1956 – The Red Sox wallop the Senators, 16 – 0, in the second game after taking game one, 7 – 5. In the nightcap, the Sox bang out 20 safeties with every starter getting a hit. Read More September 5, 1956
Commissioner Bud Selig indicates that the Washington, DC area is a “prime candidate” to get a team if a franchise relocates in the near future. The nation’s capital has two lost major league teams, the original franchise shifted to Minnesota and became the Twins in 1961 and were replaced by the expansion Senators who moved to Texas a decade later, becoming the Rangers. Read More January 17, 2002
Calvin Griffin confirms he has rejected skipper Gene Mauch’s request to leave the team to manage the Angels. Two days ago, the Twins owner informed Gene Autry, the owner of the Halos, of his decision, citing the three-year contract was Mauch’s idea and he didn’t want to lose a competent manager who is liked by the players and the Minnesota fans. Read More October 27, 1977