Sports headlines for Wednesday April 8, 1970:
- More Surprises Likely For McLain 'Buyers'
- Phils Get Montanez In Curt Flood Deal
Today's baseball transactions:
- Cubs released Ken Johnson
- Tigers released Tom Tresh
- Expos signed Ken Johnson as a free agent

MLB standings as of this date
MLB team and player statistics as of this date: American League Batting / American League Pitching
MLB team and player statistics as of this date: American League Batting / American League Pitching
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