Announcements
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Mark McGwire Launches 500th Career Home Run
Mark McGwire, who on July 4, 1996, launched the 500th home run of his career, has reached one of baseball’s most exclusive milestones. The Detroit slugger, now in his 11th DBL season, has long been the embodiment of raw power, with tape-measure blasts that have redefined the role of the modern power hitter. McGwire, 32,…
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1996-13: San Diego Padres & Florida Marlins
Season: 1996 | Trade: # 13 The Doubleday Baseball League has reviewed the following trade: San Diego Padres send: Florida Marlins send: This trade has been approved by the league office and will be reflected in the next OOTP update. Doubleday Baseball LeagueOffice of the Commissioner
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Player of the Week – July 1st, 1996
The Doubleday Baseball League is proud to announce the Players of the Week for the period ending June 30, 1996. United League – Ray Durham (Washington Senators)Washington’s young second baseman Ray Durham broke out in a big way, earning United League Player of the Week honors. The 24-year-old hit an impressive .480 (12-for-25) with 1…
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Players of the Month – June 1996
The Doubleday Baseball League is proud to recognize its top performers for the month of June 1996, honoring excellence from both leagues in pitching, hitting, and rookie achievements. United League Rookie of the Month – Vaughn Eshelman (Detroit Tigers)Detroit left-hander Vaughn Eshelman established himself as one of the league’s most impressive young arms, earning Rookie…