 19th, 1972 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 19th, 1972, Memorial Stadium, Baltimore
Baltimore Wins at Home to Take 2-1 Lead in WS
Their bats were silent and Baltimore had a rookie on the mound. No problem.
On a day when the Orioles struggled to string together much offense, the club got a big boost from 24-year-old starter Dick Lange. The right-hander quieted the Los Angeles Dodgers at Memorial Stadium to help Baltimore take the 2-0 decision and seize a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-7 World Series.
With scoring opportunities rare, the Orioles had to cash in when they had the chance. One such opportunity presented itself in the bottom of the fourth, when third baseman Steve Braun hit a run-scoring single. The single came off Gaylord Perry and made the score 1-0, Orioles. Braun went 1 for 4.
"They say the first rule of the playoffs is to win the home games," Braun 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 Memorial Stadium in Baltimore.
Orioles lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 20th, 1972, Memorial Stadium, Baltimore
Los Angeles Win Evens Series at 2
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Baltimore Orioles, 2-0, in Game 4 of the World Series. Doing his part was starter Barry Lersch, who threw 5.2 innings of shutout ball. The win moves Los Angeles into a 2-2 tie with Baltimore in the series.
Don Baylor, who finished 5th in the NL in RBIs with 98 in 1972, had a direct impact on the outcome. Baylor contributed a solo home run in the top of the seventh inning to put Los Angeles up, 1-0.
"It feels a lot better to be tied than to be behind, even if it is only one game," Los Angeles manager Hoot Evers said.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 21st, 1972, Memorial Stadium, Baltimore
Bonham Handcuffs Dodgers, Orioles Seize 3-2 Advantage in WS
In a pivotal Game 5, the Baltimore Orioles were hoping for a big game from starter Bill Bonham. They got one.
The right-hander shut out the Los Angeles Dodgers, proving to be the difference-maker as he led his club to a 6-0 victory. The Orioles took the 6-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to seize a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 series.
Bonham delivered a quality start for Baltimore. The 6-foot-3 right-hander allowed no earned runs on 2 hits over 7.1 innings of work.
"Obviously, you want to go out there and be good every time out," said Bonham. "I take the ball every day with the same mindset."
Game 6 is scheduled for Monday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Orioles lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 23rd, 1972, Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
Orioles Win World Series
The Baltimore Orioles are champions, today and forever. The Orioles topped the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-2 at Dodger Stadium today to claim the World Series crown.
"Nobody can take this away from us, not ever," said series MVP and second baseman Ron Hunt after his club had sealed the victory. "We worked hard and we accomplished our goal."
The atmosphere was electric as the newly-crowned champs stormed the field at the conclusion of the game. Fans cheered, gloves flew in the air, high fives and hugs were the order of the day.
"From day one of spring training, I could see it in their eyes," said Baltimore manager Red Anderson. "The players had that look of intensity, of hunger, of a desire to accomplish something great, and today they did that. They're champions of the world."
The Orioles took the series 4-2. The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the AL East Division and a 102-60 record.
Orioles win series 4-2

World Series MVP: 2B Ron Hunt (Baltimore Orioles)

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Accomplishments
3+home runs
09/15/1972--Dusty Baker, 3 home runs, 4 for 5, 7 RBIs versus Chicago while playing for California
6+hits
08/13/1972--Rennie Stennett, 6 hits in 8 at-bats, 0 RBI versus New York while playing for Chicago
15+Ks
09/08/1972--Gaylord Perry, 15 K, 0 BB, and 9.0 innings pitched versus Atlanta while playing for Los Angeles
Cycles
06/21/1972--Harmon Killebrew, 4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 5 RBIs versus Cleveland while playing for Minnesota
No-hitters
05/17/1972--Jerry Koosman, 13 K, 2 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Milwaukee while playing for Boston
05/31/1972--Ernie McAnally, 8 K, 1 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Chicago while playing for California
09/24/1972--Bert Blyleven, 6 K, 3 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Cincinnati while playing for Houston
20+win seasons
Jim Kaat, 26-8, 2.05 ERA, 294.1 IP, 56 BB and 195 K
Wilbur Wood, 23-9, 1.94 ERA, 296.1 IP, 64 BB and 174 K
Gaylord Perry, 22-10, 1.93 ERA, 299.0 IP, 62 BB and 217 K
Don Sutton, 24-9, 2.15 ERA, 289.1 IP, 70 BB and 248 K
Roger Nelson, 22-7, 1.80 ERA, 255.2 IP, 67 BB and 188 K
Scipio Spinks, 22-6, 2.43 ERA, 233.2 IP, 104 BB and 185 K
Bert Blyleven, 24-9, 2.76 ERA, 296.2 IP, 83 BB and 260 K
Hitting streaks
04/12/1972--Matty Alou, 22 games while playing for Oakland
04/15/1972--Ralph Garr, 23 games while playing for Oakland
06/10/1972--Billy Williams, 23 games while playing for Chicago
08/27/1972--Bobby Bonds, 28 games while playing for Cleveland
09/06/1972--Rod Carew, 23 games while playing for California
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Dick Allen
2,000 RBIs: Hank Aaron
1,000 runs scored: Ron Fairly
1,500 runs scored: Harmon Killebrew, Roberto Clemente
3,000 hits: Roberto Clemente
300 home runs: Boog Powell, Ron Santo, Dick Allen
600 home runs: Hank Aaron
2,000 strikeouts: Jim Kaat, Mickey Lolich
200 wins: Bob Gibson, Juan Marichal

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Baseball awards for the 1972 season
Gold Glove awards
AL: Pitcher Wilbur Wood (Minnesota Twins)
Catcher Duffy Dyer (Minnesota Twins)
First Baseman Mike Hegan (Chicago White Sox)
Second Baseman Ted Sizemore (Cleveland Guardians)
Third Baseman Rico Petrocelli (Chicago White Sox)
Shortstop Darrel Chaney (New York Yankees)
Left Fielder Cesar Tovar (Baltimore Orioles)
Center Fielder Elliott Maddox (Baltimore Orioles)
Right Fielder Gene Clines (Chicago White Sox)
NL: Pitcher Steve Blass (San Francisco Giants)
Catcher Joe Ferguson (New York Mets)
First Baseman Wes Parker (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Second Baseman Tommy Helms (New York Mets)
Third Baseman Jerry Kenney (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Shortstop Dal Maxvill (Cincinnati Reds)
Left Fielder Roy White (Chicago Cubs)
Center Fielder Ken Berry (San Francisco Giants)
Right Fielder Ken Henderson (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Silver Slugger awards
AL: Catcher Johnny Bench (Baltimore Orioles)
First Baseman Frank Robinson (Baltimore Orioles)
Second Baseman Ted Sizemore (Cleveland Guardians)
Third Baseman Ron Santo (Minnesota Twins)
Shortstop Chris Speier (Cleveland Guardians)
Left Fielder Carl Yastrzemski (Minnesota Twins)
Center Fielder Dusty Baker (California Angels)
Right Fielder Bobby Bonds (Cleveland Guardians)
NL: Pitcher Sonny Siebert (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Catcher Joe Ferguson (New York Mets)
First Baseman Dick Allen (Houston Astros)
Second Baseman Rennie Stennett (Chicago Cubs)
Third Baseman Richie Hebner (Houston Astros)
Shortstop Steve Garvey (Atlanta Braves)
Left Fielder Willie Stargell (New York Mets)
Center Fielder Cesar Cedeno (Houston Astros)
Right Fielder Jose Cardenal (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Reliever of the Year
AL: Sparky Lyle (Baltimore Orioles), 9-7, 30 saves, 1.61 ERA, 5.1 WAR
NL: Cy Acosta (Los Angeles Dodgers), 11-5, 24 saves, 2.01 ERA, 1.1 WAR
Rookie of the Year
AL: RF Rich Coggins (Texas Rangers), .351/.391/.494, 4 home runs, 53 RBIs, 71 runs scored, 3.3 WAR
NL: CF Billy Bell (New York Mets), .303/.354/.444, 13 home runs, 64 RBIs, 89 runs scored, 6.3 WAR
Cy Young Award
AL: Wilbur Wood (Minnesota Twins), 23-9, 1.94 ERA, 296.1 innings pitched, 174 strikeouts, 7.2 WAR
NL: Gaylord Perry (Los Angeles Dodgers), 22-10, 1.93 ERA, 299.0 innings pitched, 217 strikeouts, 8.0 WAR
Most Valuable Player
AL: C Johnny Bench (Baltimore Orioles), .279/.341/.510, 34 home runs, 113 RBIs, 83 runs scores, 3 stolen bases, 7.5 WAR
NL: 1B Dick Allen (Houston Astros), .290/.394/.585, 42 home runs, 118 RBIs, 115 runs scored, 20 stolen bases, 9.1 WAR

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• The Boston Red Sox voided the team option year(s) of 3B Brooks Robinson for a buyout of $75,000.
• Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Hoyt Wilhelm retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians: RP Ted Abernathy retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles: RF Roberto Clemente retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians: SP Moe Drabowsky retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers: 2B Bill Mazeroski retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox: SS Ron Hansen retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Stan Williams retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals: SP Gary Peters retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels: SS Maury Wills retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs: C J.C. Martin retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins: 2B Julian Javier retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies: C Joe Azcue retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins: SP Joe Gibbon retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels: SP Phil Regan retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox: SS Bobby Wine retired from professional baseball.
• Texas Rangers: 1B Don Mincher retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles: SP Tony Cloninger retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves: 1B Donn Clendenon retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies: RP Joe Grzenda retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs: RP Steve Hamilton retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers: C Tom Haller retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers: SP Joe Horlen retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox: SS Marty Martinez retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins: RP Ron Taylor retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox: SP Denny Lemaster retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers: RP Jim Roland retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates: RF Bob Burda retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins: 1B Billy Cowan retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves: SP Denny McLain retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox: CF Brock Davis retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox: C John Bateman retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels: C Paul Ratliff retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox: RP Marcelino Lopez retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels: LF Tommie Reynolds retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals: 2B Don Buford retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox: SP Wade Blasingame retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals: CF Adolfo Phillips retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels: 3B Ed Spiezio retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics: 2B Dalton Jones retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics: SS Gil Garrido retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Pete Mikkelsen retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates: 1B Wes Parker retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers: SP Mel Queen retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets: C Jack Hiatt retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels: LF Roger Repoz retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox: 2B Bobby Knoop retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates: 3B Chico Salmon retired from professional baseball.
• Texas Rangers: C Curt Blefary retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels: RF Brant Alyea retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros: CF Ted Uhlaender retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers: RF Bill Voss retired from professional baseball.
• Texas Rangers: RP Mike Hedlund retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians: 1B Art Shamsky retired from professional baseball.
• Texas Rangers: RF Byron Browne retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds: C Duane Josephson retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates: 3B Jim Lefebvre retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox: SP Larry Jaster retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees: CF Ron Stone retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels: 3B Tim Cullen retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies: 3B Mike Ferraro retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins: RP Dennis Higgins retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox: SP Jim Nash retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves: RP Tom Phoebus retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros: C Russ Gibson retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics: RP Don Shaw retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers: SP Dave Leonhard retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs: 2B Tom Matchick retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins: 2B Frank Coggins retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Rickey Clark retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox: LF Wayne Comer retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Jim Hardin retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics: RP Tom Dukes retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds: C Frank Fernandez retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians: RP Gary Waslewski retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels: SP Frank Reberger retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers: 3B Rick Renick retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Archie Reynolds retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves: RP Les Cain retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals: 1B Mike Fiore retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians: RP Dan McGinn retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies: RP Ron Klimkowski retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians: 1B Bill McNulty retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets: CL Paul Doyle retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels: SP Dave Lemonds retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Jan Dukes retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs: SS Lou Camilli retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos: RP Al Severinsen retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees: RP Jose Pena retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets: 3B Syd O'Brien retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees: RP Santiago Guzman retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs: CF Jim Qualls retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins: SS Rafael Robles retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates: C Sonny Ruberto retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles: 3B Garry Jestadt retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants: RP Vince Colbert retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees: 2B Jim Driscoll retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves: LF Roy Foster retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants: RP Ed Acosta retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians: RP Jerry Janeski retired from professional baseball.
• Texas Rangers: CF Tom Silverio retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres: C Pete Koegel retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics: RP Denny Riddleberger retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians: RP Jay Franklin retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals: 2B Ron Theobald retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins: SP Monty Montgomery retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins: DH Clint Compton retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos: 1B Ron Allen retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs: 1B Terry McDermott retired from professional baseball.
• Texas Rangers: C Joe Goddard retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics: RP Tim Plodinec retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers: DH Bob Terlecki retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres: SP Larry Gowell retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds: CF Ike Blessitt retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies: RP Dave Downs retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Brewers: SS Bucky Guth retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds: LF Paul Jata retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox: RP Steve Lawson retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox: RP Don Leshnock retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox: LF Chris Coletta retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros: SS Rudy Hernandez retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Phil Meeler retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles: RP Dan Neumeier retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets: RP Tom Norton retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies: RP Bob Rauch retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants: RP Mark Schaeffer retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves: RP Steve Simpson retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets: 2B Al Montreuil retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals: RP Bob Strampe retired from professional baseball.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates retired #31 in honor of Hoyt Wilhelm.
• The Baltimore Orioles retired #21 in honor of Roberto Clemente.
• California Angels manager Al Hollingsworth retires.
• Milwaukee Brewers general manager Jarrett Karrh leaves the team, his contract was not renewed.
• California Angels general manager Gordon McNaughton leaves the team, his contract was not renewed.
• The Kansas City Royals fired manager Sam Jones.
• The Oakland Athletics fired manager Porter Vaughan.
• Texas Rangers general manager Nate Keene leaves the team, his contract was not renewed.
• The Montreal Expos fired manager Bob Bowman.
• The Atlanta Braves fired manager Ralph Birkofer.
• The Cincinnati Reds fired general manager Jorge Garcia.
• The San Diego Padres fired manager Danny Krysiak.
• The San Diego Padres signed manager Bob Skinner to a 3-year, $18,500 per year contract.
• The Oakland Athletics signed manager Ray Murray to a 4-year, $35,000 per year contract.
• The Atlanta Braves signed manager Joe Garagiola to a 3-year, $32,500 per year contract.
• The Cincinnati Reds signed general manager Joe Glenn to a 4-year, $190,000 per year contract.
• The Montreal Expos signed manager Don Minnick to a 3-year, $22,500 per year contract.
• The Kansas City Royals signed manager Richie Myers to a 4-year, $31,000 per year contract.
• The Texas Rangers signed general manager Billy Schadle to a 3-year, $55,000 per year contract.
• The California Angels signed general manager Jarrett Karrh to a 4-year, $59,500 per year contract.
• The Milwaukee Brewers signed general manager Nate Keene to a 3-year, $40,500 per year contract.
• The California Angels signed manager Nanny Fernandez to a 4-year, $31,000 per year contract.

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Here are the results of the 1972 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - Houston Astros: 3B Bill Madlock, age 21
Pick 2 - San Diego Padres: 3B George Brett, age 19
Pick 3 - Chicago Cubs: SP Frank Tanana, age 19
Pick 4 - Oakland Athletics: SP Mark Littell, age 19
Pick 5 - New York Mets: SP Steve Rogers, age 23
Pick 6 - New York Yankees: 1B Andre Thornton, age 23
Pick 7 - Boston Red Sox: LF Dave Winfield, age 21
Pick 8 - Cincinnati Reds: LF Mike Easler, age 21
Pick 9 - Detroit Tigers: RF Dave Parker, age 21
Pick 10 - Cleveland Guardians: 3B Doug DeCinces, age 22
Pick 11 - Pittsburgh Pirates: C Brian Downing, age 22
Pick 12 - Minnesota Twins: RF Ken Griffey, age 22
Pick 13 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP John D'Acquisto, age 20
Pick 14 - Chicago White Sox: RF Gorman Thomas, age 21
Pick 15 - Atlanta Braves: RF Otto Velez, age 21
Pick 16 - Texas Rangers: CF Bake McBride, age 23
Pick 17 - Montreal Expos: SP Larry Christenson, age 19
Pick 18 - Baltimore Orioles: RF Greg Gross, age 20
Pick 19 - Kansas City Royals: SP Craig Swan, age 21
Pick 20 - California Angels: RF Jim Dwyer, age 22
Pick 21 - Los Angeles Dodgers: SP Randy Jones, age 22
Pick 22 - Milwaukee Brewers: SP Dick Ruthven, age 21
Pick 23 - Philadelphia Phillies: SSP Frank White, age 22
Pick 24 - San Francisco Giants: 3B Dan Driessen, age 21
Round 2
Pick 1 - Houston Astros: 1B Craig Kusick, age 24
Pick 2 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 3B Steve Ontiveros, age 21
Pick 3 - Chicago Cubs: LF Jerry Hairston, age 20
Pick 4 - Oakland Athletics: C Barry Foote, age 20
Pick 5 - New York Mets: 3B Phil Garner, age 23
Pick 6 - New York Yankees: SSP Bucky Dent, age 20
Pick 7 - Boston Red Sox: C Jose Morales, age 27
Pick 8 - Cincinnati Reds: LF Pepe Mangual, age 20 out of college (Stanford University; Stanford, California)
Pick 9 - Detroit Tigers: 2B Manny Trillo, age 21
Pick 10 - Cleveland Guardians: C Jim Essian, age 21
Pick 11 - San Diego Padres: LF Gene Locklear, age 23
Pick 12 - Minnesota Twins: RP Steve Foucault, age 23
Pick 13 - St. Louis Cardinals: CF Bob Coluccio, age 21
Pick 14 - Chicago White Sox: 2B Larry Lintz, age 23
Pick 15 - Atlanta Braves: C Alan Ashby, age 21
Pick 16 - Texas Rangers: RP Don Hood, age 23
Pick 17 - Montreal Expos: CL Bill Campbell, age 24
Pick 18 - Baltimore Orioles: RF Bill Sharp, age 22
Pick 19 - Kansas City Royals: SP David Clyde, age 17
Pick 20 - California Angels: SSP Dave Chalk, age 22
Pick 21 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 2B Pedro Garcia, age 22
Pick 22 - Milwaukee Brewers: RP Adrian Devine, age 20
Pick 23 - Philadelphia Phillies: C Charlie Moore, age 19
Pick 24 - San Francisco Giants: RF Tom Poquette, age 21
Round 3
Pick 1 - Houston Astros: SP Kevin Kobel, age 19
Pick 2 - Pittsburgh Pirates: CF Hector Cruz, age 19
Pick 3 - Chicago Cubs: SSP Jerry Terrell, age 26
Pick 4 - Oakland Athletics: CL Doug Bird, age 22
Pick 5 - New York Mets: 3B Jerry Royster, age 20
Pick 6 - New York Yankees: RP Dave Pagan, age 23
Pick 7 - Boston Red Sox: C Ron Hodges, age 23
Pick 8 - Cincinnati Reds: RF Dick Sharon, age 22
Pick 9 - Detroit Tigers: C Marc Hill, age 20
Pick 10 - Cleveland Guardians: RF Tony Scott, age 21
Pick 11 - San Diego Padres: SSP Mario Guerrero, age 23
Pick 12 - Minnesota Twins: RP Wayne Garland, age 22
Pick 13 - St. Louis Cardinals: 3B Mike Phillips, age 22
Pick 14 - Chicago White Sox: RF Ed Armbrister, age 24
Pick 15 - Atlanta Braves: RP Bob Apodaca, age 22
Pick 16 - Texas Rangers: RP Ray Burris, age 22
Pick 17 - Montreal Expos: RP Jim Crawford, age 22
Pick 18 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Max Leon, age 22
Pick 19 - Kansas City Royals: 1B Ron Cash, age 22
Pick 20 - California Angels: SSP Tom Veryzer, age 19
Pick 21 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 1B Jack Pierce, age 24
Pick 22 - Milwaukee Brewers: SP Glenn Abbott, age 21
Pick 23 - Philadelphia Phillies: SSP Pete Mackanin, age 21
Pick 24 - San Francisco Giants: 1B Sam Ewing, age 23
Round 4
Pick 1 - Houston Astros: C Mike Sadek, age 26
Pick 2 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Doug Konieczny, age 21
Pick 3 - Chicago Cubs: 2B Tom Heintzelman, age 26
Pick 4 - Oakland Athletics: RP Mike Wallace, age 21
Pick 5 - New York Mets: RP Craig Skok, age 25
Pick 6 - New York Yankees: SP Danny Fife, age 23
Pick 7 - Boston Red Sox: RF Mike Rogodzinski, age 24
Pick 8 - Cincinnati Reds: C Pete Varney, age 23
Pick 9 - Detroit Tigers: CF Tommy Smith, age 24
Pick 10 - Cleveland Guardians: LF Wilbur Howard, age 23
Pick 11 - San Diego Padres: C Larry Cox, age 25
Pick 12 - Minnesota Twins: RP Eduardo Rodriguez, age 20
Pick 13 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Eddie Solomon, age 21
Pick 14 - Chicago White Sox: SSP Tim Johnson, age 23
Pick 15 - Atlanta Braves: LF George Theodore, age 26
Pick 16 - Texas Rangers: RP Geoff Zahn, age 26
Pick 17 - Montreal Expos: LF Orlando Alvarez, age 20
Pick 18 - Baltimore Orioles: SP Wenty Ford, age 25
Pick 19 - Kansas City Royals: C Bob Davis, age 20
Pick 20 - California Angels: 3B Bruce Miller, age 25
Pick 21 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Ron Diorio, age 26
Pick 22 - Milwaukee Brewers: SSP Pepe Frias, age 24
Pick 23 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Rick Waits, age 20
Pick 24 - San Francisco Giants: RP Tom Dettore, age 24
Round 5
Pick 1 - Houston Astros: RP John Montague, age 25
Pick 2 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Rich Troedson, age 22
Pick 3 - Chicago Cubs: RP Dave Lemanczyk, age 22
Pick 4 - Oakland Athletics: 3B Matt Alexander, age 25
Pick 5 - New York Mets: 2B Jim Cox, age 22
Pick 6 - New York Yankees: RP Jesse Jefferson, age 23
Pick 7 - Boston Red Sox: RF Jim Fuller, age 21
Pick 8 - Cincinnati Reds: RP John Morlan, age 24
Pick 9 - Detroit Tigers: RP Eddie Bane, age 20
Pick 10 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Dick Pole, age 22
Pick 11 - San Diego Padres: RP Greg Shanahan, age 24
Pick 12 - Minnesota Twins: CL Tom Buskey, age 25
Pick 13 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Jim Kremmel, age 24
Pick 14 - Chicago White Sox: 1B Frank Ortenzio, age 21
Pick 15 - Atlanta Braves: RP Vic Albury, age 25
Pick 16 - Texas Rangers: RP Barry Raziano, age 25
Pick 17 - Montreal Expos: CF Dave Augustine, age 22
Pick 18 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Rick Henninger, age 24
Pick 19 - Kansas City Royals: RP Craig Caskey, age 22
Pick 20 - California Angels: RP Gary Ignasiak, age 23
Pick 21 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Dave Wallace, age 25
Pick 22 - Milwaukee Brewers: RP Dave Cheadle, age 20
Pick 23 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Greg Heydeman, age 20
Pick 24 - San Francisco Giants: RP Carlos Velazquez, age 24
Round 6
Pick 1 - Houston Astros: RP Terry Wilshusen, age 23
Pick 2 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Frank Snook, age 23
Pick 3 - Chicago Cubs: C Tom Lundstedt, age 23
Pick 4 - Oakland Athletics: RP John Andrews, age 23
Pick 5 - New York Mets: 1B Don Castle, age 22
Pick 6 - New York Yankees: LF Keith Marshall, age 21
Pick 7 - Boston Red Sox: 1B Rafael Batista, age 26
Pick 8 - Cincinnati Reds: 1B Greg Harts, age 22
Pick 9 - Detroit Tigers: LF Tommy Cruz, age 21
Pick 10 - Cleveland Guardians: LF Curtis Brown, age 27
Pick 11 - San Diego Padres: C Otis Thornton, age 27
Pick 12 - Minnesota Twins: SSP Brian Ostrosser, age 23

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-The St. Louis Cardinals traded 26-year-old C Ed Herrmann and 24-year-old LF Tom Grieve to the Chicago White Sox, getting 26-year-old RHP Larry Dierker in return.
-The Cleveland Guardians traded 23-year-old C Bob Didier to the California Angels, getting 30-year-old RHP Cecil Upshaw in return.
-The Cleveland Guardians traded 28-year-old RF Rusty Staub and 23-year-old C Dave Rader to the New York Mets, getting 27-year-old RHP Andy Messersmith and 24-year-old RHP Bill Parsons in return.
-The Cincinnati Reds traded 24-year-old 1B Frank Tepedino to the California Angels, getting 30-year-old LHP Tom Hilgendorf in return.
-The Kansas City Royals traded 29-year-old RHP Jackie Brown and 21-year-old 3B Ken Reitz to the California Angels, getting 21-year-old LHP Andy Hassler in return.
-The Milwaukee Brewers traded 26-year-old C Vic Correll to the Texas Rangers, getting 25-year-old RHP Bill Gogolewski, 24-year-old RHP Charlie Hough, and 22-year-old 3B Bobby Valentine in return.
-The New York Yankees traded 22-year-old RHP Bill Greif and 22-year-old 3B Dave Hilton to the Milwaukee Brewers, getting 31-year-old RF Larry Stahl and 24-year-old C John Ellis in return.
-The Philadelphia Phillies traded 25-year-old SSP Roger Metzger and 21-year-old LF Jim Wohlford to the Atlanta Braves, getting 29-year-old RHP Jack Billingham and 21-year-old RF Mike Anderson in return.
-The St. Louis Cardinals traded 24-year-old LF Mike Adams to the Kansas City Royals, getting 30-year-old RF Jesus Alou and 22-year-old RHP Milt Wilcox in return.
-The Kansas City Royals traded 25-year-old RHP Joe Decker to the Detroit Tigers, getting 24-year-old RHP Tom Griffin in return.
-The New York Mets failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Jerry Royster. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-The Pittsburgh Pirates failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Hector Cruz. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-The Houston Astros failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Kevin Kobel. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-SP Whitey Ford was inducted into the 1973 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Spring training results
AL East: Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles, 10-8
AL West: Minnesota Twins and California Angels, 12-6
NL East: Chicago Cubs, 12-6
NL West: Houston Astros, 13-5

1973 preseason predictions

American League East
Cleveland Guardians, 96-66
Baltimore Orioles, 90-72
Boston Red Sox, 86-76
New York Yankees, 83-79
Detroit Tigers, 80-82
Milwaukee Brewers, 64-98

American League West
Minnesota Twins, 98-64
California Angels, 88-74
Texas Rangers, 83-79
Oakland Athletics, 81-81
Chicago White Sox, 78-84
Kansas City Royals, 50-112

National League East
St. Louis Cardinals, 103-59
New York Mets, 100-62
Chicago Cubs, 97-65
Philadelphia Phillies, 94-68
Pittsburgh Pirates, 81-81
Montreal Expos, 35-127

National League West
Houston Astros, 103-59
Cincinnati Reds, 90-72
Los Angeles Dodgers, 87-75
Atlanta Braves, 85-77
San Francisco Giants, 84-78
San Diego Padres, 17-145

OK, let's play ball!!!

[Lord Byron]

Standings at the 1973 All-Star break

First-place teams
AL East: Cleveland Guardians (57-44--a half-game ahead of the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox)
AL West: Chicago White Sox (62-38--7 games ahead of the Minnesota Twins
NL East: Chicago Cubs (64-38--4 games ahead of the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals, who are tied for second
NL West: Houston Astros (74-28--19 and a half games ahead of the Cincinnati Reds)

Standings at the 1973 All-Star break

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Here are the All-Star team lineups by league:

AL:
SP Jim Barr (ML4) - 6-5, 2.49 ERA, 130.1 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 3.6 K/9, 3.6 WAR
SP Don Gullett (OAK) - 6-6, 2.84 ERA, 155.1 IP, 1.25 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 4.6 WAR
SP Jerry Koosman (BOS) - 13-6, 2.21 ERA, 170.2 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 6.1 K/9, 5.6 WAR
SP Andy Messersmith (CLE) - 10-5, 2.42 ERA, 178.1 IP, 1.08 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, 3.5 WAR
SP Gary Nolan (DET) - 11-3, 3.04 ERA, 169.0 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 4.8 K/9, 4.3 WAR
SP Dave Roberts (BOS) - 15-4, 2.35 ERA, 164.1 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 4.3 K/9, 3.1 WAR
SP Tom Seaver (CWS)* - 15-4, 2.62 ERA, 165.0 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 6.7 K/9, 4.2 WAR
RP Al Hrabosky (CAL) - 2-0, 2.00 ERA, 67.2 IP, 0.98 WHIP, 8.9 K/9, 2.2 WAR
CL Bobby Bolin (DET) - 5-6, 11 SV, 2.17 ERA, 62.1 IP, 1.06 WHIP, 6.1 K/9, 1.1 WAR
CL Ramon Hernandez (MIN)* - 11-4, 9 SV, 0.86 ERA, 62.2 IP, 0.89 WHIP, 5.6 K/9, 2.7 WAR
C Johnny Bench (BAL)* - .264/.370/.447, 318 AB, 15 HR, 1 SB, 135 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
C Bill Freehan (BOS) - .276/.341/.468, 293 AB, 13 HR, 128 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
1B Ron Blomberg (TEX)* - .293/.372/.489, 352 AB, 16 HR, 7 SB, 138 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
2B Rod Carew (CAL)* - .320/.364/.411, 409 AB, 2 HR, 10 SB, 122 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
2B Ron Hunt (BAL) - .322/.432/.397, 363 AB, 2 HR, 6 SB, 146 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
2B Joe Morgan (CAL)* - .270/.432/.450, 322 AB, 11 HR, 17 SB, 148 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
3B Ron Cey (KC)* - .294/.392/.439, 289 AB, 8 HR, 132 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
3B Rico Petrocelli (CWS) - .269/.376/.453, 342 AB, 15 HR, 133 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
SSP Bucky Dent (NYY) - .314/.376/.345, 223 AB, 2 SB, 104 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
SSP Chris Speier (CLE)* - .295/.375/.448, 386 AB, 12 HR, 8 SB, 132 wRC+, 5.0 WAR
LF Greg Luzinski (KC)* - .279/.327/.499, 391 AB, 21 HR, 3 SB, 128 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
CF Bake McBride (TEX) - .307/.370/.407, 349 AB, 5 HR, 18 SB, 124 wRC+, 4.2 WAR
CF Del Unser (MIN)* - .294/.337/.429, 252 AB, 6 HR, 2 SB, 115 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
RF Dusty Baker (CAL) - .285/.372/.462, 344 AB, 13 HR, 10 SB, 139 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
RF Bobby Bonds (CLE)* - .294/.382/.565, 377 AB, 26 HR, 24 SB, 163 wRC+, 5.4 WAR
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NL:
SP Bert Blyleven (HOU) - 16-1, 2.28 ERA, 177.1 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 7.7 K/9, 5.6 WAR
SP Steve Carlton (STL)* - 8-9, 3.82 ERA, 169.2 IP, 1.33 WHIP, 7.7 K/9, 3.5 WAR
SP Ross Grimsley (STL) - 3-1, 0.92 ERA, 39.1 IP, 1.02 WHIP, 4.3 K/9, 0.9 WAR
SP Tommy John (NYM) - 12-6, 2.71 ERA, 172.2 IP, 1.04 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, 4.2 WAR
SP Jim Kaat (CHC) - 10-8, 3.71 ERA, 143.0 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 4.4 K/9, 2.2 WAR
SP Phil Niekro (ATL) - 12-5, 2.67 ERA, 165.1 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 5.3 K/9, 2.6 WAR
SP Gaylord Perry (LAD) - 11-8, 2.35 ERA, 180.1 IP, 1.13 WHIP, 6.6 K/9, 3.5 WAR
SP Don Sutton (HOU) - 13-5, 2.66 ERA, 176.0 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 7.2 K/9, 5.1 WAR
RP Jim Brewer (PHI)* - 0-2, 5.03 ERA, 34.0 IP, 1.53 WHIP, 6.9 K/9, -0.1 WAR
RP Grant Jackson (HOU) - 5-2, 2.14 ERA, 59.0 IP, 1.00 WHIP, 7.9 K/9, 1.3 WAR
C Joe Ferguson (NYM)* - .262/.361/.448, 324 AB, 13 HR, 131 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
C Darrell Porter (LAD) - .238/.369/.432, 303 AB, 13 HR, 2 SB, 128 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
1B Dick Allen (HOU)* - .288/.384/.550, 371 AB, 23 HR, 20 SB, 163 wRC+, 4.1 WAR (injured)
1B Steve Garvey (ATL) - .323/.371/.477, 396 AB, 12 HR, 6 SB, 138 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
1B Willie McCovey (SF) - .307/.423/.629, 329 AB, 32 HR, 1 SB, 193 wRC+, 5.1 WAR
2B Bobby Grich (MON)* - .294/.394/.458, 354 AB, 11 HR, 16 SB, 142 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
3B Bob Bailey (NYM) - .291/.401/.481, 368 AB, 14 HR, 4 SB, 151 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
3B Sal Bando (PHI)* - .354/.447/.601, 291 AB, 17 HR, 3 SB, 193 wRC+, 5.6 WAR
3B Darrell Evans (STL) - .269/.398/.490, 335 AB, 18 HR, 2 SB, 149 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
SSP Dave Concepcion (PIT)* - .335/.382/.434, 343 AB, 5 HR, 15 SB, 134 wRC+, 4.2 WAR
LF Gary Matthews (SF) - .335/.401/.560, 382 AB, 18 HR, 14 SB, 171 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
LF Ken Singleton (STL) - .346/.457/.544, 364 AB, 17 HR, 186 wRC+, 5.7 WAR
LF Willie Stargell (NYM)* - .338/.435/.656, 352 AB, 27 HR, 201 wRC+, 5.3 WAR (injured)
CF Cesar Cedeno (HOU)* - .312/.390/.486, 288 AB, 10 HR, 23 SB, 150 wRC+, 4.2 WAR (injured)
CF Amos Otis (STL) - .321/.392/.479, 374 AB, 14 HR, 9 SB, 148 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
RF Hank Aaron (SF)* - .315/.423/.682, 330 AB, 37 HR, 191 wRC+, 4.2 WAR
RF Al Bumbry (CIN) - .304/.370/.446, 395 AB, 4 HR, 20 SB, 132 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
RF Dwight Evans (SD) - .294/.380/.476, 347 AB, 11 HR, 13 SB, 142 wRC+, 5.5 WAR

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July 24th, 1973, Busch Stadium, St. Louis

Bumbry Dominates in 3-1 Win over AL All-Stars
Al Bumbry said the annual all-star game is mostly for the fans to enjoy, but the players have a lot of fun, too.
"It's a great time to get that much talent on one ball diamond," he said. "You feel fortunate to even be part of it."
Bumbry wasn't just a part of the game, he was named the game MVP, as his NL All-Stars won 3-1 over the AL All-Stars.
Bumbry went 1 for 1 in the game to earn the nod as the game's best.

All-Star Game MVP: RF Al Bumbry (Cincinnati Reds)

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Trades before the 1973 trading deadline:
-The Philadelphia Phillies traded 24-year-old RF Rusty Torres to the California Angels, getting 31-year-old RHP Chuck Taylor and 22-year-old 3B Ken Reitz in return.
-The New York Mets traded 21-year-old RF Pete LaCock to the Texas Rangers, getting 30-year-old RHP George Culver and 23-year-old SSP Rick Auerbach in return.
-The Philadelphia Phillies traded 28-year-old 3B Bill Melton, 22-year-old RF Mike Anderson, and $718,000 in cash to the California Angels, getting 27-year-old 2B Rod Carew in return.

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October 1st, 1973, Wrigley Field, Chicago

Mets Slap 4-0 Loss on Chicago
Two elite teams met in a late-season showdown.
The New York Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs, 4-0, at Wrigley Field. New York center fielder Bill Robinson had a superb performance. He was 2-4 with a home run and a double, while adding 3 RBIs and scoring once. New York reliever Chuck Dobson, who was drafted in the 2nd round of the 1965 draft, was credited with the win. His record goes to 2-2. Tom Bradley took the loss for Chicago. George Culver earned the save for New York, his 1st.
Robinson made an early impact for New York when he stroked his 18th home run of the season. The 3-run home run, which came in the top of the third, put the Mets on top, 4-0.
"We did a lot of things right," said Robinson.
The second-place Cubs now sit at 98-65.
Mets win the NL East.

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Awards:
-AL batting title: 1B Dave Parker (Detroit Tigers), 23 home runs, 91 RBIs, 88 runs scored, and a .323 batting average.
-NL batting title: 1B Tommy Davis (Philadelphia Phillies), 9 home runs, 65 RBIs, and 93 runs scored.

In the ALCS, it's the Cleveland Guardians (95-67) vs. the Minnesota Twins (100-62), while, in the NLCS, it's the New York Mets (99-64) vs. the Houston Astros (112-50)!!!

Standings at the end of the 1973 regular season

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American League Championship Series: Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins

Results

Game 1, October 4th, 1973, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Twins, Guardians Play 11 to Settle Game 1, Minnesota Now Leads Series 1-0
The Minnesota Twins took the first game of the League Championship Series in dramatic fashion, topping the Cleveland Guardians, 6-5, in an extra-inning walk-off win. Twins first baseman Carl Yastrzemski was 2-3 with 2 singles and 2 walks, while scoring 3.
The clutch hit was provided by Toby Harrah. He delivered a walk-off run-scoring single off Tom Murphy in the bottom of the 11th.
"Every team in baseball loses," Guardians manager Dick Sipek said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis.
Twins lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 5th, 1973, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Minnesota Tops Cleveland Again, 6-2
The Minnesota Twins moved to within one game of the World Series, downing the visiting Cleveland Guardians at Metropolitan Stadium by a score of 6-2. Twins left-hander Balor Moore had a strong outing in which he threw 6.2 innings allowing 2 runs. The win gives the Twins a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-5 League Championship Series.
A key moment came in the bottom of the sixth inning when Twins third baseman Ron Santo socked a first pitch changeup to right for a run-scoring double, putting Minnesota up, 4-2.
"We're happy," Santo told reporters after the win. "When you're in the playoffs, you've got to treat every game like it could be your last."
Game 3 is scheduled for Sunday at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland.
Twins lead series 2-0

Game 3, October 7th, 1973, Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland
Twins Move on to World Series
With a 5-2 victory at Cleveland Stadium, the Minnesota Twins have completed a sweep of the Cleveland Guardians in the League Championship Series.
"On to the World Series and feeling good," said Del Unser. "I don't think our guys expected a sweep, but we'll certainly take it and rest up a bit."
For the series, Unser hit .500 and won series MVP honors. He had 1 home runs, drove in 2 RBIs and scored 5 runs.
The Minnesota Twins don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the New York Mets-Houston Astros series. New York leads the series 2 games to 1. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Twins win series 3-0

ALCS MVP: CF Del Unser (Minnesota Twins)

National League Championship Series: New York Mets vs. Houston Astros

Results

Game 1, October 3rd, 1973, the Astrodome, Houston
League Championship Series Game 1 Goes to Houston Thanks to Etchebarren
The Houston Astros started the League Championship Series in style, downing the visiting New York Mets at Astrodome by a score of 7-5 to grab an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Astros catcher Andy Etchebarren went 3-3 with 3 singles and a walk.
Dick Allen helped his team take an early lead with a 2-run single. It came in the first inning, making the score 3-0 Astros.
"They say the first rule of the playoffs is to win the home games," Allen 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 the Astrodome in Houston.
Astros lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 4th, 1973, the Astrodome, Houston
New York Win Evens Series at 1
The New York Mets took down the Houston Astros by the score of 6-3 and moved into a 1-1 tie in the League Championship Series. The largest share of the credit belongs to New York starter Tommy John, who threw 7.0 innings allowing 3 runs.
Bill Robinson aided the New York cause with a run-scoring single in the top of the sixth. For the game, the center fielder was 1-5.
"It feels a lot better to be tied than to be behind, even if it is only one game," New York manager Ray Mueller said.
The next game is set to be played on October 6th, 1973 at Shea Stadium in New York.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 6th, 1973, Shea Stadium, New York
New York Wins at Home to Take 2-1 Lead in CS
The New York Mets moved to within one game of the World Series, downing the visiting Houston Astros at Shea Stadium by a score of 7-1. Mets right-hander Roger Nelson had a strong outing in which he threw 9.0 innings of 4-hit ball. The win gives the Mets a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-5 League Championship Series.
Nelson went the distance for New York, allowing 1 run on 4 hits, while striking out 5.
"We're feeling good about this," said Mets manager Ray Mueller. "We have got an advantage now and we just need to keep the pressure on."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Shea Stadium in New York.
Mets lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 7th, 1973, Shea Stadium, New York
Astros Win to Tie Series with Mets
In a crucial game, the Houston Astros put on their best show, beating the New York Mets by a final score of 5-3. Bill Lee threw 6.0 innings of shutout ball. Houston and New York are now tied at 2 wins apiece in the best-of-5 affair.
Houston used a timely hit from Cesar Cedeno to get the win. The center fielder stroked a 2-run double in the top of the seventh inning to put the Astros ahead, 4-2. It might've been his only hit, but it did the trick.
"Things broke our way today and that's great," Astros manager Garton Del Savio said. "It's important, though, to stay focused and not pat yourself on the back too much. We aren't done yet."
Game 5 is scheduled for Tuesday at the Astrodome in Houston.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 9th, 1973, the Astrodome, Houston
Mets Win League Championship Series
It was a rousing finish to the League Championship Series at Astrodome today.
The New York Mets sent the Houston Astros home for the season with a 2-1 win in the decisive game of the series.
The Mets took the series 3-2. Up next on their schedule is the World Series.
Hauling in the MVP trophy was New York left fielder Willie Stargell. His numbers included a .381 batting average, 2 RBIs and 3 runs.
"With any luck, I'll be hoisting another one of these at the end of the World Series," he said.
The New York Mets will play against the Minnesota Twins in the next round. Minnesota won their series against the Cleveland Guardians 3 games to 0. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Mets win series 3-2

NLCS MVP: LF Willie Stargell (New York Mets)

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1973 World Series: Minnesota Twins vs. New York Mets

Results

Game 1, October 11th, 1973, Shea Stadium, New York
Minnesota Draws First Blood in World Series With 4-2 Win
The Minnesota Twins started the World Series in style, winning on the road against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium by a score of 4-2 to take an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Twins left-hander Wilbur Wood threw 7.2 innings of 6-hit ball.
Duffy Dyer had a direct impact on the outcome. Dyer contributed a 2-run double in the top of the fourth inning to put Minnesota up, 4-0.
"It was a good day, but I'm not letting my guard down," Dyer 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 Shea Stadium in New York.
Twins lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 12th, 1973, Shea Stadium, New York
Twins Hammered by Stargell, Drop Game 2 to Mets
New York left fielder Willie Stargell was the difference-maker for the Mets in what turned into a shootout with the Minnesota Twins. Stargell earned accolades after going 1-for-3 in the 6-4 Mets win. With the victory, the Mets moved into a 1-1 tie in the best-of-7 series.
The United States native Willie Stargell had a clutch at-bat in the bottom of the sixth for the Mets. With New York trailing 4-3, he hit a 3-run home run.
"We're one game closer to our goal," New York manager Ray Mueller said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
Game 3 is scheduled for Sunday at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 14th, 1973, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Road Win Lifts New York to 2-1 Lead in WS
With starter Steve Rogers leading the charge, the New York Mets defeated the Minnesota Twins, 7-4, in Game 3 of the World Series. The right-hander threw 6.1 innings of 5-hit ball at Metropolitan Stadium to help New York take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 series.
New York used a big swing from Willie Stargell to get the win. The left fielder walloped a 3-run home run in the top of the fifth inning to put the Mets up, 6-3. It was his lone hit in 4 at-bats, but it changed the outcome.
"We lost," Minnesota manager Len Okrie said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis.
Mets lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 15th, 1973, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Almost There: New York On Cusp of World Series Triumph After 7-0 Win
The New York Mets got an exceptional performance from starter Bill Lee, who silenced the Minnesota offense en route to a 7-0 shutout win in Game 4 of the World Series. The Twins could never get a bead on the left-handed Lee, who threw 9.0 innings of shutout ball. The Mets now hold a 3-1 advantage in the best-of-7 series.
In his 121-pitch effort, Lee allowed no runs on 5 hits over 9 innings. He walked 1 and struck out 8.
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 tomorrow at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis.
Mets lead series 3-1

Game 5, October 16th, 1973, Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
Twins Clip Mets, 5-4, in WS Contest
Wilbur Wood was not about to watch an opponent celebrate a championship on his home field.
The left-hander pitched the Minnesota Twins to victory at Metropolitan Stadium, staving off the New York Mets, who remain one game away from a title. Wood threw 6.0 innings of 5-hit ball. The win cuts the series deficit for the Twins to 3-2 in the best-of-7 series.
The climactic moment came in the bottom of the tenth for Minnesota. That's when eight-time All-Star Ron Santo hit a run-scoring double off Diego Segui to win the game. The home crowd erupted in celebration.
"Postseason wins taste oh so sweet," said Wood after the game.
The next game is set to be played on October 18th, 1973 at Shea Stadium in New York.
Mets lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 18th, 1973, Shea Stadium, New York
Twins Clip Mets, 3-2, in WS Contest
The Minnesota Twins and the New York Mets will take the World Series to a decisive 7th game. In a must-win situation, the Twins beat the Mets, 3-2, at Shea Stadium to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Minnesota left-hander Balor Moore had a big role in the win. He threw 6.0 innings allowing 2 runs.
Del Unser, who finished 4th in the AL in batting average with .309 in 1973, helped out the Minnesota cause in the top of the fifth inning with a run-scoring single. For the game, the center fielder went 1-5.
"Man, Game 7 in the World Series," Unser remarked later. "That's about as dramatic as it gets."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Shea Stadium in New York.
Series tied 3-3

Game 7, October 19th, 1973, Shea Stadium, New York
New York Tops Minnesota
With a 10-8 win over the Minnesota Twins at Shea Stadium today, the New York Mets wrapped up their 1st title in team history.
The Mets 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 New York manager Ray Mueller. "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 New York 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."
Mets win series 4-3

World Series MVP: 1B Chris Chambliss (New York Mets)

(Well, it isn't the Miracle Mets of 1969 as IRL, but this means that the Mets have become the first expansion team to win the World Series--ironically, in a year they lost in 7 games IRL (to the Oakland Athletics)...)

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Accomplishments
3+home runs
07/01/1973--Roger Freed, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 4 RBIs versus Cleveland while playing for New York
07/14/1973--Rick Monday, 3 home runs, 4 for 5, 4 RBIs versus Milwaukee while playing for Oakland
08/18/1973--Jeff Burroughs, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 7 RBIs versus Los Angeles while playing for Chicago
09/22/1973--Toby Harrah, 3 home runs, 3 for 5, 6 RBIs versus California while playing for Minnesota
No-hitters
04/07/1973--Dave Roberts, 2 K, 3 BB, and 5 innings pitched versus New York while playing for Boston
06/10/1973--Blue Moon Odom, 9 K, 4 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Chicago while playing for Cleveland
06/19/1973--Tom Griffin, 9 K, 3 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Oakland while playing for Kansas City
07/14/1973--Phil Niekro, 4 K, 2 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Montreal while playing for Atlanta
20+win seasons
Jim Palmer, 21-11, 2.84 ERA, 282.1 IP, 99 BB and 130 K
Don Sutton, 21-7, 2.53 ERA, 281.1 IP, 95 BB and 222 K
Tom Seaver, 22-7, 2.66 ERA, 284.2 IP, 72 BB and 207 K
Jerry Koosman, 21-11, 2.57 ERA, 280.2 IP, 80 BB and 186 K
Dave Roberts, 21-8, 2.98 ERA, 253.1 IP, 64 BB and 115 K
Vida Blue, 20-8, 2.88 ERA, 259.0 IP, 85 BB and 175 K
Bert Blyleven, 24-4, 2.62 ERA, 295.0 IP, 77 BB and 262 K
Steve Rogers, 20-9, 3.30 ERA, 267.1 IP, 79 BB and 177 K
Hitting streaks
08/05/1973--John Mayberry, 20 games while playing for Cincinnati
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Willie Stargell, Carl Yastrzemski
1,500 RBIs: Orlando Cepeda
1,000 runs scored: Dick Allen, Lou Brock, Boog Powell, Willie Stargell, Jim Fregosi
2,000 runs scored: Hank Aaron
2,000 hits: Ron Santo, Tommy Davis, Carl Yastrzemski
400 home runs: Orlando Cepeda
2,000 strikeouts: Gaylord Perry
2,500 strikeouts: Juan Marichal
3,000 strikeouts: Bob Gibson
250 wins: Jim Kaat

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Baseball awards for the 1973 season
Gold Glove awards
AL: Pitcher Wilbur Wood (Minnesota Twins)
Catcher Johnny Bench (Baltimore Orioles)
First Baseman Carl Yastrzemski (Minnesota Twins)
Second Baseman Ted Sizemore (Cleveland Guardians)
Third Baseman Brooks Robinson (Boston Red Sox)
Shortstop Bert Campaneris (Detroit Tigers)
Left Fielder Mike Jorgensen (Chicago White Sox)
Center Fielder Del Unser (Minnesota Twins)
Right Fielder Mike Adams (Kansas City Royals)
NL: Pitcher Dick Drago (New York Mets)
Catcher Andy Etchebarren (Houston Astros)
First Baseman George Scott (St. Louis Cardinals)
Second Baseman Dave Cash (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Third Baseman Aurelio Rodriguez (Chicago Cubs)
Shortstop Mark Belanger (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Left Fielder Pete Rose (Houston Astros)
Center Fielder Ken Berry (San Francisco Giants)
Right Fielder Dwight Evans (San Diego Padres)
Silver Slugger awards
AL: Catcher Johnny Bench (Baltimore Orioles)
First Baseman Ron Blomberg (Texas Rangers)
Second Baseman Joe Morgan (California Angels)
Third Baseman Rico Petrocelli (Chicago White Sox)
Shortstop Chris Speier (Cleveland Guardians)
Left Fielder Greg Luzinski (Kansas City Royals)
Center Fielder Garry Maddox (Detroit Tigers)
Right Fielder Bobby Bonds (Cleveland Guardians)
Designated Hitter Oscar Gamble (Milwaukee Brewers)
NL: Pitcher Bert Blyleven (Houston Astros)
Catcher Joe Ferguson (New York Mets)
First Baseman Dick Allen (Houston Astros)
Second Baseman Bobby Grich (Montreal Expos)
Third Baseman Sal Bando (Philadelphia Phillies)
Shortstop Dave Concepcion (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Left Fielder Willie Stargell (New York Mets)
Center Fielder Cesar Cedeno (Houston Astros)
Right Fielder Hank Aaron (San Francisco Giants)
Reliever of the Year
AL: Ramon Hernandez (Minnesota Twins), 19-5, 18 saves, 0.70 ERA, 3.9 WAR
NL: Pedro Borbon (St. Louis Cardinals), 8-6, 29 saves, 2.12 ERA, 2.4 WAR
Rookie of the Year
AL: RF Dave Parker (Detroit Tigers), .323/.354/.516, 23 home runs, 91 RBIs, 88 runs scored, 3.8 WAR
NL: SP Frank Tanana (Chicago Cubs), 17-7, 3.09 ERA, 265.0 innings pitched, 240 strikeouts, 5.8 WAR
Cy Young Award
AL: Tom Seaver (Chicago White Sox), 22-7, 2.66 ERA, 284.2 innings pitched, 207 strikeouts, 6.2 WAR
NL: Bert Blyleven (Houston Astros), 24-4, 2.62 ERA, 295.0 innings pitched, 207 strikeouts, 10.0 WAR
Most Valuable Player
AL: SSP Chris Speier (Cleveland Guardians), .301/.393/.463, 22 home runs, 80 RBIs, 114 runs scored, 12 stolen bases, 9.4 WAR
NL: 1B Willie Stargell (New York Mets), .329/.426/.641, 45 home runs, 147 RBIs, 128 runs scored, 7.4 WAR

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• New York Yankees CF Willie Mays retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins SSP Luis Aparicio retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox SP Milt Pappas retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RF Johnny Callison retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals LF Frank Howard retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox SP Chris Short retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants SSP Jose Pagan retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics SP Eddie Fisher retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels RP Fred Gladding retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers SP Bobby Bolin retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Ron Perranoski retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 2B Bernie Allen retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox CF Tommie Agee retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 1B Joe Pepitone retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Aurelio Monteagudo retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics SP Ray Culp retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SSP Gene Alley retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves 2B Jimmy Stewart retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Brewers 1B Jim Beauchamp retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Tony LaRussa retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins RP Chris Zachary retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees LF Larry Stahl retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets 2B Hal Lanier retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics C Jerry McNertney retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles 1B Pat Corrales retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians C John Stephenson retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees C Jeff Torborg retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros SP Tom Kelley retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics C Jerry May retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 1B Rich Reese retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RP Jim McGlothlin retired from professional baseball.
• Texas Rangers RF Ron Swoboda retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies SSP Jackie Hernandez retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros SP Rob Gardner retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds 2B Don Mason retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Dave Baldwin retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds 2B Mike Andrews retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins C Jim Campanis retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies C Ken Suarez retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Bucky Brandon retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RP Al Closter retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RP Casey Cox retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins SP Pat Jarvis retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins C Dick Dietz retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds 2B Hank Allen retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RF Dave Marshall retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Jerry Kenney retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates LF Allan Lewis retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals C John Felske retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 1B Carl Taylor retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets CF Jim Fairey retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs CF Cleo James retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Joe Hague retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros RF Joe Keough retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RP Steve Kealey retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants SP Al Santorini retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RF Clyde Mashore retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Brewers RP Ray Lamb retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds 3B Coco Laboy retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox SP Scipio Spinks retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins C Freddie Velazquez retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates DH Gary Neibauer retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals CF Oscar Brown retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Bill Wilson retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RP Dennis O'Toole retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Phil Hennigan retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Brewers RF Steve Hovley retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees LF Bobby Brooks retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles LF Billy Conigliaro retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals SP Mike Kilkenny retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP John Lamb retired from professional baseball.
• Texas Rangers RP Jim Magnuson retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Mike Strahler retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves RF Ted Ford retired from professional baseball.
• Texas Rangers RP Rich Hand retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Mike Jackson retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates C Larry Howard retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 3B Al Gallagher retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals CF Jorge Roque retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets RF Ron Lolich retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels DH Jim Foor retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals RP Ray Newman retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RP Jim Panther retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 2B Billy Parker retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Brewers 2B Tom Ragland retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics RP Norm Angelini retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 2B Bobby Fenwick retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels RP Jim Geddes retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Joe Gilbert retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers 3B Dan Monzon retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles 2B Lute Barnes retired from professional baseball.
• Texas Rangers 1B Joe Staton retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 2B Celerino Sanchez retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians SP Don Durham retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins RP Jim McKee retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jimmy Freeman retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SSP John Gamble retired from professional baseball.
• Atlanta Braves SP Gary Ryerson retired from professional baseball.
• San Diego Padres 1B Otis Thornton retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals RP Craig Caskey retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees LF Keith Marshall retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Carlos Velazquez retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets 1B Don Castle retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Brewers DH Dave Cheadle retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 1B Frank Ortenzio retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Astros DH Terry Wilshusen retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins SSP Brian Ostrosser retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 1B Curtis Brown retired from professional baseball.
• Oakland Athletics DH John Andrews retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles DH Wenty Ford retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds 1B Greg Harts retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Frank Snook retired from professional baseball.
• California Angels RP Gary Ignasiak retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Greg Heydeman retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Rick Henninger retired from professional baseball.
• The New York Yankees retired #24 in honor of Willie Mays.
• The St. Louis Cardinals retired #22 in honor of Frank Howard.
• The Chicago White Sox fired manager Jim Robertson.
• Chicago Cubs manager Russ Bauers leaves the team, his contract was not renewed.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers fired general manager Jon Sholars.

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Here are the results of the 1973 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - San Francisco Giants: CF Fred Lynn, age 21
Pick 2 - Kansas City Royals: SP John Montefusco, age 23
Pick 3 - Houston Astros: SSP Robin Yount, age 18
Pick 4 - San Diego Padres: 1B Keith Hernandez, age 20
Pick 5 - Atlanta Braves: LF Jim Rice, age 20
Pick 6 - Baltimore Orioles: RF Sixto Lezcano, age 19
Pick 7 - Cleveland Guardians: SP John Denny, age 21
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 1B Mike Hargrove, age 24
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Ed Halicki, age 23
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: RF Gary Carter, age 19
Pick 11 - Texas Rangers: SP Jim Kern, age 24
Pick 12 - Montreal Expos: RF Leon Roberts, age 22
Pick 13 - California Angels: 1B Bruce Bochte, age 23
Pick 14 - St. Louis Cardinals: RF Al Cowens, age 22
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: SP Vern Ruhle, age 22
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: LF Claudell Washington, age 19
Pick 17 - Philadelphia Phillies: C John Wockenfuss, age 24
Pick 18 - Milwaukee Brewers: SP Dennis Leonard, age 22
Pick 19 - Chicago Cubs: 3B Larry Parrish, age 20
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: CF Larry Herndon, age 20
Pick 21 - Oakland Athletics: CF Ron LeFlore, age 25
Pick 22 - New York Yankees: RP Gary Lavelle, age 24
Pick 23 - Minnesota Twins: SP Bob Forsch, age 23
Pick 24 - New York Mets: 3B Art Howe, age 26
Round 2
Pick 1 - San Francisco Giants: C John Stearns, age 22
Pick 2 - Chicago White Sox: CF Miguel Dilone, age 19
Pick 3 - Houston Astros: 3B Ray Knight, age 20
Pick 4 - New York Yankees: SP Tom Underwood, age 19
Pick 5 - Atlanta Braves: 1B Lamar Johnson, age 23
Pick 6 - Baltimore Orioles: SSP Rick Burleson, age 22
Pick 7 - Cleveland Guardians: LF Warren Cromartie, age 20
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 2B Duane Kuiper, age 23
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Ed Figueroa, age 25
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: LF Dan Meyer, age 21
Pick 11 - Texas Rangers: RP Tippy Martinez, age 23
Pick 12 - Montreal Expos: SP Dennis Blair, age 19
Pick 13 - California Angels: RF Jerry Mumphrey, age 21
Pick 14 - St. Louis Cardinals: C Jim Sundberg, age 22
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: LF Champ Summers, age 27
Pick 16 - Kansas City Royals: RP Rick Rhoden, age 20
Pick 17 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Dan Spillner, age 21
Pick 18 - Milwaukee Brewers: RP Kent Tekulve, age 26
Pick 19 - Chicago Cubs: RP Dale Murray, age 23
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: LF Benny Ayala, age 22
Pick 21 - Oakland Athletics: SP Pat Darcy, age 23
Pick 22 - San Diego Padres: RF Terry Whitfield, age 20
Pick 23 - Minnesota Twins: SP Dave Freisleben, age 22
Pick 24 - New York Mets: CF Alan Bannister, age 22
Round 3
Pick 1 - San Francisco Giants: 2B Mike Cubbage, age 23
Pick 2 - Chicago White Sox: LF Jerry Turner, age 19
Pick 3 - Houston Astros: 3B Roy Howell, age 19
Pick 4 - New York Yankees: RP Butch Metzger, age 21
Pick 5 - Atlanta Braves: CF Jerry Martin, age 24
Pick 6 - Baltimore Orioles: CF Jerry White, age 21
Pick 7 - Cleveland Guardians: SSP Ivan De Jesus, age 20
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: C Ed Ott, age 22
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Kevin Kobel, age 20 out of college (Elon University; Elon, North Carolina)
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: 3B Hector Cruz, age 20 out of college (Elon University; Elon, North Carolina)
Pick 11 - Texas Rangers: SP Joe McIntosh, age 22
Pick 12 - Montreal Expos: RP Rusty Gerhardt, age 23
Pick 13 - California Angels: CF Dave Moates, age 25
Pick 14 - St. Louis Cardinals: CL Rawly Eastwick, age 23
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: CF Bruce Boisclair, age 20
Pick 16 - Kansas City Royals: RP Tom Johnson, age 22
Pick 17 - Philadelphia Phillies: 3B Jerry Royster, age 21 out of college (Clemson University; Clemson, South Carolina)
Pick 18 - Milwaukee Brewers: RP Aurelio Lopez, age 25
Pick 19 - Chicago Cubs: 2B Ron Dunn, age 23
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Bill Castro, age 21
Pick 21 - Oakland Athletics: SP Jamie Easterly, age 20
Pick 22 - San Diego Padres: CF Morris Nettles, age 21
Pick 23 - Minnesota Twins: RP Stan Thomas, age 24
Pick 24 - New York Mets: 2B Bob Sheldon, age 22
Round 4
Pick 1 - San Francisco Giants: SP Jim Hughes, age 22
Pick 2 - Chicago White Sox: RP Don Kirkwood, age 24
Pick 3 - Houston Astros: SP Jack Kucek, age 20
Pick 4 - New York Yankees: 1B John Doherty, age 22
Pick 5 - Atlanta Braves: 1B Reggie Sanders, age 24
Pick 6 - Baltimore Orioles: SP Paul Siebert, age 20
Pick 7 - Cleveland Guardians: SSP Bill Almon, age 20
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: SSP Sergio Ferrer, age 22
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: 2B Larry Milbourne, age 22
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: RP Will McEnaney, age 21
Pick 11 - Texas Rangers: LF Bob Jones, age 24
Pick 12 - Montreal Expos: RP Nino Espinosa, age 20
Pick 13 - California Angels: SP Tom Carroll, age 21
Pick 14 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Larry Demery, age 20
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: RF John Hale, age 20
Pick 16 - Kansas City Royals: CF John Fuller, age 23
Pick 17 - Philadelphia Phillies: C Tim Blackwell, age 21
Pick 18 - Milwaukee Brewers: C Ken Macha, age 23
Pick 19 - Chicago Cubs: 1B Bob Hansen, age 25
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Francisco Barrios, age 20
Pick 21 - Oakland Athletics: 2B Junior Kennedy, age 23
Pick 22 - San Diego Padres: RP Don Demola, age 21
Pick 23 - Minnesota Twins: SSP Stan Papi, age 22
Pick 24 - New York Mets: LF Nyls Nyman, age 19
Round 5
Pick 1 - San Francisco Giants: RP Jim Todd, age 26
Pick 2 - Chicago White Sox: C Steve Swisher, age 22
Pick 3 - Houston Astros: SP Joe Henderson, age 27
Pick 4 - New York Yankees: C Kevin Pasley, age 20
Pick 5 - Atlanta Braves: LF John Balaz, age 22
Pick 6 - Baltimore Orioles: SP Randy Sterling, age 22
Pick 7 - Cleveland Guardians: 3B Pat Scanlon, age 21
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: SSP Tim Nordbrook, age 24
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Mike Johnson, age 22
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: RP Jim Otten, age 22
Pick 11 - Texas Rangers: RP Ramon de los Santos, age 24
Pick 12 - Montreal Expos: 1B Tom Robson, age 27
Pick 13 - California Angels: SP Steve Barr, age 22
Pick 14 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Dave Johnson, age 25
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: C Ike Hampton, age 22
Pick 16 - Kansas City Royals: RP Herb Hutson, age 24
Pick 17 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Larry Anderson, age 20
Pick 18 - Milwaukee Brewers: RP Larry Hardy, age 25
Pick 19 - Chicago Cubs: 2B Rob Sperring, age 24
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Mike Beard, age 23
Pick 21 - Oakland Athletics: RP Jeff Terpko, age 23
Pick 22 - San Diego Padres: RP Oscar Zamora, age 29
Pick 23 - Minnesota Twins: RP Bill Travers, age 21
Pick 24 - New York Mets: RP Rick Sawyer, age 25
Round 6
Pick 1 - San Francisco Giants: RP Luis Quintana, age 21
Pick 2 - Chicago White Sox: SSP Mario Mendoza, age 22
Pick 3 - Houston Astros: RP Erskine Thomason, age 25
Pick 4 - New York Yankees: LF John Scott, age 21
Pick 5 - Atlanta Braves: 3B Gaylen Pitts, age 27
Pick 6 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Terry Enyart, age 23
Pick 7 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Jim Minshall, age 26
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Bruce Ellingsen, age 24
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: SSP Luis Gomez, age 22
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: RP Roger Miller, age 19
Pick 11 - Texas Rangers: RP Bill Moran, age 23
Pick 12 - Montreal Expos: SSP Jack Lind, age 27
Pick 13 - California Angels: RP Jesus Hernaiz, age 28
Pick 14 - St. Louis Cardinals: LF Larry Murray, age 20
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: RP Juan Jimenez, age 24
Pick 16 - Kansas City Royals: SSP Orlando Ramirez, age 21
Pick 17 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Pat Osburn, age 24
Pick 18 - Milwaukee Brewers: LF Mike Reinbach, age 24
Pick 19 - Chicago Cubs: 2B Glenn Redmon, age 25
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Leon Hooten, age 25
Pick 21 - Oakland Athletics: 1B Herb Washington, age 21
Pick 22 - San Diego Padres: RP Rex Hudson, age 20
Pick 23 - Minnesota Twins: LF Danny Godby, age 27
Pick 24 - New York Mets: 1B Brock Pemberton, age 20
Round 7
Pick 1 - San Francisco Giants: C Jim Deidel, age 24
Pick 2 - Chicago White Sox: 2B Rich Puig, age 20
Pick 3 - Houston Astros: RP Jim Sadowski, age 22