The A’s trade Mark McGwire to the Cardinals for Eric Ludwick, T.J. Mathews, and Blake Stein, a trio of hurlers who will combine for just 30 victories with Oakland. The Redbirds’ new first baseman, whose accomplishments will be tainted by the speculation of his use of PEDs, hits an astounding 220 home runs in the 545 games he plays with St. Louis.

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The A’s trade Mark McGwire to the Cardinals for Eric Ludwick, T.J. Mathews, and Blake Stein, a trio of hurlers who will combine for just 30 victories with Oakland. The Redbirds’ new first baseman, whose accomplishments will be tainted by the speculation of his use of PEDs, hits an astounding 220 home runs in the 545 games he plays with St. Louis.

In a deal that will have a major impact on the team’s future, the Red Sox obtain Jason Varitek and Derek Lowe when they trade Heathcliff Slocumb to the Mariners. Varitek, who will become Boston’s third captain in franchise history, will contribute to the club’s success in the next decade, including the world championships in 2004 and 2007.

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In a deal that will have a major impact on the team’s future, the Red Sox obtain Jason Varitek and Derek Lowe when they trade Heathcliff Slocumb to the Mariners. Varitek, who will become Boston’s third captain in franchise history, will contribute to the club’s success in the next decade, including the world championships in 2004 and 2007.

The White Sox jump out to a 9 – 0 lead over the Angels in the 2nd inning, then hold on to record a 14 – 12 victory. Rookie Mike Cameron leads Chicago with five RBIs, while Todd Greene gets four hits and drives home six runs for Anaheim in a losing cause.

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The White Sox jump out to a 9 – 0 lead over the Angels in the 2nd inning, then hold on to record a 14 – 12 victory. Rookie Mike Cameron leads Chicago with five RBIs, while Todd Greene gets four hits and drives home six runs for Anaheim in a losing cause.

The San Francisco Giants receive starting pitchers Wilson Alvarez and Danny Darwin, along with top reliever Roberto Hernández from the Chicago White Sox in what is dubbed the “White Flag Trade”. The White Sox, just 3 1/2 games behind Cleveland in the American League Central, receive minor league SS Mike Caruso, OF Brian Manning and Ps Lorenzo Barcelo, Keith Foulke, Bobby Howry and Ken Vining. In the house cleaning, the Sox have moved eight players with a combined 92 years of major league experience. Sox 3B Robin Ventura observes, “We didn’t realize August 1st was the end of the season.”

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The San Francisco Giants receive starting pitchers Wilson Alvarez and Danny Darwin, along with top reliever Roberto Hernández from the Chicago White Sox in what is dubbed the “White Flag Trade”. The White Sox, just 3 1/2 games behind Cleveland in the American League Central, receive minor league SS Mike Caruso, OF Brian Manning and Ps Lorenzo Barcelo, Keith Foulke, Bobby Howry and Ken Vining. In the house cleaning, the Sox have moved eight players with a combined 92 years of major league experience. Sox 3B Robin Ventura observes, “We didn’t realize August 1st was the end of the season.”

At Boston, the Red Sox beat the Mariners, 8 – 7, in 10 innings. Steve Avery grounds out as a pinch hitter in the 10th, the first Sox pitcher to hit since Tim Lollar in 1986.

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At Boston, the Red Sox beat the Mariners, 8 – 7, in 10 innings. Steve Avery grounds out as a pinch hitter in the 10th, the first Sox pitcher to hit since Tim Lollar in 1986.

David Wells fires a three-hitter as the Yankees beat the Royals, 7 – 0. Tino Martinez hits his 36th homer and Luis Sojo has four hits.

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David Wells fires a three-hitter as the Yankees beat the Royals, 7 – 0. Tino Martinez hits his 36th homer and Luis Sojo has four hits.

Pedro Martinez strikes out 13 Rockies, including Andres Galarraga four times, in Montreal’s 3 – 0 win. Martinez gives up just three hits in going all the way.

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Pedro Martinez strikes out 13 Rockies, including Andres Galarraga four times, in Montreal’s 3 – 0 win. Martinez gives up just three hits in going all the way.

The Rangers ship Ken Hill, 16-10 last year, to the Angels for C Jim Leyritz and a player to be named later. Hill has struggled to a 5-8 record this season. Leyritz is insurance in case the Rangers can’t sign Ivan Rodriguez, but they will ink Pudge in two days to a five-year deal worth $42 million.

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The Rangers ship Ken Hill, 16-10 last year, to the Angels for C Jim Leyritz and a player to be named later. Hill has struggled to a 5-8 record this season. Leyritz is insurance in case the Rangers can’t sign Ivan Rodriguez, but they will ink Pudge in two days to a five-year deal worth $42 million.