The New York Yankees release pitchers Bob Shawkey and Dutch Ruether.
The New York Yankees release pitchers Bob Shawkey and Dutch Ruether.
Billy Evans quits as American League umpire to becomes business manager (effectively the first General Manager) of the Cleveland Indians following the purchase of the club by a group headed by Alva Bradley.
Billy Evans quits as American League umpire to becomes business manager (effectively the first General Manager) of the Cleveland Indians following the purchase of the club by a group headed by Alva Bradley.
Pittsburgh Pirates trade future Hall of Fame outfielder Kiki Cuyler to the Chicago Cubs
On November 28, 1927 — The Pittsburgh Pirates trade future Hall of Fame outfielder Kiki Cuyler to the Chicago Cubs for infielder Sparky Adams and outfielder Pete Scott. Cuyler, who had drawn the wrath of manager Donie Bush for his failure to slide in a game, will hit only .285 next season, well below his lifetime average of .321. He became expendable after rookie Lloyd Waner became a starter,…
A group led by Alva Bradley and John Sherwin buys the Cleveland Indians.
1927 – A group led by Alva Bradley and John Sherwin buys the Cleveland Indians.
Coach Bill McKechnie replaces Bob O’Farrell as St. Louis Cardinals manager, and Burt Shotton moves up from Syracuse of the International League to manage the Philadelphia Phillies.
1927 – Coach Bill McKechnie replaces Bob O’Farrell as St. Louis Cardinals manager, and Burt Shotton moves up from Syracuse of the International League to manage the Philadelphia Phillies.
Jack Slattery, Boston College baseball coach
1927 – Jack Slattery, Boston College baseball coach, agrees to manage the Boston Braves for a year. Game ticket & learn more about the players, teams, stadiums and dates in history @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that shaped the game!” subscribe_button=”Join…
