Sports headlines for Wednesday August 5, 1981:
- Astros' Richard Not Ready To Pitch Yet
- Lambert Will Cross Picket Line If NFL Strikes In '82
- Another Florida State Player Arrested For Theft
Today's baseball transactions:
- Yankees activated Tommy John
- Cardinals activated Mike Ramsey

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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