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File and pages are up. Next sim is tomorrow, SUNDAY, evening, a 7-day sim to get us to 4/25/1998; get your exports in by 7:30 PM Eastern.
Top Prospect Callups deadline at trade deadline.
MAX 35 GS.
Breaking News
Monday 4/18/1998: Cincinnati's Munoz wins Player of the Week award
Minnesota's first baseman Tino Martinez had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Martinez helped his team with an average of .480 and 8 RBI in 25 at bats. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Cincinnati's Pedro Munoz this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 22 at bats he hit .636 with 3 HR and 14 RBI. Munoz has hit for a .429 average this season. He has 10 extra base hits along with 40 total bases, resulting in a .816 slugging percentage. He's 2nd in the National League in batting and 5th in RBI!
Sunday 4/17/1998: John Smiley fires 1-hitter against St. Louis
ST. LOUIS - San Francisco's left-hander John Smiley is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. St. Louis found out the hard way, getting just one hit. Smiley 1st shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 4th shutouts in his career. Smiley (2-1) struck out 7 and issued 1 BB, throwing 71 of 117 pitches for strikes. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Matt D. Williams helped Smiley at the plate, he finished 2 for 5, homering once, stroking a double, scoring two runs and driving in 3 runs. San Francisco scored 9 runs on 12 hits.
Friday 4/15/1998: Larry Walker has 2000th career hits
MINNESOTA - Texas' centerfielder Larry Walker was in good mood after the game against Minnesota, and he had every reason as he made some history while collecting his 2000th career hit. With one out in the 8th inning, Larry drilled a single, causing a standing ovation from the crowd. Along with his 2000 hits, Larry collected 299 homeruns and 1097 RBI in 12 seasons. 'Baseball is a great game, and adding something to it's history is smething I've always wanted. What a great day!'
Thursday 4/14/1998: Curt Schilling quiets Boston bats with shutout
BOSTON - Chicago (A)'s right-hander Curt Schilling is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Boston on just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 15th time he has done it in his career. Schilling (2-1) struck out 8 and walked none, throwing 72 of 99 pitches for strikes. 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' Frank E. Thomas provided Chicago (A) with the offense Schilling needed as he stroked 3 hits in 5 AB, hitting a homerun, stroking a double, and driving in 6 runs. Chicago (A) scored 12 runs on 16 hits.
Tuesday 4/12/1998: St. Louis' Mashore severely injured
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis' second baseman Damon Mashore will miss about 5 weeks after he hurt himself badly in the 4th inning of the game between St. Louis and Pittsburgh. He fielded a ball off the bat of Todd Pratt, threw a bullet to first and immediately signaled that he's not OK. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Strained Tricep Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week.
Tuesday 4/12/1998: Texas has no chance in a 2-hitter by Orlando Hernandez
CALIFORNIA - It was a great day for California's right-hander Orlando Hernandez. The 32-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Texas on Tuesday. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Hernandez (1-0) struck out 2 and walked 4, throwing 51 of 100 pitches for strikes. Pokey Reese helped Hernandez at the plate, he stroked 3 hits in 4 AB, doubling once, and driving in 2 runs. California improved its record to 9-1, scoring 5 runs on 12 hits.
Monday 4/11/1998: Grace (BAL) and Bagwell (HOU) win P.O.W. award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Mark Grace, Baltimore's starting first baseman. In 26 at bats he hit .615 with 3 HR and 9 RBI. Jeff Bagwell from Houston wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. In 30 at bats he hit .500 with 4 HR and 15 RBI. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 8 games.
Sunday 4/10/1998: Edgar Martinez clubs three rockets
CHICAGO (N) - Hitting homeruns is one of the most difficult things in sports. To hit three of them in one game is almost sensational. Cincinnati's third baseman Edgar Martinez accomplished that feat in a 9-7 win over Chicago (N). A pitch from Sid Roberson in the 1st inning left his bat for a GRAND SLAM, landing 433 feet from home plate in right-center. His 2nd shot, a solo homerun off Sid Roberson in the 3rd inning, cleared the fence in center field. His 3rd blast, a solo homerun off Sid Roberson in the 4th inning, landed an estimated 477 feet from home plate. Overall he got 5 hits in 5 AB, hitting a double, scoring three runs and driving in 7 runs. His homerun total this year is 3, along with 15 RBI. It's pretty obvious that he will enter the Hall of Fame some day! Cincinnati scored 9 runs on 13 hits.
Saturday 4/9/1998: Curt Schilling blanks Detroit with a 2-hitter
CHICAGO (A) - Detroit's offense is good, but Chicago (A)'s Curt Schilling was even better. The right-hander fired his 1st shutout of the season, a 2-hitter. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' Schilling (1-1) fanned 6 and walked none, throwing 97 pitches. Chicago (A)'s rightfielder Bernie F. Williams collected 2 hits in 4 trips to the plate. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Schilling. Chicago (A) improved its record to 3-4, scoring 5 runs on 9 hits.
Tuesday 4/5/1998: Jim Thome uncorks cycle hits against Arizona
ARIZONA - Los Angeles (N)'s third baseman Jim Thome accomplished a difficult feat in a game against Arizona, hitting for the cycle to improve his career batting average to .272! His 1st hit was a two-run triple off Fernando Valenzuela in the 1st inning. A single in the 2nd off Fernando Valenzuela accounted for his 2nd hit. In the 7th inning he belted a RBI double off Takashi Kashiwada. His 4th hit, off Roger Bailey in the 8th inning, was a two-run homerun and cleared the fence in center field. That drive completed the cycle, causing a smile on his face! Jim did drive in 5 while scoring 3 runs on his own. This season has been a good one for him so far, as he has 7 hits in 15 at bats, resulting in a .467 batting average. 90 players in league history have so far hit for the cycle, including Jim. David Justice was the last player to hit for the cycle, doing it 4/29/1997.
Tuesday 4/5/1998: Los Angeles (N)'s Worrell severely injured
LOS ANGELES (N) - Los Angeles (N)'s right-hander Tim Worrell suffered a severe injury on Tuesday and will be out for at least 5 weeks. In the 3rd of the game against Arizona he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Strained Tricep Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week.
Tuesday 4/5/1998: Toronto has no chance in a 2-hitter by Darryl Kile
TORONTO - Darryl Kile had his best stuff going, and Toronto hitters had nothing to cheer about. Chicago (A)'s right-hander pitched a 2-hitter, his 1st shutout of the season. Kile (1-0) fanned 7 and walked 2, throwing 112 pitches. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Roberto Alomar provided Chicago (A) with the offense Kile needed as he finished 3 for 5, blasting a homerun, with three runs scored. Chicago (A) improved its record to 2-1, scoring 5 runs on 9 hits.
General News
Tuesday 4/5/1998 :
CHA: Darryl Kile pitches a 2-hit shutout against Toronto!!
LAN: Jim Thome hits for the cycle against Arizona!
Wednesday 4/6/1998 :
PIT: Gary Eave pitches a 3-hit shutout against Colorado!!
Saturday 4/9/1998 :
CHA: Curt Schilling pitches a 2-hit shutout against Detroit!!
Sunday 4/10/1998 :
CIN: Edgar Martinez crushes 3 homers against Chicago (N).
Monday 4/11/1998 :
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Mark Grace (BAL)!
He batted .615 in 26 AB, with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Jeff Bagwell (HOU)!
He batted .500 in 30 AB, with 4 HR and 15 RBI.
Tuesday 4/12/1998 :
CAL: Orlando Hernandez pitches a 2-hit shutout against Texas!!
Pedro Munoz hits a 482-foot homerun!!
Thursday 4/14/1998 :
CHA: Curt Schilling pitches a 2-hit shutout against Boston!!
Friday 4/15/1998 :
TEX: Larry Walker gets his 2000th career hit!!
Tim Salmon hits a 500-foot homerun!!
PIT: Paul Wagner pitches a 3-hit shutout against Arizona!!
Sunday 4/17/1998 :
SFG: John Smiley pitches a 1-hit shutout against St. Louis!!
Monday 4/18/1998 :
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Tino Martinez (MIN)!
He batted .480 in 25 AB, with 4 HR and 8 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Pedro Munoz (CIN)!
He batted .636 in 22 AB, with 3 HR and 14 RBI.
Transactions
Sunday 4/3/1998 :
Pittsburgh : Free agent La Schelle Tarver has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Trade between Toronto and Pittsburgh :
Pittsburgh gets :
RF Lyle Mouton
P Mike Magnante
Toronto gets :
SS La Schelle Tarver
Pittsburgh: Released RF Dan Masteller.
Trade between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles (N) :
Los Angeles (N) gets :
3B Adam Piatt
P Eric Cammack
Pittsburgh gets :
RF Mark Whiten
1B Billy Jo Robidoux
Trade between Seattle and San Francisco :
San Francisco gets :
3B Kevin Morgan
Seattle gets :
P Scott Wiggins
Trade between California and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P John h Patterson
P Tim Drew
P Juan Salas
P Willie Blair
California gets :
P Kenny Rogers
Florida: Released RF Glenn Murray.
California: Released LF Jerry Browne.
California: Released P Giovanni Carrara.
Kansas City: Released C George E. Williams.
Kansas City: Released LF Billy McMillon.
Kansas City: Released RF Shawn Abner.
Kansas City: Released LF Todd Steverson.
Tampa Bay: Released 2B Mickey Lopez.
Trade between Chicago (A) and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P Victor Zambrano
P Peter Moylan
SS Aaron Miles
P Jason Marquis
Chicago (A) gets :
P Darryl Kile
Minnesota: Released P Scott Ruffcorn.
Minnesota: Released 3B Olmedo Saenz.
California : Free agent Jeff Blauser has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Oakland : Free agent Kevin Koslofski has been signed to a contract of $750,000 per year, for 1 years.
Oakland : Free agent Van Snider has been signed to a contract of $950,000 per year, for 1 years.
Oakland : Free agent Rex Hudler has been signed to a contract of $750,000 per year, for 1 years.
Trade between Florida and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P Matt Clement
Florida gets :
P Mike Perez
Minnesota : Free agent Dan Murray has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Houston : Free agent Marc Pisciotta has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Houston : Free agent Jeff Carter has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Houston : Free agent Ron Karkovice has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Houston : Free agent Billy McMillon has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Houston : Free agent Shawn Abner has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Baltimore : Free agent Keith Lockhart has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Baltimore : Free agent Craig Grebeck has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Baltimore: Released 2B Keith Lockhart.
Baltimore: Released 3B Craig Grebeck.
Houston : Free agent Keith Lockhart has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Houston : Free agent Craig Grebeck has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Montreal : Free agent Colin Ward has been signed to a contract of $440,000 per year, for 1 years.
Montreal : Free agent Bill Wegman has been signed to a contract of $752,000 per year, for 1 years.
Injuries
Sunday 4/3/1998 :
LAN: Shane Andrews was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Monday 4/4/1998 :
ARZ: Matt Stark Stark was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hip.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
Tuesday 4/5/1998 :
DET: Ron Robinson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SFG: Hal Morris was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Tight Knee.
He is out for about one week.
LAN: Tim Worrell was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Wednesday 4/6/1998 :
PIT: Mark Whiten is sick.
Diagnosis: Infected Lymph Node.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Thursday 4/7/1998 :
NYA: Ray Durham was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHA: Dan Plesac was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Friday 4/8/1998 :
SEA: Joe Orsulak was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Saturday 4/9/1998 :
PIT: Nomar Garciaparra was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
FLA: Mark Hutton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 4/10/1998 :
SEA: Keith Hughes was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Hamstring Muscle.
This is a career ending injury for him!
PHI: Steve Trachsel was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
CIN: Shawn Green was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 4/11/1998 :
TBR: Brian Jordan was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ATL: Aaron Boone was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
NYM: Eric Young Sr. was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
MIL: Bobby Munoz was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2-3 weeks.
Tuesday 4/12/1998 :
STL: Damon Mashore was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
Wednesday 4/13/1998 :
TEX: Hensley Meulens was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
SEA: Rich Becker was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pinched Nerve Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
NYM: Hideki Matsui was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
HOU: Mike Simms was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rib Cage Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
ARZ: Mike Jeffcoat was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 4/15/1998 :
DET: Ron Robinson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
Sunday 4/17/1998 :
STL: Bill Long was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
ARZ: Mike Lansing was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Top Prospect Callups deadline at trade deadline.
MAX 35 GS.
Breaking News
Monday 4/18/1998: Cincinnati's Munoz wins Player of the Week award
Minnesota's first baseman Tino Martinez had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Martinez helped his team with an average of .480 and 8 RBI in 25 at bats. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Cincinnati's Pedro Munoz this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 22 at bats he hit .636 with 3 HR and 14 RBI. Munoz has hit for a .429 average this season. He has 10 extra base hits along with 40 total bases, resulting in a .816 slugging percentage. He's 2nd in the National League in batting and 5th in RBI!
Sunday 4/17/1998: John Smiley fires 1-hitter against St. Louis
ST. LOUIS - San Francisco's left-hander John Smiley is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. St. Louis found out the hard way, getting just one hit. Smiley 1st shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 4th shutouts in his career. Smiley (2-1) struck out 7 and issued 1 BB, throwing 71 of 117 pitches for strikes. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Matt D. Williams helped Smiley at the plate, he finished 2 for 5, homering once, stroking a double, scoring two runs and driving in 3 runs. San Francisco scored 9 runs on 12 hits.
Friday 4/15/1998: Larry Walker has 2000th career hits
MINNESOTA - Texas' centerfielder Larry Walker was in good mood after the game against Minnesota, and he had every reason as he made some history while collecting his 2000th career hit. With one out in the 8th inning, Larry drilled a single, causing a standing ovation from the crowd. Along with his 2000 hits, Larry collected 299 homeruns and 1097 RBI in 12 seasons. 'Baseball is a great game, and adding something to it's history is smething I've always wanted. What a great day!'
Thursday 4/14/1998: Curt Schilling quiets Boston bats with shutout
BOSTON - Chicago (A)'s right-hander Curt Schilling is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Boston on just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 15th time he has done it in his career. Schilling (2-1) struck out 8 and walked none, throwing 72 of 99 pitches for strikes. 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' Frank E. Thomas provided Chicago (A) with the offense Schilling needed as he stroked 3 hits in 5 AB, hitting a homerun, stroking a double, and driving in 6 runs. Chicago (A) scored 12 runs on 16 hits.
Tuesday 4/12/1998: St. Louis' Mashore severely injured
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis' second baseman Damon Mashore will miss about 5 weeks after he hurt himself badly in the 4th inning of the game between St. Louis and Pittsburgh. He fielded a ball off the bat of Todd Pratt, threw a bullet to first and immediately signaled that he's not OK. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Strained Tricep Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week.
Tuesday 4/12/1998: Texas has no chance in a 2-hitter by Orlando Hernandez
CALIFORNIA - It was a great day for California's right-hander Orlando Hernandez. The 32-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Texas on Tuesday. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Hernandez (1-0) struck out 2 and walked 4, throwing 51 of 100 pitches for strikes. Pokey Reese helped Hernandez at the plate, he stroked 3 hits in 4 AB, doubling once, and driving in 2 runs. California improved its record to 9-1, scoring 5 runs on 12 hits.
Monday 4/11/1998: Grace (BAL) and Bagwell (HOU) win P.O.W. award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Mark Grace, Baltimore's starting first baseman. In 26 at bats he hit .615 with 3 HR and 9 RBI. Jeff Bagwell from Houston wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. In 30 at bats he hit .500 with 4 HR and 15 RBI. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 8 games.
Sunday 4/10/1998: Edgar Martinez clubs three rockets
CHICAGO (N) - Hitting homeruns is one of the most difficult things in sports. To hit three of them in one game is almost sensational. Cincinnati's third baseman Edgar Martinez accomplished that feat in a 9-7 win over Chicago (N). A pitch from Sid Roberson in the 1st inning left his bat for a GRAND SLAM, landing 433 feet from home plate in right-center. His 2nd shot, a solo homerun off Sid Roberson in the 3rd inning, cleared the fence in center field. His 3rd blast, a solo homerun off Sid Roberson in the 4th inning, landed an estimated 477 feet from home plate. Overall he got 5 hits in 5 AB, hitting a double, scoring three runs and driving in 7 runs. His homerun total this year is 3, along with 15 RBI. It's pretty obvious that he will enter the Hall of Fame some day! Cincinnati scored 9 runs on 13 hits.
Saturday 4/9/1998: Curt Schilling blanks Detroit with a 2-hitter
CHICAGO (A) - Detroit's offense is good, but Chicago (A)'s Curt Schilling was even better. The right-hander fired his 1st shutout of the season, a 2-hitter. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' Schilling (1-1) fanned 6 and walked none, throwing 97 pitches. Chicago (A)'s rightfielder Bernie F. Williams collected 2 hits in 4 trips to the plate. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Schilling. Chicago (A) improved its record to 3-4, scoring 5 runs on 9 hits.
Tuesday 4/5/1998: Jim Thome uncorks cycle hits against Arizona
ARIZONA - Los Angeles (N)'s third baseman Jim Thome accomplished a difficult feat in a game against Arizona, hitting for the cycle to improve his career batting average to .272! His 1st hit was a two-run triple off Fernando Valenzuela in the 1st inning. A single in the 2nd off Fernando Valenzuela accounted for his 2nd hit. In the 7th inning he belted a RBI double off Takashi Kashiwada. His 4th hit, off Roger Bailey in the 8th inning, was a two-run homerun and cleared the fence in center field. That drive completed the cycle, causing a smile on his face! Jim did drive in 5 while scoring 3 runs on his own. This season has been a good one for him so far, as he has 7 hits in 15 at bats, resulting in a .467 batting average. 90 players in league history have so far hit for the cycle, including Jim. David Justice was the last player to hit for the cycle, doing it 4/29/1997.
Tuesday 4/5/1998: Los Angeles (N)'s Worrell severely injured
LOS ANGELES (N) - Los Angeles (N)'s right-hander Tim Worrell suffered a severe injury on Tuesday and will be out for at least 5 weeks. In the 3rd of the game against Arizona he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Strained Tricep Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week.
Tuesday 4/5/1998: Toronto has no chance in a 2-hitter by Darryl Kile
TORONTO - Darryl Kile had his best stuff going, and Toronto hitters had nothing to cheer about. Chicago (A)'s right-hander pitched a 2-hitter, his 1st shutout of the season. Kile (1-0) fanned 7 and walked 2, throwing 112 pitches. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Roberto Alomar provided Chicago (A) with the offense Kile needed as he finished 3 for 5, blasting a homerun, with three runs scored. Chicago (A) improved its record to 2-1, scoring 5 runs on 9 hits.
General News
Tuesday 4/5/1998 :
CHA: Darryl Kile pitches a 2-hit shutout against Toronto!!
LAN: Jim Thome hits for the cycle against Arizona!
Wednesday 4/6/1998 :
PIT: Gary Eave pitches a 3-hit shutout against Colorado!!
Saturday 4/9/1998 :
CHA: Curt Schilling pitches a 2-hit shutout against Detroit!!
Sunday 4/10/1998 :
CIN: Edgar Martinez crushes 3 homers against Chicago (N).
Monday 4/11/1998 :
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Mark Grace (BAL)!
He batted .615 in 26 AB, with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Jeff Bagwell (HOU)!
He batted .500 in 30 AB, with 4 HR and 15 RBI.
Tuesday 4/12/1998 :
CAL: Orlando Hernandez pitches a 2-hit shutout against Texas!!
Pedro Munoz hits a 482-foot homerun!!
Thursday 4/14/1998 :
CHA: Curt Schilling pitches a 2-hit shutout against Boston!!
Friday 4/15/1998 :
TEX: Larry Walker gets his 2000th career hit!!
Tim Salmon hits a 500-foot homerun!!
PIT: Paul Wagner pitches a 3-hit shutout against Arizona!!
Sunday 4/17/1998 :
SFG: John Smiley pitches a 1-hit shutout against St. Louis!!
Monday 4/18/1998 :
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Tino Martinez (MIN)!
He batted .480 in 25 AB, with 4 HR and 8 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Pedro Munoz (CIN)!
He batted .636 in 22 AB, with 3 HR and 14 RBI.
Transactions
Sunday 4/3/1998 :
Pittsburgh : Free agent La Schelle Tarver has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Trade between Toronto and Pittsburgh :
Pittsburgh gets :
RF Lyle Mouton
P Mike Magnante
Toronto gets :
SS La Schelle Tarver
Pittsburgh: Released RF Dan Masteller.
Trade between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles (N) :
Los Angeles (N) gets :
3B Adam Piatt
P Eric Cammack
Pittsburgh gets :
RF Mark Whiten
1B Billy Jo Robidoux
Trade between Seattle and San Francisco :
San Francisco gets :
3B Kevin Morgan
Seattle gets :
P Scott Wiggins
Trade between California and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P John h Patterson
P Tim Drew
P Juan Salas
P Willie Blair
California gets :
P Kenny Rogers
Florida: Released RF Glenn Murray.
California: Released LF Jerry Browne.
California: Released P Giovanni Carrara.
Kansas City: Released C George E. Williams.
Kansas City: Released LF Billy McMillon.
Kansas City: Released RF Shawn Abner.
Kansas City: Released LF Todd Steverson.
Tampa Bay: Released 2B Mickey Lopez.
Trade between Chicago (A) and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P Victor Zambrano
P Peter Moylan
SS Aaron Miles
P Jason Marquis
Chicago (A) gets :
P Darryl Kile
Minnesota: Released P Scott Ruffcorn.
Minnesota: Released 3B Olmedo Saenz.
California : Free agent Jeff Blauser has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Oakland : Free agent Kevin Koslofski has been signed to a contract of $750,000 per year, for 1 years.
Oakland : Free agent Van Snider has been signed to a contract of $950,000 per year, for 1 years.
Oakland : Free agent Rex Hudler has been signed to a contract of $750,000 per year, for 1 years.
Trade between Florida and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P Matt Clement
Florida gets :
P Mike Perez
Minnesota : Free agent Dan Murray has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Houston : Free agent Marc Pisciotta has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Houston : Free agent Jeff Carter has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Houston : Free agent Ron Karkovice has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Houston : Free agent Billy McMillon has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Houston : Free agent Shawn Abner has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Baltimore : Free agent Keith Lockhart has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Baltimore : Free agent Craig Grebeck has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Baltimore: Released 2B Keith Lockhart.
Baltimore: Released 3B Craig Grebeck.
Houston : Free agent Keith Lockhart has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Houston : Free agent Craig Grebeck has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Montreal : Free agent Colin Ward has been signed to a contract of $440,000 per year, for 1 years.
Montreal : Free agent Bill Wegman has been signed to a contract of $752,000 per year, for 1 years.
Injuries
Sunday 4/3/1998 :
LAN: Shane Andrews was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Monday 4/4/1998 :
ARZ: Matt Stark Stark was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hip.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
Tuesday 4/5/1998 :
DET: Ron Robinson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SFG: Hal Morris was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Tight Knee.
He is out for about one week.
LAN: Tim Worrell was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Wednesday 4/6/1998 :
PIT: Mark Whiten is sick.
Diagnosis: Infected Lymph Node.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Thursday 4/7/1998 :
NYA: Ray Durham was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHA: Dan Plesac was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Friday 4/8/1998 :
SEA: Joe Orsulak was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Saturday 4/9/1998 :
PIT: Nomar Garciaparra was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
FLA: Mark Hutton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 4/10/1998 :
SEA: Keith Hughes was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Hamstring Muscle.
This is a career ending injury for him!
PHI: Steve Trachsel was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
CIN: Shawn Green was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 4/11/1998 :
TBR: Brian Jordan was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ATL: Aaron Boone was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
NYM: Eric Young Sr. was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
MIL: Bobby Munoz was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2-3 weeks.
Tuesday 4/12/1998 :
STL: Damon Mashore was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
Wednesday 4/13/1998 :
TEX: Hensley Meulens was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
SEA: Rich Becker was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pinched Nerve Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
NYM: Hideki Matsui was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
HOU: Mike Simms was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rib Cage Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
ARZ: Mike Jeffcoat was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 4/15/1998 :
DET: Ron Robinson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
Sunday 4/17/1998 :
STL: Bill Long was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
ARZ: Mike Lansing was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
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