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Larry Jansen won exactly 122 games in both the major and minor leagues, including leading the league once at each level. He was the last AAA player to win 30 games in a year and was the winning hurler in the game in which Bobby Thomson hit the Shot Heard 'Round the World. He twice won 20 games in the majors (once leading the National League) and also made two All-Star teams, winning one All-Star Game. Known for his control, he finished first or second in the National League in fewest walks per 9 innings on four occasions and twice led in strikeout/walk ratio. Recently featured: 1990 Montréal Expos - Bobby Ávila - Dock Ellis
Did You Know...
From the Bullpen's newest and recently updated articles: ...what 65-year-old record Ryutaro Umeno (pictured) broke in 2019? ...how Jacob Robson saved Team Canada from being no-hit? ...that Frank Marsh was the first black player for the Johnson City Cardinals? ...what historic win Jhonathan Díaz got for Venezuela? ...what unusual role Emilio Vargas has filled in the clubhouse? ...what major tournament Raico Santos led in OPS? ...what home run title Jiandido Tromp won? ...that Raynel Espinal had the lowest WHIP by a minor league reliever in 2017? ...that Arij Fransen was the youngest player in the 2021 Final Olympic Qualifier? ...that Ryder Ryan was twice traded straight-up for players with multiple All-Star appearances - despite having an ERA of infinity in college? ...what championship game Luis Felipe Castillo won in 2021? ...what award Joe Ryan won in 2019?

News
Parma wins the 2021 European Cup, their 14th European Cup but first this century. Alex Sambucci (pictured) is named Cup MVP. The American League wins the All-Star Game, 5-2. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. receives the Ted Williams Award as the game's MVP. Pete Alonso successfully defends his title by winning the Home Run Derby. Catcher Henry Davis of the University of Louisville is the first overall pick in the 2021 Amateur Draft. The National League wins the 2021 Futures Game, 8-3, over the American League. Brennen Davis is named recipient of the Larry Doby Award as the game's MVP.
Today in Baseball
July 29: Today's featured birthday is that of Randy McCament, who turns 59. 1908 - John McFarlan of the Helena Hellions has a perfect game with one batter to go, but this last hitter refused to bat, forcing a forfeit and costing McFarlan the perfecto. 1909 - A frustrated Harry Pulliam, president of the National League, commits suicide in his hotel room. 1928 - Johnny Hodapp has two hits in the second inning and again in the sixth, the first player in AL history to have two-hit innings in the same game. 1986 - Sparky Anderson (pictured) wins his 600th game as an AL manager. He becomes the first manager to reach 600 wins in both circuits. 2002 - The Phillies send star 3B Scott Rolen and minor leaguer Doug Nickle to the Cardinals for IF Placido Polanco, P Bud Smith and P Mike Timlin. Rolen will contribute significantly in St. Louis, while Polanco will be the best part of the deal for Philly. Recent days: July 28 – July 27 – July 26

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Recent Events
July 23, 2021 - The delayed 2020 Olympics opened in Tokyo, Japan. July 13, 2021 - The 2021 All-Star Game was played at Coors Field in Denver, CO. July 13, 2021 - The 2021 European Champions Cup began in Ostrava, Czechia. July 11, 2021 - The first day of the 2021 amateur draft was held in Denver, CO. July 11, 2021 - The 2021 Futures Game was played at Coors Field. June 22, 2021 - The 2020 Final Olympic Qualification Tournament opened in Mexico
Future Events
September 8, 2021 - The Hall of Fame will hold its induction ceremony in Cooperstown, NY, covering the 2020 and 2021 Hall of Fame classes. October 3, 2021 - Final day of the 2021 Major League Baseball regular season. October 5, 2021 - The 2021 Postseason will start with the first of two Wild Card Games. October 26, 2021 - The 2021 World Series will begin. August 17, 2022 - The twice postponed SABR Convention will start in Baltimore, MD

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