Books and articles about Rick Matula

Sinkerballer Matula won a spot in the Braves' rotation as a non-roster invitee to spring training in 1979. He went 8-10 that season and 11-13 the next. (PB)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » April 13, 1979: The visiting Braves edge the Dodgers, 2–1, as Rick Matula picks up his first major league win. » April 18, 1980: The winless Braves shut out the undefeated Reds, 5–0, behind Rick Matula's 5-hitter. Cincinnati had opened the season with eight consecutive wins, the best start in club history.