Free Agency Follies Through the Eyes of a Fan
The piece surveys the first big paychecks for baseball free agents like Catfish Hunter Don Baylor Joe Rudi and Reggie Jackson. Despite lofty salaries teams struggle to win pennants as elites rely on homegrown players and the ERA and batting averages show limited impact. It muses on how era greats would fare today and questions whether modern players are greedier or simply more empowered.
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Cubs Rally Past Reds On Five-Run Eighth In NL Lead
A five run eighth inning powered the Chicago Cubs to a Sal victory over the Cincinnati Reds. George Mitterwald delivered a pinch hit two run single to spark the rally after Maria Soto had trailed 14 behind. Buckner Morales and Ontiveros all reached to load the bases and force home the tying run. Soto walked Jose Cardenal to force in the winning run.
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Major League Roundup Nets Tie Breaking Runs and Big Swings
A lively MLB roundup details late rallying by the Reds with Murray, Swisher, and Mitterwald. Foster hits his 25th to lead the NL. Dodgers beat Mets 7-2 on Yeager’s two run single, Cey’s homer, Garvey drive. Pirates edge Astros 4-3 as Robinson’s 10th inning blast caps win. Burroughs homers in 27th for St. Louis in 6-4 win over Atlanta. Padres 4-2 over Phillies on Owchinko and Fingers. Expos rally past Giants 8-2 behind Farrish and Valentine. Taiwan defeats Japan 4-1 in Pacific Little League. Twins top KC 9-4 on Wynegh and Ford. Indians beat Brewers 3-0 in first game of doubleheader.
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