1985 And Beyond-An MLB Dynasty

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MLB Series Spotlight
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Tiger Stadium,Detroit,Mi.
June 17th-19th,1985

June 17th-Red Sox-2 Tigers-0
Two runs in the 4th,courtesy of a Bill Buckner solo homer and a Jim Rice RBI single were the only runs that the Sox could muster off of Tigers starter Milt Wilcox(1-5), but it proved to be enough thanks to the phenomenal pitching of Bob Ojeda(8-4) who pitched 8 shutout innings,allowing just 3 hits and 2 walks while striking out 4 as Boston upended first place Detroit 2-0.Bob Stanley,Boston's fantastic closer earned his 14th save of the season.

June 18th-Tigers-2 Red Sox-1
In another tight low scoring ballgame,Tigers SS Alan Trammell's RBI single in the bottom of the 8th put Detroit up 2-0 heading into the 9th,but Boston battled back,getting three hits including a Jim Rice RBI single off of Tigers closer Willie Hernandez,but Willie hung in there,coaxing a Bill Buckner ground out to preserve the 2-1 Tiger victory.For Hernandez,it was his 17th save of the season,as Detroit improved to 35-27,good enough for first place in a tightening AL East race.

June 19th-Red Sox-3 Tigers-2
In the third and final game of this highly competitive well played series,the Red Sox defeated the Tigers 3-2,thanks to a 3 run first inning followed by tremendous pitching by starter Al Nipper(3-8) and relievers Steve Crawford and Bob Stanley.Nipper,pitched 7 solid innings to earn the win,and Stanley the save,his 2nd of the series and 15th of the season.

Around The League

Orioles starter Ken Dixon(6-4) had everything working on Monday,shutting out the Yankees on 2 hits in the 3-0 Baltimore victory.

In a hastily called press conference on Tuesday,the San Francisco Giants announced the trading of 33 year old 3B Joel Youngblood to the New York Mets in exchange for 41 year old 1B Rusty Staub.

The Reds Eric Davis was unstoppable Tuesday night,going 3 for 4 with 3 home runs,2 walks,8 RBI and 3 runs scored,as the Reds destroyed the Giants 15-1.

Dick Schofield's 3 run double in the top of the 8th was the final nail in the coffin,as Mike Witt(9-3) and the surging California Angels defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-3 to move into 2nd place in the AL West,just 5.5 games behind the struggling Mariners.

Good pitching once again did the Tigers in on Thursday,as the Yankees Ron Guidry(5-4) held Detroit to just 3 hits and a walk while fanning 7 in a dominating complete game 2-0 Yankee victory.

MLB Injuries Of Note

Padres reliever Bob Patterson has a sprained UCL in his throwing elbow and will be out for about 3 weeks.

Rangers C Don Slaught has a right hip strain,which will keep him out of action for about 3 weeks.

Expos RF Jim Wohlford will be out for around 2 weeks with a sprained right thumb.

Padres 2B Tim Flannery has a fractured left thumb,he'll be out for 5 weeks.

Twins reliever Frank Eufemia has a bit of elbow inflammation and will be out for about a week.

MLB Standings

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MLB Series Spotlight
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Royals Stadium,Kansas City,Mo.
June 21st-23rd,1985

June 21st-Mariners-10 Royals-6
In a vulgar display of power,the Seattle Mariners took KC pitchers over the wall 5 times,while racking up 14 hits as Seattle defeated the Royals 10-6. MLB home run leader Ken Phelps led the way for the Mariners,going 2 for 3 with 2 home runs,2 RBI and 2 runs scored.Seattle also got homers from Phil Bradley,Dave Henderson,and Ivan Calderon.On the hill,the Mariners got a serviceable game from starter Matt Young(7-4),who got the victory despite lasting just 5 and one third innings,and allowing 5 runs on 9 hits and 4 walks while striking out just 1.As for the Royals,starting pitcher Dennis Leonard(3-3) had his worst start of the year,lasting just 2 and two thirds innings,and allowing 6 runs on 7 hits while walking 1 and striking out 3.

June 22nd-Royals-4 Mariners-2
Royals starter Bud Black(9-6) was in total command today,going 8 full,and allowing 2 runs on 8 hits while striking out 8 before turning the game over to closer Dan Quisenberry,who pitched a perfect 9th to earn his 10th save of the season in the Royals 4-2 victory over the Mariners.Offensively,the Royals got a boost from the bottom of their lineup,thanks to a Buddy Biancalana solo homer as well as RBI hits from Dane Iorg and Darryl Motley.For Seattle,the lone bright spot was Danny Tartabull,who had 2 hits including his 13th homer of the season.

June 23rd-Royals-8 Mariners-1
In the third and final game of the series,the Royals continued their slow march back into the pennant race,totally dominating the Mariners in a message sending 8-1 victory.Starting pitcher Bret Saberhagen(8-6) was simply overwhelming today,holding the Mariners to 1 run on 6 hits while walking 1 and striking out 5 over 8 innings pitched.Relief man Tony Ferreira finished up,striking out the first two batters he faced,before inducing a Darnell Coles ground out to end the game.Royals CF Willie Wilson was the story offensively,going 4 for 5 with a double,a triple,2 stolen bases and 4 runs scored.For Seattle,SS Danny Tartabull was once again the lone offensive contributor,going 2 for 3 with an RBI single,while starting pitcher Mark Langston(6-7) got saddled with the loss,allowing 6 runs(5 earned) on 11 hits and 2 walks in 6 and a third innings.He also struck out 4 batters.

Around The Major Leagues

30 year old Yankees pitcher Ed Whitson(5-5) was just about perfect on Friday,going the distance while allowing just one Tiger to reach base(Bob Melvin on a 5th inning single) as the Yankees blanked faltering Detroit 5-0.Whitson's final line looked like this: 9 IP -1 H- 0 BB -3 K- 91 pitches.

The Expos Hubie Brooks was on fire on Saturday,going 4 for 5 with a double,a homer,5 RBI,and a run scored,as Montreal upended the Mets 9-5

For the first time since opening day,the Detroit Tigers do not lead the AL East.Following their 4th straight loss to the surging Yankees on Sunday,and their 5th straight loss overall the Tigers have fallen one game behind the Indians,who lead the East with a record of 38-32.

Over in the National League's Western division,the Dodgers and Reds have all but left the rest of the division in the dust,thanks to win streaks of 9 and 8 games respectively,with the Dodgers leading the way at 45-22,and the Reds just 4.5 back at 41-27.The next team closest to the perennial powers are the Atlanta Braves,who at 32-35,are a whopping 13 games out of first place.

MLB Injury Report

Tigers LF Johnny Grubb has a fractured right foot,he'll be out for up to 6 weeks.

Royals LF George Bell is having problems with recurring back spasms,the team has decided to shut him down for about a month.

Astros reliever Mike Madden has a nasty finger blister,he'll be out for 2 weeks.

Braves 2B Ron Oester has a sore upper back,he'll be out for 2 weeks.

A's CF Dwayne Murphy has a deep bone bruise on his right wrist courtesy of a pitched ball,he'll be out for 3-4 weeks.

Brewers LF Rick Manning has a mild right shoulder strain,he'll be out for about a week.

MLB Standings

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MLB Players Of The Week,For Week Ending June 23,1985

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Now that we're just about at the All-Star break,I've decided to go back to daily updates in order to make the pennant races more dramatic.Hope you like it!

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MLB Game Of The Day
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Anaheim Stadium,Anaheim,Ca.
Monday, June 24,1985

In today's battle between the first place Indians and the Red hot Angels here at The Big A in Anaheim,the Angels behind another fantastic outing from starting pitcher Mike Witt(10-3) easily defeated Cleveland 8-1.Witt,was in total control all afternoon,allowing just 1 run on 4 hits and 4 walks,while striking out 5 over 8 and one third innings pitched,earning his 10th win of the year.Offensively,the Angles were led by DH Brian Downing,who went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 RBI and two runs scored.The Angels also got a two run homer from Doug DeCinces as well as a 3 hits 2 run scored day from Juan Beniquez.As for Cleveland,starting pitcher Neal Heaton(3-8) was awful,lasting just 3 and two thirds innings while allowing 7 runs(5 earned) on 8 hits and 2 walks.Tony Bernazard's RBI double in the 6th accounted for the Tribe's only run.

News From Around The League

Cal Ripkin homered twice and knocked in 6,and starting pitcher Mike Flanagan(5-5) held New York to a run on 4 hits and 4 walks over 5 and two thirds innings as the Orioles defeated the Yankees 7-1

In the only game on the NL's slate,the Houston Astros overcame 4 Dodger homers as well as a first inning injury to starting pitcher Mike Scott in a come from behind 7-6 victory in Chavez Ravine.Kevin Bass led the way for the Astros,going 2 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI.

Today's Injuries

Astros pitcher Mike Scott had to leave today's ballgame with a severely strained groin,he'll be out for 6-7 weeks.

Reds LF Eric Davis,is still suffering from a sore left elbow,and is expected to be less than 100% for the next 4 days.

Today's MLB Scoreboard

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MLB Game Of The Day
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Wrigley Field,Chicago,Ill.
Tuesday, June 25,1985

In today's tussle here at Wrigley,the Mets jumped all over Cubs starter Dennis Eckersley(11-2),who up to this point had been nearly unbeatable,entering the game with an imposing 11-1 record.This game has a way of humbling you though,and Eckersley sure was humbled,allowing 6 runs on 8 hits in just 4 innings,as New York cruised to an 8-2 victory.Doing most of the damage today was the duo of Lenny Dykstra and Howard Johnson,with Dykstra going 3 for 5 with a homer,3 RBI and a run scored,and Johnson going 3 for 5 with a double,a homer,1 RBI and 2 runs scored.On the mound,starting pitcher Rick Aguilera(5-6) twirled a gem,going the distance while allowing 2 runs on 7 hits while walking 1 and striking out 8.Ryne Sandberg homered and knocked in 2 for Chicago.

MLB News And Notes

Twins hurler Frank Viola(7-3) was playing "sweet music" today,as he dominated the Royals,holding them to 0 runs on 3 hits over 8 fantastic innings leading the Twins to a 3-0 shutout victory.Twins 1B Kent Hrbek was the game's offensive standout,going 3 for 4 with a home run,1 RBI and 2 runs scored.Mark Gubicza(2-5) took the loss for KC.

Trailing the Cardinals 8-0 after 5 and a half,the Phillies stormed back,scoring 5 unanswered runs over the next several innings,setting up the dramatic 9th inning,where Cards closer Ken Dayley,retired the final two batters of the game with two men on base,white knuckling his way to his 9th save of the season.

MLB Injury Report

Braves relief man Terry Forster sprained his ankle while pitching in today's ballgame.He'll be out for about a week.

Today's MLB Scoreboard

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MLB Game Of The Day
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Oakland Coliseum,Oakland,Ca.
Wednesday,June 26,1985

In today's game between the A's and White Sox,20 year old Oakland rookie Jose Canseco,quickly made a name for himself today,collecting 2 hits, including a 2 run single in the bottom of the 5th which turned out to be the game winner,as Oakland defeated Chicago 4-2.Starting pitcher Don Sutton(7-8) continued to defy father time,going 8 strong,and allowing 2 runs on 6 hits while walking and striking out 1.Reliever Steve Ontiveros earned the save,his 5th of the season thanks to a 1-2-3 9th inning.For Chicago,starting pitcher Joel Davis(3-6) lasted just 5 and two thirds innings and was saddled with the loss.

In Other Games Of Note

Phillies slugger Mike Schmidt launched a 3 run homer,while 1B Johnny Wockenfuss added an RBI single as the Phillies defeated the St Louis Cardinals 4-3 despite being outhit by the Cards 10-3.Phillies starter Charles Hudson(5-2) got credit for the win,while St Louis starter Jaquin Andujar(5-9) took the loss.

Alan Bannister's RBI double in the top of the 9th wound up the difference,as the Texas Rangers defeated the faltering Mariners 5-4.For Seattle,it was their 5th straight loss,and 7th in their last 10.

Today's MLB Injuries

Phillies 3B Rick Schu severely strained his rib cage and will be out for 3-4 weeks.

MLB Scoreboard

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MLB Game Of The Day
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The Astrodome,Houston,Tx.
Thursday,June 27,1985

Clinging to a 1-0 lead as the game entered the 5th inning,the Braves exploded for 5 runs in the frame,getting home runs from Bob Horner and Dale Murphy as well as a two run single from Scott Fletcher putting the game away in the process,as Atlanta went on to win 6-2.Starting pitcher Joe Johnson(8-3) continued to pitch well in his rookie season,allowing 1 run on 7 hits with 0 walks and 5 strikeouts in 6 and two thirds innings pitched.Relievers Jeff Dedmon and Steve Shields took over from there,with the only blemish being a Jose Cruz RBI triple in the 8th that was far too little and far too late to make a difference.Taking the loss for Houston was starter Bob Knepper(5-7),who allowed 6 runs(1 earned) on 5 hits while walking and striking out 1 in 6 innings pitched.



Trailing 2-1 in the 9th and in danger of being swept at home,the Blue Jays dug deep,getting RBI singles from Rick Leach and then Willie Upshaw off of Brewers closer Rollie Fingers to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat,defeating Milwaukee 3-2.

In the rubber match here at Wrigley,the Mets,got a strong pitching performance by Sid Fernandez(8-5) as well as key RBI hits from Mookie Wilson and Gary Carter,to defeat the Cubs 5-3,extending their division lead to an impressive 6.5 games.

Today's MLB Injuries

Phillies CF Von Hayes became the latest casualty in Philadelphia thanks to an inflamed right knee which will keep him out for 2-3 weeks.

Blue Jays LF Jeff Burroughs has a sore elbow and will be out for a few days.

MLB Scoreboard

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Due to the "Groundhog Day" effet which I fear has been plaguing this dynasty lately,I'm going a whole different way here for now on.The plan now is to give one big monthly update,with small news items updated as they happen.I know it's been a little helter-skelter here lately,but I just feel like things are very repetitive,and I'm looking to get away from that.

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Friday,June 28,1985

Indians Hargrove Lost For Season!

Cleveland Indians 1B Mike Hargrove was lost for the season today, when on a close play at 1st he came down awkwardly on the base and wound up rupturing a tendon in his right foot.If all goes well during rehab,Mike could be healed and ready to go by the first of the year.In 68 games this season,Hargrove was batting .279 with 15 doubles,2 triples,1 homer,18 RBI and 35 runs scored.He'll most likely be replaced in the lineup by Andre Thornton,who had been the team's DH up to this point.

In Other News

Buried in the lineup behind the great Mike Schmidt,Phillies backup 1B Johnny Wockenfuss has been limited to just 56 at bats this season,and because of that he's demanding to be traded."I've been patient all year,but now,I've had it.It's play me or trade me".GM Paul Owens said he would try to honor Wockenfuss's request.

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MLB Series Spotlight
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Comiskey Park,Chicago,Ill.
June 28th-30th,1985

June 28th-White Sox-2 Twins-1
Oscar Gamble's two run homer in the bottom of the 5th was the only blemish on the record of Twins starter Mike Smithson(6-8),but it was one blemish too many,as Chicago behind some exceptional pitching by their bullpen held on to defeat the Twins 2-1.

June 29th-White Sox-4 Twins-1
Pitching was once again the story for Chicago,as starter Britt Burns(3-1) twirled his finest game of the year,striking out 9 and allowing 1 unearned run on 8 hits over 7 and two thirds innings of work,sparking his team to a clutch 4-1 victory over the rival Twins.The offense was once again provided by the longball,with 1B Greg Walker connecting on a 3 run shot in the 1st and Oscar Gamble connecting on his 2nd homer in two days,with a solo shot in the 2nd.Reliever Steve Fireovid pitched the final inning and a third to get the save,his 3rd of the season.

June 30th-White Sox-4 Twins-3 (11 Innings)
In another hotly contested ballgame between these two pennant contenders,a wild pitch by Twins reliever Ron Davis in the bottom of the 11th was the difference in the game,as 2B Bryan Little easily scored from third,snapping the 3-3 deadlock and giving Chicago the sweep with the 4-3 victory.For the Twins Davis(3-1),it was his 1st loss of the season while for Chicago,reliever Ed Correa(2-4) pitched 2 and two thirds innings of scoreless ball to get the win.

Around The League

Fred Lynn was on fire on Friday,going 4 for 5 with a homer,3 RBI and 3 runs scored,as the Orioles spanked the Red Sox 11-6

Darryl Strawberry hit his 10th homer of the season,while starting pitcher Dwight Gooden(10-2) held the Cardinals to 1 run on 8 hits over 8 innings pitched as the Mets defeated St Louis on Friday 4-1.

Royals pitcher Danny Jackson(3-9) who has struggled all season,finally put it together on Sunday,pitching 8 scoreless innings while allowing 2 hits and 3 walks in the Royals 1-0 victory over the Angels

Hubie Brooks went 4 for 4 with a homer and 4 RBI,laeding the Expos to an 8-2 victory over slumping Philadelphia.

MLB Injury Report

Indians closer Tom Waddell has been diagnosed with a partially torn labrum and will be out of action for the rest of the season.

The Astros had two players go down on Sunday,with Phil Garner expected to be out for 5 weeks with a tendinitis in his right shoulder and Jose Cruz done for 3 months with the dreaded high ankle sprain.

The Baltimore Orioles got some bad news on Sunday,when the learned that promising young starter Ken Dixon has a compressed nerve in his throwing elbow which will keep him out of action until at least this time next season.

MLB Standings

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MLB Rookies Of The Month For June 1985

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MLB Pitcher's Of The Month For June 1985

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MLB Batters Of The Month For June 1985

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American League Leaders

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National League Leaders

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MLB Players Of The Week For Week Ending June 30,1985

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Week Of July 7,1985

Southside HIT-Men?
What has gotten in to the Pale Hose? The Chicago White Sox engaged in two separate brawls this week as they battled their way to within a game and a half of first place Seattle.The first one took place on Monday at Comiskey,and started when Chicago's Tim Hulett charged the Mariners Paul Mirabella following a brush back pitch that nearly hit Hulett in the head.Both players were suspended by the League for 5 games.The second brawl took place in Cleveland on Saturday,and was touched off when Bert Blyleven nailed the Sox Greg Walker immediately following Harold Baines's 3 run homer in the top of the first inning.When the smoke cleared and order was finally restored,both player's were ejected and subsequently suspended for 5 games each.By the way...the Sox won both games

Mattingly Leads Yankees Into 1st
Don Mattingly,the Yankees superstar 1B,was on fire this week,going 12 for 31(.387) with 3 homers,14 RBI and 7 runs scored,while leading the Yankees to a 5-2 record,putting them in a flat-footed tie with the Milwaukee Brewers for 1st place in the hotly contested American League East.For the season,Mattingly is batting .324 with 16 homers,and 66 RBI.

Walling Goes 5 For 6!
Denny Walling,the Houston Astros stellar third sacker had himself quite a game on Tuesday,as Houston destroyed the slumping Padres 13-2 at "The Murph". Walling went 5 for 6,with a double,2 RBI and 3 runs scored,upping his season average to a sparkling .315

Sutter Violates League Drug Policy
Atlanta Braves closer Bruce Sutter,a former All-Star has been suspended for 10 games for violating the League's policy on substance abuse."First off,I would like to apologize to my teammates,the organization,and especially the fans.I made a terrible mistake and I hope you can forgive me" said Sutter at the press conference announcing the suspension.

Phils,Braves Swap Players!
Following some intense negotiations,the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves came to terms on a deal on Thursday in which the Phils have sent 24 year old LF Jeff Stone,36 year old 1B John Wockenfuss,and 32 year old closer Al Holland to the Braves in exchange for 26 year old LF Milt Thompson and 27 year old relief pitcher Steve Bedrosian.

Tigers Lose Morris For Season
The Detroit Tigers playoff hopes were dealt a serious blow on Thursday,due to the loss of ace starter Jack Morris(8-9 3.98) to a partially torn labrum,recovery is expected to take up to 5 months.In other injury news:
Orioles 3B Wayne Gross has a sprained left ankle,he'll be out for about 5 weeks.

Brewers 1B Cecil Cooper has a sore left quad,he'll be out for a week or two.

Dodgers 2B Steve Sax has a strained right hamstring,he'll be out for 3 weeks.

Angels starting pitcher Bob Kipper has a tired arm,he'll be on the shelf for about 2 weeks.

Hoyt Signs Huge Extension With San Diego
30 year old Padres pitcher La Marr Hoyt(9-6 2.80) will not be going anywhere anytime soon,thanks to a 6 year contract extension worth in the neighborhood of $10,680,000 that he and the team agreed to yesterday."This is a class organization" said Hoyt "and I want nothing more than to finish my career here"

Cedeno Connects on Hit #2,000!
Despite dropping three straight to the Phillies this weekend,the Reds did have one thing to celebrate,when LF Cesar Cedeno joined the 2,000 hit club on Sunday,on a 2nd inning single off of Phillies starter Tommy John."It's definitely bittersweet" said Cedeno,"I'd have much rather have gone 0 for 4 and win the ballgame"

Who's Hot Who's Not

Hot

Fred Lynn(Bal)-11 for 35(.315),5 homers,10 RBI,9 runs scored over his last 9 games

Leon Durham(CHC)-15 for 34(.441),3 homers,9 RBI,8 runs scored over his last 9 games

Tom Niedenfuer(LAD)-22 games,21.2 IP,14 saves,and a 0.83 ERA

Cold

Al Oliver(LAD)-0 for his last 21(.000)

Ron Gardenhire(NYM)-2 for 34(.059) 5 K's

Dennis Leonard(KCR)-4 GS, 20.2 IP, 0-3, 10.45 ERA

MLB Standings

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MLB Players Of The Week For Week Ending July 7,1985

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Week Of July 14,1985

B&B Lead The Way As Chicago Storms Into 1st!
Led by the duo of starting pitcher Floyd Bannister(9-7 3.59 ERA 108 K's) and right fielder Harold Baines(.338 16 HR 60 RBI), the Chicago White Sox have been phenomenal lately,winning 20 of their last 28 games and improving their record to 48-37,putting them in 1st place in the AL's Western Division as we head into the All-Star break.Another reason for Chicago's success has been the play of their closer Bob James,who following a rocky start,has gone 3-0 with 11 saves and more importantly 0 blown saves in his last 18 appearances.Could this be the year that the White Sox finally break the curse? We'll see.....

Mets Continue To Pace NL East

With 6 straight wins this week over the likes of Houston and Cincinnati,the Mets have shown once and for all,that they're the team to beat in the National League.Led by a pitching staff that includes Dwight Gooden(11-3 2.00 ERA 140 K's) and Sid Fernandez(10-5 3.95 ERA 120 K's) and a lineup that includes Darryl Strawberry(.252 15 HR 67 RBI) and Howard Johnson(.316 15 HR 50 RBI),the Mets have ran their record to 54-33,easily the best record in the Majors,and good enough for a 6.5 game lead over streaking St Louis in the always tough NL East.

Mahler Re-Ups In Montreal

32 year old relief pitcher Mickey Mahler and the Montreal Expos have come to terms on a 3 year contract extension worth in the neighborhood of $1,725,000.So far this season,Mahler has pitched 33.1 innings,has a record of 0-1 and a sparkling 1.89 ERA.

Tigers Kirk Gibson Heads Casualty List

Tigers RF Kirk Gibson has a hyperextended right knee,he'll be out for two weeks.

Braves RF Claudell Washington will be out for up to 2 weeks with a shoulder subluxation

Twins 2B Ron Washington has a lacerated finger,he'll be out for 2 weeks.

Blue Jays CF Lloyd Moseby has bone chips in his elbow,he'll be out for up to 6 weeks.

Cubs LF Gary Matthews has a broken right hand and will be out for about two months.

Astros 1B Pete O'Brien has a right quad strain,he'll be out for 6 weeks.

Brewers SP Moose Haas has a partially torn labrum,he'll be out for about 3-4 months.

Expos RF Andre Dawson has a sore upper back,he'll be out for about 2 weeks.

Mariners 2B Jack Perconte has torn muscles in his back,he'll be out for 5 months.

White Sox reliever Ed Correa has a torn right triceps,he'll be out for about 4 months.

Brewers 1B Cecil Cooper has a sprained ankle,he'll be out for 5 weeks.

Krukow Re-Ups With Giants

The San Francisco Giants have come to terms with star pitcher Mike Krukow on a 3 year contract extension worth $5,355,000

Boston,Baltimore Confirm Deal

The Boston Red Sox have traded 27 year old 2B Ed Jurak to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for 33 year old reliever Sammy Stewart

MLB Standings