Announcements
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1996-05: Washington Senators & Chicago White Sox
Season: 1996 | Trade: # 05 The Doubleday Baseball League has reviewed the following trade: Washington Senators send: Chicago White Sox 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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Matt Williams Etches Name in DBL History with 1,000 RBIs
Matt Williams, who on May 29, 1996, drove in the 1,000th run of his career, has cemented his reputation as one of the premier run producers of his era. The St. Louis third baseman reached the milestone in his 10th DBL season, continuing a career defined by power, durability, and clutch hitting. Williams, now 30…
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Randy Johnson Reaches 2,500 Career Strikeouts
Randy Johnson, who on May 27, 1996, recorded the 2,500th strikeout of his career, further established himself as one of the most dominant pitchers the DBL has ever seen. Johnson, now in his eighth DBL season with Seattle, has been the ace of the Pilots’ staff since his debut in 1989. Known for his towering…
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Player of the Week – May 27th, 1996
The Doubleday Baseball League is proud to announce the Players of the Week for the period ending May 26, 1996. United League – Mark McGwire (Detroit Tigers)At 32 years old, veteran slugger Mark McGwire showed he can still deliver elite production. The Detroit first baseman tore through opposing pitchers with a .500 batting average over…