1968 – Gene Mauch is named manager of the new Montreal National League club, which is officially named the Expos.

On September 5, 1968 — 1968 – Gene Mauch is named manager of the new Montreal National League club, which is officially named the Expos.

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At Chicago, the White and Red Sox divide a pair, the Pale Hose winning the opener, 4 – 2, then losing, 8 – 2. Ted Lyons takes the opener, beating Wes Ferrell, then Boston hands John Whitehead his fifth straight defeat. Whitehead had started his major league career with eight straight wins.

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At Chicago, the White and Red Sox divide a pair, the Pale Hose winning the opener, 4 – 2, then losing, 8 – 2. Ted Lyons takes the opener, beating Wes Ferrell, then Boston hands John Whitehead his fifth straight defeat. Whitehead had started his major league career with eight straight wins.

2011 – Among free agents signing today are 3B Casey Blake, who goes to Colorado; SS Yuniesky Betancourt, who heads back to Kansas City one year after being dealt; and P Ryota Igarashi and 1B Jeff Clement who both ink deals with Pittsburgh.

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