Heinie Groh retires after being released by the Pittsburgh Pirates
1927 – Heinie Groh retires after being released by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He signs to manage in the minors.
Washington Senators acquire left-handed pitcher Tom Zachary – who will give up Ruth’s 60th
On July 7, 1927, the Washington Senators acquire left-handed pitcher Tom Zachary from the St. Louis Browns for right-hander Alvin “General” Crowder. Zachary will gain notoriety when he surrenders Babe Ruth’s record-breaking 60th home run later in the season.
Rogers Hornsby traded by Cardinals
Four days before the season opens, recently-traded Rogers Hornsby breaks the impasse by selling his stock in the St. Louis Cardinalsfor $112,000. He receives $86,000 from owner Sam Breadon, $2,000 from each of the other seven National League clubs, and an extra $12,000 from the New York Giants, his new team.
Giants send versatile George Kelly to the Reds for Edd Roush
1927 – The Giants send versatile George Kelly, along with cash, to the Reds for truculent holdout OF Edd Roush. The Giants sent Roush to the Reds in 1916.
Pitcher Sad Sam Jones is traded by the New York Yankees
1927 – Pitcher Sad Sam Jones is traded by the New York Yankees to the St. Louis Browns in exchange for pitcher Joe Giard and outfielder Cedric Durst. Jones will be 8-14 in his only season in St. Louis.
Washington Senators trade shortstop Roger Peckinpaugh to the Chicago White Sox for pitchers Leo Mangum and Sloppy Thurston
On January 15, 1927, the Washington Senators trade shortstop Roger Peckinpaugh to the Chicago White Sox for pitchers Leo Mangum and Sloppy Thurston. Peckinpaugh will hit .295 for the White Sox but will retire after the season. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that…
Brooklyn Dodgers release longtime outfielder Zack Wheat
On January 1, 1927, the Brooklyn Dodgers release longtime outfielder Zack Wheat, who had starred for the team for 18 seasons. Wheat leaves the Dodgers holding nearly every offensive record, and will play one final season with the A’s in 1927, batting .324. He is inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1959.
The World Champion Cardinals trade Rogers Hornsby to the Giants for Frankie Frisch and Jimmy Ring
1926 – The World Champion Cardinals trade Rogers Hornsby to the Giants for Frankie Frisch and Jimmy Ring. The trade gets complicated when the “Rajah” refuses to sell his 1,167 shares of the team stock back to the Redbirds at the asking price.
The Tigers release Ty Cobb, ending his 22-year association with the team
On November 2, 1926 – The Detroit Tigers release Ty Cobb. The release ends his 22-year association with the team. The Georgia Peach, was Detroit’s player-manager for the past six seasons, he compiled a 479-444 (.509) winning record. Despite the winning record the club never finished closer than 16 games from first place. Mainly because…
The Cincinnati Reds acquire catcher Val Picinich from the Boston Red Sox for cash.
1926 – The Cincinnati Reds acquire catcher Val Picinich from the Boston Red Sox for cash.
