1973 Major League Baseball season

February 2024 1973 1973 MLB season American League (AL)National League (NL) Baseball Regular season: April 6 – September 30, 1973 (AL) April 5 – October 1, 1973 (NL)Postseason: October 6–21, 1973 162 24 (12 per league) NBC Draft 1973 Major League Baseball draft David Clyde List of first overall MLB draft picks Texas Rangers Regular season AL: Reggie Jackson (OAK)NL: Pete Rose (CIN) Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award Postseason 1973 Major League Baseball postseason AL 1973 American League Championship Series Oakland Athletics Baltimore Orioles NL 1973 National League Championship Series New York Mets Cincinnati Reds World Series 1973 World Series Oakland Athletics New York Mets Reggie Jackson (OAK) World Series Most Valuable Player Award List of MLB seasons MLB 1972 Major League Baseball season 1972 1974 Major League Baseball season 1974 The 1973 major league baseball season began on April 5 while the regular season ended on October 1. The postseason began on October 6. The 70th World Series then began on began on October 13 and concluded on October 21 with the Oakland Athletics of the American League defeating the New York Mets of the National League in seven games to win their seventh title in franchise history, winning their second of three straight World Series titles, and their second since moving to Oakland in 1968. The 44th All-Star Game was held on July 24 at Royals Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, home of the Kansas City Royals. The National League won, 7–1, and was the second win in what would be an 11-game win streak that lasted until 1983. This was the first season of the designated hitter rule in the American League."The Historical Evolution of the Designated Hitter Rule," https://web.archive.org/web/20200601030711/https://sabr.org/research/historical-evolution-designated-hitter-rule June 1, 2020 Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), John Cronin, Fall 2016. American League umpires began wearing burgundy blazers with blue pants, a change from the navy blue coats and gray pants worn the previous five seasons (1968–1972). The burgundy blazers were worn through 1979. A lockout in the offseason (February 8–25) did not result in any regular season games being canceled, but the start of spring training was delayed.https://mlbcollectivebargainingagreement.blogspot.com/2010/08/lockout-of-1973.html The Lockout of 1973 MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement Blogspot August 5, 2010 December 2, 2021 Schedule Major League Baseball schedule The 1973 schedule consisted of 162 games for all teams in the American League and National League, each of which had 12 teams. Each league was split into two six-team divisions. Each team was scheduled to play 18 games against their five division rivals, totaling 90 games, and 12 games against six interdivision opponents, totaling 72 games. This continued the format put in place since the 1969 and would be used until 1977 in the American League and 1993 in the National League. National League Opening Day took place on April 5, featuring a game between the Cincinnati Reds and Houston Astros, while National League Opening Day took place the following day, featuring eight teams. In a scheduling oddity, April 30 saw all teams not play, the last time all teams would be off (aside from All-Star breaks and labor shortages) until June 29, 1998. The American League would see its final day of the regular season on September 30, featuring 10 teams, while the National League would see its final day of the regular season on October 1, featuring four teams. The National League Championship Series took place between October 6 and October 10, while the American League Championship Series took place between October 6 and October 11. The World Series took place between October 13 and October 21. Rule changes The 1973 season saw the following rule changes: The American League instituted the designated hitter on an experimental basis. The position replaces the pitcher in the batting lineup.Armour Mark 1972 Winter Meetings: Calm Between Storms – Society for American Baseball Research https://sabr.org/journal/article/1972-winter-meetings-calm-between-storms/ 2026-05-20 Society for American Baseball Research en-USMLB Rule Changes Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/rulechng.shtml 2026-05-20 Baseball Almanac en-us It would eventually be made permanent in 1976.Rules History https://retrosheet.org/rules/rules.htm 2026-05-20 Retrosheet It would not be until the 2020 season that the National League implemented the rule temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and permanently in 2022. Rules instituting maximum glove dimensions and uniform color on pitcher's gloves were standardized. Decisions regarding protested games shall be finalized by the League President. Guidelines for cumulative performance records were added: Consecutive hitting streaks will continue if a base on balls, defensive interference, hit by pitch, or sacrifice bunt occurs, while a sacrifice fly will end the streak. Consecutive-game hitting streaks will follow the same guidelines as individual hitting streaks mentioned above; if a player has a sacrifice fly and no hits, the streak ends. Consecutive playing streaks end if a player misses an entire game or only appears as a pinch runner. The streak continues if a player has a full at bat or plays a half-inning of defense. If a player is ejected before reaching an of the aforementioned requirements, the streak continues. All actions and performances taken place during the completion of a suspended game will count to the original starting date of the game. Teams LeagueDivisionTeamCityBallparkCapacityManager1973 Major League Managers https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/1973-managers.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Reference enAmerican League American LeagueEastBaltimore OriolesBaltimore, MarylandBaltimore Memorial Stadium52,137Earl WeaverBoston Red SoxBoston, MassachusettsFenway Park33,379Eddie KaskoEddie PopowskiCleveland IndiansCleveland, OhioCleveland Stadium76,966Ken AspromonteDetroit TigersDetroit, MichiganTiger Stadium54,226Billy MartinJoe Schultz Jr.Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee County Stadium46,000Del CrandallNew York YankeesNew York, New YorkYankee Stadium65,010Ralph HoukWestCalifornia AngelsAnaheim, CaliforniaAnaheim Stadium43,202Bobby WinklesChicago White SoxChicago, IllinoisWhite Sox Park44,492Chuck TannerKansas City RoyalsKansas City, MissouriRoyals Stadium40,625Jack McKeonMinnesota TwinsBloomington, MinnesotaMetropolitan Stadium45,921Frank QuiliciOakland AthleticsOakland, CaliforniaOakland–Alameda County Coliseum50,000Dick WilliamsTexas RangersArlington, TexasArlington Stadium35,698Whitey HerzogDel WilberBilly MartinNational League National League (baseball) National LeagueEastChicago CubsChicago, IllinoisWrigley Field37,741Whitey LockmanMontreal ExposMontreal, QuebecJarry Park Stadium28,456Gene MauchNew York MetsNew York, New YorkShea Stadium55,300Yogi BerraPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaVeterans Stadium55,730Danny OzarkPittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThree Rivers Stadium50,235Bill VirdonDanny MurtaughSt. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis, MissouriCivic Center Busch Memorial Stadium50,126Red SchoendienstWestAtlanta BravesAtlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta Stadium52,744Eddie MathewsCincinnati RedsCincinnati, OhioRiverfront Stadium51,726Sparky AndersonHouston AstrosHouston, TexasHouston Astrodome44,500Leo DurocherLos Angeles DodgersLos Angeles, CaliforniaDodger Stadium56,000Walter AlstonSan Diego PadresSan Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego Stadium44,790Don ZimmerSan Francisco GiantsSan Francisco, CaliforniaCandlestick Park58,000Charlie Fox baseball Standings start American League Baltimore OriolesOakland Athletics break National League New York MetsCincinnati Reds end Tie game 1 tie game (0 in AL, 1 in NL), which is not factored into winning percentage or games behind (and was replayed again) occurred during the season. National League May 19, Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, tied at 7 following one out in the top of the 13th inning due to rain.Retrosheet Boxscore: Atlanta Braves 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 7 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1973/B05190ATL1973.htm 2026-05-15 www.retrosheet.org Postseason 1973 Major League Baseball postseason The postseason began on October 6 and ended on October 21 with the Oakland Athletics defeating the New York Mets in the 1973 World Series in seven games. Bracket Bracket Managerial changes Off-season Team Former Manager New ManagerCalifornia AngelsDel RiceBobby WinklesKansas City RoyalsBob LemonJack McKeonPhiladelphia PhilliesPaul OwensDanny OzarkTexas RangersTed WilliamsWhitey Herzog In-season Team Former Manager New ManagerBoston Red SoxEddie KaskoEddie PopowskiDetroit TigersBilly MartinJoe Schultz Jr.Pittsburgh PiratesBill VirdonDanny MurtaughTexas RangersWhitey HerzogDel WilberDel WilberBilly Martin League leaders American League start + Hitting leaders1973 American League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1973-batting-leaders.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Reference en Stat Player Total AVG Rod Carew (MIN) .350 OPS Reggie Jackson (OAK) .914 HR Reggie Jackson (OAK) 32 RBI Reggie Jackson (OAK) 117 R Reggie Jackson (OAK) 99 H Rod Carew (MIN) 203 SB Tommy Harper (BOS) 54 break + Pitching leaders1973 American League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1973-pitching-leaders.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Reference en Stat Player Total W Wilbur Wood (CWS) 24 L Stan Bahnsen (CWS) 21 ERA Jim Palmer (BAL) 2.40 K Nolan Ryan1 (CAL) 383 IP Wilbur Wood (CWS) 359.1 SV John Hiller (DET) 38 WHIP Luis Tiant (BOS) 1.085 1 Modern (1901–present) single-season strikeout record end National League start + Hitting leaders1973 National League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1973-batting-leaders.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Reference en Stat Player Total AVG Pete Rose (CIN) .338 OPS Willie Stargell (PIT) 1.038 HR Willie Stargell (PIT) 44 RBI Willie Stargell (PIT) 119 R Bobby Bonds (SF) 131 H Pete Rose (CIN) 230 SB Lou Brock (STL) 70 break + Pitching leaders1973 National League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1973-pitching-leaders.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Reference en Stat Player Total W Ron Bryant (SF) 24 L Steve Carlton (PHI) 20 ERA Tom Seaver (NYM) 2.08 K Tom Seaver (NYM) 251 IP Jack Billingham (CIN)Steve Carlton (PHI) 293.1 SV Mike Marshall (MON) 31 WHIP Tom Seaver (NYM) 0.976 end Milestones Batters Cycles List of Major League Baseball players to hit for the cycle Joe Torre (STL): Torre hit for his first cycle and 14th in franchise history, on June 27 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1973/B06270PIT1973.htm St. Louis Cardinals 15, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 June 27, 1973 Retrosheet.org September 11, 2011 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924135037/http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1973/B06270PIT1973.htm live Other batting accomplishments Willie Davis (LAD): Hit his 2,000th career hit with a home run in the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves on June 19.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=a6lVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=6eADAAAAIBAJ&pg=5261%2C4998238 Eugene Register-Guard Oregon Associated Press Phils triumph as Lonborg, Schmidt lead June 20, 1973 3B Pete Rose (CIN): Hit his 2,000th career hit with a single in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants on June 19.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=GiJJAAAAIBAJ&sjid=u4MMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5006%2C1788043 Youngstown Vindicator Ohio Associated Press Rose gets 2,000th hit, Norman blanks Giants June 20, 1973 29 Bobby Bonds (SF): Breaks the National League record for most leadoff home runs previously set by Lou Brock, by hitting his 22nd leadoff home run against the Cincinnati Reds on June 20.1973-06-20 Bobby Bonds leads off with a home run his 22nd leadoff home run, breaking Lou Brock's National League record. - This Day In Baseball https://thisdayinbaseball.com/bobby-bonds-leads-off-with-a-home-run-his-22nd-leadoff-home-run-breaking-lou-brocks-national-league-record/ 2026-05-19 en-US Luis Aparicio (BOS): Recorded his 500th career stolen base in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game one of a doubleheader on July 1. He became the 22nd player to reach this mark.Luis Aparicio Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More — Luis Aparicio: Standard Batting (1956-1973) https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/aparilu01.shtml#1956-1973-sum:players_standard_batting 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference enLuis Aparicio 1973 Batting Game Logs — Luis Aparicio: Batting Stats Career Game 2470-2532 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=aparilu01&t=b&year=1973#2470-2532-sum:players_standard_batting 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference enMilwaukee Brewers vs Boston Red Sox Box Score: July 1, 1973 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BOS/BOS197307011.shtml 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference en Willie McCovey (SF): Became the 15th player in Major League history to hit 400 home runs in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 15.Willie McCovey Career Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=mccovwi01&t=b 2026-05-19 Baseball Reference enThosar Deesha Every member of the 400-HR club https://www.mlb.com/news/400-home-run-club-c279297150 2026-05-19 Major League Baseball en Hank Aaron (ATL): Became the second player in Major League history to hit 700 home runs in the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 21.Henry Aaron Career Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=aaronha01&t=b 2026-04-22 Baseball Reference en Lou Brock (STL): Recorded his 600th career stolen base in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs on July 30. He became the ninth player to reach this mark.Lou Brock Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More — Lou Brock: Standard Batting (1961-1973) https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/brocklo01.shtml#1961-1973-sum:players_standard_batting 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference enLou Brock 1973 Batting Game Logs — Lou Brock: Batting Stats Career Game 1682-1782 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=brocklo01&t=b&year=1973#1682-1782-sum:players_standard_batting 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference enSt. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Box Score: July 30, 1973 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN197307300.shtml 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference en Pitchers No-hitters List of Major League Baseball no-hitters Steve Busby (KC): Busby threw his first career no-hitter and the first no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Detroit Tigers 3–0 on April 27. He walked six and struck out four.Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers Box Score: April 27, 1973 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/DET/DET197304270.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Reference en Nolan Ryan (CAL): Ryan threw his first career no-hitter and the third no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Kansas City Royals 3–0 on May 15. He walked three and struck out 12.California Angels vs Kansas City Royals Box Score: May 15, 1973 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/KCA/KCA197305150.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Reference en Ryan threw his second career no-hitter and the fourth no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Detroit Tigers 6–0 on July 15. He walked four and struck out 17.California Angels vs Detroit Tigers Box Score: July 15, 1973 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/DET/DET197307150.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Reference en Jim Bibby (TEX/STL): Bibby threw his first career no-hitter and first no-hitter in franchise history as a part of the Texas Rangers, by defeating the Oakland Athletics 6–0 on July 30. He walked six and struck out 13.Texas Rangers vs Oakland Athletics Box Score: July 30, 1973 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/OAK/OAK197307300.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Reference en Phil Niekro (ATL): Niekro threw his first career no-hitter and 12th no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the San Diego Padres 9–0 on August 5. He walked three and struck out four.San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves Box Score: August 5, 1973 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ATL/ATL197308050.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Reference en Other pitching accomplishments Bob Gibson (STL): Breaks the record for most consecutive starts previously set by Red Ruffing, by making his 242nd start against the San Francisco Giants. Nolan Ryan (CAL): Simultaneously broke Sandy Koufax's 1965 strikeout record and set the Major League record when he struck out his 383rd batter of the season, Rich Reese of the Minnesota Twins, on September 27 in the 11th inning, Miscellaneous Chicago White Sox: Set a major league record for most runs scored in the 21st inning, by scoring four runs against the Cleveland Indians in a game that began on May 26 and ended in game one of a doubleheader on May 28.DeRosa Theo The most runs scored in each inning, from the 1st to the 26th(!) https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-most-runs-scored-in-each-inning 2026-04-20 Major League Baseball en Montreal Expos / Cincinnati Reds: Set a National League record for most combined walks in a single game at 25, previously set in 1910 and 1911 at 23, with the Montreal Expos walking 10 and Cincinnati Reds walking 15, on July 9 in a game that Cincinnati won 11–6.Cincinnati Reds vs Montreal Expos Box Score: July 9, 1973 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/MON/MON197307090.shtml 2026-05-20 Baseball-Reference.com en Awards and honors Regular season Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards BBWAA Award National League American League Rookie of the Year Gary Matthews (SF) Al Bumbry (BAL) Cy Young Award Tom Seaver (NYM) Jim Palmer (BAL) Most Valuable Player Pete Rose (CIN) Reggie Jackson (OAK) Babe Ruth Award(World Series MVP) — Bert Campaneris (OAK)Gold Glove Awards Position National League American League Pitcher Bob Gibson (STL) Jim Kaat (CWS/MIN) Catcher Johnny Bench (CIN) Thurman Munson (NYY) 1st Base Mike Jorgensen (MON) George Scott (MIL) 2nd Base Joe Morgan (CIN) Bobby Grich (BAL) 3rd Base Doug Rader (HOU) Brooks Robinson (BAL) Shortstop Roger Metzger (HOU) Mark Belanger (BAL)Outfield Bobby Bonds (SF) Paul Blair (BAL) César Cedeño (HOU) Amos Otis (KC) Willie Davis (LAD) Mickey Stanley (DET) Other awards Roberto Clemente Award (Humanitarian): Al Kaline (DET) Hutch Award: John Hiller (DET) Outstanding Designated Hitter Award: Orlando Cepeda (BOS) Sport Magazine's World Series Most Valuable Player Award: Reggie Jackson (OAK) The Sporting News Awards Award National League American League Player of the YearMajor League Player of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snml.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Almanac — Reggie Jackson (OAK) Pitcher of the YearPitcher of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snpy2.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Almanac Ron Bryant (SF) Jim Palmer (BAL) Fireman of the YearFireman of the Year Award / Reliever of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snfi.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Almanac(Relief pitcher) Mike Marshall (MON) John Hiller (DET) Rookie Player of the YearRookie Player of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snrp2.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Almanac Gary Matthews (SF) Al Bumbry (BAL) Rookie Pitcher of the YearRookie Pitcher of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snrp.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Almanac Steve Rogers (MON) Steve Busby (KC) Comeback Player of the YearThe Sporting News Comeback Player of the Year Award Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/comeback_player_of_the_year_award.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Almanac Davey Johnson (ATL) John Hiller (DET) Manager of the YearManager of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snmy.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Almanac Gene Mauch (MON) — Executive of the YearMLB Executive of the Year Award Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_sney.shtml 2026-05-19 Baseball Almanac Bob Howsam (CIN) — Monthly awards Player of the Month Major League Baseball Player of the Month Award Month National League April Jerry Koosman (NYM) May Willie Crawford (LAD) June Greg Luzinski (PHI) July Pete Rose (CIN) August Davey Johnson (ATL) Baseball Hall of Fame National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Roberto Clemente Monte Irvin George Kelly Warren Spahn Mickey Welch Billy Evans (umpire) 1973 Baseball Hall of Fame balloting Home field attendance Team nameWins%± Percent changeHome attendance%± Percent changePer game Average home attendance per gameLos Angeles Dodgershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAD/attend.shtml Los Angeles Dodgers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com9511.8%2,136,19214.8%26,373Cincinnati Redshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CIN/attend.shtml Cincinnati Reds Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com994.2%2,017,60125.2%24,909New York Metshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/attend.shtml New York Mets Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com82 −1.2%1,912,390 −10.4%23,610Detroit Tigershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/attend.shtml Detroit Tigers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com85 −1.2%1,724,146 −8.9%21,286St. Louis Cardinalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/attend.shtml St. Louis Cardinals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com818.0%1,574,04631.5%19,433Boston Red Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/attend.shtml Boston Red Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com894.7%1,481,0022.7%18,284Philadelphia Phillieshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/attend.shtml Philadelphia Phillies Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com7120.3%1,475,9349.9%18,221Houston Astroshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/attend.shtml Houston Astros Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com82 −2.4%1,394,004 −5.1%17,210Chicago Cubshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/attend.shtml Chicago Cubs Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com77 −9.4%1,351,7054.0%16,896Kansas City Royalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/KCR/attend.shtml Kansas City Royals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8815.8%1,345,34190.1%16,609Pittsburgh Pirateshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/attend.shtml Pittsburgh Pirates Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com80 −16.7%1,319,913 −7.5%16,295Chicago White Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/attend.shtml Chicago White Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com77 −11.5%1,302,52710.6%16,081New York Yankeeshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/attend.shtml New York Yankees Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com801.3%1,262,10330.6%15,582Montreal Exposhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/WSN/attend.shtml Washington Nationals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com7912.9%1,246,8639.2%15,393Milwaukee Brewershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIL/attend.shtml Milwaukee Brewers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com7413.8%1,092,15881.9%13,483California Angelshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ANA/attend.shtml Los Angeles Angels Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com795.3%1,058,20642.2%13,064Oakland Athleticshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/OAK/attend.shtml Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com941.1%1,000,7638.6%12,355Baltimore Orioleshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/attend.shtml Baltimore Orioles Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com9721.3%958,6676.5%11,835Minnesota Twinshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/attend.shtml Minnesota Twins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com815.2%907,49913.7%11,204San Francisco Giantshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SFG/attend.shtml San Francisco Giants Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8827.5%834,19328.8%10,299Atlanta Braveshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ATL/attend.shtml Atlanta Braves Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com768.6%800,6556.3%9,885Texas Rangershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TEX/attend.shtml Texas Rangers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com575.6%686,0853.5%8,470Cleveland Indianshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/attend.shtml Cleveland Indians Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com71 −1.4%615,107 −1.8%7,594San Diego Padreshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/attend.shtml San Diego Padres Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com603.4%611,826 −5.0%7,553 Venues The Kansas City Royals leave Municipal Stadium from which they played four seasons and opened Royals Stadium, where they continue to play to the present day. The New York Yankees would play their final game at Yankee Stadium on September 30, in what would be a two year hiatus caused by renovations. The team would play at Shea Stadium, the home of their cross-town rival New York Mets, before returning to a newly renovated Yankee Stadium in 1976. Media Television NBC was the exclusive national TV broadcaster of MLB, airing the weekend Game of the Week, Monday Night Baseball, the All-Star Game, both League Championship Series, and the World Series. Retired numbers Roberto Clemente had his No. 21 retired by the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 6. This was the fourth number retired by the team. The retirement of his number followed his untimely death following a plane crash at the end of 1972. Gil Hodges had his No. 14 retired by the New York Mets on June 9. This was the second number retired by the team. See also 1973 in baseball (Events, Movies, Births, Deaths) 1973 Nippon Professional Baseball season References External links 1973 Major League Schedule at Baseball Reference Category:Major League Baseball seasons