IN THE NEWS: Willie McCovey is the only player elected this year to the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA, and becomes the 16th player elected in his first year of eligibility. Billy Williams falls four votes shy of the 319 needed for election.
IN THE NEWS: Picking second in the January draft, the Pirates go for blood lines, selecting Moises Alou. The Indians, selecting first, take pitcher Jeff Shaw.
IN THE NEWS: The Twins trade 2B Tim Teufel and minor leaguer Pat Crosby to the Mets for minor leaguers Billy Beane, Bill Latham, and Joe Klink. They also trade C Dave Engle to the Tigers for IF Chris Pittaro and minor leaguer Alex Sanchez.