White Sox third baseman Omar Vizquel, who made his major league debut in 1989, becomes the fourth player to hit a home run in four different decades when he goes deep off Max Scherzer in the first inning of the team’s 3-0 victory over Detroit at U.S. Cellular Field. The 43 year-old Venezuelan infielder joins Ted Williams (1939-1960), Willie McCovey (1959-1980), and Rickey Henderson (1979-2003) on the short list of big leaguers who have accomplished the rare feat.

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On June 10, 2010 White Sox third baseman Omar Vizquel, who made his major league debut in 1989, becomes the fourth player to hit a home run in four different decades when he goes deep off Max Scherzer in the first inning of the team’s 3-0 victory over Detroit at U.S. Cellular Field. The 43 year-old Venezuelan…

Josh Johnson locks up in a tremendous pitching duel with the great Roy Halladay for the second time in ten days; this time, he comes out ahead. He throws 8 scoreless innings as Florida wins, 2 – 0, over Philadelphia. On May 29th, Johnson gave up only an unearned run to the Phils, but Halladay pitched a perfect game to beat him, 1 – 0.

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On June 10, 2010 Josh Johnson locks up in a tremendous pitching duel with the great Roy Halladay for the second time in ten days; this time, he comes out ahead. He throws 8 scoreless innings as Florida wins, 2 – 0, over Philadelphia. On May 29th, Johnson gave up only an unearned run to the Phils, but Halladay pitched a perfect game to beat him,…

The Mets split a doubleheader with San Diego as Jon Niese pitches a one-hitter to win the nitecap, 3 – 0. The Padres turn a triple play in the 2nd inning, to no avail, but they win the opener, 4 – 2, behind Mat Latos.

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On June 10, 2010 The Mets split a doubleheader with San Diego as Jon Niese pitches a one-hitter to win the nitecap, 3 – 0. The Padres turn a triple play in the 2nd inning, to no avail, but they win the opener, 4 – 2, behind Mat Latos.

He may not be accompanied by the hoopla that surrounds Stephen Strasburg, but the Orioles’ Jake Arrieta matches the Nats phenom in at least one respect: by winning his major league debut, 4 – 3, over the Yankees, no less. He gives up 3 runs in 6 innings before the bullpen takes over, with David Hernandez picking up his first career save. Alex Rodriguezleaves the game with a groin strain in the 2nd inning, 4 days after suffering a similar problem in a game against the Blue Jays.

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On June 10, 2010 He may not be accompanied by the hoopla that surrounds Stephen Strasburg, but the Orioles’ Jake Arrieta matches the Nats phenom in at least one respect: by winning his major league debut, 4 – 3, over the Yankees, no less. He gives up 3 runs in 6 innings before the bullpen takes over, with David Hernandez picking up his first…

At the age of 20 years and 212 days, Mike Stanton becomes the second-youngest player to debut with the Marlins

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At the age of 20 years and 212 days, Mike Stanton becomes the second-youngest player to debut with the Marlins, with Miguel Cabrera remaining the youngest by 149 days. The rookie right fielder’s impressive debut, 3-for-5 scoring two runs in Florida’s 10-8 loss to Philadelphia, is overshadowed by the much-anticipated start of Washington’s Wonder Boy, Stephen Strasburg, in the nation’s capital.

Tim Wakefield become the Red Sox’ all-time leader in innings pitched passing Roger Clemens

Tim Wakefield become the Red Sox’ all-time leader in innings pitched passing Roger Clemens

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Tim Wakefield tosses 7.1 innings in Boston’s 3-2 victory over Cleveland at Progressive Field to become the Red Sox’ all-time leader in innings pitched. The 43 year-old right-handed knuckleballer surpasses Roger Clemens, who had established the mark during his 13 seasons with the club by throwing 2,776 frames.

Pitcher Stephen Strasburg makes the most eagerly anticipated debut in decades before a sell-out crowd in Washington, DC

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Pitcher Stephen Strasburg makes the most eagerly anticipated debut in decades before a sell-out crowd in Washington, DC. The recipient of the largest signing bonus in history lives up to his advance billing, striking out 14 while walking none in seven innings; the only batter to reach him is Delwyn Young, who connects for a two-run homer. The Nationals defeat Pittsburgh, 4 – 2, for Strasburg’s first major league win.

Jeff Niemann pitches a two-hit complete game shutout against the Blue Jays. Tampa Bay wins, 9 – 0, as Carlos Pena leads the attack with two homers, including a grand slam.

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Jeff Niemann pitches a two-hit complete game shutout against the Blue Jays. Tampa Bay wins, 9 – 0, as Carlos Pena leads the attack with two homers, including a grand slam.

The Brewers swallow hard and release pitcher Jeff Suppan, who has been struggling badly, eating the remaining $8.1 million on his contract, in addition to $2 million to buy out an option for next season.

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The Brewers swallow hard and release pitcher Jeff Suppan, who has been struggling badly, eating the remaining $8.1 million on his contract, in addition to $2 million to buy out an option for next season.

Cole Hamels throws six no-hit innings against the Padres, but his slumping Phillies teammates can’t give him any support, being stymied by lefty Wade LeBlanc. In the 7th, Adrian Gonzalez and Scott Hairston hit back-to-back solo homers to open the scoring, and Gonzalez connects again in the 9th for a 3 – 1 win by San Diego.

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Cole Hamels throws six no-hit innings against the Padres, but his slumping Phillies teammates can’t give him any support, being stymied by lefty Wade LeBlanc. In the 7th, Adrian Gonzalez and Scott Hairston hit back-to-back solo homers to open the scoring, and Gonzalez connects again in the 9th for a 3 – 1 win by San Diego.