Sports headlines for Thursday August 3, 1978:
- Astros Sign Cabell For 5 Years
Today's baseball transactions:
- Orioles activated Nelson Briles
- Tigers activated John Hiller
- Brewers traded Jamie Quirk to Royals for Gerry Ako and cash

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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