It was on this day in 1917 that the White Sox lost both ends of a Sunday double-header to the St. Louis Browns, which came on the heels of another defeat to the Browns the previous day. What made this miserable weekend particularly ignominious for Chicago was that the Sox were no-hit in two of the three losses. Browns southpaw Ernie Koob held the White Sox hitless on Saturday, and teammate Bob Groom also tossed a no-hitter in the second game of Sunday’s double-header. This is still the only time in MLB history that a team has been no-hit on consecutive days, though no club has to date been no-hit in consecutive games. Adding to the historical quirkiness of the feat was that the 1917 White Sox were the furthest thing from a no-hit candidate — the club won 100 games and the World Series that season.
Some modern-day notes from the AL Central…
- Andrew Miller is on track to return from the disabled list on Friday, Indians manager Terry Francona told MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian and other reporters, provided that Miller gets through another scheduled throwing session on Tuesday without any problems. Miller already threw one bullpen on Saturday without any ill effects from the hamstring strain that sent him to the DL back on April 26. Cleveland has sorely missed Miller, as the Tribe’s relievers entered play today with the third-worst bullpen ERA in the game, even before an ugly late-game collapse against the Yankees.
- It doesn’t seem like the Tigers will be making a play for recently-designated Mets starter Matt Harvey, according to Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press. Claiming or trading for Harvey would mean Detroit would take on at least a portion of the roughly $4.25MM Harvey is guaranteed for the rest of the season, which isn’t a fit for a rebuilding team. (“We’re not here to spend more money,” manager Ron Gardenhire said.) While the Tigers have a longstanding relationship with Harvey’s agent Scott Boras, the team has also generally shied away from acquiring players with notable off-the-field controversy, which makes it unlikely that the Tigers would pursue Harvey after his ten-day DFA period is over.
- Bobby Wilson’s minor league deal with the Twins will pay him $950K now that the veteran catcher has reached the 25-man roster, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press writes. Wilson’s past relationships with GM Thad Levine and farm director Jeremy Zoll (when Wilson played for the Rangers and Dodgers, respectively) helped him pick Minnesota ahead of other teams that approached Wilson about a minors deal last winter. Wilson was in the starting lineup for the Twins’ 5-3 win over the White Sox today, which marked his first MLB game since 2016. With regular starter Jason Castro on the disabled list, Wilson is in line to get a fair amount of playing time backing up Mitch Garver behind the plate.
I’d be shocked if anybody claims him or trades for him.
It just wouldn’t make sense when you can sign him for the league minimum when he becomes a free agent.
I can’t believe I’m agreeing with a Phillies fan but he or she sees it the right way. I’m not sure it’s even worth wasting $$$ for this season….on Harvey at this point. Better off waiting until the off season and taking a minor league contract shot on him in spring training. He’s not worth the risk/reward this season. Especially after we saw guys go so late in FA this year like Arrieta.
I love how if he doesn’t need multiple surgeries and performs well in spite of the off field drama, we’re talking about a cornerstone player. But because injuries derailed his carrier he’s ‘selfish’
Talk about a case of the ending writing the story
True that. I am a Nats fan and I seen Harvey’s dominance against my team. At one point, Harper had zero or just one hit off of Harvey with more than 10 PA. Not just Harper, multiple Nats struggled against him and him starting usually meant an automatic loss for Nationals. What has happened since is unfortunate but to keep repeating this narrative that he has been selfish all this time is just not true, especially given that he didn’t have to throw so many innings after coming back from TJS but he did.
Give me a bag of peanuts and he’s yours
I agree that they should wait but if a team is hell bent on his upside, they can offer cash considerations to the mets to pay min plus 100k or whatever and they get harvey without having to fight over him in FA. I dont think many will fight for him but you never know.
I have suspicion harvey will want to go to the dodgers with their rash of injuries lately and the big media market. He can start and still keep his face in the news.
I’m a die hard Blue & Orange Mets fan. Harvey is a CANCER. All he thinks about is himself. He is not a team player and will NEVER be a team player until he has a “coming to Jesus” moment and right now I don’t think he is capable of that because when you leave your team in San Diego to attend a party in Beverly Hills you are not thinking of the team……it’s all about you. MLB stay away from this guy and don’t waste a MLB spot deserved on a younger/hungrier player.
What selfish reasons did he have to pitch more than 160 innings in 2015?
Oh dear god he pitched 160 in innings in 2015…..so in 1970-80 terms we’re talking 22 games…..when a pitcher started 30+ games….He’s a dinosaur that missed his day.
He pitched over 200 innings in 2015 when post TJS pitchers usually don’t even pitch 160.
Because you think you know Harvey so well, you tell us why every Mets fan turned on him. Maybe it’s the 2-hour party trip, not showing for a game and then filing a grievance against the team when they suspend him. His excuse for not showing was simply emotional damage from Adriana Lima going back to Julian Edelman. Maybe it’s the constant bashing of the media for doing their jobs when he’s not doing his. It’s never his fault. Perhaps it’s the fact that he has complete disregard for authority, even though his new manager was trying to help him. He sits and sulks about not being in the rotation when his game is in the garbage, but doesn’t want to fix them because he doesn’t see anything wrong. He just wants to go to Rangers games instead of worrying about his job. You can sit there and spew all this nonsense, but until you provide some sort of example of him being a stellar person and teammate, Mets fans will stand correct in their assessment.
“We’re not here to spend more money,” manager Ron Gardenhire said.
Not that Harvey is worth spending money on at the moment, that’s a pretty depressing quote.
I agree. I am no Tigers fan but that was depressing to read.
It is what it is. Harvey is a Prima Dona. He should have played in the 90’s or early 2000’s then he would have gotten his pay day. Sadly if he thought about the team more then himself I don’t think they would be here at this point today and he would still be a Met.
Interesting thought but this is where Boris will come in. Agreed the Dodgers are in desperate need of an arm(s) but are they willing to take on a cancer like Harvey? Let’s keep in mind he is known for his off-field antics BUT a West coast trip for him might be the right Rx he needs as he is a born and raised East Coast guy. Very interesting indeed. Only time will tell.
He’s a head case & May never get his stuff back. No contender will go near him & the rebuilding teams don’t need him. He’s done!