Although the Los Angeles Times has reported MLB players had tentatively set a strike date of September 16, union leader Donald Fehr, through a memo sent to players, denies the reported decision about a timeframe. The work stoppage would be baseball’s ninth since 1972.

Although the Los Angeles Times has reported MLB players had tentatively set a strike date of September 16, union leader Donald Fehr, through a memo sent to players, denies the reported decision about a timeframe. The work stoppage would be baseball’s ninth since 1972.

Although the Los Angeles Times has reported major league players have tentatively set a strike date of September 16, union leader Donald Fehr, through a memo sent to players, indicates no such decision has been made. It would be baseball’s ninth work stoppage since 1972.

Although the Los Angeles Times has reported major league players have tentatively set a strike date of September 16, union leader Donald Fehr, through a memo sent to players, indicates no such decision has been made. It would be baseball’s ninth work stoppage since 1972.

Over 20,000 fans gather at Fenway Park for a tribute entitled, “Ted Williams: A Celebration of an American Hero”. The two-hour salute of the man many consider to be the greatest hitter in history, a veteran of World War IIand the Korean War and a generous supporter of the Jimmy Fund, includes comments from present and former Red Sox players and broadcasters, historian Ken Burns, and former U.S. Senator John Glenn, who was Ted’s wing man during the Korean War, in addition to moving music and video.

Over 20,000 fans gather at Fenway Park for a tribute entitled, “Ted Williams: A Celebration of an American Hero”. The two-hour salute of the man many consider to be the greatest hitter in history, a veteran of World War IIand the Korean War and a generous supporter of the Jimmy Fund, includes comments from present and former Red Sox players and broadcasters, historian Ken Burns, and former U.S. Senator John Glenn, who was Ted’s wing man during the Korean War, in addition to moving music and video.

The Royals score a run in the bottom half of the 10th inning to pull out a 13 – 12 win over the Indians. Milton Bradley gets five hits for Cleveland, including three doubles and a home run.

The Royals score a run in the bottom half of the 10th inning to pull out a 13 – 12 win over the Indians. Milton Bradley gets five hits for Cleveland, including three doubles and a home run.

Pittsburgh defeats St. Louis, 15 – 6. Pirates outfielder Adam Hyzdu drives home seven runs with four hits, including a pair of home runs.

Pittsburgh defeats St. Louis, 15 – 6. Pirates outfielder Adam Hyzdu drives home seven runs with four hits, including a pair of home runs.

Leading 4 – 1, the Blue Jays score seven runs in the 5th inning to take an 11 – 1 lead over the Devil Rays. Tampa Bay, however, comes back with seven runs of their own in the next inning. Toronto holds on for a 12 – 10 win.

Leading 4 – 1, the Blue Jays score seven runs in the 5th inning to take an 11 – 1 lead over the Devil Rays. Tampa Bay, however, comes back with seven runs of their own in the next inning. Toronto holds on for a 12 – 10 win.

Oakland defeats Texas, 10 – 0, behind Cory Lidle’s one-hitter. The Rangers’ only hit is Juan Gonzalez’s lead-off double in the 8th inning.

Oakland defeats Texas, 10 – 0, behind Cory Lidle’s one-hitter. The Rangers’ only hit is Juan Gonzalez’s lead-off double in the 8th inning.

Anaheim OF Tim Salmon strokes five hits in the Angels’ 15 – 3 win over the Mariners. He drives home five runs in the contest, including three on his 15th home run of the year. The Angels score eight runs in the 6th inning to break open the game.

Anaheim OF Tim Salmon strokes five hits in the Angels’ 15 – 3 win over the Mariners. He drives home five runs in the contest, including three on his 15th home run of the year. The Angels score eight runs in the 6th inning to break open the game.