Announcements
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Gary Sheffield Hits 300th Career Home Run
Gary Sheffield joined one of baseball’s most exclusive clubs on August 10, 1996, when he launched the 300th home run of his Doubleday Baseball League career. The milestone adds another chapter to the decorated résumé of one of the league’s most feared right-handed sluggers. Now in his ninth season, Sheffield, 27, has been the centerpiece…
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Player of the Week – August 12th, 1996
The Doubleday Baseball League is proud to announce the Players of the Week for the period ending August 11, 1996. United League – Hal Morris (Montreal Expos)Montreal first baseman Hal Morris delivered a scorching week at the plate to earn United League Player of the Week honors. The 31-year-old veteran hit .545 (12-for-22) with 2…
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Power Rankings – August 12th, 1996
Here are the current team power rankings for Doubleday Baseball League: Teams (Total Points, Tendency):1) Arizona Diamondbacks (117.8, ++)2) Kansas City Royals (116.8, -)3) Washington Senators (116.8, +)4) Florida Marlins (111.2, ++)5) Montreal Expos (108.7, –)6) Chicago Cubs (106.8, ++)7) St. Louis Cardinals (104.8, -)8) Toronto Blue Jays (104.7, +)9) Cincinnati Reds (104.1, -)10) Orlando…
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HBL 1996 Playoffs
The Hugg Baseball League today announced the official playoff field for the 1996 postseason, marking the conclusion of an exciting regular season across both the Atlantic and Pacific circuits. Eight teams have earned the right to compete for the HBL Championship, with Division Series play set to begin on August 14, 1996. Atlantic Conference The…