Mike Piazza Powers Through July Chicago Cubs catcher Mike Piazza was on another level in July, slugging his way to the Federal League’s Best Batter honors. He blistered opposing pitching with a .384 batting average, 13 home runs, 31 RBIs, and a .433 OBP, while scoring 20 runs and cementing his status as the league’s most dangerous bat behind the plate. Piazza is now hitting .331 on the season, with 27 home runs, 88 RBIs, and 125 hits...
With the month of July coming to a close, two of the league’s most recognizable names put together dominant offensive weeks to secure Player of the Week honors. Baltimore’s Ron Gant continued his power barrage in the United League, while Chicago catcher Mike Piazza added yet another accolade to his stellar season in the Federal League. United League: Gant Powers Through the Finish Ron Gant was a one-man wrecking crew for Baltimore last...
With the calendar set to flip to August, the New York Mets had a golden opportunity. Winners of 19 of 25 in July and trailing the division-leading Montreal Expos by a single game, the Mets arrived in Olympic Stadium for a four-game showdown that could’ve rewritten the United League East standings. Instead, they leave Quebec licking their wounds—having dropped three of four in painful fashion. The Expos now sit at 72–39, three games clear...
Teams (Total Points, Tendency):1) Kansas City Royals (132.4, o)2) Montreal Expos (122.8, +)3) St. Louis Cardinals (118.9, +)4) Cincinnati Reds (114.3, ++)5) San Francisco Giants (113.6, +)6) Chicago Cubs (113.0, -)7) New York Mets (111.9, --)8) Pittsburgh Pirates (105.0, +)9) Toronto Blue Jays (102.9, +)10) Washington Senators (102.5, -)11) Seattle Pilots (97.9, o)12) San Diego Padres (85.9, +)13) Colorado Rockies (84.8, -)14) Orlando Sun Rays...
When the dust settled on a pivotal four-game set between the Washington Senators and Toronto Blue Jays—two playoff hopefuls now bound together by parallel deadline deals—one storyline stood above the rest. Ron Gant owned the series. And not just figuratively. Gant didn’t just deliver; he demolished. The newly acquired outfielder torched his former club with 9 RBIs, 5 extra-base hits, and 4 home runs across four games, including a...
Two contenders. Two trades. One simmering rivalry. The trade deadline may have closed, but the fireworks are just beginning. The Washington Senators and Toronto Blue Jays—two teams jockeying for a playoff spot in the United League—each made bold, headline-grabbing moves to upgrade their lineups, setting up what could be a thrilling race for October. The Deals at a Glance 🔁 Washington acquires: LF Albert Belle📤 Sends: RP Mike...
Just when it seemed the Washington Senators might ride out the stretch quietly, Senators GM pulled the trigger on a headline-grabbing deal, acquiring slugger Albert Belle from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for reliever Mike Myers and a pair of second-round picks in the upcoming 1995 draft (Washington's and Oakland's). At first glance, this is a win-now move for a club firmly in the playoff hunt. Sitting at 61–47 and nine games back of the...
In a midseason shake-up that could have long-term implications for both clubs, the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles pulled the trigger on a six-player swap that has left more questions than answers—particularly for Baltimore. The Deal: Toronto receives: LF Ron Gant (ML) C Jeff Tackett (ML) $460,000 (covering 80% of Gant’s 1995 salary) Baltimore receives: RF Lyle Mouton (ML) 1B Ricky Gutierrez (AAA) SP Danny Jackson (ML) C Darren...
As the dog days of summer arrive, two outfielders delivered standout performances to help carry their teams and earn league-wide recognition. Minnesota’s Kal Daniels brought veteran thunder to the Federal League, while San Francisco’s Rondell White continued his strong season with a steady, impactful week in the United League. Federal League: Daniels Delivers Vintage Power Display Kal Daniels reminded fans across the league that he still...
July 17 – Hamilton, Strawberry, and McDowell Shine Joey Hamilton carved up the Twins with surgical precision, tossing a complete-game three-hitter as the Reds rolled 7–2. The right-hander struck out nine and walked none, retiring 15 of the first 16 batters he faced. Supported by a four-run fifth, Hamilton notched his 14th win as Cincinnati widened their lead atop the Federal League East. In Chicago, Darryl Strawberry wasted no time setting...