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Preseason News
Pittsburg, Philadelphia Agree to Trade
Tuesday, December 27th, 1887: In an effort to add some depth to its roster, the Pittsburg Alleghenys have swapped 28-year-old left fielder Ed Andrews to the Philadelphia Athletics for 30-year-old shortstop Jack Farrell. The Alleghenys GM told reporters, "We saw a chance to upgrade our ball club and took it."

Philadelphia's Arundel Down with Injury
Monday, March 19th, 1888: After the end of today's game between Philadelphia and Washington, Harry Arundel skipped the clubhouse and headed straight for the doctor's office. After he was removed from the game as a precaution after throwing a pitch, the Athletics had their worst fears confirmed when it turned out to be more serious. The starting pitcher will miss at least 4 months with a fractured elbow.

Colonels Denny Suffers Injury
Friday, March 9th, 1888: Team doctors diagnosed Jerry Denny with a torn back muscle and told the Louisville Colonels third baseman that he will miss 3 months. Denny was hurt throwing the ball in a game against the Chicago White Sox.

Beaneaters Shortstop Marr Hurt
Wednesday, March 7th, 1888: Boston fans will be disappointed to learn that Lefty Marr suffered a fractured rib while colliding with a player at a base in today's game. After the doctor informed the Boston Beaneaters manager that Marr was expected to miss 3 weeks, the manager told the press that the rest of the team would have to step up their play until the shortstop could return. "You can't make excuses in baseball, because there's always a game tomorrow," said the team's skipper.

Jim Burns Suffers Injury
Tuesday, March 20th, 1888: The Chicago White Sox were informed today by team doctors that right fielder Jim Burns sustained a torn meniscus in a recent game against the Detroit Wolverines and will not play for 5-6 weeks. Burns was hurt colliding with a player at a base.

Orioles Richardson Injured
Wednesday, March 21st, 1888: Hardy Richardson at first refused to leave today's Chicago-Baltimore game after he suffered a torn back muscle while colliding with a player at a base. But his manager convinced him not to be foolish. "I want to be on the field," the feisty Baltimore second baseman said. "I'll play through just about anything." Given time to reflect on the situation, he knew it was in his best interest to get immediate treatment. The injury is expected to keep Richardson out of action for 4-5 months.

Buck Ewing Will Miss 6 Weeks
Friday, March 23rd, 1888: The Colonels received bad news this morning. Buck Ewing will miss 6 weeks due to a torn abdominal muscle. In the Louisville-Cleveland game he sustained the injury while running the bases. "I'm disappointed more than anything," he told reporters later in the day. "You can't help your team on the bench," Ewing sighed. "I'll do the rehab work and hope for a quick recovery."

St. Louis Center Fielder Out
Saturday, March 24th, 1888: St. Louis center fielder Podge Weihe left today's game with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The injury looked like it occurred running the bases in the game against Pittsburg. One fan said, "As soon as it happened, you could tell something was wrong." The injury will likely leave the Browns without Weihe for about 7-8 months.

Off-Field Injury Strikes Reddy Mack
Monday, March 26th, 1888: The Louisville Colonels will be without second baseman Reddy Mack. He has patellar tendinitis, which will sideline him for approximately 2 weeks. The Colonels manager called the loss of Mack "a tough break."

Baseball America Top 100 Prospects List Published
Monday, April 2nd, 1888: The season is about to start, so it's time for Baseball America to publish the annual Top 100 Prospects list. This year 20-year-old starting pitcher Elton Chamberlain of the St. Louis Browns is the #1 prospect overall.

Here is the top 10:
1) SP Elton Chamberlain, 20, St. Louis Browns
2) MR Gus Weyhing, 21, Boston Americans
3) SP Lee Viau, 21, Boston Beaneaters
4) SP Scott Stratton, 18, Chicago White Stockings
5) SP Pete Conway, 21, Boston Americans
6) SP Bill Sowders, 23, Philadelphia Quakers
7) SP Lou Galvin, 25, Detroit Wolverines
8) SP Mark Baldwin, 24, Philadelphia Quakers
9) SP Harry Staley, 21, Pittsburg Alleghenys
10) SP Norm Baker, 24, Pittsburg Alleghenys

1888 Regular Season

Philadelphia at Louisville
3 game series

Monday 4/2
Philadelphia 13 Louisville 6: Frank Fennelly 2-6, 3 RBIs. Denny Lyons 4-5. Hugh Duffy 3-5, 3 RBIs for Colonels.
Tuesday 4/3
Louisville 5 Philadelphia 2: Larry Corcoran three hitter.
Wednesday 4/4
Louisville 8 Philadelphia 4: HR by Roger Connor (2) and Danny Richardson (1)

Baltimore (3-1) at Philadelphia (1-2)
3 game series

Friday 4/6
Philadelphia 12 Baltimore 9: Rookie Mike Griffin 3-5, 4 RBIs.
Saturday 4/7
Baltimore 9 Philadelphia 4: Dave Oldfield 3-4.
Sunday 4/8
Philadelphia 6 Baltimore 3: Bobby Mathews win #219.

Chicago (4-2) at Philadelphia (3-3)
3 game series

Monday 4/9
Chicago 7 Philadelphia 6: Joe Visner 3-4. Buttercup Dickerson 3-4, 3 runs.
Tuesday 4/10
Chicago 8 Philadlephia 6: White Sox score two in the ninth on a Tom Sexton RBI double and an error.
Wednesday 4/11
Philadelphia 7 Chicago 5: Dan Brouthers 2-4, RBI, Frank Fennelly 2 RBIs.

Cleveland (7-2) at Philadelphia (4-5)
3 game series

Friday 4/13
Philadelphia 3 Cleveland 2: Mox McQuery RBI. Lee Richmond two hitter. Two hits by each side in the this game.
Saturday 4/14
Cleveland 5 Philadelphia 4: Dick Johnston scores on an error and drove in one during a two run ninth for the Blues.
Sunday 4/15
Cleveland 8 Philadelphia 3: King Kelly 3-5, 3 Runs.

Philadelphia (5-7) at Washington (7-7)
3 game series

Tuesday 4/17
Washington 3 Philadelphia 2: Dummy Hoy doubles in Billy Shindle in the bottom of the ninth
Wednesday 4/18
Washington 7 Philadelphia 5: Walter Prince hits a three run HR (1) in the bottom of the ninth.
Thursday 4/19
Philadelphia 8 Washington 7: Denny Lyons and Buttercup Dickerson 2 RBIs. Athletics hold off late National rally.

Philadelphia (6-9) at Boston (8-8)
3 game series

Friday 4/20
Boston 12 Philadelphia 7: Irv Ray 4-5. Jim Keenan 3 RBIs.
Saturday 4/21
Philadelphia 10 Boston 3: Dan Brouthers HR (1). Buttercup Dickerson and Denny Lyons 2 RBIs.
Sunday 4/22
Boston 11 Philadelphia 2: Parson Nicholson 4-5, 3 runs. Buster Hoover 3-4, 2 RBIs.

Detroit (4-15) at Philadelphia (7-11)
3 game series

Monday 4/23
Philadelphia 18 Detroit 5: Mox McQuery 4-5. Billy Nash 3-5, 4 runs. Mike Griffin 3 RBIs.
Tuesday 4/24
Philadelphia 7 Detroit 1: Dan Brouthers 2 RBIs.
Wednesday 4/25
Philadelphia 19 Detroit 0: Harry Porter shuts down Detroit. Dan Brouthers HR (2), 4-6, 5 RBIs.

Standings

American League Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Chicago White Sox	15	7	.682	-
Cleveland Blues	14	7	.667	.5
Baltimore Orioles	14	9	.609	1.5
Boston Americans	12	10	.545	3.0
Philadelphia Athletics	10	11	.476	4.5
Washington Nationals	10	13	.435	5.5
Louisville Colonels	9	13	.409	6.0
Detroit Wolverines	4	18	.182	11.0

National League Standings
	W	L	PCT	GB
Brooklyn Bridegrooms	14	8	.636	-
St. Louis Browns	13	9	.591	1.0
Philadelphia Quakers	12	10	.545	2.0
New York Giants	12	10	.545	2.0
Chicago White Stockings	12	10	.545	2.0
Boston Beaneaters	10	13	.435	4.5
Pittsburg Alleghenys	9	12	.429	4.5
Cincinnati Red Stockings	5	15	.250	8.0

Shut outs
4/2 John Clarkson (Washington) 6-0 over Baltimore
4/5 George Derby (Baltimore) 6-0 over Washington.
4/6 Ed Beatin (Washington) 7-0 over Americans.
4/19 Bob Caruthers (Baltimore) 7-0 over Louisville.
4/20 Ed Cushman (Cleveland) 1-0 over Baltimore.
4/25 Henry Porter (Athletics) 19-0 over Detroit

One of a kind events
4/24 Walt Wilmot (Baltimore) hits for the cycle 4-5 against White Sox.

5 or more Hits
4/14 Dummy Hoy (Washington) 5-5 against Detroit.
4/25 Billy Sunday (Cincinnati) 5-7 against St Louis.
4/25 Jim Donnelly (Cincinnati) 5-7 against St Louis.

Injuries
4/8 Larry McKeon (Brooklyn) 5 months with bone spur.
4/17 Cal Broughton (Quakers) 2 weeks hamstring strain.

News
Richmond Hashes out 4-Year Contract
Thursday, April 12th, 1888: Philadelphia fans celebrated as word of a signing became reality. Lee Richmond won't be pulling up stakes anytime soon, as he has signed a 4-year extension at a pay rate of $920 per annum. Since he is widely seen as an integral part of the club, Philadelphia officials had to keep Richmond from jumping ship.