In Baltimore’s 9 – 8 loss to the Yankees, the O’s Jesse Orosco makes his 1,051th relief appearance to break Kent Tekulve’s major league record. He is succeeded by Mike Timlin, who takes the loss when he serves up a 9th inning home run to Shane Spencer. Harold Baines has a pair of homers for the O’s, while Tino Martinez has four hits for New York.

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On June 25, 1999 In Baltimore’s 9 – 8 loss to the Yankees, the O’s Jesse Orosco makes his 1,051th relief appearance to break Kent Tekulve’s major league record. He is succeeded by Mike Timlin, who takes the loss when he serves up a 9th inning home run to Shane Spencer. Harold Baines has a pair of homers for the O’s, while Tino Martinez has four hits…

The Devil Rays beat Toronto, 11 – 4 and stop their streak of allowing seven or more runs. They tie the American League record (the 1930 White Sox and 1938 Browns) by allowing 7+ runs in nine consecutive home games.

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On June 25, 1999 The Devil Rays beat Toronto, 11 – 4 and stop their streak of allowing seven or more runs. They tie the American League record (the 1930 White Sox and 1938 Browns) by allowing 7+ runs in nine consecutive home games.   Source Baseball Reference June 25

The Dodgers lose two Cuban prospects – Juan Carlos Diaz and Josue Perez – to free agency when Major League Baseball decides they were signed in violation of its rules.

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On June 25, 1999 The Dodgers lose two Cuban prospects – Juan Carlos Diaz and Josue Perez – to free agency when Major League Baseball decides they were signed in violation of its rules.   Source Baseball Reference June 25

Ivan Rodriguez and Juan Gonzalez each hit two homers and drive home five runs to lead Texas to a 14 – 4 win over Seattle.

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On June 25, 1999 Ivan Rodriguez and Juan Gonzalez each hit two homers and drive home five runs to lead Texas to a 14 – 4 win over Seattle.   Source Baseball Reference June 25

St. Louis rookie Jose Jimenez twirls a 1-0 no-hitter over the Arizona Diamondbacks

St. Louis rookie Jose Jimenez twirls a 1-0 no-hitter over the Arizona Diamondbacks

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On June 25, 1999, St. Louis rookie Jose Jimenez entering the game with an 6+ ERA, faces only 28 batters and no-hits the Diamondbacks, 1 – 0. The Cardinal hurler is the first National League rookie since 1972 and the first Cardinal since 1983 to throw a hitless game. It is the first no-hitter of the…