Cleveland Indians release former National League standout Don Newcombe

On January 19, 1961, the Cleveland Indians release former National League standout Don Newcombe, ending his major league career. A one-time hard thrower, Newcombe won the “Rookie of the Year,” Cy Young and MVP awards while with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Newcombe finishes with 149 wins and only 90 losses.

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The Brooklyn Superbas sell John McGraw, Wilbert Robinson and Bill Keister to the St. Louis Cardinals for $15,000

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The Mets trade Kevin Mitchell, a rookie who played six positions for the eventual world champs, along with prospects Stan Jefferson and Shawn Abner, and two additional minor leaguers to the Padres for outfielder Kevin McReynolds, southpaw Gene Walter, and a minor leaguer. After being traded to the Giants during the season, the San Diego native will become the National League’s Most Valuable Player in 1989.

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