7/19/2000: Florida’s Mike Lowell homered off Atlanta’s Andy Ashby to lead off the third but had it washed out.
7/19/2000: Florida’s Mike Lowell homered off Atlanta’s Andy Ashby to lead off the third but had it washed out.
The Blue Jays, hoping to strengthen their rotation in the midst of a pennant race with the first-place Yankees, trade minor league infielder Michael Young to Texas for Esteban Loaiza, who will post a disappointing 5-7 record down the stretch for the short-term contenders. The Rangers’ newest prospect will develop into a perennial All-Star shortstop, batting .301 during his 13 seasons with the Texan team.
The Blue Jays, hoping to strengthen their rotation in the midst of a pennant race with the first-place Yankees, trade minor league infielder Michael Young to Texas for Esteban Loaiza, who will post a disappointing 5-7 record down the stretch for the short-term contenders. The Rangers’ newest prospect will develop into a perennial All-Star shortstop, batting .301 during his 13 seasons with the Texan team.
Chicago Cubs general manager Ed Lynch resigns. His job will be taken over by team president Andy MacPhail.
Chicago Cubs general manager Ed Lynch resigns. His job will be taken over by team president Andy MacPhail.
The Reds defeat the Astros, 4 – 0, as Pete Harnisch hurls the first complete-game shutout ever at Enron Field.
The Reds defeat the Astros, 4 – 0, as Pete Harnisch hurls the first complete-game shutout ever at Enron Field.
The Dodgers beat the Rockies, 9 – 1, as Kevin Brown and Mike Fetters combine on a one-hitter. Larry Walker’s single off Brown is Colorado’s only safety.
The Dodgers beat the Rockies, 9 – 1, as Kevin Brown and Mike Fetters combine on a one-hitter. Larry Walker’s single off Brown is Colorado’s only safety.
