July 4: Larkin, Stanley, and Saenz Spark Fireworks Mike Stanley led the charge as the Senators thumped Detroit 12–3 at Tiger Stadium. Stanley went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs while also scoring three times. He wasn’t the only one to light it up—Willie Greene added a two-run homer in the second as Washington poured on five early runs and never looked back. The Tigers have now dropped seven straight. In Arlington, Barry Larkin...
With the All-Star break drawing closer, two hitters stood out in a big way to open July—both providing a jolt to their respective offenses and perhaps a sign of bigger things to come. The league recognized Colorado's Tim Salmon and Cincinnati's Javy Lopez as the United and Federal League Players of the Week, respectively. Let’s take a closer look at the performances behind the awards. United League Player of the Week: Tim Salmon (RF,...
Teams (Total Points, Tendency):1) Montreal Expos (122.6, ++)2) Kansas City Royals (121.6, -)3) St. Louis Cardinals (121.0, +)4) Cincinnati Reds (116.5, -)5) Colorado Rockies (109.2, ++)6) Pittsburgh Pirates (108.3, +)7) New York Mets (107.3, -)8) San Francisco Giants (106.3, --)9) Seattle Pilots (101.1, +)10) Washington Senators (100.1, -)11) Toronto Blue Jays (96.0, ++)12) Chicago Cubs (94.1, --)13) San Diego Padres (87.0, ++)14) Minnesota...
July 1: Batista and Henry Go the Distance, Vinny and Juan Walk It Off Miguel Batista was electric in St. Louis, firing a complete game shutout with 11 strikeouts and no walks in a 6–0 win over the White Sox. Matt Williams backed him with two home runs and three RBIs as the Cardinals cruised. Butch Henry matched him pitch for pitch in Pittsburgh, tossing a 6-hit shutout with 10 Ks in a 7–0 rout of the Spiders. He didn’t issue a single walk...
In a bold stroke that could define not just the 1995 season but the long-term legacies of two franchises, the Montreal Expos acquired future Hall of Famer Roger Clemens from the Los Angeles Dodgers, sending back a package of picks and players. With the Expos firmly atop the United League East and Clemens still performing like an ace, the move signals a full-tilt push toward a championship. But it also sharpens the spotlight: anything short of a...
As the calendar flips to July, the standings tighten and every game matters a little more—but before we look ahead, June gave us plenty to reflect on. From breakout rookies to resurgent veterans, this month’s standout performers didn’t just rack up numbers—they set the tone for the second half. Let’s dig into the players who rose above the rest in June. United League Batter of the Month: Alex Rodriguez (SS, Washington) At just 19...
June 28: Walker Crushes Chicago, Sabo Sparks the Rockies, and A-Rod Walks It Off The day belonged to Larry Walker, who torched the White Sox with a three-hit, three-RBI game, including a clutch three-run homer in the top of the ninth to seal a 7–5 win. The Twins overcame a 5–3 deficit in the final frame to notch their 39th win. Jeff Fassero nearly stole the spotlight in Toronto. The Expos southpaw fanned eight and allowed just one run over...
When the Washington Senators selected Andy Pettitte with the first overall pick in this June’s amateur draft, it wasn’t greeted with overwhelming fanfare. There were louder names on the board. Flashier arms. But what the Senators saw was a 23-year-old lefty with polish, poise, and the kind of mental makeup you can’t teach. Now, just a month after that pick, Pettitte is already showing why Washington's front office might have hit a home...
As the Chicago Cubs navigate a competitive Central Division race, they’re doing so without one of their most consistent and quietly dominant arms. Teddy Higuera, the 36-year-old veteran left-hander with over 2,100 career strikeouts and nearly 40 WAR to his name, remains sidelined with a strained hamstring that has now stretched into its second month of complications. Originally diagnosed on June 5th as a four-week, day-to-day injury,...
Koji Akiyama’s 1995 season may have ended before it ever really got started. The Minnesota Twins center fielder, who went down on April 15th with a partially torn labrum, was expected to miss four months. But after a recent setback in his rehab, team officials confirmed on June 28th that Akiyama will now be out for an additional three months. With the Twins buried in the standings, the odds of seeing him back on the field this season are...