Post by CSCommish on Jan 11, 2018 8:57:01 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is SATURDAY morning, a 7-day sim to get us to 6/1/1979; get your exports in by 8:00 AM Eastern. At that point, Extensions and the Trade Frenzy will be open!
See announced thread regarding the Player Log. It is NO MORE. The major camps are now tracked on player report pages (in game and on website)! Thank you Brian!
Fan Expectations are posted.
Breaking News
Monday 5/23/1979: Messersmith (CHA) and Hendrick (PIT) win P.O.W. award
It's the 5th time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Chicago (A)'s pitcher Andy Messersmith. Andy went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 16 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League's best player of the week was Pittsburgh's George Hendrick, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. He hit .462 with 8 RBI and slugged 1.038 in 26 at bats. This year Hendrick drove in 23 and scored 15 runs while batting .293 with 6 longballs.
Saturday 5/21/1979: New York (A)'s Lopez out for 7 weeks
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A) is without its right-hander Aurelio Lopez for at least 7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Fran Healy in a game against Kansas City. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Ruptured Elbow Ligament. This season Lopez compiled an ERA of 6.28, going 0-2 in 0 starts. He fanned 4 while giving up 22 hits in 14.1 innings.
Friday 5/20/1979: Bobby Murcer stars with 2000th career hit
SAN DIEGO - San Diego's leftfielder Bobby Murcer already had some highlights in his career, and today he added another one, getting his 2000th career hit. His best year so far was 1976 where he hit .327 with 26 homeruns and 103 RBI. 'I guess I'll celebrate a bit today. But the most important thing is winning, and my whole career I gave everything I could to help my team.' He hit a single in the 6th off Joaquin Andujar for number 2000.
Tuesday 5/17/1979: Rick Reuschel shuts out New York (N) on 2 hits
CINCINNATI - Rick Reuschel took the mound and never left. And New York (N) hitters couldn't touch him at all. Cincinnati's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 3 career shutouts in 124 games started. Gary Gray spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with one out in the 5th inning. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Reuschel (4-3) fanned 3 and walked 1, throwing 107 pitches. Tony Perez helped Reuschel at the plate, he finished 2 for 4, blasting a homerun, hitting a double, scoring two runs and collecting 4 RBI. Cincinnati improved its record to 18-24, scoring 10 runs on 13 hits.
Monday 5/16/1979: Mike Easler out for 5 weeks
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's season took a blow when Mike Easler suffered a serious injury in the game against San Diego. He hurt his arm throwing a strike to first base. Easler will probaby miss 5 weeks. San Francisco wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Easler had suffered a Bone Chips Shoulder. Mike is hitting .312 this year, with 43 hits in 138 at bats. He has driven in 32 runs, slugging .565. He's 10th in the National League in batting and 3rd in RBI!
Monday 5/16/1979: Andy Messersmith blanks Boston with a 2-hitter
BOSTON - Great days are rare. But not for Chicago (A)'s right-hander Andy Messersmith. Boston found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 33rd time he has done it in his career. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Messersmith (4-5) struck out 7 and walked 5, throwing 70 of 115 pitches for strikes. Chicago (A)'s centerfielder Dave Collins went 1 for 4. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Messersmith. Chicago (A) improved its record to 22-19, scoring 1 run on 3 hits.
Monday 5/16/1979: Tom Hall turns in great performance against Cleveland
CLEVELAND - California's left-hander Tom Hall is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Cleveland found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Hall 2nd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 42nd shutouts in his career. Hall (5-3) struck out 8 and issued 1 BB, throwing 82 of 132 pitches for strikes. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' California's shortstop Gene Clines finished 3 for 4, scoring twice with 3 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Hall. California scored 15 runs on 20 hits.
Monday 5/16/1979: Milwaukee's Hernandez wins Player of the Week award
It's the 3rd time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Milwaukee's first baseman Keith Hernandez. Hernandez helped his team with an average of .464 and 9 RBI in 28 at bats. Keith has gone 45 for 148 (.304) this season, hitting 7 taters and driving in 30 runs. He has scored 24 runs on his own. It's the 2nd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Atlanta's pitcher Harry Parker. Harry went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 2 in 18 innings of work. He pitched two shutouts!
Sunday 5/15/1979: Harry Parker turns in great performance against Los Angeles (N)
ATLANTA - Atlanta's right-hander Harry Parker is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Los Angeles (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 15th time he has done it in his career. Parker (6-1) struck out 1 and walked none, throwing 63 of 96 pitches for strikes. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' The hitting star for Atlanta was rightfielder Reggie Jackson, he stroked 3 hits in 5 AB, hitting a homerun, doubling once, with three runs scored and driving in 4 runs. The final score of the game was 14-0.
Thursday 5/12/1979: Nolan Ryan shuts out Minnesota on one hit
CALIFORNIA - California's right-hander Nolan Ryan is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Minnesota on just one hit. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 23rd time he has done it in his career. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Ryan (5-2) struck out 9 and issued 2 BB, throwing 62 of 106 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for California was rightfielder Bobby Bonds, he collected 1 hit in 3 trips to the plate. California improved its record to 18-19, scoring 2 runs on 5 hits.
Thursday 5/12/1979: Rich Beck out for 4 weeks
BOSTON - Boston is without its right-hander Rich Beck for at least 4 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Ellie Rodriguez in a game against Texas. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Torn Bicep Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. This season Beck compiled an ERA of 4.43, going 4-1 in 8 starts. He fanned 27 while giving up 60 hits in 61 innings. Rich has pitched 2 shutouts and 3 complete games.
Tuesday 5/10/1979: Harry Parker pitches his 2nd shutout of the season
ATLANTA - Harry Parker had some fun again. Los Angeles (N) hitters did not. Atlanta's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 14 career shutouts in 286 games started. Parker (5-1) struck out 1 and walked 4, throwing 62 of 110 pitches for strikes. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Reggie Jackson provided Atlanta with the offense Parker needed as he collected 2 hits in 3 trips to the plate, hitting a homerun, scoring three runs and collecting 3 RBI. Atlanta improved its record to 22-13, scoring 8 runs on 8 hits.
Tuesday 5/10/1979: Baltimore's Merv Rettenmund goes deep three times
BALTIMORE - Hitting homeruns is one of the most difficult things in sports. To hit three of them in one game is almost sensational. Baltimore's centerfielder Merv Rettenmund accomplished that feat in a 7-4 win over Toronto. His 1st shot, off Dave Stewart in the 4th inning, was a solo homerun and cleared the fence in left field. His 2nd blast, a two-run homerun off Dave Stewart in the 5th inning, landed an estimated 372 feet from home plate. A pitch from Dave Stewart in the 7th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 383 feet from home plate in left field. Merv finished 3 for 5, with three runs scored and collecting 4 RBI. So far this season he is batting .239 with 6 homers and 22 RBI. The final score of the game was 7-4.
General News
Tuesday 5/10/1979 :
BAL: Merv Rettenmund crushes 3 homers against Toronto.
ATL: Harry Parker pitches a 2-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Wednesday 5/11/1979 :
CHA: Andy Messersmith pitches a 3-hit shutout against Oakland!!
Thursday 5/12/1979 :
CAL: Nolan Ryan pitches a 1-hit shutout against Minnesota!!
Friday 5/13/1979 :
CLE: Alfredo Ortiz pitches a 3-hit shutout against Toronto!!
Sunday 5/15/1979 :
ATL: Harry Parker pitches a 2-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Monday 5/16/1979 :
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Keith Hernandez (MIL)!
He batted .464 in 28 AB, with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Harry Parker (ATL)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 2.
CAL: Tom Hall pitches a 2-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
CHA: Andy Messersmith pitches a 2-hit shutout against Boston!!
Tuesday 5/17/1979 :
CIN: Rick Reuschel pitches a 2-hit shutout against New York (N)!!
Friday 5/20/1979 :
SDG: Bobby Murcer gets his 2000th career hit!!
Monday 5/23/1979 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Andy Messersmith (CHA)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.50, fanning 16.
National League-Player of the Week:
LF George Hendrick (PIT)!
He batted .462 in 26 AB, with 4 HR and 8 RBI.
Transactions
Tuesday 5/10/1979 :
Chicago (N) : Free agent Davey Johnson has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Trade between Atlanta and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
LF Otis Nixon
1B Willie Horton
Atlanta gets :
RF Reggie Jackson
Trade between Boston and Toronto :
Toronto gets :
P Dave Leonhard
P Keith Atherton
Boston gets :
P Bob Alejo
Injuries
Tuesday 5/10/1979 :
CAL: Mickey Lolich was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MIN: Joe H. Coleman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHA: Willie Montanez was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Swollen Ear.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Thursday 5/12/1979 :
BOS: Rich Beck was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
HOU: Ed Spiezio was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 5/13/1979 :
HOU: John Candelaria was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Bicep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
Saturday 5/14/1979 :
TOR: Ross Moschitto Moschitto was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Bruised Cheekbone.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
Monday 5/16/1979 :
SFG: Mike Easler was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Tuesday 5/17/1979 :
OAK: Ron Bryant was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
Wednesday 5/18/1979 :
TEX: John Hiller was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
KCR: Steve Renko was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TOR: Amos Otis was injured while working out.
Diagnosis: Pulled Achilles Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
Thursday 5/19/1979 :
HOU: Steve Busby was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
MON: Koji Yamamoto is sick.
Diagnosis: Migraine.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Friday 5/20/1979 :
MON: Mario Mendoza was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Saturday 5/21/1979 :
BOS: Alex George was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
NYA: Aurelio Lopez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
TEX: Fred Newman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 5/22/1979 :
MON: Ben Oglivie was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
SDG: Larry Bearnarth is sick.
Diagnosis: Cold.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Tuesday 5/24/1979 :
MON: Ben Oglivie was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
STL: Garry Templeton was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
PIT: Ron Blomberg is sick.
Diagnosis: Sinus Infection Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
See announced thread regarding the Player Log. It is NO MORE. The major camps are now tracked on player report pages (in game and on website)! Thank you Brian!
Fan Expectations are posted.
Breaking News
Monday 5/23/1979: Messersmith (CHA) and Hendrick (PIT) win P.O.W. award
It's the 5th time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Chicago (A)'s pitcher Andy Messersmith. Andy went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 16 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League's best player of the week was Pittsburgh's George Hendrick, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. He hit .462 with 8 RBI and slugged 1.038 in 26 at bats. This year Hendrick drove in 23 and scored 15 runs while batting .293 with 6 longballs.
Saturday 5/21/1979: New York (A)'s Lopez out for 7 weeks
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A) is without its right-hander Aurelio Lopez for at least 7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Fran Healy in a game against Kansas City. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Ruptured Elbow Ligament. This season Lopez compiled an ERA of 6.28, going 0-2 in 0 starts. He fanned 4 while giving up 22 hits in 14.1 innings.
Friday 5/20/1979: Bobby Murcer stars with 2000th career hit
SAN DIEGO - San Diego's leftfielder Bobby Murcer already had some highlights in his career, and today he added another one, getting his 2000th career hit. His best year so far was 1976 where he hit .327 with 26 homeruns and 103 RBI. 'I guess I'll celebrate a bit today. But the most important thing is winning, and my whole career I gave everything I could to help my team.' He hit a single in the 6th off Joaquin Andujar for number 2000.
Tuesday 5/17/1979: Rick Reuschel shuts out New York (N) on 2 hits
CINCINNATI - Rick Reuschel took the mound and never left. And New York (N) hitters couldn't touch him at all. Cincinnati's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 3 career shutouts in 124 games started. Gary Gray spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with one out in the 5th inning. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Reuschel (4-3) fanned 3 and walked 1, throwing 107 pitches. Tony Perez helped Reuschel at the plate, he finished 2 for 4, blasting a homerun, hitting a double, scoring two runs and collecting 4 RBI. Cincinnati improved its record to 18-24, scoring 10 runs on 13 hits.
Monday 5/16/1979: Mike Easler out for 5 weeks
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's season took a blow when Mike Easler suffered a serious injury in the game against San Diego. He hurt his arm throwing a strike to first base. Easler will probaby miss 5 weeks. San Francisco wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Easler had suffered a Bone Chips Shoulder. Mike is hitting .312 this year, with 43 hits in 138 at bats. He has driven in 32 runs, slugging .565. He's 10th in the National League in batting and 3rd in RBI!
Monday 5/16/1979: Andy Messersmith blanks Boston with a 2-hitter
BOSTON - Great days are rare. But not for Chicago (A)'s right-hander Andy Messersmith. Boston found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 33rd time he has done it in his career. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Messersmith (4-5) struck out 7 and walked 5, throwing 70 of 115 pitches for strikes. Chicago (A)'s centerfielder Dave Collins went 1 for 4. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Messersmith. Chicago (A) improved its record to 22-19, scoring 1 run on 3 hits.
Monday 5/16/1979: Tom Hall turns in great performance against Cleveland
CLEVELAND - California's left-hander Tom Hall is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Cleveland found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Hall 2nd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 42nd shutouts in his career. Hall (5-3) struck out 8 and issued 1 BB, throwing 82 of 132 pitches for strikes. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' California's shortstop Gene Clines finished 3 for 4, scoring twice with 3 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Hall. California scored 15 runs on 20 hits.
Monday 5/16/1979: Milwaukee's Hernandez wins Player of the Week award
It's the 3rd time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Milwaukee's first baseman Keith Hernandez. Hernandez helped his team with an average of .464 and 9 RBI in 28 at bats. Keith has gone 45 for 148 (.304) this season, hitting 7 taters and driving in 30 runs. He has scored 24 runs on his own. It's the 2nd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Atlanta's pitcher Harry Parker. Harry went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 2 in 18 innings of work. He pitched two shutouts!
Sunday 5/15/1979: Harry Parker turns in great performance against Los Angeles (N)
ATLANTA - Atlanta's right-hander Harry Parker is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Los Angeles (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 15th time he has done it in his career. Parker (6-1) struck out 1 and walked none, throwing 63 of 96 pitches for strikes. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' The hitting star for Atlanta was rightfielder Reggie Jackson, he stroked 3 hits in 5 AB, hitting a homerun, doubling once, with three runs scored and driving in 4 runs. The final score of the game was 14-0.
Thursday 5/12/1979: Nolan Ryan shuts out Minnesota on one hit
CALIFORNIA - California's right-hander Nolan Ryan is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Minnesota on just one hit. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 23rd time he has done it in his career. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Ryan (5-2) struck out 9 and issued 2 BB, throwing 62 of 106 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for California was rightfielder Bobby Bonds, he collected 1 hit in 3 trips to the plate. California improved its record to 18-19, scoring 2 runs on 5 hits.
Thursday 5/12/1979: Rich Beck out for 4 weeks
BOSTON - Boston is without its right-hander Rich Beck for at least 4 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Ellie Rodriguez in a game against Texas. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Torn Bicep Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. This season Beck compiled an ERA of 4.43, going 4-1 in 8 starts. He fanned 27 while giving up 60 hits in 61 innings. Rich has pitched 2 shutouts and 3 complete games.
Tuesday 5/10/1979: Harry Parker pitches his 2nd shutout of the season
ATLANTA - Harry Parker had some fun again. Los Angeles (N) hitters did not. Atlanta's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 14 career shutouts in 286 games started. Parker (5-1) struck out 1 and walked 4, throwing 62 of 110 pitches for strikes. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Reggie Jackson provided Atlanta with the offense Parker needed as he collected 2 hits in 3 trips to the plate, hitting a homerun, scoring three runs and collecting 3 RBI. Atlanta improved its record to 22-13, scoring 8 runs on 8 hits.
Tuesday 5/10/1979: Baltimore's Merv Rettenmund goes deep three times
BALTIMORE - Hitting homeruns is one of the most difficult things in sports. To hit three of them in one game is almost sensational. Baltimore's centerfielder Merv Rettenmund accomplished that feat in a 7-4 win over Toronto. His 1st shot, off Dave Stewart in the 4th inning, was a solo homerun and cleared the fence in left field. His 2nd blast, a two-run homerun off Dave Stewart in the 5th inning, landed an estimated 372 feet from home plate. A pitch from Dave Stewart in the 7th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 383 feet from home plate in left field. Merv finished 3 for 5, with three runs scored and collecting 4 RBI. So far this season he is batting .239 with 6 homers and 22 RBI. The final score of the game was 7-4.
General News
Tuesday 5/10/1979 :
BAL: Merv Rettenmund crushes 3 homers against Toronto.
ATL: Harry Parker pitches a 2-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Wednesday 5/11/1979 :
CHA: Andy Messersmith pitches a 3-hit shutout against Oakland!!
Thursday 5/12/1979 :
CAL: Nolan Ryan pitches a 1-hit shutout against Minnesota!!
Friday 5/13/1979 :
CLE: Alfredo Ortiz pitches a 3-hit shutout against Toronto!!
Sunday 5/15/1979 :
ATL: Harry Parker pitches a 2-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Monday 5/16/1979 :
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Keith Hernandez (MIL)!
He batted .464 in 28 AB, with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Harry Parker (ATL)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 2.
CAL: Tom Hall pitches a 2-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
CHA: Andy Messersmith pitches a 2-hit shutout against Boston!!
Tuesday 5/17/1979 :
CIN: Rick Reuschel pitches a 2-hit shutout against New York (N)!!
Friday 5/20/1979 :
SDG: Bobby Murcer gets his 2000th career hit!!
Monday 5/23/1979 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Andy Messersmith (CHA)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.50, fanning 16.
National League-Player of the Week:
LF George Hendrick (PIT)!
He batted .462 in 26 AB, with 4 HR and 8 RBI.
Transactions
Tuesday 5/10/1979 :
Chicago (N) : Free agent Davey Johnson has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Trade between Atlanta and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
LF Otis Nixon
1B Willie Horton
Atlanta gets :
RF Reggie Jackson
Trade between Boston and Toronto :
Toronto gets :
P Dave Leonhard
P Keith Atherton
Boston gets :
P Bob Alejo
Injuries
Tuesday 5/10/1979 :
CAL: Mickey Lolich was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MIN: Joe H. Coleman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHA: Willie Montanez was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Swollen Ear.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Thursday 5/12/1979 :
BOS: Rich Beck was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
HOU: Ed Spiezio was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 5/13/1979 :
HOU: John Candelaria was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Bicep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
Saturday 5/14/1979 :
TOR: Ross Moschitto Moschitto was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Bruised Cheekbone.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
Monday 5/16/1979 :
SFG: Mike Easler was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Tuesday 5/17/1979 :
OAK: Ron Bryant was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
Wednesday 5/18/1979 :
TEX: John Hiller was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
KCR: Steve Renko was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TOR: Amos Otis was injured while working out.
Diagnosis: Pulled Achilles Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
Thursday 5/19/1979 :
HOU: Steve Busby was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
MON: Koji Yamamoto is sick.
Diagnosis: Migraine.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Friday 5/20/1979 :
MON: Mario Mendoza was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Saturday 5/21/1979 :
BOS: Alex George was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
NYA: Aurelio Lopez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
TEX: Fred Newman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 5/22/1979 :
MON: Ben Oglivie was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
SDG: Larry Bearnarth is sick.
Diagnosis: Cold.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Tuesday 5/24/1979 :
MON: Ben Oglivie was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
STL: Garry Templeton was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
PIT: Ron Blomberg is sick.
Diagnosis: Sinus Infection Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
