United League – Rafael Palmeiro (Los Angeles Dodgers)Los Angeles first baseman Rafael Palmeiro powered his way to the United League Player of the Week Award after a dominant stretch at the plate. The 31-year-old slugger hit .500 (8-for-16) with 5 home runs, 15 RBIs, and 5 runs scored, providing a major boost to the Dodgers’…

United League – Ken Griffey Jr. (Seattle Mariners)Seattle’s superstar center fielder Ken Griffey Jr. continues to prove why he’s one of the premier players in the game, earning United League Player of the Week honors. The 26-year-old slugger batted .333 (8-for-24) with 6 home runs, 8 RBIs, and 8 runs scored across six games, helping…

United League Rookie of the Month – Danny Patterson (Arizona Diamondbacks)Arizona reliever Danny Patterson has quickly become a fan favorite in the desert, dominating opponents throughout August to earn United League Rookie of the Month honors. The 27-year-old right-hander went 3–0 with a 0.90 ERA across 20 innings, striking out 17 and holding opposing hitters…

Los Angeles first baseman Rafael Palmeiro crossed another major career milestone on August 29, 1996, scoring the 1,000th run of his outstanding Doubleday Baseball League career. Known for his smooth left-handed swing and unwavering consistency, Palmeiro continues to be one of the league’s most dependable offensive forces more than a decade into his career. Since…