1970 Major League Baseball season

February 2024 1970 1970 MLB season American League (AL)National League (NL) Baseball Regular season: April 6 – October 1, 1970Postseason: October 3–15, 1970 162 24 (12 per league) NBC Draft 1970 Major League Baseball draft Mike Ivie List of first overall MLB draft picks San Diego Padres Regular season AL: Boog Powell (BAL)NL: Johnny Bench (CIN) Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award Postseason 1970 Major League Baseball postseason AL 1970 American League Championship Series Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Twins NL 1970 National League Championship Series Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates World Series 1970 World Series Baltimore Orioles Cincinnati Reds Brooks Robinson (BAL) World Series Most Valuable Player Award List of MLB seasons MLB 1969 Major League Baseball season 1969 1971 Major League Baseball season 1971 The 1970 major league baseball season began on April 6, 1970, while the regular season ended on October 1. The postseason began on October 3. The 67th World Series began with Game 1 on October 10 and ended with Game 5 on October 15, with the Baltimore Orioles of the American League defeating the Cincinnati Reds of the National League, four games to one, capturing their second championship in franchise history, since their previous in 1966. Going into the season, the defending World Series champions were the New York Mets from the 1969 season. The 41st All-Star Game was held on July 14 at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, home of the Cincinnati Reds. The National League won in 12 innings, 5–4, concluding their eight-season win streak. During spring training, the Seattle Pilots moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin as the Milwaukee Brewers, being the ninth team since 1953 to relocate, and the fifth of American League teams since them. Due to stadium issues and the team declaring bankruptcy, the team was sold to a Milwaukee-based group and promptly relocated. After having a team for only a single season, Seattle would be without a major league team for seven seasons until the expansion in 1977, with the enfranchisement of the Seattle Mariners. The team was tied with the coincidentally named 1901 Milwaukee Brewers (modern-day Baltimore Orioles) as the shortest-tenured team of the American League. National League umpires began wearing numbers on the sleeves of their blazers and the new short-sleeved light blue shirts they began wearing (to replace the long sleeved shirts of previous years). The numbers were in alphabetical order (Al Barlick wore #1, Ken Burkhart #2, etc.) and this remained the annual numbering system until the 1979 season when the numbers became permanent regardless of retirements/resignations/firings/etc. Schedule Major League Baseball schedule The 1970 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 previous season and would be used until 1977 in the American League and 1993 in the National League. Opening Day took place on April 6, featuring four teams. The final day of the regular season was on October 1, featuring 22 teams. Each League Championship Series took place between October 3 and October 5. The World Series took place between October 10 and October 15. Rule change The 1970 season saw the following rule change: A "caveat emptor" amendment was approved by both leagues, regarding player trades. Under the new rule, all trades, once agreed upon, would stand, such that a player could not elect to retire and freeze/cancel a trade as a means to stop it. Now, the trade would occur, and it was up to a team themselves to persuade their players to report to work.Armour Mark 1969 Winter Meetings: Reorganization Talk https://sabr.org/journal/article/1969-winter-meetings-reorganization-talk/ 2025-03-19 en-US Teams An asterisk (*) denotes the ballpark a team played the minority of their home games at LeagueDivisionTeamCityBallparkCapacityManager1970 Major League Managers https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/1970-managers.shtml 2025-03-19 Baseball-Reference.com enAmerican League American LeagueEastBaltimore OriolesBaltimore, MarylandBaltimore Memorial Stadium52,137Earl WeaverBoston Red SoxBoston, MassachusettsFenway Park33,375Eddie KaskoCleveland IndiansCleveland, OhioCleveland Stadium76,966Alvin DarkDetroit TigersDetroit, MichiganTiger Stadium54,226Mayo SmithNew York YankeesNew York, New YorkYankee Stadium67,000Ralph HoukWashington SenatorsWashington, D.C.Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium43,500Ted WilliamsWestCalifornia AngelsAnaheim, CaliforniaAnaheim Stadium43,202Lefty PhillipsChicago White SoxChicago, IllinoisWhite Sox Park46,550Don GutteridgeBill AdairChuck TannerKansas City RoyalsKansas City, MissouriMunicipal Stadium34,164Charlie MetroBob LemonMilwaukee BrewersMilwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee County Stadium45,768Dave BristolMinnesota TwinsBloomington, MinnesotaMetropolitan Stadium45,914Bill RigneyOakland AthleticsOakland, CaliforniaOakland–Alameda County Coliseum50,000John McNamara baseballNational League National League (baseball) National LeagueEastChicago CubsChicago, IllinoisWrigley Field36,644Leo DurocherMontreal ExposMontreal, QuebecJarry Park Stadium28,456Gene MauchNew York MetsNew York, New YorkShea Stadium55,300Gil HodgesPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaConnie Mack Stadium33,608Frank LucchesiPittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaForbes Field35,500Danny MurtaughThree Rivers Stadium*50,500*St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis, MissouriCivic Center Busch Memorial Stadium49,450Red SchoendienstWestAtlanta BravesAtlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta Stadium51,383Lum HarrisCincinnati RedsCincinnati, OhioCrosley Field*29,603*Sparky AndersonRiverfront Stadium51,500Houston AstrosHouston, TexasHouston Astrodome44,500Harry WalkerLos Angeles DodgersLos Angeles, CaliforniaDodger Stadium56,000Walter AlstonSan Diego PadresSan Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego Stadium50,000Preston GómezSan Francisco GiantsSan Francisco, CaliforniaCandlestick Park42,500Clyde KingCharlie Fox baseball Standings start American League Baltimore OriolesMinnesota Twins break National League Pittsburgh PiratesCincinnati Reds end Tie game 1 tie game (1 in AL, 0 in NL), which is not factored into winning percentage or games behind (and was replayed again) occurred during the season. American League May 11, Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Yankees, tied at 5 in the top of the 10th inning after a 38 minute rain delay; game called at 11:43 p.m.Retrosheet Boxscore: Milwaukee Brewers 5, New York Yankees 5 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1970/B05110MIL1970.htm 2026-05-04 www.retrosheet.org Postseason 1970 Major League Baseball postseason The postseason began on October 3 and ended on October 15 with the Baltimore Orioles defeating the Cincinnati Reds in the 1970 World Series in five games. Bracket Bracket Managerial changes Off-season Team Former Manager New ManagerBoston Red SoxEddie PopowskiEddie KaskoCincinnati RedsDave BristolSparky AndersonKansas City RoyalsJoe GordonCharlie MetroMilwaukee BrewersJoe Schultz Jr.(Seattle Pilots)Dave BristolMinnesota TwinsBilly MartinBill RigneyPhiladelphia PhilliesGeorge MyattFrank LucchesiPittsburgh PiratesAlex GrammasDanny Murtaugh In-season Team Former Manager New ManagerChicago White SoxDon GutteridgeBill AdairBill AdairChuck TannerKansas City RoyalsCharlie MetroBob LemonSan Francisco GiantsClyde KingCharlie Fox League leaders American League start + Hitting leaders1970 American League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1970-batting-leaders.shtml 2025-03-19 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total AVG Alex Johnson (CAL) .329 OPS Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) 1.044 HR Frank Howard (WAS) 44 RBI Frank Howard (WAS) 126 R Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) 125 H Tony Oliva (MIN) 204 SB Bert Campaneris (OAK) 42 break + Pitching leaders1970 American League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1970-pitching-leaders.shtml 2025-03-19 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total W Mike Cuellar (BAL)Dave McNally (BAL)Jim Perry (MIN) 24 L Mickey Lolich (DET) 19 ERA Diego Seguí (OAK) 2.56 K Sam McDowell (CLE) 304 IP Sam McDowell (CLE)Jim Palmer (BAL) 305.0 SV Ron Perranoski (MIN) 34 WHIP Fritz Peterson (NYY) 1.102 end National League start + Hitting leaders1970 National League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1970-batting-leaders.shtml 2025-03-19 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total AVG Rico Carty (ATL) .366 OPS Willie McCovey (SF) 1.056 HR Johnny Bench (CIN) 45 RBI Johnny Bench (CIN) 148 R Billy Williams (CHC) 137 H Pete Rose (CIN)Billy Williams (CHC) 205 SB Bobby Tolan (CIN) 57 break + Pitching leaders1970 National League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1970-pitching-leaders.shtml 2025-03-19 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total W Bob Gibson (STL)Gaylord Perry (SF) 23 L Steve Carlton (STL) 19 ERA Tom Seaver (NYM) 2.82 K Tom Seaver (NYM) 283 IP Gaylord Perry (SF) 328.2 SV Wayne Granger (CIN) 35 WHIP Ferguson Jenkins (CHC) 1.038 end Milestones Batters Cycles List of Major League Baseball players to hit for the cycle Wes Parker (LAD): Parker hit for his first cycle and eighth in franchise history, on May 7 against the New York Mets.http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1970/B05070NYN1970.htm Los Angeles Dodgers 7, New York Mets 4 May 7, 1970 Retrosheet.org September 11, 2011 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924134350/http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1970/B05070NYN1970.htm live Rod Carew (MIN): Carew hit for his first cycle and fifth in franchise history, on May 20 against the Kansas City Royals.http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1970/B05200KCA1970.htm Minnesota Twins 10, Kansas City Royals 5 May 20, 1970 Retrosheet.org September 11, 2011 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924134354/http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1970/B05200KCA1970.htm live Tony Horton (CLE): Horton hit for his first cycle and fifth in franchise history, on July 2 against the Baltimore Orioles.http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1970/B07020BAL1970.htm Cleveland Indians 10, Baltimore Orioles 9 July 2, 1970 Retrosheet.org September 11, 2011 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924134358/http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1970/B07020BAL1970.htm live Tommie Agee (NYM): Agee hit for his first cycle and second in franchise history, on July 6 against the St. Louis Cardinals.http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1970/B07060NYN1970.htm New York Mets 10, St. Louis Cardinals 3 July 6, 1970 Retrosheet.org September 11, 2011 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924134359/http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1970/B07060NYN1970.htm live Jim Ray Hart (SF): Hart hit for his first cycle and 14th in franchise history, on July 8 against the Atlanta Braves.http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1970/B07080ATL1970.htm San Francisco Giants 13, Atlanta Braves 0 July 8, 1970 Retrosheet.org September 11, 2011 August 25, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170825155115/http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1970/B07080ATL1970.htm live Other batting accomplishments Ernie Banks (CHC): Became the ninth player in Major League history to hit 500 home runs in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves on May 12.https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bankser01.shtml Ernie Banks Statistics and History Baseball-Reference.com July 15, 2010 April 25, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210425184308/https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bankser01.shtml liveErnie Banks Career Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=bankser01&t=b 2026-04-22 Baseball-Reference.com en Hank Aaron (ATL): Became the ninth member of the 3,000-hit club with a single in the first inning in game two of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds on May 17.https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/aaronha01.shtml Hank Aaron Statistics and History Baseball-Reference.com Sports Reference July 4, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110623201923/http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/aaronha01.shtml June 23, 2011 live mdy-all César Gutiérrez (DET): Tied a major league record and set a modern major league record when he hit seven times in one nine inning game against the Cleveland Indians in game two of a doubleheader on June 21. Frank Robinson (BAL): Became the seventh player to hit two grand slams in a single game, in a 12–2 win over the Washington Senators on June 26.https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/WS2/WS2197006260.shtml June 26, 1970 Baltimore Orioles at Washington Senators Play by Play and Box Score Baseball-Reference.com Sports Reference LLC June 26, 1970 July 10, 2012 April 21, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210421093311/https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/WS2/WS2197006260.shtml livehttps://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/robinfr02.shtml Frank Robinson Statistics and History Baseball-Reference.com Sports Reference LLC July 10, 2012 April 11, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090411185848/http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/robinfr02.shtml live Jim Ray Hart (SF): Ties a major league record with six runs batted in during one inning, by hitting a three-run home run and a three-run triple in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves on July 8.San Francisco Giants vs Atlanta Braves Box Score: July 8, 1970 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ATL/ATL197007080.shtml 2026-05-12 Baseball-Reference.com en Willie Mays (SF): Became the 10th member of the 3,000-hit club with a single in the second inning against the Montreal Expos on July 18.https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mayswi01.shtml Willie Mays Statistics and History Baseball-Reference.com Sports Reference July 4, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20090413190522/http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mayswi01.shtml April 13, 2009 live mdy-all Vic Davalillo (STL): Breaks the National League single-season pinch hitting record and ties the Major League record with his 24th pinch hit of the year on October 1.https://books.google.com/books?id=2SoDAAAAMBAJ&dq=vic+davalillo+pinch+hitting+record&pg=PA16 Baseball Digest March 1995 54 0005-609X dead 3Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals Box Score: October 1, 1970 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SLN/SLN197010010.shtml 2026-05-12 Baseball-Reference.com en Pitchers No-hitters List of Major League Baseball no-hitters Dock Ellis (PIT): Ellis threw his first career no-hitter and fourth no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the San Diego Padres 2–0 in game one of a doubleheader on June 12. He walked eight, hit one by pitch, and struck out six.Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Diego Padres Box Score: June 12, 1970 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SDN/SDN197006121.shtml 2026-05-12 Baseball-Reference.com en Clyde Wright (CAL): Wright threw his first career no-hitter and second no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Oakland Athletics 4–0 on July 3. He walked three and struck out one.Oakland Athletics vs California Angels Box Score: July 3, 1970 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CAL/CAL197007030.shtml 2026-05-12 Baseball-Reference.com en Bill Singer (LAD): Singer threw his first career no-hitter and 18th no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 5–0 on July 20. He walked none, hit one by pitch, and struck out 10.Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Box Score: July 20, 1970 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/LAN/LAN197007200.shtml 2026-05-12 Baseball-Reference.com en Vida Blue (OAK): Blue threw his first career no-hitter and seventh no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Minnesota Twins 6–0 on September 21. He walked one and struck out nine.Minnesota Twins vs Oakland Athletics Box Score: September 21, 1970 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/OAK/OAK197009210.shtml 2026-05-12 Baseball-Reference.com en Other pitching accomplishments Tom Seaver (NYM): Became the fourth all-time and second modern Major League player to strike out 19 batters for most strikeouts in a single nine-inning game in a 2–1 win against the San Diego Padres on April 22.San Diego Padres vs New York Mets Box Score: April 22, 1970 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYN/NYN197004220.shtml 2026-05-14 Baseball-Reference.com en Hoyt Wilhelm (CHC/ATL): Became the first pitcher to make 1,000 pitching appearances as a member of the Atlanta Braves on May 10.Hoyt Wilhelm 1970 Pitching Game Logs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=wilheho01&t=p&year=1970 2026-05-12 Baseball-Reference.com en Miscellaneous Billy Williams (CHC): Set a National League record of 1,117 consecutive games played when he plays his final game of the streak on September 2. Awards and honors Regular season Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards BBWAA Award National League American League Rookie of the Year Carl Morton (MON) Thurman Munson (NYY) Cy Young Award Bob Gibson (STL) Jim Perry (MIN) Most Valuable Player Johnny Bench (CIN) Boog Powell (BAL) Babe Ruth Award(World Series MVP) — Brooks Robinson (BAL)Gold Glove Awards Position National League American League Pitcher Bob Gibson (STL) Jim Kaat (MIN) Catcher Johnny Bench (CIN) Ray Fosse (CLE) 1st Base Wes Parker (LAD) Jim Spencer (CAL) 2nd Base Tommy Helms (CIN) Davey Johnson (BAL) 3rd Base Doug Rader (HOU) Brooks Robinson (BAL) Shortstop Don Kessinger (CHC) Luis Aparicio (CWS)Outfield Tommie Agee (NYM) Ken Berry (CWS) Roberto Clemente (PIT) Paul Blair (BAL) Pete Rose (CIN) Mickey Stanley (DET) Other awards Hutch Award: Tony Conigliaro (BOS) Sport Magazine's World Series Most Valuable Player Award: Brooks Robinson (BAL) 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 2025-03-19 www.baseball-almanac.com Johnny Bench (CIN) — Pitcher of the YearPitcher of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snpy2.shtml 2025-03-19 www.baseball-almanac.com Bob Gibson (STL) Sam McDowell (CLE) 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 2025-03-19 www.baseball-almanac.com(Relief pitcher) Wayne Granger (CIN) Ron Perranoski (MIN) 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 2025-03-19 www.baseball-almanac.com Bernie Carbo (CIN) Roy Foster (CLE) 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 2025-03-19 www.baseball-almanac.com Carl Morton (MON) Bert Blyleven (MIN) 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 2025-03-19 www.baseball-almanac.com Jim Hickman (CHC) Clyde Wright (CAL) Manager of the YearManager of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snmy.shtml 2025-03-19 www.baseball-almanac.com Danny Murtaugh (PIT) — Executive of the YearMLB Executive of the Year Award Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_sney.shtml 2025-03-19 www.baseball-almanac.com —Harry Dalton (BAL) Monthly awards Player of the Month Major League Baseball Player of the Month Award Month National League May Rico Carty (ATL) June Tommie Agee (NYM) July Bill Singer (LAD) August Bob Gibson (STL) Baseball Hall of Fame National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Lou Boudreau Earle Combs Jesse Haines Ford Frick (executive) 1970 Baseball Hall of Fame balloting Home field attendance Team nameWins%± Percent changeHome attendance%± Percent changePer game Average home attendance per gameNew York Metshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/attend.shtml New York Mets Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com83 −17.0%2,697,47924.0%32,896Cincinnati Redshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CIN/attend.shtml Cincinnati Reds Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com10214.6%1,803,56882.5%22,266Los Angeles Dodgershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAD/attend.shtml Los Angeles Dodgers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com872.4%1,697,142 −4.9%20,952Chicago Cubshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/attend.shtml Chicago Cubs Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com84 −8.7%1,642,705 −1.9%20,534St. Louis Cardinalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/attend.shtml St. Louis Cardinals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com76 −12.6%1,629,736 −3.2%20,120Boston Red Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/attend.shtml Boston Red Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com870.0%1,595,278 −13.0%19,695Detroit Tigershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/attend.shtml Detroit Tigers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com79 −12.2%1,501,293 −4.8%18,534Montreal Exposhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/WSN/attend.shtml Washington Nationals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com7340.4%1,424,68317.5%17,809Pittsburgh Pirateshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/attend.shtml Pittsburgh Pirates Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com891.1%1,341,94774.4%16,365Minnesota Twinshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/attend.shtml Minnesota Twins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com981.0%1,261,887 −6.5%15,579Houston Astroshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/attend.shtml Houston Astros Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com79 −2.5%1,253,444 −13.1%15,475New York Yankeeshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/attend.shtml New York Yankees Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com9316.3%1,136,8796.4%14,036Atlanta Braveshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ATL/attend.shtml Atlanta Braves Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com76 −18.3%1,078,848 −26.0%13,319California Angelshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ANA/attend.shtml Los Angeles Angels Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8621.1%1,077,74142.1%13,305Baltimore Orioleshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/attend.shtml Baltimore Orioles Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com108 −0.9%1,057,069 −0.5%13,050Milwaukee Brewershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIL/attend.shtml Milwaukee Brewers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com651.6%933,69037.7%11,527Washington Senatorshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TEX/attend.shtml Texas Rangers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com70 −18.6%824,789 −10.2%10,183Oakland Athleticshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/OAK/attend.shtml Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com891.1%778,3550.0%9,609San Francisco Giantshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SFG/attend.shtml San Francisco Giants Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com86 −4.4%740,720 −15.2%9,145Cleveland Indianshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/attend.shtml Cleveland Indians Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com7622.6%729,75217.7%9,009Philadelphia Phillieshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/attend.shtml Philadelphia Phillies Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com7315.9%708,24736.4%8,853Kansas City Royalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/KCR/attend.shtml Kansas City Royals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com65 −5.8%693,047 −23.2%8,773San Diego Padreshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/attend.shtml San Diego Padres Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com6321.2%643,67925.5%7,947Chicago White Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/attend.shtml Chicago White Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com56 −17.6%495,355 −16.0%5,897 Venues The 1970 season saw three teams move to three new venues. With the relocation of the Seattle Pilots from Seattle, Washington to Milwaukee, Wisconsin as the Milwaukee Brewers, they leave Sick's Stadium and move into the former home of the National League's Milwaukee Braves, Milwaukee County Stadium. They would go on to play there for 31 seasons through 2000. The Cincinnati Reds would play their last game at Crosley Field on June 24, having played 59 seasons there, and opened Riverfront Stadium on June 30, where they would go on to play for 33 seasons through 2002. The Pittsburgh Pirates would play their last game at Forbes Field on June 28, having played 62 seasons there, and opened Three Rivers Stadium (with the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers) on July 16, where they would go on to play for 31 seasons through 2000. The Philadelphia Phillies would play their final game at Connie Mack Stadium on October 1 against the Montreal Expos, moving into Veterans Stadium for the start of the 1971 season. Media Television NBC was the exclusive national TV broadcaster of MLB, airing the weekend Game of the Week, the All-Star Game, both League Championship Series, and the World Series. Retired numbers Lou Boudreau had his No. 5 retired by the Cleveland Indians on July 9. This was the second number retired by the team. Casey Stengel had his No. 37 retired by the New York Yankees on August 8. This was the fifth number retired by the team. Stengel previously had his No. 37 retired by the New York Mets in 1965. See also 1970 in baseball (Events, Births, Deaths) 1970 Nippon Professional Baseball season References External links 1970 Major League Schedule at Baseball Reference Category:Major League Baseball seasons Category:1970 in baseball