The Yankees sign Venezuelan Jackson Melian, just turned 16, to a contract for $1.6 million. His bonus is a record for Latino ball players. Melian will fail to make the majors.

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On July 3, 1996 The Yankees sign Venezuelan Jackson Melian, just turned 16, to a contract for $1.6 million. His bonus is a record for Latino ball players. Melian will fail to make the majors. Source Baseball Reference July 3

In Atlanta’s 3 – 1 win over the Expos, Montreal first baseman David Segui fractures his left thumb when pitcher Ugueth Urbina fires over to first base and hits his teammate. Henry Rodriguez takes over at 1B.

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On July 3, 1996 In Atlanta’s 3 – 1 win over the Expos, Montreal first baseman David Segui fractures his left thumb when pitcher Ugueth Urbina fires over to first base and hits his teammate. Henry Rodriguez takes over at 1B. Source Baseball Reference July 3

Oakland breaks a 6 – 6 tie by scoring five runs in the 9th inning to defeat Seattle, 11 – 6. 1B Jason Giambi leads the way with five hits.

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On July 2, 1996 Oakland breaks a 6 – 6 tie by scoring five runs in the 9th inning to defeat Seattle, 11 – 6. 1B Jason Giambi leads the way with five hits.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

The Reds put P Pete Schourek on the 15-day disabled list, but he’ll undergo elbow surgery on July 17th and miss the rest of the season. The Reds’ other ace, Jose Rijo, recovering from surgery last August, has yet to pitch off the mound for Birmingham.

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On July 2, 1996 The Reds put P Pete Schourek on the 15-day disabled list, but he’ll undergo elbow surgery on July 17th and miss the rest of the season. The Reds’ other ace, Jose Rijo, recovering from surgery last August, has yet to pitch off the mound for Birmingham.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

An MRI on Tony Gwynn shows fraying of the tendon in his right heel. The Padres star will be out for at least four weeks and miss the All-Star Game.

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On July 2, 1996 An MRI on Tony Gwynn shows fraying of the tendon in his right heel. The Padres star will be out for at least four weeks and miss the All-Star Game.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

The Marlins sign Domingo Aramboles, 16-year-old Dominican pitcher, to a contract, giving him a $5,500 signing bonus. Aramboles produces a birth certificate showing he’s 16, but later on it is discovered that he is only 14, and the Commissioner’s office will nullify the contract. His 1.71 minor league ERA will earn him a big bonus when he signs again in 1998. Josephang Bernhardt, another Latin ballplayer who will produce a phony birth certificate, will be taken away from Tampa Bay and sign with Toronto for $750,000.

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On July 2, 1996 The Marlins sign Domingo Aramboles, 16-year-old Dominican pitcher, to a contract, giving him a $5,500 signing bonus. Aramboles produces a birth certificate showing he’s 16, but later on it is discovered that he is only 14, and the Commissioner’s office will nullify the contract. His 1.71 minor league ERA will earn him a big bonus when he signs…

At Yankee Stadium, the Key outguns the Rocket, as Jimmy Key beats Roger Clemens, 2 – 0. Mike Aldrete’s solo home run in the 7th is the first score.

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At Yankee Stadium, the Key outguns the Rocket, as Jimmy Key beats Roger Clemens, 2 – 0. Mike Aldrete’s solo home run in the 7th is the first score.

In San Francisco, Barry Bonds and Mark Carreon homer to lead the Giants to a 9 – 6 win over the Rockies. The win snaps a 10-game losing streak, the longest for the Giants since a 10-game skein in 1985 and a 13-game losing streak in 1944.

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In San Francisco, Barry Bonds and Mark Carreon homer to lead the Giants to a 9 – 6 win over the Rockies. The win snaps a 10-game losing streak, the longest for the Giants since a 10-game skein in 1985 and a 13-game losing streak in 1944.