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,…
