Recently released by the Angels, Fernando Valenzuela signs a minor league contract with them and will report to the Class-A Midland Angels.

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Recently released by the Angels, Fernando Valenzuela signs a minor league contract with them and will report to the Class-A Midland Angels.

 Cal Ripken Jr.’s three-run home run lifts the American League to a 4 – 2 win over the National League in the annual All-Star Game. Andre Dawson homers for the NLers who lose for the 4th straight year. Ripken, who also won the pre-All-Star Game Home Run Derby, is named the game’s MVP. Tony LaRussa becomes the first manager with three straight All-Star victories.

 Cal Ripken Jr.’s three-run home run lifts the American League to a 4 – 2 win over the National League in the annual All-Star Game. Andre Dawson homers for the NLers who lose for the 4th straight year. Ripken, who also won the pre-All-Star Game Home Run Derby, is named the game’s MVP. Tony LaRussa becomes the first manager with three straight All-Star victories.

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 Cal Ripken Jr.’s three-run home run lifts the American League to a 4 – 2 win over the National League in the annual All-Star Game. Andre Dawson homers for the NLers who lose for the 4th straight year. Ripken, who also won the pre-All-Star Game Home Run Derby, is named the game’s MVP. Tony LaRussa becomes the first manager with three straight All-Star victories.

American League umpire Steve Palermo is shot outside of a restaurant in Dallas, Texas.

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On July 7, 1991, American League umpire Steve Palermo is shot outside of the restaurant, Campisi’s Egyptian Restaurant in Dallas, Texas. Considered one of the best arbiters in the game, Palermo will make a recovery from serious injuries, but will not return to major league umpiring. Palermo and another man were shot early this morning…

National League owners unanimously approve Denver, Colorado and Miami, Florida as cities who will receive expansion franchises

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[one_half_last]On July 5, 1991, National League owners unanimously approve Denver, Colorado and Miami, Florida as cities who will receive expansion franchises. The Colorado Rockies and Florida Marlins will begin play in 1993.

After grounding out in a 4 – 1 loss to the Dodgers, Padres C Benito Santiago throws his batting helmet in disgust. The helmet bounces into the dugout, where it strikes pitching coach Mike Roarke in the head before ricocheting over to bean coach Greg Riddoch, giving him a concussion. Santiago is fined $300.

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On July 2, 1991 After grounding out in a 4 – 1 loss to the Dodgers, Padres C Benito Santiago throws his batting helmet in disgust. The helmet bounces into the dugout, where it strikes pitching coach Mike Roarke in the head before ricocheting over to bean coach Greg Riddoch, giving him a concussion. Santiago is fined $300.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

During a 14-7 Orioles rout of the Angels, the teams tie a major league record, slugging 11 home runs during the Memorial Stadium contest. O’s starter Mike Mussina gives up all of the Halos’ round-trippers to tie Jim Palmer’s club record of giving 5 in a game.

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During a 14-7 Orioles rout of the Angels, the teams tie a major league record, slugging 11 home runs during the Memorial Stadium contest. O’s starter Mike Mussina gives up all of the Halos’ round-trippers to tie Jim Palmer’s club record of giving 5 in a game.