Roger's 1938 APBA Replay Blog

Week Three of the 1938 BBW replay is in the books, and it was another exciting week. While it is still early, pennant races in both leagues tightened up as teams that got off to a good start slowed down a bit, while teams that struggled out of the gate appeared to have found their stride. Of course, bad teams are still bad teams, and they continue to struggle. The weather has been a problem for some teams, but teams are all either right at or just below twenty games played. There is still some level of roster adjustment going on as well, as teams are still looking to pare down their rosters in preparation for the upcoming summer. Boston (NL) Manager Casey Stengel In the AL, the surprising St. Louis Browns still sit atop the standings - barely, but right on top. They had temporarily fallen out of first place in mid-week but regained their footing and moved back on top by week's end. They have been coming through with key hits when they need them, and they have gotten just enough s...

Monday, May 2, 1938 Transactions:   Boston (NL) pitcher Frank Gabler (Team Finale 04/27/1938) was sold to Chicago (AL) on 05/02/1938   Brooklyn outfielder Tom Winsett (Major League Finale 05/01/1938) was sold to New York (NL) (DNP) on 05/02/1938. Winsett was later sent down to Jersey City (IL)   Chicago (AL) pitcher Frank Gabler (Team Debut 05/05/1938) was purchased from Boston (NL) on 05/02/1938   Philadelphia (AL) outfielder Sam Chapman was signed after his All-American Football career at the University of California was completed. Chapman received an $8,500 bonus for signing with the A's. Chapman would later make his Major League Debut on 05/16/1938.   Boston (AL) (H) 9 Philadelphia (AL) 8   The Red Sox scored twice in the first, but the visiting A's responded with a three-run third and then added two more in the fourth. Philadelphia took an 8-2 lead when they scored three more times in the seventh, but A's starter Harry Kel...