The Indians acquire IF-OF Bip Roberts from the Royals in exchange for P Roland de la Maza.
The Indians acquire IF-OF Bip Roberts from the Royals in exchange for P Roland de la Maza.
The Cubs trade vet SS Shawon Dunston to the Pirates in exchange for a player to be named.
The Cubs trade vet SS Shawon Dunston to the Pirates in exchange for a player to be named.
The Brewers obtain P Pete Harnisch from the Mets in exchange for OF Donny Moore.
The Brewers obtain P Pete Harnisch from the Mets in exchange for OF Donny Moore.
In front of a crowd of 55,707, Don Mattingly’s uniform number 23 is added to the list of retired numbers on the wall at Monument Park
In front of a crowd of 55,707, Don Mattingly’s uniform number 23 is added to the list of retired numbers on the wall at Monument Park. The former Bronx Bomber first baseman, who served as captain of the team from 1991 to 1995, is the first Yankee to have his uniform number retired without having reached a World Series.
Andruw Jones’s grand slam is the Braves’ tenth of the season, breaking the National League mark for bases-full home runs for a team in single season. Ironically, the record is broken in an American League park as Atlanta defeats the Red Sox at Fenway.
Andruw Jones’s grand slam is the Braves’ tenth of the season, breaking the National League mark for bases-full home runs for a team in single season. Ironically, the record is broken in an American League park as Atlanta defeats the Red Sox at Fenway.
Boston SS Nomar Garciaparra goes hitless as the Red Sox fall to the Braves, 15 – 2. The collar brings to an end his 30-game hitting streak (July 26-August 29: .383 : 54/141), the longest streak ever for an American Leaguerookie.
Boston SS Nomar Garciaparra goes hitless as the Red Sox fall to the Braves, 15 – 2. The collar brings to an end his 30-game hitting streak (July 26-August 29: .383 : 54/141), the longest streak ever for an American Leaguerookie.
The Brewers acquire OF Darrin Jackson from the Twins in exchange for a player to be named.
The Brewers acquire OF Darrin Jackson from the Twins in exchange for a player to be named.
Yankee P David Wells threatens to punch out owner George Steinbrenner during a clubhouse argument.
Yankee P David Wells threatens to punch out owner George Steinbrenner during a clubhouse argument.
Behind Alex Fernandez, the Marlins solidify their hold on the National League wild card position with a 4 – 1 victory over the Blue Jays. OF Shawn Green has all three of Toronto’s hits.
Behind Alex Fernandez, the Marlins solidify their hold on the National League wild card position with a 4 – 1 victory over the Blue Jays. OF Shawn Green has all three of Toronto’s hits.
After a catcher’s interference call extends the sixth inning, Javy Lopez hits Darryl Kile’s next pitch for a three-run home run that proves to be the difference in the Braves’ 4-2 victory over Astros at Turner Field. The frame appeared to be over when Ryan Klesco grounded out to short, but he was awarded first base when his bat hit backstop Tony Eusebio’s glove.
After a catcher’s interference call extends the sixth inning, Javy Lopez hits Darryl Kile’s next pitch for a three-run home run that proves to be the difference in the Braves’ 4-2 victory over Astros at Turner Field. The frame appeared to be over when Ryan Klesco grounded out to short, but he was awarded first base when his bat hit backstop Tony Eusebio’s glove.
