Cincinnati Reds sign Cincinnati native Kent Tekulve

Cincinnati Reds sign Cincinnati native Kent Tekulve

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March 30, 1989 The Cincinnati Reds sign Cincinnati native Kent Tekulve. Tekulve appears in 37 games and notches the last of his 184 career saves. His first appearance was against the Montreal Expos in 1974 and his final appearance was against the Expos in 1989. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about


Sports Illustrated publishes a story about Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose’s gambling activities

Sports Illustrated publishes a story about Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose’s gambling activities

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1989 – Sports Illustrated publishes a story about Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose’s gambling activities. Rose will eventually agree to a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball as part of an agreement with Commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti.

1The Pittsburgh Pirates acquiring shortstop Jay Bell from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for fellow shortstop Felix Fermin

1The Pittsburgh Pirates acquiring shortstop Jay Bell from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for fellow shortstop Felix Fermin

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1989 – The Pittsburgh Pirates make one of their better trades in recent memory, acquiring shortstop Jay Bell from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for fellow shortstop Felix Fermin. Bell will serve as the Pirates’ starting shortstop for the next eight seasons, twice leading the National League in fielding percentage.

3/22/89 Benches clear twice and six players are ejected as the Phillies and Pirates get into a spring training brawl. Gotta love spring training fights.
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Phillies and Pirates have a Bench clearing brawl in spring training

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    On March 22, 1989, Benches clear twice and six players are ejected as the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates get into a spring training brawl. “It was sort of fun,” said manager Nick Leyva. “I didn’t see any good punches, but we had a few real good pileups. The only problem was we


Commissioner Peter Ueberroth announces that he has begun an investigation into the behavior of Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose

Commissioner Peter Ueberroth announces that he has begun an investigation into the behavior of Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose

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1989 – Commissioner Peter Ueberroth announces that he has begun an investigation into the behavior of Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose. Ueberroth doesn’t identify the allegations against Rose, but the Reds’ skipper will eventually be banished for his alleged involvement with gambling.

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New York Yankees acquire Mel Hall when they realize Dave Winfield will miss season

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On March 19, 1989, the New York Yankees, realizing that slugger Dave Winfield will miss the season after undergoing back surgery next week for central disc herniation, acquire outfielder Mel Hall from the Cleveland Indians. The Yankees surrender catcher Joel Skinner and a minor leaguer.   [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories


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1989 – After blowing late leads in each of their first three spring games, the Astros score four in the bottom of the ninth to steal a 5-4 victory over Kansas City for the first win in Art Howe’s managerial career. Thad Bosley, Craig Biggio and Karl Allaire drive in the runs after three walks start the inning. 

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1989 – After blowing late leads in each of their first three spring games, the Astros score four in the bottom of the ninth to steal a 5-4 victory over Kansas City for the first win in Art Howe’s managerial career. Thad Bosley, Craig Biggio and Karl Allaire drive in the runs after three walks start the inning. 

Marge Schott settles a salary dispute with outfielder Kal Daniels by flipping a coin

Marge Schott settles a salary dispute with outfielder Kal Daniels by flipping a coin

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March 2, 1989 Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott settles a salary dispute with outfielder Kal Daniels by flipping a coin in the parking lot of the spring training complex on live TV. Daniels wins the toss and collects an extra $25k in 1989. Daniels will be traded to the Dodgers during the season and hit


"When he punched Keith Hernandez in spring training last season, it was the only time that Darryl Strawberry hit the cutoff man."

“When he punched Keith Hernandez in spring training last season, it was the only time that Darryl Strawberry hit the cutoff man.”

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“When he punched Keith Hernandez in spring training last season, it was the only time that Darryl Strawberry hit the cutoff man.” – STEVE WULF, Sports Illustrated journalist.At a photo session, Mets’ outfielder Darryl Strawberry throws a punch at Keith Hernandez, the team’s no-nonsense All-Star first baseman. The spring training scuffle started over comments about salaries and results with the Straw walking out of camp.