Books and articles about Joe McClain

McClain was a regular starter for the 1961 expansion Washington Senators, the team that replaced the former Senators who'd moved to Minnesota. His 3.86 ERA was better than his 8-18 record. (BC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » June 14, 1958: The Cardinals obtain P Sal Maglie (1–1) from the Yankees for Joe McClain and $25,000. For Maglie, who will go 3–7 for the Cards, this will be his 4th straight year of pitching in both leagues, a ML record. » April 14, 1961: Joe McClain earns the new Senators' first win, defeating Cleveland 3–2. » May 14, 1961: Senators pinch hitters tie a major-league record by drawing three walks in the 9th inning of the 2nd game of a doubleheader against the Red Sox. The Nats edge Boston 2–1 to sweep. Joe McClain shuts out the Red Sox 3-0 in the lidlifter and also doubles and scores a run.