Oct. 24 1911 — The World Series between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Athletics was resumed after six days of rain, and Chief Bender beat Christy Mathewson 4-2 to give the A’s a 3-1 lead. 1963 — Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers became the first unanimous winner of the Cy Young Award. Koufax won the pitchers’ Triple Crown, leading the league in wins (25), strikeouts (306) and ERA (1.88). Koufax set a record for shutouts by a left-handed pitcher with 11, that stands to this day. Tthe previous record of nine shutouts had been held by Babe Ruth for nearly 50 years. 1985 — Danny Jackson’s five-hitter cut St. Louis’ lead to 3-2 in the World Series as the Kansas City Royals took Game 5, 6-1. Willie Wilson’s two-run triple highlighted a three-run second inning and chased starter Ken Forsch. 1987 — Kent Hrbek’s grand slam highlighted a 15-hit barrage as the Minnesota Twins pounded the St. Louis Cardinals 11-5 at the Metrodome to force the World Series to a seventh game. 1992 —... [More]

Oct. 211959 — The Major League Players Association approved two All-Star Games in 1960, to be held at Kansas City's Municipal Stadium and New York's Yankee Stadium.1973 — Bert Campaneris and Reggie Jackson hit two-run homers in the third inning as the Oakland A's defeated the New York Mets 5-2 in Game 7 of the World Series. It was the second straight World Championship for the A's.1975 — Carlton Fisk broke up one of the best games in World Series history with a homer in the 12th inning to give the Boston Red Sox a 7-6 victory against the Cincinnati Reds, forcing a seventh game.1976 — The Cincinnati Reds won the World Series in four games with a 7-2 victory over the New York Yankees. Johnny Bench had two home runs for five RBIs. It was the Reds' second straight championship and marked the first time a team had swept the playoffs and World Series.1980 — The Philadelphia Phillies became World Series champions for the first time in their 98-year history with a 4-1 triumph over the Kansas City... [More]

Oct. 201910 — Philadelphia's Jack Coombs, on one day of rest, had a complete-game victory to beat the Chicago Cubs 12-5 and give the Athletics a 3-0 lead in the World Series. Coombs also had three hits and drove in three runs in the game.1947 — The radio rights for the World Series sold for $475,000 for three years.1972 — In the fifth game of the World Series, Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds homered on the first pitch of the game from Oakland's Catfish Hunter, and the Reds went on to win 5-4.1973 — Reggie Jackson of Oakland had RBI doubles in the first and third innings to lead the A's to a 3-1 victory over the New York Mets and set up a seventh game in the World Series.1982 — The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 in Game 7 to win the World Series.1988 — Orel Hershiser pitched a four-hitter and Mickey Hatcher and Mike Davis hit two-run homers to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics and the World Series title in five games. Hershiser became... [More]

Capsules of American League Central teams, listed in order of finish last year:___Cleveland Indians2017: 102-60, first place, lost to Yankees in ALDS.Manager: Terry Francona (sixth season).He's Here: 1B-DH Yonder Alonso, LF Rajai Davis, RHP Alexi Ogando.He's Outta Here: 1B Carlos Santana, OF Jay Bruce, RHP Bryan Shaw, RHP Joe Smith, OF Austin Jackson, LHP Boone Logan.Projected Lineup: SS Francisco Lindor (.273, 33 HRs, 89 RBIs, 44 2Bs, 15 SBs, 10 errors), 2B Jason Kipnis (.232, 12 HRs, 35 RBIs in 90 games), 3B Jose Ramirez (.318, 29, 83, AL-leading 56 2Bs), DH Edwin Encarnacion (.258, 38, 107), 1B Yonder Alonso (.266, career-high 28 HRs, 67 RBIs with Athletics and Mariners), RF Lonnie Chisenhall (.288, 12, 53 in 82 games), C Roberto Perez (.207, 8, 38, club went 44-22 in his starts) or Yan Gomes (.232, 14, 56), CF Bradley Zimmer (.241, 8, 39, 18 SBs, 0 errors), LF Michael Brantley (.299, 9, 52 in 90 games) or Rajai Davis (.235, 5, 20, 29 SBs with Oakland and Boston).Rotation: RH Corey Kluber... [More]

A team-by-team look at the American League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad:___Cleveland IndiansManager: Terry Francona (sixth season).2017: 102-60, first place, lost to New York Yankees in ALDS.Training Town: Goodyear, Arizona.Park: Goodyear Ballpark.First Workout: Feb. 15/19.He's Here: 1B-DH Yonder Alonso, OF Melvin Upton Jr., RHP Alexi Ogando.He's Outta Here: 1B Carlos Santana, OF Jay Bruce, RHP Bryan Shaw, RHP Joe Smith, OF Austin Jackson, LHP Boone Logan.Going campin': Poised to possibly end their 70-year-old World Series title drought, the Indians, who reeled off 22 straight victories in 2017, didn't even make it back to the AL Championship Series after squandering a 2-0 playoff lead against the Yankees. Unlike last winter, when the club signed DH Edwin Encarnacion in free agency, the Indians were relatively quiet, counting on their core to carry them in... [More]

RHP Al Alburquerque's contract was purchased Friday from Triple-A Charlotte. Albuquerque, who has pitched in parts of seven major league seasons, was 0-1 with a 3.60 ERA in 11 appearances with the Royals this season, striking out nine in 10 innings.

RHP Al Alburquerque is joining the White Sox on a minor league deal after being released by the Royals on July 29, CSN Chicago reported. Alburquerque (0-1, 3.60 ERA) will be assigned to Triple-A Charlotte. The veteran reliever made 11 appearances and struck out nine in 10 frames with the Royals this season and did not pitch particularly poorly before his release. He went 2-1 with a 2.08 ERA over 22 Triple-A relief outings this season.

RHP Al Alburquerque, who had been DFA'd, was placed on unconditional release waivers.

RHP Al Alburquerque was designated for assignment on Monday. Alburquerque became expendable when the team made a six-player deal with San Diego. Alburquerque made 11 appearances with Kansas City, going 0-1 with a 3.60 ERA. He had eight scoreless outings after his contract was selected from Triple-A Omaha.

RHP Al Alburquerque had his contract purchased from Triple-A Omaha. He was assigned to Omaha May 24 and posted a 6.75 ERA in five appearances for the Royals this season.

RHP Al Alburquerque cleared waivers and was assigned to Triple-A Omaha. He was designated for assignment Sunday and can refuse the assignment to become a free agent.

RHP Al Alburquerque was designated for assignment Sunday. He took the loss in Friday's game and posted a 6.75 ERA in five appearances this season.

RHP Al Alburquerque was hit with the loss Friday after failing to record an out in the 10th inning. Alburquerque started the 10th inning in relief and walked both batters he faced. It was the first loss of the year for Alburquerque, whose ERA is now 6.75 this year.

RHP Al Alburquerque struck out the side in the ninth. The last time he struck out all the batters he faced in an inning was Aug. 10, 2014 with Detroit at Toronto.

RHP Al Alburquerque was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday. Previously with the Tigers and Angels, he had a 2.63 ERA in 11 games for Omaha with 12 strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings. The Royals swapped out bullpen arms after using nearly the entire bullpen in Tuesday's 12-inning win.

RHP Al Alburquerque signed a minor league deal with the Mariners on Tuesday and was assigned to Triple-A Tacoma. Alburquerque was recently released by the Angels' organization. In two relief appearances for the Angels earlier this season, Alburquerque had no decisions and a 4.50 ERA.

RHP Al Alburquerque was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday. In two relief appearances for the Angels earlier this season, Alburquerque had no decisions and a 4.50 ERA. He has eight saves and a 3.52 ERA in 23 games for Salt Lake.

RHP Al Alburquerque was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, opening a spot on the 25-man roster for LF Daniel Nava, who was activated from the disabled list. Alburquerque was called up from Salt Lake on Monday for the first time this season. He made two relief appearances, going 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA, before being sent down.

RHP Al Alburquerque was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, opening a spot on the 25-man roster for LF Daniel Nava, who was activated from the disabled list. Alburquerque was called up from Salt Lake on Monday for the first time this season. He made two relief appearances, going 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA, before being sent down.

RHP Al Alburquerque was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake Monday to help the Angels' bullpen, which was overworked over the weekend against Cleveland. The Angels had to use their bullpen extensively because their starters didn't make it out of the second inning in two of the three games against the Indians. He was 1-0 with a 2.49 ERA and eight saves in 22 games for the Bees this season.