Harry Craft is replaced by Bob Elliott as the A’s manager.

On November 18, 1959 — Harry Craft is replaced by Bob Elliott as the Kansas City A’s manager. During his three-year stint in Kansas City, ‘Wildfire’ will compile a 162-196 (.453) record, finishing in seventh place each season in eight-team circuit.

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November 12, 2023

The Mets split a doubleheader with San Diego as Jon Niese pitches a one-hitter to win the nitecap, 3 – 0. The Padres turn a triple play in the 2nd inning, to no avail, but they win the opener, 4 – 2, behind Mat Latos.

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On Jersey Day in Metropolitan Stadium, every fan receives a jersey with #29 on it, Rod Carew’s number. Carew responds by going 4 for 5, scoring four runs, and collecting 6 RBI’s, raising his average to .403. One of the hits is a grand slam and he will hit another slam on July 4th. Teammate Glenn Adams drives in eight as the Twins beat the White Sox, 19 – 12.

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