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Military service for major leaguers could affect pennant races
The Associated Press reports that roughly 100 of 600 players across 24 MLB clubs will miss time due to military duties in 1970. Notable gaps include Bud Harrelson with the Mets and a wave of losses across Cubs Reds Pirates Phillies Dodgers Braves Astros and Orioles altering lineups and pitching rotations this season.
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Baltimore Orioles
New York Mets
Bud Harrelson
Mets
Harrelson
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Ken Boswell
Nolan Ryan
Texas
John Holland
Chicago Cubs
Cincy
Phillies
Don Kessinger
Ken Holtzman
Cubs
Paul Popovich
Holland
Glenn Beckett
Richie Hebner
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Bob Moose
Gene Garber
Hebner
Sparky Anderson
Reds
Johnny Bench
Bobby Tolan
Bernie Carbo
Darrel Chaney