May 23: Erickson and Smiley Dominate, Bichette Doubles Up, and Counsell Walks It Off Scott Erickson continues to pitch like a man possessed. The Cardinals' ace allowed just one hit over 8 innings in a 2–0 win over the Red Sox. That’s now three straight wins for Erickson, who’s 7–3 with a 3.59 ERA on the season. John Smiley matched him pitch for pitch, tossing 7 innings of one-hit ball while striking out 11 in the Blue Jays’ 4–1 win...
As the DBL season barrels toward June, a clearer picture of the league’s hierarchy is taking shape. The Montreal Expos continue to anchor the top spot, but a few contenders are making serious cases for a shake-up. Meanwhile, the middle tier remains volatile, and the race to escape the bottom grows more desperate. Let’s dig into the latest Power Rankings. Teams (Total Points, Tendency):1) Montreal Expos (141.1, o)2) San Francisco Giants...
As the 1995 season heads into late May, two seasoned hitters demonstrated that experience still plays a major role in offensive production. Toronto’s Will Clark and Chicago’s Dion James turned in standout performances to earn Player of the Week honors in the United and Federal Leagues, respectively. United League: Clark’s Contact Clinic Will Clark put together one of the finest offensive weeks of his career, showcasing elite bat control...
Glenn Davis has always been a power bat you couldn’t ignore, but on May 20, 1995, he added a new milestone to his already impressive résumé: 1,000 career runs scored. The 34-year-old first baseman reached the mark while playing for the Colorado Rockies, becoming one of only a handful of active players in the Doubleday Baseball League to cross the four-digit threshold in runs. It’s a milestone built not just on home run power, but on...